.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

But we didn’t anticipate a pandemic that would force every association to become conversant in digital solutions. IT systems and platforms must integrate with overarching business strategies. Association 4.0 leadership is how we christened the skill set we identified for success in digital markets.

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices. These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change.

Philanthropy 84

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 84

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

If you know that the new CRM must be able to connect with your accounting system, call it out in the RFP. Your evaluation criteria and selection timeline Your RFP also needs to cover the process you’ll use to review proposals and select a vendor. Granular functionality requirements are very helpful to include.

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Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. Have frank internal conversations about priorities. Feed the system explicit instructions and examples displaying equitable behavior. These powerful technologies have inherent racial biases baked into them. Context is key.

Language 59

Language Model Sound Voice 59

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. Use the Buddy System. A buddy system helps to reinforce the culture and model the behavior that you want to promote within the organization. An organizational chart.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform. The vendor will craft the system and recommendations according to your internal constraints and capabilities.

Websites 305

Websites Analytics Project Proposal 305

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Or you can track the time it takes you to fill out the form, either with sample data or by trying to collect similar data from your own systems. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

Application 89

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests.

Fund 82

Fund Question System Integration 82

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

Ask Questions About the Tools You Already Use When Media Cause helps a nonprofit audit their MarTech tools, the first thing to do is ask questions that are designed to start a fuller conversation about the technology used to make the work more manageable. As your nonprofit team begins that conversation, be sure to write down the answers.

Build 59

Build Map Platform Integration 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Note from Beth: This post, Evaluation for Learning , was originally published as a guest post on the Good blog as a response to “ How Might We Celebrate Learning through Evaluation? Learn more about the conversation here. to evaluation for program improvement (“What did we learn that can help us make the program better?”).

Evaluation 86

Evaluation Learning Foundation Reflection 86

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

I recently had a conversation with a friend and colleague about what I perceive to be a revolution in progress. It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Nimble AMS

JULY 7, 2022

TECH TIP: As you research available software, look for a modern AMS instead of a legacy system. Encourage open dialogue during association events and keep the conversation going in your organization’s virtual community. . Evaluate membership benefits.

Associations 110

Associations Technology Software Survey 110

Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

Whether it’s determining what content leads to conversions, or tracking the CX experience among a complex system of different branded websites, there are some unique challenges that mission-driven organizations face when it comes to tracking customer satisfaction.

Measure 66

Measure Websites Metrics Track 66

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. Gamification is a buzzword you have undoubtedly encountered.

Award 45

Award System Learning Case Study 45

sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

These hurdles are a few of the challenges facing school business offices and nonprofit organizations doing their best to evaluate and keep track of employee purchases day-to-day. Of course, there are caveats to consider when evaluating new tools. Lost receipts, multiple tracking spreadsheets, and unchecked spending, oh my!

Nonprofit 73

Nonprofit Track Doc Evaluation 73

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here are four of our conversation takeaways we hope will benefit your organization: 1. That was impossible in our old system. In our digitally driven world, both non-members and members will evaluate how your association leverages technology to determine whether your organization is worth joining or staying in. It’s liberating.

Associations 121

Associations Software Adopt Industry 121

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the greatest benefits of the Bloomerang Payments system is fraud management and protection. Fraud management is included in the system, so nonprofits aren’t charged extra for this service. PayPal Best for: Nonprofits looking for a payment processor that prioritizes digital conversions. Evaluate features.

Process 82

Process Paypal Method Nonprofit 82

Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

is an opportunity to have meaningful and deliberate conversations that lead to greater involvement. This allows you to successfully test and evaluate your personalization strategies and tactics. This includes: Email databases Website analytics CRM systems Online giving platforms. Step 3: Run (advanced personalization).

Personal 101

Personal Test Demographics Analytics 101

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

With applications that feed directly into the grants management system, funders can easily run reports to see if they are meeting their goals for a diverse set of grantees. As Tonia shared on the webinar, “Simple applications well-considered can help you make rapid decisions.”

Practice 72

Practice Trend Grant Gartner 72

Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Did your external messaging shift to embrace issues of diversity, inclusion, and systemic equality ? We need a bit of time to take a step back, evaluate what worked and didn’t work, and realize we’re not in a “new normal” but an “interim normal.” If you don’t feel confident about doing this evaluation on your own, hire someone.

Digital 117

Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase 117

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. What is a volunteer management system? Let’s dive in!

