TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Dean Graham, Tech Impact’s Senior Manager of Application Services, has been working closely with nonprofits for 6 years, consulting on topics ranging from business continuity to applications. The best database systems do not necessarily have more tools, but more high-level qualities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. But introducing a new fund accounting system can be a sizable undertaking—even when you know it will be worth it. Mindset matters. Understanding the Timeline.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2021

You may have heard the words tossed around, and you’ve nodded along — but in reality, maybe you aren’t quite sure what a headless Content Management System is. Let’s pull back the curtain to clarify some things about headless, decoupled, and hybrid Content Management Systems (CMS). What is a Headless CMS?

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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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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. In addition, organizations can use automated systems to track member activity and gauge interest in specific topics.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Our Community Operating System™ is used by large and small nonprofits, 211’s, elder care agencies, state, county, and federal agencies, disaster relief organizations, and many others. And, of course, other duties as assigned because our work varies every day depending on customer requests, which makes for an always engaging workplace.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

He further shares that some sections of the book may be more applicable to managers, and some may be more applicable to individual contributors. The problem is that everyone is drowning in unnecessary work and inefficiencies that prevent them from focusing on the work that drives results. What’s the missing link there?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2011

I know a lot of pretty serious geeks read this blog, but I also know some folks who aren’t do too, and I figured it was time to do a quick outline of web application frameworks, and how they differ from things like a CMS. However, how that HTML, CSS and JS is generated varies depending on the system underneath.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Three ways Nimble AMS empowers legacy AMS users Three ways Nimble AMS empowers legacy AMS users Are you ready to leave behind your legacy system ? In legacy AMS systems, reporting is often complicated, requiring a developer or IT team to customize and build lists, as well as create queries and reports. Things just work now.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Everyone is talking about potential applications and the way that AI can add value to their professions and industries. I’ve never been one to turn my nose up at technology and have enthusiastically embraced nonprofit CRM and database systems, donor research tools, smartphones, video conferencing, and so much else.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2022

Whether you’re just starting out or fully immersed in automation strategies, there are ways to make automation work for you to maximize your practice and deliver better results. To get an understanding of what we’re talking about when we talk about automation, let’s look at some specific applications: CRM automation. Want more ideas?

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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 How it works See how our grants management software can help corporate funders build and strengthen nonprofit partnerships for more strategic funding and maximum social impact.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

More and more our conversations are focused on Community Information Exchange Systems, Health Care Exchanges, Coordinated Care, Comprehensive Disaster Relief systems and similar opportunities to join efforts--and combine data--to leverage the work of many organizations for better outcomes.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. Update Assigned Tasks One major pitfall to avoid during periods of staff turnover at your grantmaking organization is leaving ongoing activities or requests assigned to people who no longer work there. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. In addition to building relationships with the organizations you support, there is some documentation you should ask for, especially for new applicants. And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

If you work at a charitable organization and have not yet taken the survey, then please do! 1) 60% of nonprofits worldwide use WordPress as their website’s content management system. 1) 60% of nonprofits worldwide use WordPress as their website’s content management system. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. 6% use Wix.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

PEAK Grantmaking’s “Reimagining Philanthropy” conference in March exploring these themes was a fitting setting for a session Candid organized about advancing systems change via data collaboration at scale. As a grantmaking public charity, United Way of Massachusetts Bay is both a fundraiser and a grantmaker with a place-based focus.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 11, 2016

What Business Application Training Accomplishes. One of the most annoying things about communication in this digital age is that people ramble out their work numbers so rapidly, often you have to listen to the message five to ten times just to decipher the call. In corporate training programs, often the focus is strictly on compliance.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development. How does the SDLC process for low-code applications differ? How can you help low-coders keep security considerations front of mind?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Your school has a wealth of vital information—enrollment applications, student records, financial records, donor and alumni records—and stakeholders with different requirements and abilities. We knew that there was information in one part of the system that could be very useful for another team. So, we invested in a connected platform.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Create Cross-Functional Workflow When a campus works cross-functionally, scholarships become more accessible and easier to award. Technology can streamline operations when systems are integrated and configured to improve communication among cross-functional teams and provide everyone with the information they need to get their job done.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

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. The work you’re funding isn’t just providing 15 free health screenings a month—it’s decreasing your community’s complications from high-blood pressure by 5%.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations. Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Organizations working toward social impact know this better than most industries. 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.

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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. In 2020, the U.S. What is the Better FAFSA?

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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. With the trust of a secure and scalable system being most important, we made the difficult decision to sunset foundationConnect on a high note.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

Barbara’s insightful post , in which she distinguishes between being nice and being kind, spoke directly to conversations I was having individually with three new volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer applications and screening. If anyone and everyone is accepted, is it clear that the volunteers are even part of a community?

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VisionLink

JULY 31, 2021

Visionlink is pleased to begin supporting the work of WithinReach--a Washington based organization focused on building communities where everyone has access to the right resources, families have a voice, and communities can flourish. To learn more about WithinReach's important work, visit their website.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It’s time to think, plan, and build digitally so you can work more efficiently, deliver a better member experience, and remain resilient no matter what the future brings. Look for an AMS system that gives you a wide range of options for integrating with third-party applications and services. Get started today. .

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 12, 2021

July 12, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld announce Cloud for Good as #2 on the 2021 Best Places Small and Medium Places to Work in IT. Organizations will be included in coverage on IDGInsiderPro.com and Computerworld.com, along with results from the 2021 Best Places to Work in IT survey. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s a pretty remarkable change from just a year ago, when there was little motivation to alter the status quo of long grantmaking cycles and complex applications. Many organizations start their quest for a new GMS because of a particular issue or pain point in their current system. Pro Tip #3: Plan for the long haul.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Earning” denotes work. And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. Trust must be earned. So, what does trust-based philanthropy look like in practice?

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. Trying to use an unaltered LLM “out of the box” for important equity-related applications raises clear issues around representational harm and perpetuating racial stereotypes. Humans must apply an equity lens.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

We do a lot of federal grants,” says Chuck Everhart System Software Manager of the IACP and Nimble AMS customer. . Networking within your community can also shed light on new grant application opportunities. Your association may want to spread out its grant application efforts to ensure you maximize your chances for more funds.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. To help you work through these decisions, and what to do about the maybes, check out our conversation guide, Aligning on a Revenue-Wise Strategy. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product. A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet. Who will help with hands-on work? Recommended resource: Writing a web redesign Scope of Work.

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