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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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

According to an ASAE Foundation research report , associations that are most effective at technology management are the ones that integrate information technology (IT) into strategic planning and facilitate discussions about technology throughout the organization. A modern platform helps you know your members.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Review your data tables, queries, reports, and exports. Create a list of all queries, reports, exports, and dashboards that your organization uses so that they can be created in the new system as appropriate. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits.

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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. Join Hiram Cuevas—Director of Academic Technology at St.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Medical associations choose Nimble AMS for intuitive member management solutions, professional development features, modern e-commerce options, advanced accounting and financial reporting, and exclusive Nimble AMS tools. Efficiently track and organize complex membership structures and boost member engagement. Professional development.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Payment processing fees are 2.2% + $0.30

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. How do you track time and effort? Involve the Board of Directors in overseeing the whistleblower process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

When reporting on these numbers try breaking it down into small digestible chunks of data that are easy to interpret. For example, reports that show side by side amounts for individual months from each year can help you pinpoint reasons for any discrepancies in donation amounts. this year for major donors.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

In May 2022, Twilio published the State of Nonprofit Digital Engagement Report on how digital engagement is reshaping the way nonprofit organizations deliver services. In fact, 89% of nonprofits report that digital communications are critical to achieving their organization’s mission.

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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. Adopt a robust fund accounting system.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Plus, your board of directors has a fiduciary duty to ensure the donations and funds received go toward furthering your mission. Banking and financial features that are targeted to the ways nonprofits collect, track, and spend funds help organizations better manage their finances. The ways people prefer to give are constantly changing.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Adapting to technology for better engagement Rabbi Shlomo Cohen, Director of Operations at Chabad of Charlotte, highlights another challenge: engaging with a community using technology everyone can use. “We We were looking for an easy-to-use donor management software that could help us organize and keep track of all our donors,” he says.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  is a managing director at Orr Group. Check out our last installment here !

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Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

Also, be sure to set up more detailed reports for deeper analysis. The way you set up your dashboards and reports will depend on multiple factors, including your data analysis goals and what data you need to inform your analysis. Run final reports after your campaign has ended, and all donations have been entered.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

If you’re a nonprofit professional you know what it’s like to drown in excel spreadsheets tracking your supporters, donations, major gifts prospects, and almost anything else. From your board members requesting the latest donor stats to your digital director asking for email conversion rates, tracking your data can be hard.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

> Download the 2013 NTEN Community Survey Report In July 2013, we circulated the online survey link to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss list, our Facebook page, our Twitter network, and our LinkedIn group.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. For example, can this new tech augment existing reports and dashboards—or provide more accurate forecasting into campaign revenue, grants, and major giving?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

[NOTE: I’ve wondered about doing an experiment where you hire a dedicated staff member specifically to make these daily calls; then track results to see if the investment paid off in higher percentages of renewals and larger repeat gifts. development or major gift director, or the director of a program for which their gift was designated.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2022

CRM technology helps you to know your members better, build and track interactions with them, and gain useful business intelligence on membership trends – all in a streamlined way. Business intelligence + reporting/dashboards? . Association-specific templates for email communications, processes, dashboards, reports, and more? .

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St. There was a lot of time spent sorting through Excel spreadsheets and reports for volunteer check-in prior to events.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. They manage the disbursement of funds and monitor the financial aspects of grantee reports.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. Or you can track the time it takes you to fill out the form, either with sample data or by trying to collect similar data from your own systems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Data capabilities: Learn what metrics the tool can track, along with reporting functionality.

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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. The United States has provided $185 million in assistance through USAID. million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

To learn more, read: Four Ways a Modern AMS Helps Association Executive Directors Prepare for the Future. To learn more, read: 3 Things CIO and IT Directors should know about AMS Software. To learn more, read: 4 Ways a Modern AMS Helps Membership Directors Deliver a Great Member Experience. Information technology (IT) .

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study has also noted this trend, reporting half of all professionals say their IT budget will increase over the next year. In a post-pandemic world, Gartner reports traditional fixed IT budgets aren’t working. Four key features that make up your flexible IT budget.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Flickr photo: lovebugstudios As an Executive Director, I especially love talking to other leaders about technology. As the leader, I have a lot of things to keep track of – from human resource to program to fundraising to, well, technology. No more lost receipts – and automagical expense reports! That's all it takes.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Flickr: waywuwei Earlier this year, we worked with Avectra to release The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Study , which was based on a survey of nonprofit communications and fundraising professionals, as well as executive directors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

The NASSCOM India Leadership Forum has multiple tracks based on theme. It also has a track that takes place in a large room with roundtables and a designated discussion topic and facilitator. I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, "Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?". I think it depends. .

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

By Josh Kashorek , Director of Marketing at Journity , and advocate for using data to create high-performance nonprofit marketing campaigns. Through Journity we track engagement scores that show exactly how engaged users are with your content. By increasing your conversion rate to 1.5%

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

.” – 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion through UST Education about trust and associations with Melanie Gottlieb, CEO of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and Tara Puckey, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

With opportunities for virtual peer networking and small group discussions, there will be tracks for admissions and enrollment, the business office, student and learning management, and technology and innovation. In this session, Hiram Cuevas, director of information systems and academic technology at St.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. 6) Use web-based tools to keep everyone on the same page and all the information in one place.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Flexibility : The best dashboards are flexible enough to track the metrics that are most important to your nonprofit. Make sure the dashboard you choose can be customized to track the specific data points you want to track. Amplitude is a data dashboarding tool that allows users to track, measure, and analyze their data.

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