Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 3) Time Management & Expense Reporting. Recommendation ? Recommendation ?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2023

Since 2001, Fíonta has served almost 1,200 associations, nonprofits, and foundations, assisting with implementation and driving successful software adoption. To meet the unique needs of associations and member-based organizations, the innovative partnership of Nimble AMS and Fíonta will offer an extensive suite of services.

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Associations Adopt DC Washington 123

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It might be time to adopt modern association management software (AMS). Not all AMS platforms are built the same. Efficiently track and organize complex membership structures and boost member engagement. Advance your medical association’s financial reports with valuable balance information and robust reporting.

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Associations Massachusetts Cancer ROI 158

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. In fact, 89% of nonprofits report that digital communications are critical to achieving their organization’s mission.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

If so, g ive them something to talk about when you improve the member experience by adopting innovative technology ! Associations Now reports that young professionals value in-person events. When you adopt a modern AMS, you can rest assured you’ll have the technology to secure sponsorships that are relevant to your members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By keeping all the board materials on a Google Drive (or another cloud storage service), these documents – whether they are bylaws, budgets, minutes, agendas – will make it easier for board members to keep track of documents, and not risk losing them when a board member’s computer crashes, or someone unexpectedly resigns.

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Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review three ways your fundraising software can help your nonprofit maintain compliance: Activity data Donation tracking Volunteer tools Fundraising events of all types require careful data tracking, but donations made at an auction are especially complex to manage and record.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

Community Brands research found members who have used an online community report higher loyalty metrics. Members also report a strong sense of community (52%) versus those who don’t (20%). Here are five additional benefits of leveraging an online community at your association: 1.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

However, of the association professionals who said they plan on increasing their IT budget, 72% report they feel technologically prepared for the future. How does your association compare? Data silos can hurt your association causing outdated information, a reporting breakdown, security issues, and a disjointed member experience.

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ROI Technology Time Associations 106

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. For example, can this new tech augment existing reports and dashboards—or provide more accurate forecasting into campaign revenue, grants, and major giving?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 30, 2023

A CRM lets you track customer interactions, manage relationships with prospects, and ultimately gives a bird’s eye view of your data. An AMS assists in data management and reporting, optimizing sales and marketing efforts, and streamlining member payments and e-commerce initiatives. Become data-driven.

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Associations Software Difference ROI 138

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success. Discuss which engagement metrics to include in executive/board reports. Let’s get started! Why Is Engagement Scoring So Important?

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. But has your association yet considered the financial potential of adopting text-to-give technology? Reasons why your organizations should adopt text-to-give technology . If not, you’ll want to. .

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Associations Technology Giving Adopt 138

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Adopt a robust fund accounting system.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

EGA has a long-standing history that includes more than 10 years of data collaboration with Candid, to support their Tracking the Field (TTF) research program. EGA found only 21% of environmental grantees who reported have leadership that identifies as BIPOC—compared to 25% for nonprofits across all issue areas.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

Nimble AMS

MARCH 8, 2023

Adopting an AMS with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities can completely transform your association. If you want to offer real insights for your organization, look for an AMS that offers user-friendly reports and dashboards. Artificial intelligence.

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Associations Experiment Tips ROI 117

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

Are you on track to surpass your annual goals? How would adopting innovative technology help your association thrive? Eliminate low-value work at your association by adopting innovative technology. The Marine Corps Association & Foundation (MCA&F) adopted Nimble AMS to improve its member experience. Be flexible.

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Associations Adopt United States Survey 117

Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

UA is what many organizations think of simply as “Google Analytics,” the code that’s on all your website pages and the companion reports that show page views, bounce rates, click-throughs, conversions, and other metrics. Those looking to have reliable, recurring reports will need to invest time in setting up custom reports in Looker Studio.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse. This will drive adoption of being a data-driven organization.

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before heading out to an event, quickly pull a report of your volunteer t-shirt sizes to prevent your volunteers from wearing a t-shirt two sizes too big! Shockingly, according to a Software Advice research report, 52 percent of nonprofits are still using Excel and Google Docs to run their development operations.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

> Download the 2013 NTEN Community Survey Report In July 2013, we circulated the online survey link to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss list, our Facebook page, our Twitter network, and our LinkedIn group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2018

So why haven’t you been doing your monthly financial reporting in a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) yet? Whether it’s your payroll system, expense tracking or payment gateways, these systems have the capability to be automated with your cloud accounting system. Source: NTEN 2018 Cloud Report. Efficiency.

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NTEN

JULY 13, 2011

> Download the 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report. > Download the 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report. Members with longer tenure are more likely to assess their organizations at the Leadership end of the spectrum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Data capabilities: Learn what metrics the tool can track, along with reporting functionality. Maybe they don’t need everything they thought they did — or maybe the team wasn’t up to the task of full adoption. Determine what functions are essential for your organization and what are “nice-to-haves.”

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Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Lack transparency The conventional expense management process can make it difficult to track expenses through the system and ensure they are handled properly. Volunteers and staff can find expense tracking confusing, leading them to submit inappropriate bills, which can hurt you during audits. Nobody likes a broken process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community. Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Digital Wallet Revolution Over the last 24 months we have seen a global surge in the adoption of digital wallets. Transparent Reporting: Gain valuable insights into your fundraising efforts by tracking funds raised through digital wallet transactions. This trend was accelerated by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

Fundraisers may find additional success by adopting the following professional service principles. Nonprofits are required to keep and report certain data to retain their tax-exempt status, including publishing their Form 990 annually. Treating Donors Like Customers (But Not in a Bad Way). Keeping Records Like Somebody’s Watching.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

In addition to goals, establish a set of online community metrics to help you track progress toward your goals and find opportunities for improvement. For example, in the first goal above, growing the online community, you might track: Number of active online community members . How do members report complaints and provide feedback??

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Just as open, streamlined communication is critical to the success of your nonprofit team, adopting tools that communicate with one another in real-time is one of the most important components of data collection. HOPE Atlanta’s donor retention rate steadily increased after adopting Classy for Salesforce. Eliminate the Risk of Error.

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Integration Benefit Time Atlanta 98

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If an association were to use an AMS with the Contacts/Accounts data model, reporting would be a major challenge. For example, it would be nearly impossible to track engagement as a member changes jobs, or as companies acquire one another. . It facilitates more unified reporting. Join the love.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rise of digital wallets in nonprofit fundraising The past 24 months have witnessed a significant shift towards digital wallet adoption, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on traditional donation methods.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Among other uses, it was adopted in 2015 by the ASAE Foundation for an industry-wide research project. They started with one simple query-style report that took three and a half weeks to build. He has led Nucleus development to achieve this, making sure that users begin seeing real benefit the very first time they log into the system.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

This prompt essentially asks users to opt-in and “allow” apps and websites to track their activity. If a user opts into tracking, nothing really changes. Due to new tracking limitations and data processing protocols, Facebook will no longer be able to utilize most of these attribution windows. Smaller Retargeting Audiences.

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