NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2023

Your data is valuable, but your insights and impact are limited when data is scattered. Let’s pull on our boots and take a joyful leap into our data puddles. As a nonprofit leader, you likely have puddles of data collecting in your organization: AMS/CRM, website logs, rogue databases and spreadsheets.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2024

At our nonprofit firm, we have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our data management practices, enabling us to make data-driven decisions, enhance donor engagement, and improve operational effectiveness.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! Remember: one size doesn’t fit all.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover the power of our AI-driven content wizard and how our innovative technology can revolutionize your operations and fundraising strategy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your nonprofit’s impact with cutting-edge AI technology. Explore now!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but when you boil fundraising down to the bare bones, our jobs are simple: Give donors a reason to donate to our organization again and again. Here are things to work on to impact your income positively before Dec. Year-end is looming.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

Your data is valuable, but your insights and impact are limited when data is scattered. Let’s pull on our boots and take a joyful leap into our data puddles. As a nonprofit leader, you likely have puddles of data collecting in your organization: AMS/CRM, website logs, rogue databases and spreadsheets.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

For too long, nonprofits have desired to make social impact while often neglecting to center diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for their staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 14, 2023

Finally, while Google Search remains the top source of referral traffic referral for Nonprofit Tech for Good, it is worth noting that traffic from Bing has slightly increased after submitting our site and sitemaps. To begin, register for Microsoft’s Nonprofit Program and apply to the Microsoft Ads for Social Impact Grants program.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Here’s what they said.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Understanding what WCAG criteria is new and what remains relevant is important for growing your supporter base and maximizing your impact. Our mission is to develop accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Spread the word!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. It should convey the organization’s impact and the urgency of supporting its mission.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. At Candid, we couldn’t agree more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

Here are some essential tips to kick off your project successfully: Meet with whoever will be impacted by the project (staff, stakeholders, supporters) to integrate all ideas and opinions at the start. It’s a topic Prosal writes tirelessly about and where you will find some of our strongest passions. It’s incredibly demoralizing!

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2022

While this partnership is still new, it has been inspiring to see the stories of our programs in more than 70 countries highlighted in a way that shows the profound impact our mission can have for individuals worldwide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. This metric in mind, monthly donors know the measure of their impact when they check the box to make their donation monthly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

When asked about their fundraising experience with recurring/monthly giving programs, survey participants responded: 35%: Our organization has raised the amount of money we expected. 22%: Our organization has raised slightly more money than we expected. 21%: Our organization has raised slightly less money than we expected.

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DonorDock

APRIL 25, 2024

Dive into our comprehensive guide on tracking, reporting, and acknowledging these invaluable contributions. Learn essential strategies to streamline your process and maximize your impact. Unlock the power of in-kind donations for your nonprofit! Don't miss out—start optimizing your nonprofit's growth today!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

Their stories not only highlight their profound missions but also showcase how the Bloomerang Volunteer Management solution has amplified their impact. Before using Bloomerang] we didn’t realize the impact our volunteers were having on our organization from a financial standpoint,” Anschutz stated. “If

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. Trust me–we’ve been busy!

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

[It’s No Secret; It’s Our Clients!] Sometimes, we get wrapped up in the “accounting” part of our jobs. (We We focus on spreadsheets and financial management platforms and forget about the enormous impact our clients (nonprofit and social enterprises) make in their communities and the world.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. With access to turn-key dashboards, automated reports, and support from our team of experts, reporting impact becomes easier than ever.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

What is it about that transition from December 31 st to January 1 st that seems to provide an almost magical and inexplicable reset in our lives? And in my opinion, the connecting throughline for 2024 is putting our humanity back at the center of what we do and how we engage. At our core we are all human. A new year, a new me.

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Public Sector & Nonprofit Case Management Software Improve Impact Drive stronger outcomes with a solution that empowers your staff, enables more data-informed decision making, and provides expert guidance and best practices. Deep sector expertise and support We understand your unique needs and challenges.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Considering the significant challenges and triumphs faced by our partners, we are delighted to share a curated collection of the most invaluable content that our readers found insightful and beneficial throughout 2023. Here are a select few that our readers most visited. Let’s continue to create a positive impact together!

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

This value remains the most commonly used way to describe and recognize the “impacts” that volunteers deliver on your mission. Or is, in fact, increased capacity, helping more people, quality improvement, strengthening staff and organizational skills, more resources, and greater awareness of our cause? Is it merely volume?

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

We asked survey respondents if rising inflation impacted their foundations’ grantmaking decisions. About one in five funders said inflation impacted 2022 grantmaking decisions Of 546 survey respondents, 79% reported that inflation did not impact their grantmaking decisions in 2022. private and community foundations.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms. Foundation does, including our calls for funding proposals and how organizations are invited to apply. This critical research informs many of our current practices.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, our task as a sector is about more than survival. Research has found that negatives narrow our vision. Negative emotions and focusing on what hurts create tunnel vision, heightening our ability to zero in on the immediate issue, but making it harder to think about the bigger picture or brighter future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? So what’s different about impact investing?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities.

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M+R

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But jokes aside, it’s yet another proof point that our democracy is in crisis. We know advocacy is key to winning—both elections and the concrete policy changes that will have an impact on people’s lives, which is why my colleagues and I will be hosting a webinar on November 9: Countdown to Election Day—The road to victory starts HERE.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Explain the impact of donations. Explain the impact of donations. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Use blog posts or fundraising landing pages to highlight the positive impact that donations have on your ability to achieve your mission. Enable recurring donations.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. When you hear directly from clients, you can better tailor services to their needs and preferences, which, in turn, helps increase client retention and impact. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.”

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies. This approach ensures that our organization is adaptable and ready for any new AI developments. The future of AI is uncertain.

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