sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You need data collection and data structure skills, not just a data entry person—someone who knows how your organization operates and the best ways for information to be delivered. This person shouldn’t be the clerical or data entry person. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Fund Software Community Tips 90

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. Pulling information out of your system to manipulate it in a spreadsheet can lead to mis-keyed data or sorting errors.

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System Grant Chart Fund 71

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . A big part of this is understanding and leveraging data to inform any changes they make to the donor experience.

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Report Data Donor Metrics 122

Whole Whale

MARCH 27, 2023

After it stops collecting data in July of 2023, it officially will be deleting account data at the end of 2023. As the clock runs out on the year, consider the types of requests you start getting for historical data from Universal Analytics. insert panic} Go through the 5 stages of grief (see below), then get to work.

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University Analytics Data API 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

I just published this piece guest blog post over at MarketsforGood about how nonprofit data nerds can use data to set some new goals for 2017 to become healthier – Enjoy. The passion that many nonprofit data nerds feel for our work is a double-edged sword. I started with working on getting enough sleep each night.

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Data Personal Support Exercise 125

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. A nonprofit CRM tracks donors, manages email and communication history, and provides comprehensive reporting. It’s about making the most of that data to craft compelling fundraising strategies.

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Community Organization Fundraising Integration 83

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Instead of just asking for information, make sure everyone is aware of why you are applying for a grant, what the budget restraints are, and the process for tracking spend.

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Foundation Build Grant Fund 82

3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Nonprofits everywhere are struggling to get their hands on reliable, useful workplace giving data from corporate giving programs. Who remembers the days of charities arguing with local United Ways over the donor data? Too many sources of donor data to keep track of. The data generated by the workplace has changed.

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Problem Data Giving Charity 100

Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." Grant writing is stressful enough without the added burden of working with bad (or at least useless) financial data. Getting data you need for a grant request all comes down to the setup of your financial systems.

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Classes Grant Chart Tips 78

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Dynamic Gauge Charts in Dashboards (Beta). For those of you who have set up dynamic dashboards to track your organization’s KPIs, you have cause for celebration with this new feature! The dynamic gauge chart is now available to use report metrics and field values to respond dynamically to the displayed business metrics.

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Chart gMail Singapore Vermont 101

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. And going back to retroactively enter data is a huge time-consuming headache. Accounting on the other hand, tracks how those donation dollars are allocated and spent.

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System Help Nonprofit Track 98

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

One central database to keep your data organized and secure. Simply use an item donation form on your website to collect donor information, utilize online ticketing for guest information, track sponsorship benefits, and simultaneously assign attendees to tables using easy-to-use seating features! That’s a huge time saver! Ditch them!

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Software Team Fundraising Registration 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd.

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Data Tutorial Chart Statistics 139

Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

If you’re a nonprofit professional you know what it’s like to drown in excel spreadsheets tracking your supporters, donations, major gifts prospects, and almost anything else. From your board members requesting the latest donor stats to your digital director asking for email conversion rates, tracking your data can be hard.

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Report Data Tools Stats 56

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From gathering demographic data to understanding your grantees’ experiences, grantmaking organizations have been working through many multifaceted conundrums this year. Check out the Session Catalogue for more information on other tracks that you might find useful, including Sector Leadership and Trends and Tech Innovation.

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Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 91

Byte Technology

APRIL 20, 2017

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to gauge and chart your user’s behaviors while they’re on your WordPress website? One of the most popular available currently is Crazy Egg, a tool that allows users to create heatmaps that chart very specific elements of user interaction.

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Map Interaction Tools Websites 100

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Create Personalized Reports and Dashboards Having a way to quickly and clearly see your financial numbers helps you make better data-driven decisions.

Foundation 80

Foundation Build Fund Review 80

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 11, 2022

COVID-19 cases may not fully go away, but, new data suggests that we are nearing the end. The good news is, new data suggests that we may be approaching the end of the pandemic. The chart below, found on healthdata.org, projects that COVID-19 cases will continue to drop in April and approach endemic levels.

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Volunteer Program United States Case Study 93

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

It also takes federal tax information directly from the IRS and transfers it into the form, rather than asking students and families to manually enter certain data. The delays with the Better FAFSA have forced many colleges to get creative, leveraging CSS profiles in lieu of the SAR or as a backup tool until they receive FAFSA data.

