Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

The concept of ‘data-driven’ nonprofits is still as valid as ever. The challenge that nonprofits in 2021 are facing is that while data is great and all, there is just so much of it and it all comes at you, nonstop, from so many places. When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled.

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Whole Whale

JULY 15, 2020

If you have an email or customer list that engage with your site it can be frustrating to try to figure out how to connect those data with the Google Analytics User Id. However, be warned that Google Analytics policy prohibits you from adding PII (Personally Identifiable Information) into Google Analytics. The Problem. The Solution.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are three tools I created or co-authored that can help you match skills to roles: Nonprofit Data & Tech Skill-Building Checklist — a worksheet that provides an inventory of technology and data-related skills and a way to rate your skills or those of a team member or job candidate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

You’ll be able to make an informed decision with peace of mind. WP Engine’s one-click staging for testing plugins or new features. Multiple Staging Sites – you can make a copy of your WordPress website to test new plugins before adding them to a live site. 1) WP Engine :: wpengine.com. 3) Kinesta :: kinsta.com.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

State boundaries more like digital country borders protecting State residents data differently. Right now it is very much the Wild Wild West with data privacy in the US. Know your data The practices are in alignment with nonprofit values AND good practices anyway. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 27, 2021

When a user sees your form, every single piece of information you’re asking them to provide is visible! These forms work best when you’re asking users to do something for you that requires little information. These functions generally require very little information from your users. When should I use single-step forms?

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

Data and storytelling are, to quote the great American sage, Forrest Gump, “like peas in a pod”. Data is vital for powerful analysis, but at the end of the day, we're swimming in it. For us to be moved by it, we need to have data turned into narrative sense. More specifically, what about mapped data?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. One of the best parts of AFP ICON is the emphasis on tactical, practical information. This is definitely a conference for the data-focused fundraiser.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

But Alan’s team was always late with the financial information that Barbara needed. And worse than that, Alan’s data rarely (if ever) matched up with the organization’s bank account. Other than decreased stress, there are big benefits to working collaboratively: Faster access to accurate information. The pledge payments?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? Check out some of the info and screenshots I shared last week on the Blackbaud webinar Year-End Fundraising Campaigns that Rock with Frank Barry from Blackbaud and Kai MacMahon from Autism Speaks. Test Your Donation Landing Pages. Year-End Fundraising Examples.

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Media Cause

JUNE 30, 2022

When you pull a report in Excel or Google Sheets, it’s informative and just makes sense! Strong and consistent naming conventions at the ad or creative level are the nuts and bolts of an informative and easy-to-use reporting dashboard. What types of information do you want to sort and filter by? Sub-Client or Project (i.e.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 26, 2021

It also gives us more insight into our data to help us make better business decisions. Courtney Patterson, Senior Director, Information Management and Constituent Experience, NASPA . Outside of our partnership with Salesforce, we run regular automated tests to watch for any potential issues in our clients’ solutions.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

You enter the info or stick the card into a device, click a few buttons, and voila! They provide their credit card information, including card number, expiration date, and CVV code. Security measures: Ensure PCI DSS compliance and robust encryption to keep your donor data safe—data leaks are a huge headache you’ll want to avoid.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Steer clear of info@ABC.org. Test your subject lines. You’ll put your contact information, social media links, and, of course, your unsubscribe button. Subject Line: Your subject line determines if your email gets opened or not. You’ll want to spend as much time on your subject line as you do on the content.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I had the privilege of hearing from Rosie Siemer and Dana Hines on Membership & Engagement: The Power of Data at bbcon 2016. I loved this session; not only am I an undisputed data nerd, but also I love finding new ways to engage and communicate better. Facebook combines critical mass (everyone is on Facebook) with data.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Getting all of your old donor data cleaned and ready so that you can move it into the new system? While migrating donor data is one of the most important steps in implementing a new CRM, it’s also the part that’s most time-consuming, mind-numbing, and prone to error. Signing up for a new donor management platform is exciting.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

