Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While enrollment numbers and completion rates provide surface-level insights, digging into learner behavior and demographics can uncover more valuable information like which courses hold the most value for which learners and the factors contributing to their success. Which courses do they have a difficult time completing?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

At the moment, it looks like humans continue to be your association’s most precious resource. Humans continue to be your association’s most precious resource. When your employees are a resource that receives constant cultivation and development, it’s possible that you will grow some of the best people out of your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. Do your due diligence by reading third party software evaluations. You need to keep them informed from the start.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources. Here are a few ways foundations can build on their role as community leaders: Capacity Building: Financial resources alone are often insufficient for grantees to achieve their missions.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Ensure Adequate Resources Board members should want your organization to succeed! A Board has to provide foresight, oversight, and insight.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the past, the geeks in the IT department were the keepers of information that seemed esoteric. They are knowledgeable about resources and have the skills to manage projects, develop budgets, create timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Today, no-code programming means that computers speak human.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Record that institutional knowledge in an accessible Policies and Procedures manual.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

The Critical Questions will prompt you to evaluate your organization’s current status. Don’t try to accomplish 50 different initiatives that can create a land grab for resources. Scenario planning, whether formal or informal, can help you to visualize the impact of various responses and support effective and informed new ventures.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

By Laura Norvig, Special Librarian, the Resource Center. Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. By providing your stakeholders with a dedicated place to share knowledge with one another, community building happens naturally. What is a knowledge sharing network? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Although the firm that I worked for was one of the leading providers of association software, when the company saw the investment in resources and time that was needed to switch to the new technology, they decided to stop production. “On But scenarios are also a tool that can be used to evaluate longer-term initiatives.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Lesson 221

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough application and often lack resources, systems, or knowledge about how to be most successful. The clues are in the Request for Proposal (RFP) – let’s discuss!

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. They typically don’t have formalized knowledge of fundraising but are eager to learn.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

Like it or not, in our digital-driven world, non-members will evaluate how your association leverages innovative technologies to determine whether your organization is worth joining. Offer career path information. Become a career resource for professionals by mapping career paths for various roles in your industry.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Because of this, ongoing evaluation is crucial. Establish objectives.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

While recruitment is an important step in this process, a systematic approach to board development , including orientation, training, evaluation, and the cultivation of prospective board members, is critical to ensuring its long-term success. . Are there educational materials on starting a nonprofit? . Have a question?

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

F iscal sponsorship may give you access to a team of dedicated professionals who handle your accounting, grants management, human resources, administration, and other needs. We recommend checking out these Candid resources to decide if a fiscal sponsor is right for you: . Have a question? ET, Monday-Friday). .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

It can streamline tracking and reporting processes, enhance communication with donors and constituents, and consolidate necessary information. Investing in Resources is Key to Getting the Most Out of Salesforce. Salesforce has many free resources to help with this. These four crucial tips are interconnected. About the Author.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Let’s get at it! Here are three benefits that you can use to provide members-only info.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Improved decision-making: Nonprofits can make more informed and data-driven decisions with a data warehouse.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. People's main concerns were resource expenditure, including staff and volunteer training. The ability to impart knowledge clearly and easily was also an important requirement.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Additional resources: Digital Skills Framework — a taxonomy of digital skills, plus further learning resources to help build skills in each area, aimed at global nonprofits. Ask your human resources department, HR advisor, or payroll company if any skill assessments are included with the HR software or services you subscribe to.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

You can start by sharing information and agreeing to work on something for a few short weeks or months. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations. There are different approaches to evaluating a program. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

While I have close to two decades of experience in the nonprofit field and love to share my experiences and data, I’m lucky to be surrounded by such smart nptech folks who share their knowledge with me. Check out some of my favorite resources in the nonprofit space. The format is straightforward and informative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

With the right training and practice, middle managers are in the best position to evaluate employee performance and provide feedback that’s continuous rather than just a pro forma yearly review meant to create a paper trail,” share the authors. Build their organization’s knowledge and realign it with shifts from digital disruption.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve been a big believer in shared knowledge and learning for the sector. IssueLab has been working for ten years to apply the age-old knowledge management question, “what if I knew what others know?” You might call what we’re doing Big Knowledge, or Big (Qualitative) Data. Sharing is in the air right now.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

You should be armed with the knowledge of what worked and what didn’t work this year, and be forward-thinking in your approach to create an attainable, yet ambitious plan. It’s a time to focus on evaluating what fundraising approaches from 2020 worked and be honest about what didn’t pan out as planned. List Your Resources.

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Calendar Template Guide Fundraising 98

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the ability to harness data for informed decision-making is more critical than ever. In order to unlock its full potential, your team needs to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) comes in.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

Usually, the campaign is designed to resource the project. For many organizations, information about the project is first shared with key supporters during a feasibility study. A feasibility study when a third party gathers feedback to evaluate the viability of the fundraising goal and then recommends a path forward.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

While there will always be a baseline of information needed to make sure your grant funds are stewarded well, the best place to start is with trust. As a funder, you want to make sure you are stewarding your resources well, so you want as much as possible to go towards impactful programs. It also includes unrestricted funds.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. There is a plethora of knowledge out there that I’ll be continuing to tap into and learn from whenever I need to. Absolutely not!

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

NP Source is devoted to providing nonprofits with the knowledge and resources they need to grow their digital marketing and fundraising efforts to new heights. Support ⁠— A responsive and knowledgeable support team is essential⁠—during the initial onboarding and beyond.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

Just as the content distributed and conversations participated in are integrated into many different aspects of your organization’s work, so should the knowledge, access and responsibility to participate be integrated across your staff. Evaluate your goals and objectives, as an organization. Goals & Objectives.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Anecdotally, you can ask people who know the donor to share information about them. Consultants gather this information to guide you in your cultivation and solicitation. They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

That’s a vast area of untapped resources for the nonprofit sector. Nurturing nonprofit legacies is a lengthy process, the fruits of which are hard to evaluate in the short term. Bequests written into wills are a bittersweet but significant resource for nonprofits. Two thirds of Americans don’t have a will.

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