Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

Our friends at Idealware and NTEN have released their Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems. The guide presents detailed comparisons of 33 donor databases that cost less than $4,250 in the first year. Full disclosure — I contributed to the report and am one of the consultants listed.). read more.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Richmond, VA, December 21, 2017, Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced that Talented Learning named the GyrusAim® Learning Management System Honorable mentions for "Best Compliance LMS" category.

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NTEN

JUNE 23, 2011

We're excited to announce the updated Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems , written by Idealware in partnership with NTEN. The systems reviewed cost no more than $4000 for the first year of use. Recommendations for systems based on particular needs. Comparison Matrix of the Top 10 Systems.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

2013-2014 – Tweens A decade in, the importance of consistent year-over-year comparisons grew. Around this time, we also introduced the Philanthropy Classification System —a detailed coding system that provided more nuanced ways to explore this larger data set.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

In this article and video tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to set up a story measurement system, and how to track and analyze your data. Storytelling Tips: Create Benchmarks for Comparison One final piece of advice I’ll share about measuring the ROI on stories is to have a benchmark for comparison.

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

COVID-19 placed unparalleled pressure on the country’s health systems, economy, and the well-being of Brazilians. They are more confident both in civil society organizations and in the power of giving, in comparison with the rest of Brazilian society. . However, this sentiment is slowly changing, including among institutional funders.

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NTEN

AUGUST 23, 2011

Earlier this summer, Idealware and NTEN released the updated Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management , which provides reviews and comparisons of 29 donor management systems under $4000. To start, do you even need a donor management system? Hosted Vs. Installed Systems. Custom-Built Systems. Permissions.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

Here are three things I would want to know before buying a new association management system. Multiple factors go into the cost of a new AMS system. Plus, pricing between any two AMS systems is not always an apples-to-apples comparison. Price is a big factor in any large purchase. But determining cost can be tricky.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Grantmakers of all sizes should check out Idealware's recently updated Consumer’s Guide to Grants Management Systems. Available from Idealware's website as a free download, the updated guide compares 20 grants management systems, including popular offerings from Bromelkamp and MicroEdge. More Customizable Interfaces.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

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. These facets are captured in Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System. In this blog, we share a bit about what this data set is, why we use it, and how you can, too. What is the Foundation 1000?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. We have conducted grantee profile analyses as well as cross-sectional comparisons by geography and issue area. billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Every non-profit works with “systems” – internal ones relating to how work gets done, issue systems relating to the topic that the NGO is working to address, and mental model systems about strategy. Clearly “seeing” those systems is important for success. A core concept in systems mapping is “purpose”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Once you’ve done a side-by-side comparison of the first half of the year, it’s time to look to the future. What’s Your Projected Income?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

So how do you build a business case to get executive buy-in and board support for a new membership system? This is where you outline the opportunity cost for staying with the system you have. Notice that the first step doesn’t include a discussion about new system pricing. They don’t know the value a new solution could bring.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We’ll delve into several common concerns—such as the challenges of data comparison, the absence of readily available reports, and the distinction between the free and premium versions—as well as explore the importance of transparency in GA4 to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the data insights provided. Vote for this session!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2009

Our friends at Idealware and NTEN have released their Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems. The guide presents detailed comparisons of 33 donor databases that cost less than $4,250 in the first year. Full disclosure -- I contributed to the report and am one of the consultants listed.). read more.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

Using information from philanthropist and nonprofit expert Adrian Sargeant , Bloomerang created a unique feature as a part of its donor management system called the engagement meter. Your donor management system is the centerpiece of your nonprofit’s tech stack and strategy. Engagement meter. We’ll cover each of these steps below: 1.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . underlying systems and structures that?generate Given the systemic nature of racism in American society, the amounts of funding represented in this data set are likely insufficient. generate and?reinforce

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The total cost of ownership (TCO), is a financial estimate used in business to identify the direct and indirect costs of a product, system, or service. In the case of technology, and more specifically, on-premise hosting and computing options, the typical lifespan of a system is 3-5 years.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