We sent several of our best representatives to meet our fellow nonprofits and take in the latest tech info from the sessions. The Secrets of Data-Driven Nonprofits Aren't So Secret. Data Health. Your organization may have a lot of contacts in its database, but the reliability of that data is more important.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. . One of the best parts of AFP ICON is the emphasis on tactical, practical information. This is definitely a conference for the data-focused fundraiser.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Some of the tasks you’ll want to cover during this portion of pre-production include: Proper testing of the virtual platform you will be using to make sure your team is comfortable with it, and that you avoid day-of surprises by discovering bugs or workarounds in advance. You can think of pre-production as a big dress rehearsal.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? Check out some of the info and screenshots I shared last week on the Blackbaud webinar Year-End Fundraising Campaigns that Rock with Frank Barry from Blackbaud and Kai MacMahon from Autism Speaks. It should focus on programs that are helping you meet your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. Mobile is carried around and dependent on having the information in the moment.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2012

It is easy enough for the human eye to observe, "It looks like the test significantly outperformed the control." Think of a 95% confidence interval as an indication that if you were to take 100 different samples from the same population, the test would "outperform" the control in about 95 of the samples. SIGNIFICANT. CONFOUNDING.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

This is useful because a user can freely distribute one of her keys (called the public key) so that others can encrypt information that only the other key (called her private key) can decrypt. This represents thousands of keys out of the millions tested: approximately 0.2% is of essentially the same data that Lenstra et al.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2021

Dear Maureen, What information should we collect from our nonprofit’s supporters? Once someone is signed up for your email, you may want to collect more detailed interest information from them through a short survey. Another useful piece of data to consider collecting is cell phone number. Hope this helps!

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Welcome to A/B split testing, a relatively simple process where you can gauge what imagery works best for your users. Here you’ll find the basic info you want, essentially which image received the most clicks etc. Once you feel you’ve digested the data presented, uncheck the box to deactivate the A/B test.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 22, 2022

Cloud for Good is seeking an Information Technology Lead to build the internal technology department within the organization. The IT Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing Cloud for Good’s internal technology infrastructure and IT Security. This role will report to the VP, People + Operations.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Learning: evaluating what is being said and what information is needed. Adapting: using the listening and learning to inform how you change. How do you share your data? Observe and sift through qualitative data like a primatologist or anthropologist. test and teweak. use monitoring tools. know your keywords.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Sure, these pages might seem like a pretty simple proposition: Once a donor has decided to give, they pop over to your forms, fill out their info, and complete the transaction. It’s easier for the user to see all the information they need, without overwhelming them with it. Data leaks are the pits! Actually, quite a lot!

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

By focusing on every step of that donor journey and leveraging supporter data to build better relationships with supporters, your nonprofit can stop focusing so much on acquiring new ones and start reaping the rewards of a loyal donor base. It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. Then let’s get started!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Call us what you will, the International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that by 2015, a bit over 37 percent of the total global workforce will be made up of mobile workers. There is a ton of info on how telework helps the environment and is considered part of green technology. It’s a really big part of our world. The downside?

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re sending an email, leverage the donor data in your CRM to pre-populate the information you already know about them (name, email address, etc.). These findings have been thoroughly tested in behavioral economics and through our case studies. If you don’t have a plan for that info, don’t include the field.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Is your data on social networks really secure? Like your PC, the data and information you transmit via your smartphone is susceptible to privacy breaches. That new game you just downloaded might be a fun way to kill time, but it also could be stealing your personal data. I decided to take it for a test spin on my iPhone.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

In my tests it was buggy (some parts of it just didn’t work), and the interface was still a bit crude. And, boy did I just fail the Richard Stallman test!) I hope that information helps you in your analysis. Feel free to drop us a line at info [at] yugma [dot] com. Drop by [link] for more info.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to the Open Data Project , 87% of nonprofits worldwide use social media. And how do you ensure that your strategy stands the test of time? While there are very few one-size-fits-all social media strategies, there is data that supports exactly what donors and supporters want to hear from the nonprofits they support.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Cultivating a donor list with non-donation messaging is an important part of building powerful and sustainable fundraising programs that stand the test of time. Ask them to sign up to receive a specially-designed sticker or other swag (bonus: by collecting mailing info , you can fill in the gaps in your data!),

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

"You cannot run a community if you're not informed. Journalism is really the act of informing communities so that they can make better decisions, that is part of the public service, informing communities so that together we can know where else we need to help." --David Cohn, Founder, Spot.us I mean, they're stark contrasts.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2021

Shady casinos usually hide essential info from the players. Information such as T&C, bonus conditions, and license details are crucial, but they are often either concealed or missing altogether. The mere act of visiting a site can catch a virus or collect precious data you probably do not want to be shared with anyone else.

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