Nucleus

OCTOBER 1, 2020

To grow your education business, you need to take advantage of the sophisticated metrics now available through modern data analytics – trends, behaviors, preferences, popularity, geography and much more. If your association is like most today, you use a variety of software systems and there is useful member data contained in each of them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

If your nonprofit doesn’t do this kind of record-keeping and analysis, the good news is that it is never too late to start! . Any number of excellent software solutions and nonprofit tools exist to help with this kind of analysis. The intention of this metric is to identify inefficiencies and wasteful spending.

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ROI Demonstration Metrics Analysis 329

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Data-driven decision-making isn’t just a trendy phrase; it’s here to stay and essential for any organization’s success these days. Provide a Benefit Analysis ROI in Focus: While emotional appeals are powerful, it’s also crucial to underscore the tangible benefits. That’s the power of analytics.”

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Analytics Analysis ROI Associations 169

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Measure Help Analysis Metrics 93

Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

You may not realize it, but you are sitting on a treasure trove of data in your AMS. Your AMS focuses more on current and past data, however with analytics, you can use this data, and data from your other source systems, to be more forward-thinking. Data Integration. Why analytics? Analytics tell you the “why.

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Analytics Associations Demographics Picture 169

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The Salesforce ecosystem is an intelligent receptacle of information where we input data, and, in turn, we get recommendations on ways to be more efficient and make our customers’ journeys more engaging. But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives?

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Music Measure Impact Data 106

Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. Tools and channels that house data often do not make it easy to navigate. Not sure how to compare or connect data sources. Does this sound familiar?

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, keep an eye toward how your internal and external reports can blend data-driven stories of impact. Start with the goals you set yourself Before searching for data, start with your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Featuring 40% more compensation data compared to last year’s report on 14 top leadership positions—including CEO, CFO, and more. Before we dig into a few of the report’s key takeaways, let’s pause to explain where all this additional information came from.

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District of Columbia Report Comparison Nonprofit 111

Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Council on Foundations’ 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report Key Findings (for which Candid provided data analysis) offer a broad picture: Median full-time staff salaries for select roles rose 5.49% between 2022 and 2023, i as reported by a non-representative panel of 514 grantmaking organizations.

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Rate Survey Roles Director 105

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, carefully consider how you are packaging your data in the most impactful way. How to glean insights : Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another.

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Report Data Metrics Analysis 70

Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Details about data on funding for Ukraine humanitarian relief. This analysis and the giving it’s based on is happening in real time. Candid collects data from publicly available sources, including press releases, websites, membership reports and surveys, and local reporting. Giving by funder country.

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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. Will reconfiguration, data cleanup or training on our current tech be just as impactful? Have we surfaced all the information we need to make an informed decision? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here. The definition of links or how you’re connected is defined however you want in social network analysis. Information flows. Source: Monitor Institute.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At the heart of every effective Salesforce implementation lies a good data strategy. Its AI can simply help make an organization’s data more accessible, more relevant, and more actionable than ever before – all with the safeguards that make for responsible AI use. All this is just the start, however.

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Language Generation Analysis Data 59

The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Picture streamlined operations, vibrant fundraising campaigns, engaging donor communications, and time freed up from handling tedious admin tasks! Increased Efficiency and Reduced Errors For nonprofit organizations, administrative tasks like managing and organizing donor data are vital yet time-consuming.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 17, 2024

2003 People: We can just upload all these party pictures to Facebook for fun. Special thanks to Eric Antebi from the California Health Care Foundation for this one Bigger is Different The high-level lesson across these stories is that bigger is different and that data/plastic from the past doesn’t just disappear. Bigger is different.

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Model Doc Training Train 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Make better strategic decisions: Take advantage of data-driven insights for informed planning and execution. Sounds ideal, right?

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Report Effective Fundraising Template 63

Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The report captures the most authoritative and accurate executive compensation data from close to 88,000 nonprofits based on IRS data for fiscal year 2020. . Published since 2001, this report continues to be the only large-scale analysis of its kind based entirely on IRS data, not surveys.

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Report Benchmark Nonprofit Trend 105

sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Without a strong finance department, nonprofits risk not having the information needed to make critical decisions. These employees must provide the leadership team with the necessary financial information for planning, budgeting, and growth of the organization.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Making the switch is vital — if you’re still using the old version, your data is no longer being tracked. You’ll be pulling in rich data in no time! But what Google Analytics — and GA4 in particular — brings to the table is an extra layer of information. This topic can feel too technical and overwhelming, but not to worry.

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Analytics Google Fundraising Track 52

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Empathy, or the quality that baffled Star Trek’s Mr. Data, will continue to be lacking in his real-world counterparts. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Big picture thinkers who can execute the details. Don’t waste valuable brain power.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You can upgrade your nonprofit’s current strategy to reach and identify more qualified prospective major donors by using data. For example, you might perform a wealth screening on a prospect to analyze information like household income and discretionary spending. To gain access to this data, you may need to purchase a data append.

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Analysis Data Donor Help 94

DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

Nonprofit technology offers a wealth of opportunities to support your donor engagement efforts, largely thanks to the data you’re able to collect and use to drive your decision-making. When used strategically, tools can be used to enable you to keep your digital strategy both donor-centric and data-driven. Prioritize data security.

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Platform Donor Online Social Media 52

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Artificial intelligence: Leverage the power of AI to make predictions and recommendations based on your organization’s data. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools.

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Associations Professional Software Tools 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. Information flows. Basically, connections can describe anything you want to gather data about to make decisions to improve your network or reach your goals.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You can upgrade your nonprofit’s current strategy to reach and identify more qualified prospective major donors by using data. For example, you might perform a wealth screening on a prospect to analyze information like household income and discretionary spending. To gain access to this data, you may need to purchase a data append.

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Analysis Gift Data Tips 76

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. This is an opportunity for your data to shine. But if not, your fundraising solution should include some type of data insights, like wealth ratings, next ask amounts, or giving trends. Dig into the data. . Look at macro trends. .

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Review Fundraising Proposal Gift 89

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

The first step in creating any marketing campaign is to conduct preliminary research that investigates and explores data about your organization’s current audience and past campaigns. Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conducting a marketing opportunity analysis.

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Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Moreover, this work has been underfunded and its analysis happens often away from C-suite or Board discussions. Sometimes, third-party evaluation, which includes rigorous study design and statistical analysis, is required to properly understand a program’s impact. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all.

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Integration Impact Practice Management 69

NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Quantitative and qualitative data are often positioned as opposing or complementary means of documenting impact. Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people.

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Case Study Story Data Studies 68

Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

In this blog, I share what Candid’s data tells us about philanthropic trends for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in general and in reaction to recent anti-Asian hate crimes specifically as well as what to look for in the future. Our data also suggests that others have stepped up their donations to AAPI communities.

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Pledge United States Foundation Grant 119

DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To unearth missed opportunities and pinpoint new ways to diversify your revenue streams , use the data you collect about your donors through wealth screening. These strategies can help you harness the power of wealth screening and make your fundraising appeals more effective: Find rich insights by analyzing internal and external data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Web Crawl Data: Click here to see larger image. He agreed to write a four-part primer on a visual diagnostics, mapping, and social networking analysis primer and how nonprofits might use these tools for social change. Of course as with any methodology, this presents a limited picture. Figure 1.

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