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. In many cases, the training data is curated from the internet, with all the prejudices and biases of the humans creating it.

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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. How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

That’s where customer relationship management (CRM) comes in. In this guide, we’ll provide four CRM training best practices. 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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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When selecting a volunteer management solution, organizations often prioritize features, functionalities, and pricing. Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Every year there was guaranteed to be a policy or procedural change that required change management , which led to the second lesson I learned: Figure out how to make the change last. Organizations that successfully navigate change management have also made culture shifts to ensure lasting change. Adopt a culture that values training.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. To learn more about the application process and evaluation criteria, download the Applicant Guide. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2023

According to NTEN’s Cybersecurity for Nonprofits report , 59% of respondents to an industry-wide survey of nonprofits did not provide training on cybersecurity for their staff. Nonprofit web managers, working with an organization’s IT department, can play a significant role in promoting cybersecurity in their organizations.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Salesforce, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) provider, offers a powerful solution tailored specifically to the unique needs of nonprofits. Salesforce for Nonprofits: The Basics Let’s start by covering what Salesforce for Nonprofits is and what the implementation process entails at a glance.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. A customized system is developed specifically and only for one customer.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

A nonprofit data warehouse is a centralized digital repository that nonprofits use to store, manage, and analyze their data. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The Ultimate Benefit of Learning Management Systems. The Benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS) are quite wide and can contain everything from basic functionality to cool recently implemented features. Then quiz, test, and survey about any type of learning a user may encounter within the system. Conclusion.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Getting creative and re-evaluating old peer-to-peer fundraising methods has become especially important in recent years due to declines in household giving. Onboarding is the process of training your peer-to-peer fundraisers to run a successful campaign on your behalf. Integrate your social media and fundraising systems.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selecting the right Content Management System (CMS) for your nonprofit website is crucial in building and managing a successful online presence. Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper. How are you recruiting staff and volunteers? Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority. Tech training that actually works Let’s face it, a lot of technology training is garbage.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These scenarios happen all the time and can be incredibly frustrating for IT managers, especially when your current tech stack already has a similar tool—which the colleague has forgotten about or never completed training on—or the suggested software cannot integrate properly with your other systems. What and who does it impact?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Leveraging technology to manage volunteers in 2023 is essential. In this post, learn more about effective volunteer management and the value of volunteer management software. Running a successful volunteer program means managing a lot of moving parts. Recruiting and training volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

We had an opportunity to talk to Matthew Herrera, Volunteer Experience Manager for WHAM and learn how his organization is leveraging VolunteerHub. My role as a volunteer manager is to oversee all three programs, in terms of volunteers. How did you manage volunteers before VolunteerHub? What is your role with WHAM?

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance. Kevin Ordonez,orgSource’s Managing Director of Digital Strategy, explains what you have to gain from an assessment this way.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

These systems follow predefined instructions without the ability to learn from new data. Donor insights and management Using artificial intelligence for donor insights and management can help your organization connect with your donors better. Here are some key ways AI tools can help your nonprofit!

Fundraising 97

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

Here are three things I would want to know before buying a new association management system. In my experience working with many associations, as organizations look for their next association management software (AMS) , that’s one of the first questions they ask. Multiple factors go into the cost of a new AMS system.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

While this information might not come as a surprise, there is a clear path forward for your technology strategy as it relates to managing your constituents. As LCRM is already built on the Salesforce platform, your organization will be transitioning to a system that is familiar and flexible with your previous technology investments.

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Life Test Nonprofit Data 64

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. So, if a leadership role interests you, look no further than the approach you bring to the position.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills.

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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. But perhaps more than anything else, sales operations brings a system to selling. Sales Ops vs Sales Management. Performance.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

Image courtesy of z2 Systems. In part 1 , we explored 4 ways your nonprofit could better utilize its CRM, or constituent relationship management system. The trick to getting the most out of them is ensuring the individuals who will be using the software are properly trained , and have had their expectations clearly defined.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

It can streamline tracking and reporting processes, enhance communication with donors and constituents, and consolidate necessary information. The second key tip that customers have reported is the importance of investing in resources — whether that’s staff, training, time, or consultants. And that’s on both sides.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways that no one could have anticipated. The confluence of all these events has made many foundations completely re-evaluate their philanthropic strategy. By May, many foundations altered their grants management processes to address COVID-19 related challenges in their communities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community. When evaluating CRM software for your nonprofit, you need to look for these five key differentiators: 1) Importance of Platform.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . As we move forward, we invite you to do the same. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

It also helps them stay focused, instead of having to manage new funding applications each year. It’s important to provide support, such as playbooks for managing lump-sum multiyear grants, training to understand and manage indirect costs , and access to a community of grantees working through similar situations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. The Executive Director is responsible for managing staff and volunteers and running day-to-day operations. So, what EXACTLY should your Board be doing?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether you decide to “hand over the keys” to an AI system or use it as an assistant to support the work you do, you have to trust the model. The European Commission explains this component as follows: “AI systems should empower human beings, allowing them to make informed decisions and fostering their fundamental rights.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

A big part of that involves exploring the software systems available to such organizations. Go into the buying process knowing what to expect. These include: Onboarding ⁠— Prioritize matching gift software that offers a user-friendly onboarding process. Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying.

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