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A crash course on trends analysis using Candid’s Foundation 1000 data set 

Candid

In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. foundations in a given year (see chart below). In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. Pledges are excluded.

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Dashboard Design Principles

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Too many data points or data points that are too precise slows down our processing. (4) Stare at your charts and graphs and numbers. Step B: Identify the comparison. Step C: Select the right chart. (5) Consistency – in this case – is not the hobgoblin of small minds. 4) Choose the Right Measure.

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Top Lessons from GivingTuesday 2023

Neon CRM

Where appropriate, we’ll also draw out some conclusions and comparisons to help contextualize where and how GivingTuesday can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. CST represents pre-scheduled donations that were processed at that time.

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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. How people think and process information are one set of theories that include multiple intelligences , learning styles , and constructivism. This includes behaviorism and social learning or peer learning, communities of practice, and connectivism.

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NTEN and TechSoup Webinar: Share Your Story - ROI and Social Media - Slides and Notes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My chapter lays out a traditional ROI process that Nonprofit technology staff use to make major IT investment purchases such as hardware, video conference system, database system, etc. I feel that David Armano's " Return on Insight: Listen, Learn, Adapt " process is something that you don't stop doing. Communicating the results.

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The Benefits of One Story: Communicating Financial Information to Your Nonprofit Board

sgEngage

Instead of parading a variety of colorful charts and graphs in front of them, narrow in on the key point you want your board to know or what they need in order to make an informed decision. Be clear about what you need from them before jumping into the data so they can review your presentation with those requests in mind.

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Another Gold Star, FTW: A Look at Achievement Systems

NTEN

By Seth Giammanco, Principal, Minds On Design Lab. Do you remember the chart your teacher had on the bulletin board or hanging right off the front of his/her desk? Whether it is the top score in Pac Man, bonus programs in business, or your 3rd grade teacher’s star chart, achievement systems can be powerful external motivators.

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