Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Odds are your nonprofit has amassed valuable data as a result of regular day-to-day activities like processing online donations; managing virtual staff or volunteers; or capturing details of those who subscribe to your nonprofit’s newsletter. This type of data is both an asset and a risk for nonprofits. So, don’t let them!

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Queries and reporting tools will provide an efficient means of building a list of relevant activities. This effective guide will be a comprehensive blueprint to working at your organization, including links to relevant resources, steps for data entry, and flow charts outlining who is responsible for which tasks. Likely no.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. 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. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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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. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. How is Accounting Different for Nonprofits? has a different meaning?in At a university,?a

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The best way to do this is to require volunteers to fill out an application. Volunteer applications may vary depending on the nonprofit. Volunteer applications can also uncover valuable skills, interests, and certifications. Giveffect, for example, offers online applications with options to customize fields and questions.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 20, 2023

However, with the right tools and strategies for tracking in-kind donations for nonprofits, your organization can benefit from them while avoiding potential pitfalls. There are a few different ways that organizations go about handling this, from simple self-reporting to detailed appraisals.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. I’d like to start by hearing why the Packard Foundation felt it needed to make a change in how it gathers data. Also, why do this now?

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations alike collect many different types of data each day. For nonprofits, this might include donor data like the email address, name, address, and giving level of a donor who just signed up to receive your newsletter. Use data management software.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Once you invest in some of these strategies, it’s important to track what works to engage with potential members. Plan ahead, so you’ll know what data to track. What’s slowing these association’s down?

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. With access to turn-key dashboards, automated reports, and support from our team of experts, reporting impact becomes easier than ever.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis. Essentially, it tracks cash flow in and out of your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. And what is the workflow once an application is received?

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—commonly known as FAFSA®—is the form current and prospective college and career school students must fill out each year to qualify for federal financial aid, whether that be in the form of grants, loans, or work-study funds. What is the Better FAFSA? What makes the Better FAFSA better?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? The world was very different then.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

But we recognize that data can also be used to do harm. Over the years, we’ve faced various situations in which we’ve had to remove, anonymize, or otherwise modify data to prevent potential harm. In some cases, we’ve made these changes in response to specific requests from funders that have shared grants data with us.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

In healthcare organizations, it is vital to be able to show quantitative measurement of your impact, whether you are showing the community benefit impact, tracking dollars spent delivering direct services or reporting back to donors. Then map out your technology and data ecosystem so you know what you use and how it connects.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Every manual process is an opening for human error, data loss, or outright theft. Where do you start?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 7, 2022

Create, send, sign, track and file agreements quickly & securely right in Salesforce. . CloudAnswers Report Sender . Report Sender is an application to download and share Salesforce reports with Salesforce and non-Salesforce users. Adobe Sign . DonorSearch 360io . Form Assembly . Survey Monkey .

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities.

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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. GA4’s focus on user “events” as data is a major switch away from more straightforward, or simple actions.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

If you aren’t seeing a diverse set of applicants, is there something in the way the job description is written or the places where it is advertised that should be reconsidered? Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Use data to highlight volunteers’ impact on your mission. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. The software should also be up-to-date and easy for you and your volunteers to use. With that in mind, here are 17 top solutions to consider when searching for the right software for your volunteer program.

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

Nonprofit Donor Management Software Comparison A good donor management system will help you store and organize your supporters’ data, track your campaigns’ progress, and engage with your community more effectively. Let’s take a look. But how can you know which solution is the best for your own unique needs?

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

You can launch new applications while paying no more in user licenses. We do data exchange like no other — with one-click import, export, and bulk update sheets, and an API Builder (not pre-set, fixed APIs). We save our customers at least $20,000 with every data exchange. No custom engineering.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. These instructions provide prospective grant recipients with an overview of what is expected and how to apply.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests. Can you walk me through the process for building a report and a dashboard?

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Ease of use : The best dashboards are easy to use, even for those who don’t have a lot of experience with data. Flexibility : The best dashboards are flexible enough to track the metrics that are most important to your nonprofit. Make sure the dashboard you choose can be customized to track the specific data points you want to track.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Volunteer self check-in: A more advanced application will also streamline volunteer management on the day of the event, not just leading up to it. Strategic reporting: We all know how important statistics are for board reports and grant writing. Look for software that contains powerful reporting capabilities.

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Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

From recruitment and admissions to student success and reporting, the Salesforce.org Winter ’22 Education Cloud Release features a number of updates and optimizations designed to help make institution operations more efficient. Education Data Architecture. The first of which is the new Academic Certification object.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

By keeping careful documentation of all of this personal data, the museum was able to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars from its major donors each year. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Data segmentation. Let’s get started.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 21, 2021

There are six different tracks that you can choose from for the Education Summit, including Increase Recruitment & Admissions, Student Experience, Advancement, Digital Transformation, Institution Operations, and Marketing. Register here (Did I mention registration is free?). Tips to Getting the Most From This Virtual Event.

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