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Student Application Education Grant 85

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

. —– I love data as much as the next person. Give me an interactive map, a pivot table, even a plain old pie chart and I’m happy. But, there’s more to being data-informed and more to what we should demand of our data, right? Is data helpful if you aren’t using it? data nten'

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Metrics Impact Change NTEN 158

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Start with benchmark data. Track your own data. Once you know the benchmarks, you can compare your data to them and evaluate how successful your efforts are. Here are some of the questions you might ask in order to understand what metrics to track: . — Kevin Shulman for the Agitator-DonorVoice. Same as above.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 122

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Now let’s look at Excel , which a lot of nonprofits initially use to track their data. which will make it harder to organize and sync your data. Their team found its solution in Bloomerang.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 85

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Essentially, this term refers to the process of pulling your documented financial data and communicating it to stakeholders. According to Jitasa , you can use the information you glean from financial reports for: Data-driven decision-making. Reporting is a key aspect of nonprofit financial management. Risk management.

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Report Guide Files Montana 52

Cloud 4 Good

MAY 11, 2021

Easily Track Active Licenses. Auditing your Salesforce License usage has never been easier, as System Administrators can now track active licenses with the new Active Licenses tab. Additionally, dashboard charts can be downloaded as an image so that they can easily be included in presentations and embedded into documents. .

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License Chart Childhood Activities 110

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

How to Avoid: To avoid this mistake, organizations must develop robust systems for tracking and reporting on restricted versus unrestricted funds. How to Avoid: Organizations should consider adopting the Unified Chart of Accounts for Nonprofits (UCOA). Financial statements must reflect the true nature of resources available.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 79

DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

Data analytics and technology are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. With each new advancement, trends in healthcare technology promise to improve standard care coordination and data management for increased patient satisfaction. Not doing so, will result in data breaches of sensitive patient information.

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Trend Technology Analytics Integration 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Create Personalized Reports and Dashboards Having a way to quickly and clearly see your financial numbers helps you make better data-driven decisions.

Foundation 52

Foundation Build Fund Review 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

The technology trend that caught my eye was “Learning Analytics,” which is big data applied to the field of education. As a practitioner, what interests me most using the data to gain insights about student interaction with material and courseware and tracking results of training. Learning and Knowledge Analytics.

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Analytics Teach Training Train 97

NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

By Laura Quinn, Idealware Since most organizations don’t track just one type of constituent, the idea of a single database for all of them—donors, volunteers, clients, email subscribers, advocates and everyone else—is something of a holy grail. These are the people you need to track. Include them all. Might they move between them?

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Database Track Org Exercise 70

Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

They spend a lot of time transferring that data between systems, which means they’re only able to collect the bare minimum. Manually moving data from one place to another also makes them more susceptible to errors. All this information is “chart-able.” His prior career indicates his interest in hands-on work with animals.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Practice Management Nonprofit 52

Byte Technology

JANUARY 5, 2017

By having the ability to track your traffic by geographical locations, knowing what type of browser they’re using and even charting their screen resolutions, JavaScript and Flash support, language etc. Then you can click on the “Get Tracking ID” button and you’ll receive a tracking code.

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WordPress Analytics Audience Google 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

KD and I took frameworks from the book – the Data-Informed Nonprofit (Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Assessment) and 7 Steps of Measurement and then had David and Carie share how they have applied these to their organization’s measurement. David Neff said that even small nonprofits can do this and recommended framework called OGST.

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Measure Data Facilitation Teen 98

Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

For many non-profits, data crunching is everything. From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril.

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Software Volunteer Management NPO 100

Kindful

APRIL 15, 2021

Selecting the right donor management platform can have a profound impact on how your nonprofit manages donations, communicates with current and potential donors, analyzes donation data, and makes decisions about future projects pertaining to the organization. This CRM system manages data, not customer experiences.

Nonprofit 57

Nonprofit Software Plugin Integration 57

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals. This nonprofit strategic planning model helps organizations get back on track if they have strayed from the path to success. Decide how to address each of those elements to get your organization back on track.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 117

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Race for Results report series tracks how children across racial and ethnic groups are faring at the state and national levels on key education, health, and economic milestones. This is a country of great abundance, creativity, and possibility—one that can come together to chart a course toward a brighter future for all.

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South Dakota Program Alaska Build 59