Data and Nptech - Nonprofit Technology

3 Data Year End Data Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Asking

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Data, data, data. Cloud might be a close second, but data has to reign supreme. All jokes aside, the data your nonprofit collects on a daily daily basis has the potential to alter the course of your organization. However, your data is […].

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Infographic: Big Data, Big Profits

TechImpact

JULY 25, 2014

Marketers everywhere have access to more information, quantifiable data, and often times, funds than ever before. Big data is responsible for empowering a true movement in the industry. Is data alone enough? The post Infographic: Big Data, Big Profits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Infographic: How We Store Data Now, And In The Future

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

None of this would have been possible if it were not for the power of data storage. But, have you ever wondered how we will be storing our data in the future? We have come such a long way since the first hard drives and punch cards, what will our data storage look like in another 80 years? Image courtesy of Ebuyer.

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Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process

TechImpact

JANUARY 21, 2014

These “4 A’s” just might be your nonprofit’s new way of planning your data management. Data management can be a tedious, difficult process. Nonprofits are often inexperienced, ill-equipped, or poorly staffed before taking on major data gathering and parsing undertakings. Accumulate.

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Process Data Management Phase

How Outsourcing Your Data Services Can Help Your Nonprofit

TechImpact

DECEMBER 24, 2014

There’s often some hesitance when your non-profit considers outsourcing data services. Giving your data services to a third party to manage, however, can be extremely […]. Giving your data services to a third party to manage, however, can be extremely […].

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Service Data Help Industry

Donor Data And Your Nonprofit

TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are more tools available to nonprofits today that can be used for measuring their donor data than ever before. Whether it be a CRM , GoogleAnalytics , or a social media analytic tool like SproutSocial , measuring and understanding data is an essential part of contemporary business. But, they don’t call it “Big Data” for nothing.

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5 Steps To Collecting Better Donor Data

TechImpact

JUNE 3, 2014

The technical terms “data mining” and “predictive modeling” are really just industry terms words for “gather information” and “educated guessing.”. Here are 5 simple steps you can take today to start benefiting immediately from collecting better donor data, and more of it. Analyze that data. Image courtesy of CRW Connect.

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The Cost of Bad Data

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

International Data Management. What these organizations may not be considering is how much bad data could be costing them. data Data data management International Data Management Leadership nptech nten Sara Rowland Communications' What these organizations may not be considering is how much bad data could be costing them.

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What is "Good Enough" for Data?

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We’re not always clear about what we mean when we use the word "data.” But there’s a larger and more fundamental sense in which the term "data" can be used that places "technical" data in its proper context. In this larger sense of the term, we all use data all the time.

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Data Ecosystems

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

And the data in these varied tools were siloed – there was no way for one tool to talk to another without: painstaking manual entry. NTEN is trying to get a bit of a handle on this with the Data Ecosystem Survey. Tags: Nonprofit Tech CRM Data nptech nten openapi. painstaking export/import processes.

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Nonprofits and Big Data: An inside look at how the Ad Council is leveraging data for social change

NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2014

Big data” has been a big buzzword for a while now. But how can nonprofits actually leverage their data (big or not so big)? Big data” has been a big buzzword for a while now. But how can nonprofits actually leverage their data (big or not so big)? But how can nonprofits actually leverage their data (big or not so big)?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now.

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Dataviz! Tips, Tools, and How-Tos for Visualizing Your Data

NTEN

MARCH 5, 2014

14ntc data Data data viz nptech nten Strategy Communications' Emery, Andrew Means, and Johanna Morariu. Innovation Network.

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The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Management Study: A Graphic Report

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

And very few organizations are applying that data to make decisions about their programs or measure their strategic outcomes. In the spring of 2013, NTEN and Avectra surveyed nonprofit communications, fundraising, and leadership staff about their engagement data management practices, findings, and future plans.

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Studies Data Report Management

Open Community and NPTech

NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How does Open Community affect NPTech? We’re hoping to see nonprofit technology vendors take a new look at the massive amounts of public data that are out there--where the Open Community is coming together on public sites--and find ways to help us make sense of it and use it to support the mission of the organizations we work with.

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Nptech Open Community NTEN

Top Things to Consider Before Converting Your Nonprofit's Data into a New System

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Data mapping is much more than that. data Data Leadership nptech nten Susie Saxten' You might be surprised at how many organizations skip detailed mapping, dismissing it as a nitpicky, administrative task.

