Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 2) Online Document Sharing & Management. Recommendation ? DATABASICS.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. Every board member should have easy access to committee reports, strategic plans, fundraising goals, and any other document that will help them make the best possible decisions about the nonprofit. The chair and staff need to draft and track a significant amount of materials.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. However, a clearly defined scope is critical to keeping a project on track throughout its life cycle. Leave space in your list to track when each deliverable was completed.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The most important document to have on hand is a trial balance report—with 36 months of history—from your legacy system. From the start, you want the system tracking the grants that fund multiple programs and to enjoy the ease of having all grant documentation in one electronic source.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 3, 2021

Each student signed in to the collaborative Google document to indicate that they were in attendance. Well, maybe the student didn’t delete the whole roll sheet – maybe it just got moved into the document header. So I started using collaborative Google documents. If you share a document, someone may corrupt it.

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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. Tracking: Cut Out the Spreadsheets! With a fund accounting software system designed for nonprofits, you can fully track all your grants, especially restricted grants, in one place.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. Track restricted funds by project to manage funder requirements Restricted revenue is at the heart of nonprofit accounting.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2013

However these annoyances pale in comparison, to process documentation, a task the mention of which we all cringe. Now we have to document it as well?”. You do not understand the value of documentation. The most important reason for process documentation is to eliminate confusion and ambiguity. So why is it important?

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Track, test and learn to improve your strategy: No retention strategy will work every time or on every type of member, which is why you need to be flexible and willing to adjust your efforts based on how successful they are. To learn more about member engagement best practices, check out this blog.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

UTM s stands for Urchin Tracking Module (nothing to do with sea creatures ). UTM s are an extremely effective way to both track fundraising campaigns and measure their success. They are universal, so many tools track them or support adding them automatically. How can we track marketing initiatives using UTMs?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By understanding what goes into an RFP and including the right details, organizations can keep (or get) their RFP process on the right track. Take your time and do a thorough internal assessment of your needs before assembling your RFP document. What is a nonprofit RFP?

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Create a Policies and Procedures Manual Once a new employee joins your team, having a comprehensive document outlining standard procedures for data entry will make that transition much easier on both the individual and the staff members training them. Here is a document that outlines the different security roles available in the system.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These documents not only fulfill legal obligations but also serve as a tangible reflection of donors’ impact on your organization’s mission. Your nonprofit has to provide accurate documentation of donor contributions. Complying with IRS regulations Let’s break it down. But the engagement doesn’t stop there.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

It might be time to revisit this crucial organizational document. Oftentimes, a Code of Ethics document will define the best practices within one’s field and offers a set of rules that all members must follow. Within the industry, the Code of Ethics document guides members, acting as a “watchdog” for the profession.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. But they can fast-track communication and contribute to a better understanding of what motivates others. That’s a simplified example, but it’s the kind of idea that woke me up.”

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Care2

JULY 6, 2023

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project documented just how many donors in 2021 didn’t return to give again in 2022! What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track? Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

They form a powerful document informing donors about their total annual giving—a rare moment in the fundraising process. Cumulative giving statements Donors rarely know or keep track of their cumulative giving, so when you point out the total, they’re usually quite pleasantly surprised. Allow me to explain.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

It is the virtual equivalent of moving cash or a document directly from one safe to another, with each of the safe holders possessing the only key or combination to their individual safes. A related application of blockchain in the social sector is the transparent tracking of donations and international aid.

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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 other cases, there might be extensive documentation or video tutorials that you’ll be able to use. Integrates With Other Software.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. Plus, their mobile app gives volunteers an easy way to keep track of their duties and schedules. Here’s what you can do with this volunteer management software: Establish an easy sign-up process. Send automatic emails or text reminders.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Documented Processes : Your annual budgeting process should be documented with tasks, responsibility assignments, and clearly stated deadlines.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2021

You need to document your internal controls that separate the receipt of income from the payment of expenses. Lack transparency The conventional expense management process can make it difficult to track expenses through the system and ensure they are handled properly. Managers need to approve them. Nobody likes a broken process.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2021

There’s always something that can throw your organization’s budget off track. Documenting the budget process. Questions to ask yourself to get your policy documented. Today’s episode covers how to prepare for budget shifts so you are ready when they come. Causes of budget variance. Education about restricted and endowment funds.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2021

Documentation back-up. Using budgeting and expense tracking to tie into performance measures. If you have documentation that supports that expense entry, upload it with your entry so that documentation is right there.” Planning the budgeting cycles for different scenarios. Putting guardrails in place.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Users have the ability to add profiles for newborns and keep track of key actions and data in relation to their newborn, such as weight, feeding, and skin-to-skin contact. By viewing projects as products, it becomes easier to track usage or feedback metrics over time.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2022

Organizations are on the lookout for Cloud-based LMS solutions that are flexible, customizable, secure, and dependable which aids in managing, documenting, tracking, reviewing, and reporting.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Mistake #7: Losing Track of Important Documentation Like tax documentation you would save for your personal tax filing, your tax-exempt organization should have a process for managing the documentation for your 990 filing. The process for managing these documents should be included in your internal controls.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

The sole purpose of a Donor Management system is to track donors, track your communication with donors, and track donation information. Accounting on the other hand, tracks how those donation dollars are allocated and spent. How in the world are you ever going to keep track of all this? Here in the U.S.,

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Gyrus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Best SCORM LMS training for creating, tracking and documenting online. Our article explains what SCORMs is for learning management systems and cover all topics

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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. Document any processes you don’t already have highlighted. Review any documented processes to see if there were any updates over the past year.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

You can also keep track of revenue and expenses within the Greater Giving System. Remember, a successful fundraising plan is a dynamic document. Monitor progress, track key metrics, and be prepared to adapt your strategies as needed. venue rental, catering, entertainment) and anticipated revenue (e.g.,

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For example, you can use a shared online notebook, spreadsheet, or a tool like Notion (one of my fellow remote intern’s favorite task management tools) to organize assignments and track your progress. Celebrate your accomplishments Throughout your internship, make sure to document your work and contributions. You’re there to learn.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Setting up tracking using Google Tag Manager can be very challenging, but the Media Cause Marketing Technology team has conducted research and found a way to add Google Tag Manager to your event pages. With changing requirements and evolving platforms, setting up and tracking events can be one of the biggest challenges for nonprofits.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Track legacy gifts Establish a system so your legacy giving committee can track legacy giving gifts that have already been pledged. Keeping detailed records ensures that you can follow up with donors, provide necessary documentation, and properly allocate gifts according to their designations.

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