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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. You’ll recognize these examples. It’s free with limited usage.

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How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Nonprofit

Allegiance Group

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Established platforms with clear future visions are often preferable.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

DNL OmniMedia

It’s important to note that every nonprofit’s data warehousing needs and use cases will vary depending on everything from their cause to supporter base size to strategic goals and more. Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways. Many funders want to wait to see how new models, programs, and leaders will perform, and they often require other funders to buy in before they will.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. How does making the distinction between knowledge work and datamaking support grantmakers?

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Modern Nonprofit Tools for Long-Term Success

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Of course, it’s important that the charity supports a cause that’s important to you. You want to know that 100% of your contribution is going toward supporting the mission you care about—which may include program costs, reasonable salaries, and adequate supplies. Their business models depend on this.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. provides federal incentives and policy support to encourage workforce development. Re-evaluate your messaging. For example, the U.S. Adapt your marketing.