sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. 2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . Why Quarterly Impact Reports?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. With access to turn-key dashboards, automated reports, and support from our team of experts, reporting impact becomes easier than ever.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. of the total dollar value captured in the first 14 days of data collection. million) from Allianz , €1.5

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 16, 2014

When it comes to nonprofit data, especially donor data, there’s a running debate. Which is more important, data quality or quantity? Put quality first, especially donor data quality. We have discussed the problem of data hoarding in the past. Donor data quality must come first. Why quality first?

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Benefits of corporate giving programs Corporate giving program ideas Getting started with corporate philanthropy Corporate giving software What is corporate giving? Tax benefits.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

We’re talking about data management. The phrase “data management” might make some nonprofit professionals feel a bit intimidated, but it’s something that your organization absolutely needs to focus on. So how does data tie into all of this? Are you ready to take a deep dive into these data management strategies?

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Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021: Future-Proofing Your Fundraising reveals insights on fundraising success in the wake of a tumultuous year. From stats on conversion and acquisition to retention and supporter experience, check out the infographic below to get a peek at the data from the 2021 report.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving. 1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving. Establish specific major giving levels and benefits.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We focused on two main goals in making this expanded data and information on Candid’s racial equity page freely available. Tracking racial equity funding . In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. All Form 990s had been released as TIFF image files making it both time-consuming and expensive to extract useful data from them. Open Data Defined.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. DAFs represented 32% of all assets held by the more than 220 community foundations in the 2022 survey — $38 billion in over 50,000 accounts.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Start with benchmark data. Track your own data. Mastering relevant content marketing.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Ongoing shifts in the sector, the community, and philanthropy as an industry require that we assess the impact of those changes on our practices.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Funders don’t always track their GOS grants Survey respondents expressed difficulty in estimating the dollar amount for their general operating grants. Others were unable to provide even an estimate since they don’t track GOS grants. Several foundations reported that the COVID-19 pandemic inspired more general operating grants in 2021.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. In many cases, the training data is curated from the internet, with all the prejudices and biases of the humans creating it. Even in cases where subject matter experts carefully manage data, biases can creep in.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. He also urges nonprofits and funders alike to strive for greater funding transparency and to engage in trust-based philanthropy. An open grant report to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett by Ann Mei Chang of Candid.

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Candid ha s been tracking racial equity funding for a decad e , but this recent philanthropy response was staggering. Yet a closer look at th is funding shows that pledges — particularly those from corporate funders — account for nearly three-quarters of the dollars we’ve tracked. billion dollars.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Use data to highlight volunteers’ impact on your mission. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. The software should also be up-to-date and easy for you and your volunteers to use. With that in mind, here are 17 top solutions to consider when searching for the right software for your volunteer program.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. What are your organization’s long-term strategic goals and how does philanthropy support those? . This is an opportunity for your data to shine. Use your available data to make room in your portfolio for discovery.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With diverse data sources, complex corporate giving programs , and stakeholder expectations on the rise, it’s no wonder that CSR directors are seeking advanced solutions. CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives.

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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. At the same time, there is a trend among funders to be more data-driven in their quest for more evidence-based giving. It was called Five Data Don'ts for Nonprofits. Instead, Start with Data You Already Have.

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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.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic upended philanthropy. At Candid, we’ve been tracking philanthropy’s response. Next year, we will issue a new report to revisit our figures for 2020 and try to capture the global response to the pandemic in 2021. How many relaxed reporting requirements or adjusted grant terms?

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Data from Classy’s annual Why America Gives report shows that donors are not only starting, but completing more donations on their mobile devices than ever before. Discover 5 fundraising trends the social sector should capitalize on in 2022. Five nonprofit fundraising trends to watch in 2022. Flexible giving options.

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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. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Get ready to deep dive into new considerations based on new data and what it shows us for the future of fundraising. Track Top Donor Acquisition Days.

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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. These changes not only gave them the data to make sure their funding matched their equity commitment but also encouraged them to look at their internal controls.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Check Out The 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy. Your development and fundraising team typically owns campaign creation, supporter management, and reporting. High-performing teams will use reporting features to gauge success over time and see where there are opportunities for improvement.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

Explore the Nonprofit Podcast List Tracking podcast downloads can be difficult and a bit messy. This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It’s time to use your data by utilizing patron personas and setting them up on a specific engagement track to guarantee they will do more than visit once a year. Check out these sessions during the conference or on-demand after they air: Philanthropy Through Recession: How Savvy Organizations Build a Strategy for Resiliency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

CircuitEditor regularly hosts Twitter Chats on the subjects of social change and philanthropy in Africa. You can export monthly reports to track new followers, profile visits, and engagement metrics such as total likes, retweets, mentions, and replies. If possible, join a Twitter Chat once a month, bi-monthly, or quarterly.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Mary Nemerov, Chief Philanthropy Officer, California Academy of Arts and Sciences. She will be interviewed by our own Ebony Beckwith, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce. Scope out your favorite sessions and build a customized learning track ahead of time. and Amal Clooney.

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