Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are the “sharpening your ax” mode smart nonprofits invest in before taking a swing at technology challenges, and avoiding them can result in a big miss.

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M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2023

So next year when you’re sitting all day refreshing your results and stress eating Thanksgiving leftovers because you’re behind last year’s revenue, take a deep breath and wait for Wednesday morning. Email revenue held steady or increased for 70% of nonprofits whose results we reviewed. Cyber Tuesday? Who was down? Can’t wait!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Davis Parchment, and data scientist Kwame Porter Robinson about the research results, implications, and advice for next steps. View the full set of results here.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

We’ll also provide insights into the reasons behind this transition, its challenges, and practical strategies for ensuring the continuity of your analytics efforts. As a result, you cannot migrate UA data to GA4. By exporting data, users can maintain access to historical comparisons and enable future analysis.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

These could include transformational stories, accounts of overcoming significant challenges, or powerful endorsements of your work. ” Analysis : This testimonial emphasizes the donor’s personal connection and satisfaction with the results of their contributions, highlighting the organization’s effectiveness and transparency.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT Prompting Best Practices for Optimal Results As illustrated by the examples above, how a prompt is phrased affects what ChapGPT puts out. Review and refine: ChatGPT isn’t going to get it 100% right. Be sure to review (and fact-check) what’s put out and polish as needed. Chat GPT can help with that too! Be specific!

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data. Clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are crucial for meaningful analysis.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Does a lot of &# drive by&# analysis, but no monthly review of trends. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? The results allowed the executive team to launch a video channel, rather than sending text updates, in order to reach the numerous indigenous language speakers whose languages did not have a written form. How closely should they track those changes? Field (i.e.,

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Accountants Content moderators Legal Assistants Proofreaders Entry-level stock traders Transcribers Graphic designers, where creativity isn’t a priority Customer service representatives Soldiers Writers, where quantity is a greater concern than quality I reviewed several of these lists. The nominees varied depending on the publication.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, you’ve probably found yourself needing to write informative and engaging emails to connect with your community with limited time and manpower. You still have to review and edit what ChatGPT has created, but it will save you loads of time on the initial draft. If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Candid faces similar challenges in answering questions about the philanthropic response to current events—but with an even more significant time lag. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. foundations’ giving.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. It’s also important to contextualize the data from your platforms with qualitative data, A/B testing results, survey results, and audience interviews.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

Overcoming resistance and challenges to digital transformation When it comes to digital transformation, there are three key challenges that nonprofits face: the business processes needing to be optimized, the technology behind the transformation, and the people impacted by these changes.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

The purpose of this post is to share the results of both the polling and the Q&A. The polling results. A few comments about the poll results. We run polls at the start of our webinars, rotating through a series of questions, and accumulating results over time. We call a consultant = 2%. Not sure = 11%.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2018 analysis by Ben Gose , a reported 57% of nonprofits doubted their ability to continue meeting demand, motiving many nonprofit leaders to consider collaboration with other nonprofits and across sector lines in order to increase organizational capacity. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Clarity of purpose. Internal assessment.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. Instead of manually consolidating data from across sources, you can instead have it all stored and standardized in one place to streamline analysis and interpretation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

A guest Beneblog by Max Schneider People don’t typically associate boisterous merengue music with high-tech statistical analysis. Then again, I shouldn’t have been surprised when I heard the playful notes of a street band wafting through the window while in Guatemala with Benetech's Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG).

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

It can be a challenge to figure out how to manage them all while dealing with other day-to-day fundraising tasks.So, what is the key behind a successful fundraising campaign? And I can tell you that kind of result did not just magically happen because we started planning in November. Is it going to have adverse effects on your results?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Yet, at most foundations, rarely does anyone with a communications background ever review the story this critical document shares with the outside world. As a result of these efforts, coupled with legal actions, in 2019, the IRS began mandating the electronic filing of all 990s as open data. What kinds of use cases are there?

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

The motivations that lead nonprofits to conduct these assessments, and the results they discover through them, are unique from organization to organization. What are some common technology challenges for nonprofits? The results from one of these assessments are likely to be a combination of challenges and opportunities.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To find a consultant whose services and methods align with your nonprofit’s needs, follow these steps: Review your needs. Review their proposals. Analytics: Learn more about your nonprofit’s operations with web analytics, data analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and reporting and visualizations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

A recent survey of Arizona’s nonprofits conducted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits found that, as a result of fundraising and program cancellations due to the pandemic, Arizona nonprofits have lost an estimated $53 million in revenue. Step 6: Prepare feasibility Financial Analysis. Step 1: Get organized.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Many associations were faced with the challenge of canceling or going virtual with in-person learning events in 2020. For example, you could be experiencing any of the following challenges: The costs of creating eLearning courses and training your team are too high. Going forward, hybrid and virtual events are here to stay.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. You may begin with a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Instead of setting it in stone, set check-in milestones and make adjustments based on your progress and results.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Aubrey is known for her results-driven, customer-centric, data-obsessed pursuit of changing the narrative for symphony orchestras and other arts organizations. With more than 100 breakout sessions across numerous competency areas and vertical markets, it can be challenging to prioritize sessions.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways that no one could have anticipated. By May, many foundations altered their grants management processes to address COVID-19 related challenges in their communities. Others may need to bring in external experts to conduct the analysis. ” – Mahatma Gandhi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Example of A/B Testing Results. The challenge has to do with organizational beliefs and work styles. Whether it be a widely held belief that measurement practice is not worth investing resources. Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. . Established processes serve as templates and reference points salespeople return to when the road ahead turns hazy or a new challenge suddenly emerges. .

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This has resulted in Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management (FPM), a CRM overlay that empowers major gifts officers to successfully manage relationships with prospects and raise gifts. If one team member is confronting a persistent challenge, there’s a chance many of them are. It offers year-round assistance from Blackbaud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

To create the report, an international body of experts in education, technology, and other fields convene on a wiki to review research, practice, and significant trends. As a practitioner, what interests me most using the data to gain insights about student interaction with material and courseware and tracking results of training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Harvard Business Review, March 2013. Foundation Review (Vol 5:3) Makes the case that most foundation strategies are unfolding in complex and dynamic environments, and foundations need a more committed approach to learning and strategic adaptation. The Digital Operations Center is one response to this scaling challenge.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

In this guide, you’re going to take a deep dive into CME LMSs through the following points: The Biggest Challenges with Healthcare Learning Management Systems. The Biggest Challenges With Healthcare Learning Management Systems. For example: Members living in different geographical areas and as a result, different time zones.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2021

As a result, this year’s annual strategic planning looks different. Volunteers are navigating their own personal scenarios, safety and security making it more challenging to serve. Commit the necessary time to reviewing and improving your organization’s DEI policies and practices and reflect that commitment in your budget.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

To do that, let’s examine some key findings from the most recent Alumni Annual Giving report, a comprehensive analysis produced each year by Blackbaud Target Analytics. The FY2018 analysis features median metrics from the over 200 institutions that participate in the annual donorCentrics Collaborative Benchmarking service. .

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