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System Data Map NTEN

Using Data to Overcome a Museum Membership Myth

NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

" After looking at past data and finding new ways to talk about membership, the museum was able to grow its membership base and encourage donors to give more. Chicago Museum of Industry Community Data Leadership Mark Mathyer nptech nten Strategy Fundraising'

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3 Keys To Cloud Computing Vendor Selection For Nonprofits

TechImpact

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Security Tech cloud cloud computing data nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npCloud npTech virtualization website' The post 3 Keys To Cloud Computing Vendor Selection For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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How To Select The Right CRM For Your Small Nonprofit

TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2014

General Tech CRM data database donation donations donors Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology VolunteerConnect volunteers' The post How To Select The Right CRM For Your Small Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Database Nptech Tech Nonprofit

Do It Yourself: Getting Started with Data Analysis

NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Working with data doesn’t have to be hard, but it can be intimidating when you’re starting out. It’s not true, and you need to un-learn that lesson if it’s scaring you away from your data. Data data analysis Food & Water Watch Jo Miles Leadership nptech nten Organizational Culture Strategy IT Staff'

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Analysis Data Lesson NTEN

Drowning in data, drafting a data checklist, and asking “WHY?”

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Two poster boys of nonprofit data sanity: Bob Penna (l) and Steve Pratt (r). This has given me a lot of opportunities to reflect on how difficult it can be for people whose expertise lies elsewhere to orient themselves to data governance. Steve Pratt ‘s blog article “ Drowning in Data ?” Unported License.

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Tips to Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Data Plan

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Data Is the New Coin of the Realm — Learn How to Stretch Your Budget! How do you choose the right data plan among all the options out there? How Much Data Do You Need? These questions and guidelines can help you figure out how much data your nonprofit’s mobile devices need. Start with the numbers.

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Data Tips Skype Mobile

We Heart Social Data: But What Do We Do With It?

NTEN

DECEMBER 6, 2013

No one wants a warehouse of data that collects cobwebs and dust. We want data that can help us make our work more meaningful and efficient. We want data that will help us change the world for the better. When it comes to collecting social media data, most of us are hoarders. Manager of Social Strategy and Integration.

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Your #nptech Community Events Calendar for July

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Baltimore, MD: Your Data is Ugly and Your Funders Don’t Love You. Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Naples, FL: How to Evaluate your Social Media Campaigns. Tuesday, July 8, 2014.

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Your #NPtech Community Calendar for July

Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Boston, Massachusetts: TNB and MKI Training: Sharing Your Success: Visualizing Outcomes Data. Yaoundé, Cameroon: Open Data.

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Case Study on How Not to Design a Data Driven Experiment

NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2013

During my 7 year tenure at NTEN, I''ve had the pleasure of looking at a lot of data, and figuring out ways to use that data in strategic ways to drive the organization and our community forward. Of course, it wasn''t a complete loss as we did learn several valuable lessons in how not to design a data driven experiment.

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Case Study Design Experiment Data

Connecting the Dots of Nonprofit Engagement Data: A New Report Release

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Flickr: waywuwei Earlier this year, we worked with Avectra to release The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Study , which was based on a survey of nonprofit communications and fundraising professionals, as well as executive directors.

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Data Report Case Study API

30+ Custom GoogleAnalytics Dashboards For Nonprofits

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

It’s visual representations of data makes the task of aggregating and crunching data much easier and less time consuming. It’s very easy to see the seemingly infinite number of statistics and data points and close your browser. Google Analytics helps nonprofits understand their website.

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Analytics Widget Aggregator Google

The NPTech Response to Japan

NTEN

MARCH 11, 2011

Within a week came the Katrina People Finder , aggregating data into one central location. Data emerged as the most important asset to any disaster response. Just last year, the Red Cross hosted a summit on emergency social data to explore how aid agencies might use social and mobile tools to better share data.

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Japan Nptech Disaster Hurricane

3 Key Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask When Outsourcing Their Managed IT Services

TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2014

General CRM data database Managed Services nonprofit npTech Office 365' The post 3 Key Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask When Outsourcing Their Managed IT Services appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Service Question Management Database

Big Data For Small Organizations

NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2012

If you can use your data to better understand your audience and your activities, you can not only improve your outreach, but you can work more effectively towards achieving your mission. Here's what you need to do.

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Data Organization Org Slides

Member Round Up: Brain science in fundraising, website tips, and Do Good Data 2013!

NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August.

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Brain Brazil Websites Data

4 Reasons Nonprofits Should Move To The Cloud

TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Your data is secure. Your data is always YOUR data. Data may be located off-site, but you never legally lose ownership of your data. Data may be located off-site, but you never legally lose ownership of your data. Industry News Tech cloud cloud computing nonprofit npCloud npTech technology'

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Connecticut Nonprofit Tech Industry

Top 4 Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Nonprofit’s Content Marketing

TechImpact

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fundraising Tech content marketing data database nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology volunteers' The post Top 4 Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Nonprofit’s Content Marketing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Content Benefit Marketing Journal

[Infographic] #GivingTuesday’s Around The Corner, Get Your Donation Page Optimized

TechImpact

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Fundraising Tech data database donation donations donors nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech website' The post [Infographic] #GivingTuesday’s Around The Corner, Get Your Donation Page Optimized appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Donation Database Tech Nptech

How Data Intelligence Is Accelerating Innovation for Social Good

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

At Blackbaud, where I serve as chief technology officer, one of our core tenets has been to design an open, cloud-based software and data architecture. Looking at it from a different angle, open ecosystems also yield data and analytics that enable everyone who is part of them to gain more insights and intelligence. Instrumentation.

