Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Taking inspiration from divine connections The challenge of outdated systems Sharon Tennyson, Distribution Coordinator for Adventist Review Magazine , the flagship journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, encountered a significant hurdle with their previous donor database. “We We had a homemade database for managing our donors.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

But we recognize that data can also be used to do harm. Over the years, we’ve faced various situations in which we’ve had to remove, anonymize, or otherwise modify data to prevent potential harm. In some cases, we’ve made these changes in response to specific requests from funders that have shared grants data with us.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

By: Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. The concept of ‘data-driven’ nonprofits is still as valid as ever. The challenge that nonprofits in 2021 are facing is that while data is great and all, there is just so much of it and it all comes at you, nonstop, from so many places.

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EveryAction

MARCH 18, 2016

To find out more about how nonprofits are using (or not using) their data to do more good, we asked over 460 nonprofit professionals about their habits, culture, and outlook on the state of data at their organizations. Most nonprofits are collecting data, few know what to do with it. Email + donors get the most data love.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Most Volunteer Directors I hear about do everything they can to suppress their volunteers from receiving any appeals. Meanwhile, frustrated Development Directors tire of trying to convince them otherwise and give up. The greatest diplomat in all this is one thing: data. There’s a better way.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 11, 2009

I thought it might be useful to compile a list of all of the commercial donor databases I’m aware of. This list came from my head, my bookmarks, and lists compiled by NTEN and Idealware for their donor management software surveys (and I’m not certain all of these are actually donor databases). Donation Director.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Breakout Sessions for Higher Ed Professionals Our breakout sessions for education professionals include topics like scholarship management, fundraising, tuition, data security, and artificial intelligence. From SKY API to Raiser’s Edge database view, this group will seek to answer any question you throw at them.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Today’s question comes from a director of development who wants advice on how to quickly and efficiently find the best major gift and planned giving prospects: Dear Charity Clairity, We recently purchased donor analytics and now have a database overlay indicating who has major gift and planned gift likelihood. That’s great news.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

At TechSoup, I've noticed we're talking more and more about the importance of data for nonprofits. We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. Instead, Start with Data You Already Have.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Analyze, Clean, and Segment Your Donor Data A donor database cleanup steadies and directs your strategy so that you reach the right donors with the right message and the correct personalization. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign! Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

In our 2012 Global Cloud Survey we found that only 12 percent of respondents, mostly from larger organizations, are using cloud-based client relationship management (CRM) database services like Salesforce for Nonprofits , or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. But when is it time to consider moving your organization's data to the cloud?

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Learn more Safeguard program and participant data Secure data management Having a secure data environment is imperative.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

To this end, ABFE and Candid are engaging in a multi-year partnership that leverages Candid’s data collections and ABFE’s subject matter expertise to explore Black leadership in the social sector. To better understand how to address anti-Black racism, the social sector needs a stronger research foundation. About the research .

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

Tracy Dodge is the director of student information and registrar at Washington International School, where she oversees the student information system, learning management system, and other integrated solutions. This is an excellent event for administrators and data lovers alike. Top Sessions Recommended by a School Registrar.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? December 2, 2008 In general, although I am sometimes asked, I tend to avoid assisting clients with choosing a donor database package. and MPower at 0.4%.

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

They even take it upon themselves to switch or fill in empty slots. – Terri Chambers, database support specialist/administrator at Livingston HealthCare . . Resource volunteers well, so they have the necessary stories and insights to share the vision. – Matt Warren, database and events officer at BMS World Mission . .

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

This post was written by Chris Bernard, the research and editorial director for Idealware , a nonprofit that creates impartial research and written resources to help other nonprofits make smart decisions about software. But surprisingly few nonprofits are talking about open data. But other countries have mounted similar efforts.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St. . “The value that volunteers provide our organization is tremendous. Paul and Minneapolis. “I Matthew’s House. “We

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Image courtesy of Data Hive. For Dummies shares their Cloud Computing Cheat Sheet, in addition to some benefits of cloud computing from Tech Impact’s own Executive Director, Patrick Callihan. This includes virtual desktops, database, and cloud based applications and software. Software as a Service (SaaS).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Your major giving efforts may be supported by these team members: Executive director. Your executive director leads your nonprofit from the highest level, ensuring all of your fundraising efforts are aligned with your mission and values. Development director. Many of these supporters could quickly become your next major donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Wealth screening tools may also look at past charitable and political giving available in public databases. Wealth appending: Wealth appending enables you to secure deep dive research on a selected portfolio of already-identified major donor prospects and import this information into your donor database. See here.].

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

When choosing a CRM, NPOInfo’s guide to donor data management advises choosing a system that can sufficiently store all of your data in one place. For example, some consultants will help facilitate your data migration process, be on call for assistance, and provide ongoing training support.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Data from early adopters illustrates the tangible benefits of a seamless checkout process. Blackbaud’s introduction of a new optimized Online Giving donation form represents a leap forward, offering a donor-centric approach that prioritizes ease of use, mobile responsiveness, and trust-building elements.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Each member of this panel has been deeply involved in achieving transformational changes within associations in 2020, and each has seen that data and analytics is central to this process. Pausing and assessing who owns each data source and how changes to systems take place is the necessary first step.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There are many reasons why opting for a free fundraising solution could be tempting to your nonprofit: You might be curious about the impact that paid donor database solutions can have on your nonprofit. Often, they had to pay a consultant to help them set up their database and teach them how to use it.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. That means going from data to intelligence. When past donors, current donors, and even prospective donors’ data all exist in a central location, your organization is able to think and operate strategically.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Having a clear corporate structure limits the individual liability of your nonprofit’s leaders, employees, and board of directors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

So first, what is data portability? Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc. In addition, they are portable – you can move your data from place to place. These include Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and many others.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

But are you handling this data properly to prevent a data breach? This post is by no means exhaustive — after all, every nonprofit handles different sorts of data, and each organization has different security needs. Oftentimes, ransomware will encrypt your data, preventing you from accessing it. The Problem.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state. Hold an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. . Designate which member(s) have the power to sign checks. .

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). It doesn’t hurt that SLCPL is a very pleasant place to spend an afternoon diving through databases.) . In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Aubrey is known for her results-driven, customer-centric, data-obsessed pursuit of changing the narrative for symphony orchestras and other arts organizations. As Executive Director of the California Symphony she propelled the organization to double the size of its audience and nearly quadruple the donor base.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A bus driver or cleaning staff might need only a few of these skills, whereas a development director might need all these and many more skills. When assessing the skills of technical staff, such as an IT director or a database administrator, you might be tempted to narrow your focus to only technical skills, which would be a mistake.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Nonprofits need to find a way to capture this information, to build a bridge from its commercial social network to something it owns to ensure against data loss. Or if the communications director is busy creating content with little thought to annual campaign? The lifeblood of the nonprofit is its lists. you get the idea.

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