Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Fortunately, data can help you make good decisions during uncertain times. Why data should drive your decisions Many key industries, including retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare organizations, use data to inform decisions. To be successful despite uncertainty, you must let data drive your decisions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Looking Back: Traditional Grant Management Processes In the past, managing grants for nonprofits involved lots of paperwork and manual tasks.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 75

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. Leveraging a secure payment solution throughout the donation process strengthens donor trust and allows them to use a convenient payment method. per transaction.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

With new employees starting, exciting projects kicking off, and donations coming in like wildfire, it’s becoming harder and harder to keep track of everything. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. I know what you’re thinking – what is a donor management system?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. It should be part of your organization’s internal culture.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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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?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data?

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. But implementing automated processes can help you ensure consistent controls and set your organization up for growth. Manual processes can lead to errors in your data. The average U.S. Someone opens the mail.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

That includes both the budget and the process for creating it. 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. What Does a Nonprofit Budgeting Process Include?

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. Fund accounting systems with grant management can help you from beginning to end if you are a grant-funded organization—or want to be. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets!

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Locate your data. Check in with all staff members at your organization to make sure you know where all data resides. Ask if they’re capturing and maintaining data in places such as spreadsheets or email inboxes to make sure you migrate all necessary information into your new software system. Do a data clean-up.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the ability to harness data for informed decision-making is more critical than ever. Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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Data Donor History Demographics 98

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. Based on Candid data processed as of October 2023, approximately 78,133 grants valued at $16.8 billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. You need data collection and data structure skills, not just a data entry person—someone who knows how your organization operates and the best ways for information to be delivered. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Improving Processes for Better Experiences. This change has simplified documentation and record-keeping, significantly reducing time spent on these critical but previously labour-intensive processes. Now, with data readily accessible, staff are seizing the opportunity to track the nonprofit’s various service functions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Setting up an online donation system might seem like an easy next step in your nonprofit’s journey. However, ensuring the security, efficiency, and usability of your system takes care and attention. It’s a complicated process. Transfer current data to your new donation processing tool.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success.

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Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

fusionSpan

JUNE 10, 2022

Business Process Automation (BPA) is the application of technology to replace recurring, manual tasks, allowing organizations to focus on more strategic initiatives. This can include automating email communications, membership renewals, payment processes, hiring and onboarding as well as many other functions of an organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

YLP came to our team at Economic Change CIC in 2019 because they needed a system that could be easily accessed by individual pantries to record memberships and visits on a day-to-day basis. Tracking Operations With Real Time Data. The volunteers find it easy and intuitive to use.”. Sustainable Set Up for Growth.

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Community Support Data Local 108

Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the amount of data available, tools are leapfrogging each other monthly, which means it might take some research to find which one works best for you. It’s also crucial to remember that by using a public AI tool, your organization’s data can become part of the training dataset.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Every manual process is an opening for human error, data loss, or outright theft. Where do you start?

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Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 85

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

As you use these questions to engage in dialogue with your board, it helps to remember that board members may have opinions and learned experience about what tools and systems are best. They may even have used similar systems in past roles or managed a large tech implementation at some point in their career. Try one (or both!)

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Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. I’d like to start by hearing why the Packard Foundation felt it needed to make a change in how it gathers data. Also, why do this now?

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Increase efficiency and minimize manual work Accelerate approvals with tailored workflows, automated nudges, and end-to-end visibility at each stage of the application process. Integrate our analytics tool directly into workflows to drive real-time automation, decision-making, and consistency across your entire grants management process.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Comprehensive website security includes an entire suite of tools to shield against data breaches, service disruption, and malware infections. It shields the email system, network, and server. Data Breaches. It’s not uncommon for companies to lose millions due to a loss of sensitive data. Code Injection.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

As the largest source of data on philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, Candid fields many of these questions. . It takes more than two years to collect comprehensive data about U.S. To help the sector understand the emerging funding picture, Candid prioritizes collecting current, “real-time” data. foundations’ giving.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The pivotal systems you use—nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and fundraising tools—are not mutually exclusive but complementary tools in your mission to acquire, retain, and grow your donor base. Nonprofits use this data to personalize outreach and engagement efforts.

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Fundraising Relationship System Integration 91

Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter the strategy, the best way to optimize your donor communication processes is to leverage donor data. Your donor data should play a key role in your communication strategy, helping you create targeted content and personal experiences for recipients. You’ll be exploring: What type of donor data should you collect?

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Communication Donor Data Guide 98

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The key tools at your disposal—nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and fundraising platforms—aren’t isolated components but complementary forces driving your mission to engage, retain, and expand your supporter base. Here, CRM systems play a crucial role.

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Education Fundraising Integration Nonprofit 82

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Efficiently track and organize complex membership structures and boost member engagement. Learn how Nimble AMS can advance your mission and support your medical professionals: Do you want to reduce redundancies, simplify processes, and improve the staff and member experience with a report dashboard? Professional development.

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Associations Massachusetts Cancer ROI 158

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Tip 2: Bring both your program and finance teams into the grant application and award process. Incorporate Automated Processes Time is one thing nonprofit leaders never have enough of.

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