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5 Steps To Simple Nonprofit Performance Measurement

TechImpact

JUNE 19, 2014

Big data and robust analytic measuring tools have enabled this revolution to go from a pipe dream to reality in only a few short years. Here are the 3 steps your nonprofit needs to get started measuring and reporting on meaningful data today. Tech CRM data nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology website'

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Measure Minnesota Analytics Nonprofit

“The Power of Dialogue on Nonprofit Data and Evaluation.”

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JULY 13, 2018

I’m doing a happy dance, because the Foundation Center ‘s GrantSpace blog has published my article on “The Power of Dialogue on Nonprofit Data and Evaluation.” This is a blog article about a blog article. ” Please feel free to read the article and give me your feedback!

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Spring Is Here! Get Outside and Meet Your NPTech Community

Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Denver, Colorado: Navigating Your Data | Putting It All Together.

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Nonprofit-Centric Data Sharing Sites

NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. There are many sites that allow you to upload data, as well as download other data, for free. The site hosts a wealth of data searchable by agency, category, topic, or geographically.

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Site Share Data Journal

Data and Storytelling: 6 Ways to Use Data to Move Your Mission

NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

By Kurt Voelker, CTO, Forum One Data is the new black. Data is so much more than a stack of numbers or a server filled with client outputs. One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. And for good reason.

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The Nonprofit Data Ecosystem: How Does Your Data Flow?

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

The more we talked, the more we saw a relationship to the natural world, and the more the analogy of an ecosystem seemed to encompass what we're all trying to understand: how nonprofits should think about how all of the data they collect can be interconnected and all the factors that play into a healthy environment. (If Managing Volunteers.

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November Member Round-Up: Data satellites, women in nonprofit tech, and horrifying your middle school teacher

NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Data + satellites = fighting poverty. Data Analysts for Social Good demonstrates and explains how satellite imagery data is being used to detect poverty. Cloud community member member news member roundup nptech nten Communications' What does it mean to be truly digitally inclusive?

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Listserv Tech Data NTEN

5 Questions: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a Sea of Analytics (Part 2)

NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics. To measure success, you need to see big picture data from every corner of the Internet, and know how to interpret all these numbers, even if they seem all over the map. Speaker: Marissa Goldsmith, Beaconfire Consulting. Analytics integration and interpretation.

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Analytics Data Question Atlanta

3 Data Year End Data Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Asking

Infographic: Big Data, Big Profits

Trending Sources

Infographic: How We Store Data Now, And In The Future

Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process

How Outsourcing Your Data Services Can Help Your Nonprofit

Donor Data And Your Nonprofit

5 Steps To Collecting Better Donor Data

The Cost of Bad Data

What is "Good Enough" for Data?

Data Ecosystems

Nonprofits and Big Data: An inside look at how the Ad Council is leveraging data for social change

NPTECH Punk

Dataviz! Tips, Tools, and How-Tos for Visualizing Your Data

The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Management Study: A Graphic Report

Open Community and NPTech

Top Things to Consider Before Converting Your Nonprofit's Data into a New System

Using Data to Overcome a Museum Membership Myth

3 Keys To Cloud Computing Vendor Selection For Nonprofits

How To Select The Right CRM For Your Small Nonprofit

Do It Yourself: Getting Started with Data Analysis

Drowning in data, drafting a data checklist, and asking “WHY?”

Tips to Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Data Plan

We Heart Social Data: But What Do We Do With It?

Your #nptech Community Events Calendar for July

Your #NPtech Community Calendar for July

Case Study on How Not to Design a Data Driven Experiment

Connecting the Dots of Nonprofit Engagement Data: A New Report Release

30+ Custom GoogleAnalytics Dashboards For Nonprofits

The NPTech Response to Japan

3 Key Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask When Outsourcing Their Managed IT Services

Big Data For Small Organizations

Member Round Up: Brain science in fundraising, website tips, and Do Good Data 2013!

4 Reasons Nonprofits Should Move To The Cloud

Top 4 Benefits Of Outsourcing Your Nonprofit’s Content Marketing

[Infographic] #GivingTuesday’s Around The Corner, Get Your Donation Page Optimized

How Data Intelligence Is Accelerating Innovation for Social Good

5 Steps To Simple Nonprofit Performance Measurement

“The Power of Dialogue on Nonprofit Data and Evaluation.”

Spring Is Here! Get Outside and Meet Your NPTech Community

Nonprofit-Centric Data Sharing Sites

Data and Storytelling: 6 Ways to Use Data to Move Your Mission

The Nonprofit Data Ecosystem: How Does Your Data Flow?

November Member Round-Up: Data satellites, women in nonprofit tech, and horrifying your middle school teacher

5 Questions: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a Sea of Analytics (Part 2)

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