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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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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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. It was a time-consuming process that was prone to mistakes, making it tough to stay organized and keep track of everything.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Provide training for your team members on your new AMS and its capabilities. Prepare your data As you get ready for your AMS implementation, you’ll also want to prepare your data. Review your records to make sure you need your data. Consider if your data will be used in the future and practice data hygiene.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

A CRM, or constituent relationship management system, robust piece of software that helps nonprofits track every interaction they have with individuals. This is all well and good, but a CRM doesn’t do your nonprofit very much good if the end-users , or your employees, are not trained appropriately.

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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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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Data is key to optimizing non-dues revenue Data plays a pivotal role in driving success for associations, particularly when it comes to non-dues revenue generation. Creating Data Products – One area with significant untapped potential for associations is the creation of data products.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

From legacy CRM to all-in-one nonprofit solutions “Next generation” is more than just an update; it represents a strategic shift from traditional donor databases to robust, integrated systems that meet the complex needs of modern nonprofits. Automation helps nonprofits use the data in a personal way, keeping staff efficient.

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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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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

. “Smaller nonprofits are looking for automation and consistency when it comes to a database, but many don’t have the resources to maintain their current database system,” Graham explained, adding that Foundations are in need of a system that can grow with their data.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. The post Advancing Racial Equity Through Data and Transparency first appeared on npENGAGE.

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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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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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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. Even in cases where subject matter experts carefully manage data, biases can creep in.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2022

Digital strategy runs on data. Without robust data and analytics, any organization’s strategy is just a series of guesses. While it’s easier than ever to access data—every digital action, from website clicks to member signups produces a trackable trail—knowing how to use the data is a different story. How reliable is it?

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

Use the Resources Already at Your Fingertips The grant management system we use, Blackbaud Grantmaking , already has many processes and flows built into the system. It provides space for training, testing, and ensuring that employees are equipped to adapt to the new process.

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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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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, keeping track of your supporters and donors and managing member relationships is an essential part of how you fulfill your mission. But as well as being a repository of data, your organization’s database can also help you track key data such as contact information and each person’s engagement.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. Collect the right kind of data on your members Talk to most association executives and they’ll tell you that their data is not in the best place.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. For example, Bloomerang’s dashboard data updates daily with donor retention information.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. You’d see that the software tracks restricted funds the way you need it to. How does your system manage restricted funds? You want a system that was built specifically for the needs of tax-exempt organizations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Support these policies with management tools that help you stay on track with requirements and deadlines throughout the entire grant lifecycle. Adopt a robust fund accounting system. Make sure your accounting system can accurately track grant revenue and expenses and has controls to prohibit out-of-budget spending.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT to generate insights from your association’s data. To provide customized support, an AI must be configured and trained to assist in your particular project. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise. Integration with member data gives the bot real clout.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Your online giving platform should be backed by a reliable, secure payment processing system. The system should have anti-fraud measures in place and be PCI-compliant. Track donors’ engagement histories, such as the date of their first donation, events they’ve attended, and volunteer opportunities they’ve participated in.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

But now between alarming data silos, slow staff processes, and concerning member pain points, it seems like your association management software (AMS) is no longer doing its job. You’ll know it’s time to update your system when you see at least one of these signs at your organization: . Data silos. Not reaching current goals.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. An AMS might include the following.

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Global Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

2018 has been a busy year in the data world, especially in the social sector. Here are five themes I’ll be looking out for in the data space next year: 1. Here are five themes I’ll be looking out for in the data space next year: 1. Users will insist on increased ownership and oversight of their data.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

However, a clearly defined scope is critical to keeping a project on track throughout its life cycle. You’ll want your IT team to be aware of the project so they can review any data security requirements or integrations that need to be established, for example. Leave space in your list to track when each deliverable was completed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

You can also track engagement in different aspects of the organization. Track Engagement. You will also need to make sure that you’ll be able to track engagement with your messages. In many organizations, training your staff on how to use software can be a drain on resources. Easy To Learn. million each year.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 20, 2020

We support other languages simultaneously — and the system builds the other-language fields and forms from translations automatically. We do data exchange like no other — with one-click import, export, and bulk update sheets, and an API Builder (not pre-set, fixed APIs). We save our customers at least $20,000 with every data exchange.

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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. Instead of just asking for information, make sure everyone is aware of why you are applying for a grant, what the budget restraints are, and the process for tracking spend.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Tracking feedback across the portfolio to improve grantee support. Tracking common outcome metrics across grantees.

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Achieve

MAY 7, 2024

According to Foundation Group , effective bookkeeping comes with the following benefits for your organization: With effective bookkeeping data management , your nonprofit can make informed budgeting decisions based on key financial insights. Provide specific standards for how data should be formatted. Where will data be stored?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. Training: A thorough training and onboarding process prepares volunteers to fulfill their roles effectively. What is a volunteer management system? What features should you look for in volunteer management software?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

It’s a modern association management software (AMS) system built on the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Salesforce. From helping you create and manage a modern membership experience to supporting order processing, event management, and data analysis, Nimble AMS helps your entire organization. .

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