Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 19, 2022

The effective accounting, donor management, and data analysis of donor activity has become essential as nonprofits have embraced online fundraising, virtual events, and fundraising on social media in recent years. Implementing a CRM system can: Establish one system of record for all data.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? So what makes organizations successful at building evidence? Field (i.e.,

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Modern CRM reporting is crucial for several reasons, namely because the right reports will help you: Evaluate performance: Get a bird’s-eye view of your organization’s fundraising efficacy by analyzing key metrics like donation amounts, donor engagement, and campaign success. My Dad’s axiom rings true, “ you get what you pay for.”

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. A good place to start is with a needs analysis. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not every organization that uses business analytics must be a for-profit company. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. Impactful Testimonials The most powerful testimonials are those that are relatable, specific, and convey a clear before-and-after transformation due to your organization’s intervention.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. BoardSource found that non-profit boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have a clear mission and vision, and they are more likely to be effective in achieving their goals.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. Conduct a power analysis in your targeted districts. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization. The results were dramatic, and they caused me to re-think how nonprofit mission statements relate to fundraising effectiveness. Unexpectedly, we found that the results depended on an organization’s size.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations know about search engine optimization (SEO), but do they fully grasp why it is necessary? Your organization might say, “We want to be on page one for Google” or “I want my site optimized.” Think about what added value your organization has to offer. To Receive Donations.

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fusionSpan

JUNE 10, 2022

Business Process Automation (BPA) is the application of technology to replace recurring, manual tasks, allowing organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives. This can include automating email communications, membership renewals, payment processes, hiring and onboarding as well as many other functions of an organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier. Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

The pandemic unexpectedly transformed how organizations hosted their events and meetings, forcing event planners to quickly pivot and move their meetings to virtual platforms. Breakdown attendees by job type, organization/company, age, location, tenure, behavior, repeat attendees and more. Predictive Analytics to focus your marketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Let’s check out what to consider when measuring your results. These assets can cut expenses for your organization.). This solicitation analysis report is a great report to showcase your ROI as it takes into account how many people were solicited, associated expenses, and the amount raised through the effort.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even without this research, you’ve likely intuited that an effective mission statement draws supporters and donors in and gets them excited about helping you achieve that mission. . The results have me rethinking how mission statements affect a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. We then ran the following studies using this data.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. For example, Qgiv provides AI to help your organization write peer-to-peer emails, as well as other donor communications.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a result, they work with insufficient funding and support while feeling undervalued—which further complicates their efforts to lead effectively. Organizations led by Black women CEOs are disproportionately represented among the smallest entities, operating with minimal funding and resources. How can they thrive?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving causes, for every donation. Pet businesses—from kennels to dog washes—are a logical connection to your organization. For new teachers, offer support and training to prepare them to lead an effective class.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. It’s time for your association to take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect. There’s got to be a better way, and we’d argue that there is!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At a recent webinar hosted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Jennifer Chheang of The California Endowment (TCE) and Allie VanHeast of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KCF) shared how they are using Demographics via Candid in practice to better understand alignment with institutional goals and measure their progress.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

Just as you’ve finally settled into the shift from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and started to get a handle on its new metrics, Google has yet another deadline for organizations to meet. Organizations need to act before that deadline if they want to preserve their historical data.

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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. Data that helps you make a decision, refine your strategy, or optimize a channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. Being intentional about learning can also help an organization scale effectively. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Create a Staff Engagement Strategy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

According to Huiquan Zhou and Shihua Ye, “The rapid development of information technology has boosted nonprofit organizations’ ability to reach out to a larger and more diverse audience… in a fast and affordable way.” Utilizing the internet, email and social media has substantially expanded the visibility of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. And the development of systems is a challenge, since learning, even when objectives are well-defined, is an organic process. We are all pro-learning, and there’s little obvious downside risk in signaling that we want to be known for it.

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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. Let’s take a look at how these organizations and other nonprofits can overcome data silos with integration.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. Founded in 1971, ABFE has organized, advocated, and strategized on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2021

Many nonprofit organizations know about search engine optimization (SEO), but do they fully grasp why it is necessary? Your organization might say, “We want to be on page one for Google” or “I want my site optimized.” Think about what added value your organization has to offer. To Receive Donations.

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Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

While Classy’s annual report always seeks to explore the latest in donor behavior and offer insights that help organizations grow and scale , this edition focused on the strategies that not only proved effective but served as a means of strategic safeguarding into the future. . Download Now: The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

.&# Devon Smith, who writes the 24 Usable Hours blog, and a self-described “data nerd&# did a benchmarking analysis for participants. Benchmarking, whether an informal or extensive research study, can be an incredibly valuable exercise because the numerical analysis can help you craft realistic measurable objectives.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. Be clear about your intentions to alleviate concerns and foster a better understanding of how you’ll use the technology at your organization. This will help your organization stay on the cutting edge of the latest trends.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” A recent Harvard Business School study compared two groups of consultants—one using AI tools and the other not—performing the same workplace tasks such as writing, analysis, and strategy.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

You can train ChatGPT to automate certain back office tasks such as processing donations, sending thank you messages, arranging to-dos, and even organizing data. ChatGPT Prompting Best Practices for Optimal Results As illustrated by the examples above, how a prompt is phrased affects what ChapGPT puts out.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. quadrillion floating-point operations per second.

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