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Information: The Better Half of IT

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We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. As a society, we have become obsessed with the “Technology” half the tools and devices that infiltrate our lives—and with producing, updating, and controlling these devices. Why pay attention to data? Data is valuable! Data gives us context.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. But when the stakes are high, data is the knife that cuts through preconceptions to uncover the objective truth.

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Candid’s free Demographics API enables funders to make informed, impactful giving decisions

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Candid released its free Demographics API to help organizations easily standardize and integrate their demographic data collection. This initiative allows nonprofits to share demographic information one time on their Candid profile, where funders, researchers, donors, and other stakeholders can easily access it.

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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub.

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7 Ways Technology Upgrades Your Nonprofit’s Golf Fundraiser

Nonprofit Tech for Good

And while planning a tournament isn’t a small undertaking, the good news for nonprofit event planners is that the right technology can make it easier, more efficient, and more lucrative to organize a successful golf fundraiser. Visit golfstatus.com/demo for more information or to get qualified.

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Why You Should Leverage AI For Nonprofit Data Management

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In the realm of nonprofit organizations, effective data management is essential for optimizing resources, enhancing donor relations, and achieving mission-driven goals. However, many nonprofits grapple with the challenges of managing data efficiently due to limited resources, disparate data sources, and manual processes.

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Culture, Community, and Technology—A Successful 2022 Convergence

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This format uses informal conversations to explore key questions and weave thoughts and ideas into a collective tapestry of knowledge. Our headliners, Tiffany Kerns and Al Dea, provided unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and technology. The goal is to arrive at actionable strategies for building trusting relationships.

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