VisionLink

MAY 5, 2014

VisionLink studies manufacturing processes and team best practices to inform the way we operate. Many of our teams use the agile methodology Scrum as a structure, but we rely upon our experience with collaborative work to make this approach work smoothly. Here are a few of the key ideas we integrate into our work.

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fusionSpan

APRIL 13, 2022

Data security and data privacy are commonly used interchangeably, but though they are linked, they are distinct terms that serve different scopes. Difference between Data Security & Data Privacy. Confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information are used to describe data security. Conclusion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Thankfully, there are a few steps that you can take to remove the stress from the membership renewal process. If they need to spend several minutes filling in the form, people will often deem the process too difficult and they’ll choose not to renew. If possible, you want to try to pre-fill as much information as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. Reviewing and amending your questions can also help you get better and more consistent answers, which can make your review process easier and more effective. How will I use this information? Is this question relevant?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this case, you might look towards people who have experience either with the legislative process or with advancing public policy through coalition building, for example. Notably, both of these advisory committees have different foci (that should absolutely be defined in advance). Create structure.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Setting a framework for AI use At Candid, we acknowledge AI’s value in helping us improve the ways in which we support the social sector through information. But risks can also arise when we enter information into the tools (the input), when we receive AI-generated information (the output), and when we use those outputs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Trying to enter all this information manually can be exhausting, especially once membership numbers start to boom. The fields on a CRM are the points of information that you will be collecting about your customers. However, most industries will have specific pieces of information that they want to collect. Mobile Phone Access.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. The process boiled down to four easy steps: Step 1: Conduct an Assessment of Staff Needs. Each event has a slightly different focus, leading to slightly different position descriptions.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Do not underestimate the importance of a good onboarding process for volunteers. According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50% greater new-hire productivity.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

The nature of capital campaign committee structures. Every meeting hosted as part of your capital campaign will look different depending on where you are at in the process, which specific committee is meeting, and what they’re aiming to accomplish. This builds a standard structure into the process from the start.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

When a donor fills out an automatically mobile-optimized EveryAction donation page, you’ll be able to instantly use that data to inform campaigns in other channels, from email to telemarketing. Offer intuitive options , like recurring gifts and email sign-ups, directly in the donation process. Prioritize a streamlined UX for donors.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. Do you want to understand the difference between a task force, a working group, and a project team? This isn’t novel.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Regularly collecting employee feedback can: Help you identify weak spots or perceived problems with different aspects of your talent strategy. The key to effectively using feedback as a retention tool is to actively do something with the information you collect. Assess your goals and incentive structures.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 28, 2023

A well-designed bid sheet can make a significant difference in your event’s fundraising efforts. Display the starting bid prominently on the bid sheet, as it sets the tone for the bidding process. A structured bidding increment ensures healthy competition and prevents confusion among participants.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. Other public information. Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. Notes: Limited to transactions awarded by U.S.-based

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Tax compliance can be an intimidating topic, so in this article, we’ll be re-framing the process. This process is called Automatic Revocation, and it only goes into effect when an organization fails to file its 990 returns for three consecutive years. The filing process starts with gathering financial information.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The challenge is due in part to data silos , or groups of raw data isolated from different departments. Specifically, this issue is relevant for the nonprofit healthcare industry, which generates nearly 19 terabytes of clinical data each year and must leverage that data within their current decision-making processes.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different. We live in an information society.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Here’s how showcasing your sustainers’ impact, offering them flexibility and convenience, inviting younger donors to participate, and automating some of your processes can help you attract and retain grassroots donors. Revamping or customizing your sustainer appeals can help you reach potential donors of many different ages.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

When evaluating an organization’s SOC 2 compliance, auditors identify how a business manages customer data according to each of the following five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. There are general guidelines, but every organization is different!

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

In the process, ethical, transparent, and community-focused processes for collection, analysis, sharing and use has become an afterthought at best, and an intentional omission at worst,” report authors continued. Investing in data-focused projects appropriate to granular subsectors.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 1, 2023

Listen to the full audio recording In this interview, we cover the most frequently asked questions about VolunteerHub implementation and training, as well as provide insights into what new clients can expect during the process. On average, the process takes 4 to 6 weeks. What is the learning curve like for admins learning the system?

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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. Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics. Monitor program impact.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Sales Operations Process. Process and Performance. Optimization and Implementation of Sales Process. What is Sales Operations?

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

Whether it’s because leaders are driven to do things differently or that situations like the pandemic have forced much-needed evolution, nonprofit organizations everywhere are looking for ways to become more efficient and impactful. Process challenges to digital transformation When you go through digital transformation, processes change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Consider using Google Analytics dashboards for nonprofits to help simplify the process of gathering data and drawing meaningful conclusions. So how do you tell if your website works on different devices? But the more difficult you make the process, the more people you’ll lose along the way. Give it a try! What’s not ideal?

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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. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. All too frequently, the grantmaker alone is determining, leading, and benefiting from MEL processes with no input or collaboration from the people, organizations or community impacted. Who owns the information collected? But is this the right question?

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? In honor of the New Year, I explain the differences between these “years” and why you should know the difference. Financial information taken from most recently available tax form. February 1,592 0.31 May 9,049 1.79

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have. You also need a targeted recruiting process, an onboarding process, an orientation, volunteer management practices, and volunteer recognition.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What are the different types of nonprofits? It can take several months to a full year to complete each step of the startup process, which we’ll cover in the next section. For example, different states have different processes for filing articles of incorporation and the fees required. Legal services.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

An all-in-one fundraising solution, like Bloomerang , will give your nonprofit the flexibility and scalability it needs to manage fundraising campaigns without having to invest in a ton of different solutions. Your online giving platform should be backed by a reliable, secure payment processing system. Donor profiles.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

This in turn enables conversational AI and advanced chatbot applications that produce highly contextual and informed responses for users based on custom data models and sources. Consistency: Responses should be consistent in voice, tone, style, and factual accuracy across different sessions and contexts.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

With the exception of Yes, the other two responses can be nuanced and convey different meanings. I actually think it works to our advantage when the donor prospect has questions or information that they want researched. Of course, it makes sense to have that individual engaged in the solicitation process.

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