Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S.

Accessibility 100

Accessibility Technology Language Oregon 100

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

In the trends report, 85% of those surveyed said staff retention will continue to be or increasingly become a challenge. In a 2021 survey by NonprofitHR , more than a third of those surveyed (35%) said they left their jobs due to dissatisfaction or disengagement with the current organization or culture.

Survey 59

Survey Trend Change North America 59

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders. For example, we heard that funders want more information about fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsors.

Build 64

Build Tools Problem Test 64

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

9: Your Data Is Not Readily Available Challenge : You need to put a report together by the end of the week, but the person who has access to the data you need is out on vacation for the week. If you’re asking members to fill out a survey, provide an incentive for them. Solution : First, don’t confuse availability with accessibility.

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

Demographics 116

Demographics Lesson Action Data 116

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nimble AMS also leverages this investment in innovation , ensuring your organization will have access to the latest future-forward technology, including analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and more. All apps go through a hardcore review and testing process before being added to the store. Moving to Nimble AMS changed all of that.

Associations 119

Associations Software Management System 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2020

You don’t have to learn a new digital tool or have a large, established audience of already-informed donors to take advantage of Facebook’s fundraising benefits and donor data deposited in your donor CRM. The payment processing name everyone knows. Please volunteer 5-10 minutes of your time and take the survey !

Integration 363

Integration Alexa Paypal Virtual 363

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Becoming informed about the overall state of how associations use their member data alerts you to whether your organization should also act. . How to get informed about the state of your member data. Gauge how your association measures up by surveying your staff to identify key trends in your organization.

Data 140

Data Organization Associations Analytics 140

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

See their FAQ for nonprofit s for more information. Acquired by GoFundMe in 2017 and relaunched in 2018, CrowdRise is an exceptionally well-built crowdfunding tool that processes 30 donations every minute – $5bn to date. For eligibility and fee information, please see the InLieu FAQ. CrowdRise :: crowdrise.com.

Tools 270

Tools Online Fundraising FAQ 270

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Why data should drive your decisions Many key industries, including retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare organizations, use data to inform decisions. Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. What information is vital and helpful?

Data 101

Data Metrics Measure Goal 101

Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc. But IRS extensions, process changes, and delays during the pandemic slowed this timeline to a frustrating crawl. 3 years for grantmaking information.

Files 111

Files Data Survey Profile 111

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Candid responded by publishing a website that provided information on funding for coronavirus relief, resources for nonprofits and individuals, news on the pandemic, and more. Creating the site was a cross-departmental effort in the spirit of Candid’s mission to “get [people] the information they need to do good.”

Map 52

Map Fund Info Pledge 52

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Salesforce admins can build branded, personalized, and information – rich content , with the click of their mouse, to inspire an amazing member experience. . Whether you need a powerful survey solution like Survey Monkey or a secure documentation tool like Adobe Sign, Salesforce AppExchange has admins covered.

Associations 118

Associations Adobe Software Widget 118

Nimble AMS

MARCH 7, 2022

One of the great things about having your association management software (AMS) built on the Salesforce platform is access to thousands of friends in the Salesforce ecosystem. Build Salesforce-integrated forms and data collection workflows to streamline processes . Survey Monkey . Nimble Communities . Phone2Action .

Adobe 104

Adobe Survey Integration Associations 104

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Practicing good data habits grants your staff access to important member information and eliminates unnecessary roadblocks. Cleaning your data can also improve its accuracy, helping to inform your decision-making process. This is why the process of data hygiene is crucial for your organization. Use the best tools.

Associations 136

Associations Data Benefit Practice 136

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

Measure 88

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 88

Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

The latest Community Brands Association Trends Research also found that of the surveyed association professionals, 49% say their IT budget will increase, indicating that organizations understand the value and imperative of adopting new technology to survive in the future. However, only 47% of employees received such training opportunities.

Adopt 122

Adopt Associations Software Management 122

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Employees who have access to professional development opportunities are 15% more engaged. When learning is valued and everyone has access to growth, you encourage productivity in unique and unexpected ways. Is every team comfortable with the budgeting process and how it impacts the association?

Team 221

Team Time Skills Professional 221

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

This vast library contains more than 34,000 freely available philanthropic resources authored by organizations in our sector—including reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more. This case study illustrates the outcomes they achieved by directly engaging community members in their grant funding decision-making process.

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Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Define your Call to Action.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Process Share Organization 100

Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology. Survey staff. Send an anonymous survey to all staff to get their perspective on where they experience organizational friction. Survey current members to ask how they would rate your association’s benefits. Ask members. What’s working?

Associations 110

Associations Technology Software Survey 110

Achieve

JANUARY 17, 2016

“Survey says!” The premise of the game, as you may recall, was a competition between the members of two families to see which family could more quickly and accurately guess the results of survey questions. by both the contestants and the survey respondents. by both the contestants and the survey respondents.

Survey 52

Survey Research Method Studies 52

Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. Any effort to streamline processes and reduce the burden for organizations should also improve the quality of the data shared.

Demographics 59

Demographics Data Support Profile 59

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices?

Application 89

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

The process of creating donor personas is important because it helps you truly understand and connect with your supporters on a personal level. Research The first step is finding as much information as you can from your existing analytics. People like surveys that are short and sweet. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

Audience 82

Audience Donor Survey Demographics 82

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Access a full view of patient profiles and avoid missing data. Coordinate care efforts to make more informed decisions.

Integration 77

Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 77

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And perhaps even more exciting, it’s also free to access. It also offers suggestions on when researchers and evaluators may want to choose one method to access the data over the other. The section describes cleaning processes that can be used to remove unusable responses and recode write-in responses.

Demographics 111

Demographics Data Free Evaluation 111

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. By assessing our process and by changing our questions as a result, we received more thought-provoking and insightful responses. Streamline your process!

Question 83

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 83

Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Many nonprofits store crucial data including information about clients, donors, volunteers, staff, and corporate partners that needs to be protected.

Data 90

Data Policy Method Cisco 90

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Members may struggle to decide what information to act on. Consider investing in email marketing and choose an email service to help with this process. But most members will appreciate having direction from the start in the form of an onboarding process. Overlooking your internal processes.

Associations 73

Associations International Survey Audience 73

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This ensures seamless data transfers between the platforms, providing access to accurate information like the spelling of donors’ names or their giving histories. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Instead, try asking supporters to complete a survey after they’ve hit “submit.”

Donation 110

Donation Strategy Nonprofit Gift 110

Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. When it comes to adopting innovative technology to advance your organization’s goals, it’s crucial to understand your role in the process.

Change Management 116

Change Management Goal Change Management 116

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions. However, business analytics simplifies that information, making it easier to understand through visualization and identification of trends and correlations. Visualize and analyze data connections . Diagnostic analytics .

Analytics 135

Analytics Associations Business Software 135

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is not a long process. We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan. Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan.

Analytics 169

Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

As you start this process, make sure to be deliberate, careful and comprehensive in gathering the information. Ways to ask: Get members to update their profiles, send an email to gather their feedback, or collect information at in-person events like what sessions they attend. Yes, an analytics company said that!

Taxonomy 169

Taxonomy Content Data Strategy 169

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

Data 91

Data New York Government Digital 91

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

Access your data. Of course, analyzing your fundraising campaigns starts with accessing data from your online fundraising software. The way you set up your dashboards and reports will depend on multiple factors, including your data analysis goals and what data you need to inform your analysis. Debrief with your fundraising team.

Campaign 84

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 84