CRM systems specifically tend to streamline workflow, integrate key systems, enhance database security and management, provide scalability, and ROI, among other benefits. Bring out the studies, facts, and stats on CRM usage, along with a comparison of vendors and plans that reflect the nonprofit pricing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

We recommend all-in-one integrated solutions over point solutions so that your entire system can work together. You can learn more and run comparisons here. There are many options out there, and we work hard to make Flipcause the best, particularly for small nonprofits. The post Why Online Fundraising?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Then, your team will conduct their own tests to ensure the system is working as you expected and that all the pieces fit together in a way that suits your existing processes well. Building and testing: Translate the solution into programmed code, which will then be tested in a mirror or copy system.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Idealware recently released an update to their "A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Nonprofit Content Management Systems," which you can download for free here. It includes a summary comparison matrix for a quick reference, detailed product reviews, plus a directory of consultants that can help nonprofits select and/or implement solutions.

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Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

Once you have consulted with each person or role that will be using the software, we recommend creating a list of all desired features and categorizing them as Non-Negotiable, Critical, Highly Desirable, and Nice-to-Have (or another tiered priority system of your choosing). Get it all in front of you.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

In comparison, organizations in the District of Columbia and Wisconsin, which secured the second and third most funding, only received $75 million and $35 million respectively. Within New York state, alt-labor organizations based in New York City received the vast majority of funding. Source: Foundation 1000.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

When you have access to this data in one system and it is your source of truth, you can be more efficient with your marketing messaging. You can us directional attributions for: Trend comparison – compare this year’s campaign vs. previous years’ to determine which is most effective. You can define preferences and interests.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awarded over $1 million to Jupiter Intelligence to support the development of a wildfire decision support system with real-time fire risk intelligence for improved early detection and assessment of wildfires. . Your grants management system may already offer an easy export.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 19, 2010

Back when CVS (C0ncurrent Version System) was the standard. As I learned more about newer version control systems, I tried them out. More and more folks are moving to distributed version control systems. I began to understand the great advantages of those systems, and decided to pick one to standardize on.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

We’ve created this guide to nonprofit CRM options, through which you’ll review the basics of CRM software and a side-by-side comparison of the top solutions through the following points: Overview of CRM for Nonprofits. Nonprofit CRM Comparison: Top 7 Solutions. Nonprofit CRM Comparison: Top 7 Solutions.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

With an in-house developer, your association might be tempted to build a custom Association Management System (AMS). But when it’s time for a new AMS system , experience shows it’s usually better, cheaper, and faster to buy than to build. Can you realistically wait three or more years for the software project to be completed?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. The report isn’t about security, it’s a very, very broad comparison of the systems, with security as a very small component.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

I’m assuming for that we’re talking high-end shopping cart system.). Because it is a Drupal module, all of the vast array of features available with Drupal are right there – so the shopping cart system doesn’t have to have them. This is a big plus.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Implementing those solutions, however, requires the charitable sector to change in fundamental ways, Specifically, we will need to have more: Humility to recognize that systems and processes like duplicative and onerous grant applications and reporting forms are structural impediments for nonprofits. If you are a grantmaker. Research funding.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2016

The new edition of the Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems is a 300-plus page downloadable report that provides detailed comparisons of 29 grants management systems. So what is new in grants management systems? Cloud-based grantmaking systems have largely overtaken the field. Quite a lot, it turns out.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2009

Here's more from their announcement: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone are all free and open source systems that can help nonprofit build and manage websites - but how do they compare? This report also includes our new directory of the consultants and firms who help nonprofit create websites and implement these Content Management Systems.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

While this may seem like a large number of topic ideas requested in comparison to the number used, forcing AI to generate more content and be more creative can increase the variety of unique ideas. To implement a more advanced AI system that can analyze databases and make recommendations, nonprofits will need to partner with a consultant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 24, 2020

Great coaches know that what they say pales in comparison to the state of mind from which they say it. Great coaches value imagination and creativity above a code of conduct or strategic system. Great coaches do not force their belief system on others. Great coaches burn to win and can't stand to lose.

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