Volunteer 75

Volunteer Software Management Track 75

sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Here are a few examples of how AI can save you time while helping build better relationships: Streamline administrative tasks : When you’re juggling 100+ major donors in your portfolio, your whole day could be spent sorting through donor lists, sending emails, and updating multiple systems.

Gift 82

Gift Game Philanthropy Fundraising 82

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Though it can seem like a big barrier to set up an impact measurement system — one for which you might not have the time, the staff, or the funding — impact management is something you can do at any level. It’s true that rigorous evaluation is critical, but right-sizing your evaluation is equally important.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. You’ll also move away from those frustrating situations where you’re looking at reports from different systems that are displaying different values for the same metric. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs. Ask your colleagues questions.

Analytics 169

Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

Or it can be your research and conversations to confirm the dedication to a shared mission. Rethinking Risk When Evaluating Grant Applications For some funders, the idea of trust-based philanthropy can cause anxiety. Grant applications and grantee research should be an opportunity for conversation and curiosity, not a “gotcha” moment.

Philanthropy 72

Philanthropy Impact Trend Grant 72

Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

I am hoping other volunteer managers will listen to this conversation, and can model what we have done to grow our program. Matthew: I will upfront, I evaluated seven or eight different volunteer management companies, it wasn’t just VolunteerHub. VolunteerHub has provided us with a fast automated system for managing volunteers.

Houston 75

Houston ROI Audio Volunteer 75

Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

As LCRM is already built on the Salesforce platform, your organization will be transitioning to a system that is familiar and flexible with your previous technology investments. Now, perform a system check on your current technology and evaluate the business process mapping and data conversions needed to complete your technology transition.

Life 64

Life Test Nonprofit Data 64

Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

Additionally, while BigQuery is compatible with many other systems, confirming that your organization’s other data tools will work smoothly with it is worthwhile. Metrics: Select quantitative measurements like Pageviews, New Users, or Conversions. Customization : Evaluate the level of customization offered by each export option.

Analytics 45

Analytics University Data API 45

Forum One

MARCH 22, 2022

Evaluate any hidden fees and what could trigger them. It needs to talk to your other systems and be a part of your larger digital ecosystem. Make sure you evaluate the integration landscape and that the tool will be able to seamlessly integrate with your other systems. Does this tool integrate with my other platforms?

Tools 59

Tools Marketing Help Tips 59

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Do you need to pull reports and CSV files from several different systems to get a holistic view of your income streams and expenses?

Process 91

Process Create Review Stream 91

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Digital tools and systems often touch different teams and departments and can require investments that need to be discussed at a higher level. Bring them into conversations early so that they are included in the strategies going forward. Choose open and extensible systems and platforms . Invest in training and staff.

Digital 47

Digital Tips Fundraising Evaluation 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

I’ve been thinking about conversation lately. Conversation is the natural, driving force of social change. You can plug into conversations on lots of different platforms and channels; on Facebook, blogs, Twitter, and, of course, by email. These conversations are how we learn to embrace unthinkable things.

Conversation 50

Conversation Iowa Evaluation Industry 50

Forum One

JULY 6, 2021

Using data to organize your content from most to least impactful will entice visitors to stay longer and experience helpful content and engaging conversational tools. What all these applications lack, however, is the flexibility to tailor experiences for their audiences within these systems. Forum One’s website personalization tool.

Personal 88

Personal Drupal Open Source Application 88

NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

On the Google Grants team, we receive a lot of questions from grantees on how best to evaluate their AdWords performance. We put this article together to give guidance around monitoring and evaluating your Google Grants account using a few strategies we find valuable. We hope you do, too! . Let's get started. Quality Score.

Adwords 47

Adwords Evaluation Google Statistics 47

Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." Getting data you need for a grant request all comes down to the setup of your financial systems. You sit at your computer staring blankly at the screen. And you’re right.

Classes 78

Classes Grant Chart Tips 78

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Since then, Candid has been evaluating the way we identify this type of giving, both going forward and looking back over the last decade. The increase in grantmaking sparked last summer was accompanied by an evolution in the conversation about racial equity. underlying systems and structures that?generate generate and?reinforce

Fund 105

Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

Today’s philanthropic sector, like many other systems, doesn’t speak to women the way it does to men. Connecting the dots between research and practice, the symposium will facilitate reflective and thought-provoking conversations about big ideas like the intersections of gender, philanthropy, equity, and impact.

Honduras 78

Honduras Philanthropy Iran Michigan 78