Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Move Past Promises to Deliver Collaborative Impact.

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Collaboration Impact Test Grant 70

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. [Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 143

Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Defining and measuring impact is a tough nut to crack. In our recent webinar, “Measuring Impact: A Recipe for Mission-driven Work” , we shared how we approach impact, challenges we are looking to overcome, and a framework for building an impact measurement foundation to help you overcome the challenge of defining impact.

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Challenge Impact Measure Review 58

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Their potential to impact significantly the social challenges that plague our cities is extraordinary. Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact is a helpful framework to organize churches to affect change in their cities.

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Impact Raleigh Arizona Collaboration 98

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. 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.

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Today we’re excited to share that Matt Groch , Director of Solution Delivery at Mission Measurement , will offer a keynote called Moneyball for Social Impact, Or how I learned to stop worrying and embrace the implications of a discrete closed-loop factor analysis framework for social impact. How do we measure social change?

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Measure Impact Chicago Metrics 96

The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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Integration Tech Impact Nonprofit 64

sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

If a grantmaking organization creates a funding opportunity, but there is no way for anyone to hear about it, does it make an impact? So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story.

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Story Impact Trend Grant 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The organization has an impressive range of partnerships — 20 nonprofit partners, and over 250 volunteers delivering impact across five continents — with partners and impact increasing every year. We began by working on an alignment process called “ V2MOM ”, which stands for: Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, and Measures.

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Philanthropy Impact Support Gambia 98

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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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In Forum One’s recent webinar on measuring impact , we shared how we define and approach impact and broke down a winning recipe for building impact opportunities. We also discussed the challenges of measuring impact and how to overcome them. Impact happens through a series of elements such as: Inputs.

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Impact Build Measure Social Media 36

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. It’s also about making sure that your questions reflect the current state of your community and the sector, and that they respect the diversity and expertise of your applicants. As a grantmaker, questions are your tools.

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 74

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.

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Integration Impact Practice Management 69

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Soon, Ar tificial I ntelligence will power the next generation of all Salesforc e applications with Einstein Copilot , a conversational AI assistant. As AI drives big societal changes , nonprofits and associations will play an important role in the future. Salesforce Einstein AI already completes 1 trillion predictions a week.

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Associations Professional Conversation Award 159

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

foundationConnect enabled us to work better together — from funders and applicants to program staff and grantees, stronger connections were built within our organization. However, let’s be realistic: We all want grantmaking initiatives that are dynamic and provide high impact. Learn more 1.

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Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

In order to tie outcomes to mission, leaders must embrace and invest in outcome measurement. One CEO of a local behavioral health and human service organization found value in program evaluation measures in his organization where there was no prior initiative to evaluate programs.

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Measure Culture Arizona Evaluation 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. [Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 81

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

This begs the question: What should community college completion look like, and what measures of attainment equate to success in this higher education sector? An expanded overview of two-year diploma acquisition at three years and beyond increases traditional completion rates, but only minimally.

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Student Measure Illinois Education 71

sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

An extreme weather event could impact access to food and clean water. That’s why it’s important to work closely with your grant partners so you can get ahead of possible crises and create the best possible impact story. Measure your outcomes and tell your story. The health needs of your community could change in an instant.

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Effective Tips Grant API 68

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Pre-Award Stage Generating Grant Guidelines Developing grant guidelines requires creating a comprehensive outline of the grant’s objectives, eligibility requirements, application procedure, and evaluation metrics. Collecting Applications This is done typically through an online submission platform on the grant maker’s website.

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Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Our review discussions became more interesting, and the impact of the entire program was strengthened. Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board.

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 82

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 3, 2020

We’ve used Independent Sector’s annual calculation of the value of a volunteer hour in order to talk about the impact of our programs in terms that the business world understands. We’ve been counting the resources volunteers are providing, not the impact they seek. How does the impact measurement framework work?

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Measure Volunteer Skills Demonstration 30

Charity Village

AUGUST 11, 2023

Healthcare-related nonprofits include those that benefit patients and/or have a meaningful impact on local communities and the healthcare ecosystem in Canada.

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Donation Canada Evaluation Measure 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. Together these best practices form an “engine of impact” that nonprofits need to build, maintain, and hone over time to scale with results. Source: Engine of Impact.

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Leadership Impact Review Chapter 92

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

These surveys—more than 75 to date—all help tell the story of the pandemic’s continued impact on the sector, including how needs and responses have changed and what funders and nonprofits expect moving forward. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19. Conclusion.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. Measurement Plan. Organization Background and Experience.

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Application 81

sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Nonprofits needed more streamlined applications and processes to get resources out the door and trust from grantmakers that they could do more and better work with fewer limitations. If we know that the social impact sector can thrive with flexibility and that trust is ideal, why do we still fall short?

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Grant Foundation Philanthropy Application 80

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. But due to many common challenges to constantly reach new donors, retain existing donors, and increase operational efficiency the amount of effort to impact lives doesn’t always result in the high return it should.

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Metrics Nonprofit Profile Platform 261

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. Who decides what is measured?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Organizations working toward social impact know this better than most industries. For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts. How are you recruiting staff and volunteers?

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Practice Trend Grant Gartner 71

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cybersecurity is the proactive approach you take to identify any vulnerable points, implement simple protective measures, and effectively respond to potential attacks. This limitation can make it even more challenging to implement and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity measures. Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity?

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Nonprofit Software Practice Offline 111

Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

To break down the effects of these changes, let’s review three sources of data commonly used by mission-driven organizations that are impacted by Apple’s changes, where you can expect to see these changes in your reporting, and how your organization can adapt to the changes. Fewer return visitors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

While my family and their home dodged a bullet, like millions in NYC, other locations had catastrophic flooding and there was a loss of lives. We learned that it predicting the path of hurricanes is a more precise science than the measuring their destructive force. What are the key results of this campaign ?

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