Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Fund accounting allows you to produce reports that ensure your activities match the grant conditions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets! With a fund accounting software system designed for nonprofits, you can fully track all your grants, especially restricted grants, in one place.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2022

would give users the ability to ask apps to not track them. CAPI or Conversions API is Meta’s server side tracking solution. This option is replacing browser side tracking, which uses a pixel to create a cookie that tracks activity and sends it back to Facebook. From a performance side we saw the impact of iOS 14.5

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways. Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact.

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Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 91

Forum One

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It can be difficult to measure the impact of your work, particularly when you are unclear about what impact means to your organization. Often, there is confusion between the outcomes of a particular process and the ultimate impact that the outcomes have on the world. Framing outputs and impact. This brings us to impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try to impede your impact—either by posing as a grantee or by stealing from your grantee. How do you track time and effort? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

For impact-driven organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America , an organization devoted to helping young people achieve their full potential, close community connections mean they are facing society’s biggest challenges head-on. That allows us to determine what we can replicate and what activities we need to enhance our scale.”.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. Keep this formula handy—you’ll want to periodically calculate your donor retention rate to make sure you’re on track.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

The strategic planning process is a rare chance for a nonprofit’s leaders to step back and look at their organization and its activities as a whole—to understand what success looks like and to allocate time, talent, and dollars to the activities that can help achieve it. Where will we need to add, reduce, or diversify talent?

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 93

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Readiness to manage : In order to manage a grant project, you need to have a certain level of infrastructure in place. Your mission statement and supporting language should clearly articulate why your organization exists and may include elements about the impact you expect to have on the population you serve. federal agencies).

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

This post explores how mission-driven organizations like yours are tapping into technology and automation to supercharge their impact. Simplify Event Registration : Use event registration platforms that take care of ticketing, sign-ups, and reporting, giving you the space to focus on creating an impactful experience for attendees.

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Technology Registration Nonprofit Tools 98

sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

We also sought to include all departments within CDP, knowing that any changes to our process would ultimately impact the entire organization. We wanted to ensure active involvement and communication with all stakeholders involved in the grant process. This includes grantmakers, donors, grantee partners and any other relevant parties.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. But due to many common challenges to constantly reach new donors, retain existing donors, and increase operational efficiency the amount of effort to impact lives doesn’t always result in the high return it should.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Donor signals that create direct feedback from your donors are typically communications that you actively solicit. Examples of indirect donor signals include: Social Media influence of your supporters Geo-Targeting Social and Wealth scoring data Website activity How do you track Donor Signals?

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Nearly all (99%) respondents said they reach out to DAF holders to encourage them to keep their accounts active.

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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. Queries and reporting tools will provide an efficient means of building a list of relevant activities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Or, if you’ve got time but a limited budget, fundraising ideas with low up-front costs are a good place to start. Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. 5) Keep track of what works and what doesn’t. 2) Brainstorm.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding. Smaller and medium-sized nonprofits lack the staff larger organizations have, which means fewer resources for keeping track of and engaging with past donors.

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Guide Fundraising Retention Nonprofit 89

M+R

MAY 31, 2022

We saw some of the impacts of these changes in this year’s Benchmarks. Apple Mail Privacy Protection works by pre-loading email content — including open tracking pixels. Reminder, email opens are tracked by tiny image pixels embedded in email content. But now, open rates are all over the place. Now, let’s dig deeper.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Are you on track to meet your goals? There is still plenty of time left in the year -including important events like Giving Tuesday and end-of-year campaigns – to reset and get back on track. Get Back On Track (Or Stay on Track!)

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Unlocking donor potential: The power of emotional engagement Unlocking the emotional triggers that inspire members to evolve into donors is key to amplifying the impact of any nonprofit. So, a well-placed thank you or a shout-out can make all the difference in converting members to repeat donors.

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Donor Giving Storytelling Platform 81

Whole Whale

JUNE 15, 2022

Luckily, there are plenty of free social listening tools available that can help you track your brand, monitor your competition, and understand what people are saying about your cause. Social listening is the process of tracking online conversations in order to better understand what people are saying about a given topic.

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Tools Guide Social Social Media 98

CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

If you have solid stewardship tactics in place, your donor fatigue anxieties might be overblown. Communicating impact is the nonprofit’s responsibility, and it’s especially critical for capital campaigns anchored by high-value lead gifts. After all, philanthropic investments are measured in impact rather than dollars alone.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants. PWNA saw first-hand the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Tribal communities. We also empowered tribal partners to determine the best use of funds for COVID impact in their communities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

A good place to start is to think about the metrics that are most important to each campaign. BONUS TIP: If you identify specific changes you should make, try making just one or two at a time to get an accurate idea of their impact. Also, be sure to set up more detailed reports for deeper analysis. Evaluate post-campaign data.

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Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 89

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Set an Impact Goal.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

There are many moving parts involved in the volunteer management process, and volunteer management software brings these activities under one roof. Instead of having to learn two separate systems, your nonprofit’s staff has access to everything they need in one convenient place. Use data to highlight volunteers’ impact on your mission.

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice, loves that peer to peer fundraising through CauseVox saves her time as the CEO to focus on other parts of the organization while much of the fundraising runs on autopilot: individuals who have themselves been impacted by Meat Fight can pay it forward by raising money for them on their own peer to peer campaign pages.

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Tips Fundraising Pledge Template 79

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I work with many grant funded nonprofits and often come across concerns and pitfalls in many of them that could have been avoided with the proper tools and policies in place. Effectively Track Grant Activity. But, it doesn’t have to be. Customize Reports.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This isn’t a surprise — the world was becoming more digital prior to the pandemic — but the shifts we’ve all made in the past two years have really accelerated digital adoption for the impact sector. Are you tracking their previous interaction with you to determine the next opportunity or communications to offer them?

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Online Tips Fundraising Nonprofit 103

sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! ” For the Annual Donor: Subject: “Annual Heroes of Summer: Elevate Your Impact in Our Special Summer Drive!”

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 91

Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

When all of your campaign plans are summarized in one place, it’s easy for your staff members to get on the same page. Who are your supporters, why do they support your nonprofit, and how are you communicating your impact with them? Google Ads ), and understanding tracked data. Cohesion across your team. Your supporters.

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Marketing Analysis Nonprofit Audience 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It’s exciting to see the impact that Giving Tuesday has had on the nonprofit community,” says Bloomerang CEO Ross Hendrickson. With the right tools in place, we know nonprofit customers will continue to attract new donors and retain existing donors—as well as grow the average donation amount over time.”.

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