sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

Data 90

Data America Policy Companies 90

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

Integration 78

Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 78

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. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

Tools 52

Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Meaningful data is a tremendous asset to advocates, policymakers, and mission-driven organizations. Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories.

Story 67

Story Data Storytelling Lesson 67

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Develop top-notch policies and procedures.

Grant 94

Grant Process Management Tips 94

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Both for-profit and nonprofit organizations alike collect many different types of data each day. For nonprofits, this might include donor data like the email address, name, address, and giving level of a donor who just signed up to receive your newsletter. Use data management software.

Data 52

Data Management Database Software 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cybersecurity for nonprofits is the practices, technologies, and strategies you employ to protect your digital assets, sensitive data, and online operations from possible cyber threats. Did you know that, according to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits have experienced a cyberattack?

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Software Practice Offline 111

NTEN

OCTOBER 17, 2012

One of the biggest advantages of social media is that—unlike the letter writing and petitioning of yesteryear—we now have more accurate, actionable data about the people who are reading our messages. But that isn't to say it's simple.

Social Media 95

Social Media Measure Policy Media 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Note from Beth: As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m running several peer learning groups based on the ideas in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Maturity of Practice model. Because what gets measured gets better.

Measure 99

Measure Track Model Seattle 99

EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Often, organizations set their giving levels by identifying what they already consider a major donor; setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals for how they would like to grow their major donors; and setting parameters from there. Explore legacy and planned giving opportunities.

Strategy 177

Strategy Giving Fundraising Gift 177

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

This year, Forum One took home three gold, two silver, two bronze, and one merit award in the website, apps, and interactive, and annual report categories. To do this, the dashboard provides city leaders and communities with an array of regularly updated data that is specific to neighborhood and/or city boundaries.

Award 71

Award Colorado Washington Wisconsin 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

In the annual letters from Bill and Melinda Gates which was released today, measurement takes center stage. But in the past year I have been struck again and again by how important measurement is to improving the human condition.

Measure 96

Measure Ethiopia Nigeria Analysis 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. Engagement: Readers engage with their content.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Most nonprofits collect and store data about their donors, campaigns, and finances. Violations of cyber security can leave this data unprotected and expose sensitive information. Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations.

Management 68

Management Strategy International Nonprofit 68

Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? And if you aren’t transparent about how you track and store data, you also squander an opportunity to build brand trust. So, how can you ensure your donor data is kept safe but keep your marketing plans well-informed? Maybe… never?

Marketing 52

Marketing Plugin Track Policy 52

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Blackbaud Institute reports that in 2020, total online giving across the sector was up by 21% over 2019. Online data security and privacy is of high concern for Americans. In a 2019 survey, the Pew Research Center reports that 69% of U.S. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies.

Donor 59

Donor Online Policy Retention 59

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That way, you will know what decisions your board is making and can provide them with the data that will guide them to the right ones. Strategic Goals and Objectives: Specific and measurable targets the nonprofit aims to achieve. The best way to manage this disconnect is to deconstruct the plan and understand it piece-by-piece.

Guide 52

Guide Business Support Metrics 52

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

It means servers, software, and policies that enable organizations to scale. Grantmakers need to recognize the importance of funding both the projects and the technology required to support, measure, and grow those projects. And if they need the data, the grant should include funds to help the organization gather and analyze it.

Conversation 77

Conversation Support Application Nonprofit 77

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Urban Institute Ed Data Portal.

Award 70

Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 70

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

Having policies and procedures that support how you use your system. Using budgeting and expense tracking to tie into performance measures. Whitepaper: Data-Driven Decision Making for Community Health Centers. Planning the budgeting cycles for different scenarios. Putting guardrails in place. Documentation back-up.

Podcast 74

Podcast Community Grant eBook 74

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2024

Casey Foundation ’s 2024 Race for Results report suggests that continued efforts are needed to address persistent disparities in child well-being. 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.

South Dakota 59

South Dakota Program Alaska Build 59

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community.

Participatory 85

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 85

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. We invite you to dive into key findings from the report and explore granular data on our funding map. . Candid makes it easy to share your data.

Disaster 72

Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. Data carry enormous potential. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." And rightly so.

Data 91

Data New York Government Digital 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The intent is to help grantees improve their social media practice through measurement and learning. What social media measurement pilot can best help move your practice forward?

Measure 98

Measure Social Media Media Social 98

TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

We will expound upon that list in this post, offering 4 more ways your nonprofit can better leverage the power of its CRM to do good, communicate better, and collect better data. As a result, there is likely very little documentation on how to appropriately enter data into the system. Run consistent reports. Create a user guide.

System 160

System Nonprofit Relationship Tech 160

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. We were proud to note that through this intervention, there were no reported outbreaks. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact.

Dominican Republic 88

Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Why does data matter to nonprofit organizations and what data matters? These questions and more were answered in a recent Twitter conversation on data and analytics. Collecting and analyzing data can seem like a time consuming and daunting task that takes away from an organization’s day-to-day work fulfilling its mission.

Analytics 65

Analytics Data Analysis Chart 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

I’m always on the look out for useful and thought provoking resources on how nonprofits can use data to make better decisions that lead to greater impact. This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. Cultural Indicators.

Culture 50

Culture Data Create Reflection 50

sgEngage

JUNE 12, 2023

Once this state of the system is achieved users can search for the exact record they need, know where to document the variety of details they are researching, and trust the reports they are generating. Our reports can even be read efficiently because we will develop a naming convention. This allows us to find what we need easily.

System 86

System Search Evaluation Policy 86

Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For organizations using both apps and websites, there were challenges in seeing how the data interacts—are web visitors the same people using the app? Google believes GA4 better predicts audience needs and provides better data. GA4 also provides few built-in reports, compared to UA. What happens to my existing data?

FAQ 58

FAQ Organization Analytics Google 58

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role. Measure the most important goals that lead to results.

Develop 75

Develop Management Gift Proposal 75

Forum One

JUNE 22, 2021

Let’s break down how measurement planning and an agile approach to managing and assessing your content allows you to optimize and track the effectiveness of your content strategy. Why you need a measurement plan. This is where a measurement plan is useful. Creating and implementing a measurement plan.

Content 47

Content Effective Strategy Measure 47

Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

There are key components of advancement support missing in the current software (one of the two areas above, or Events management, or Volunteer management, or on-line fundraising, or Campaign Reporting, or…). Our system is like the “roach motel” of data; the data goes in, but never comes out again.

Database 181

Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Funders reported they had swiftly begun distributing emergency funds, had loosened requirements imposed on grantees, and realized the need to commit to deeper change in order to support long-term sector sustainability. Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work.

Rhode Island 75

Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While most nonprofits aren’t gathering sticks to build a fire, survival does often depend on the small, unglamourous tasks of research, communication, and reporting to keep your funding streams alive. What processes and policies are currently in place? What reporting capabilities do you have to make sense of the data?

Grant 77

Grant Management Award International 77