Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind.

Software 321

Software Build Analytics Associations 321

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. Nonprofits would sometimes modify or overhaul their systems and controls without engaging their auditors. This is especially important if there are audit findings.

Relationship 70

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 70

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. What can bias look like in the data?

Tools 52

Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is important for two main reasons: This is not a one-time purchase, but a monthly investment you will likely be making in perpetuity. 4) Evaluate your team’s capabilities As often as not, nonprofits overbuy when it comes to their marketing application. You need to evaluate your team’s capacity, too.

Application 272

Application Marketing Nonprofit Evaluation 272

Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

It will generally require time and money in order to do it (typically the payment processor you are moving off of will ask you to pay for their time, the payment processor you are moving to may just be happy to get the revenue). Evaluate this at least annually.

System 113

System Donor Advice Convio 113

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Using the ADDIE for designing your workshop, you arrive at the “E” or evaluation. ” While a participant survey is an important piece of your evaluation, it is critical to incorporate a holistic reflection of your workshop. There are two different methods to evaluate your training. Formative Evaluation.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

TechImpact

JANUARY 8, 2014

How many years has your nonprofit run on its in-house computing system? Chances are a pretty long time. With cloud computing becoming more viable every day, it is important to take a step back and evaluate from time to time whether making the upgrade to a cloud system is right for your nonprofit.

Time 175

Time Tech Industry Nptech 175

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Your team should start by listing which grant types your organization uses and then program them into your grantmaking system. Some examples could include cash, scholarships, or in-kind requests.

Grant 95

Grant Process Management Technology 95

.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. Their responsibilities have transformed as quickly as the systems they manage. Try taking these EI quizzes for a more comprehensive self-evaluation. The IT department didn’t always have a spot at the leadership table.

Technology 221

Technology Skills Awareness Leadership 221

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.

Learning Management 71

Learning Management System Benefit Learning 71

.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

What we are experiencing is evolution; except technology today is Darwinism on a time-lapse of 30 frames per second. How can leaders prepare themselves and their employees to develop effective systems for culling unproductive activities and managing the constant volatility? Everyone on your team will not become a believer overnight.

Associations 221

Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

If you are unclear about your needs, abilities, and opportunities, you will quickly find it difficult to vet vendors and evaluate CRMs, not to mention bringing internal stakeholders onboard or getting sign-off at key stages. As choosing a new CRM takes time and dedication, you will want your new solution to serve you for years to come.

Fundraising 61

Fundraising Evaluation New Zealand Data 61

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

To efficiently provide this information, nonprofits need detailed financial records and real-time data to help gauge their progress towards their financial goals on both a monthly and annual basis and meet reporting guidelines. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. 2020-07.

Software 309

Software Guide Award Grant 309

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Take your time and do a thorough internal assessment of your needs before assembling your RFP document. If you know that the new CRM must be able to connect with your accounting system, call it out in the RFP. This will help your bidders save time by giving you their best pitches the first time around.

Process 194

Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

Most nonprofits conduct some kind of program evaluation, whether it’s simply keeping track of how many people have been directly helped by an organization’s services or complex multi-year studies of a program’s effects on the larger community. Auxiliary Data Systems. So what did we find? Proactive Data Gathering.

Evaluation 62

Evaluation Software Program Strategy 62

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As a technology consultant for grantmaking organizations, I spend a lot of time helping funders evaluate their technology infrastructure, and when necessary choose new software to better manage their grantmaking operations. They immediately begin evaluating technology in hopes of discovering a quick fix. Parting thoughts.

Grant 47

Grant System Management Evaluation 47

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices. These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But you also want to respect your grantees’ time and resources and avoid asking them for information that you don’t use or that they have already provided elsewhere. 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.

Application 88

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Reflection Open Source Journal 111

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

APIs and the Art of the Possible (Panel) Panelists include Nick Marchese of Emma Willard School, Shandor Simon of Beaver Country Day School, and Stephen Boyle of Blackbaud The power of APIs lies in their ability to seamlessly connect disparate systems, unlock data silos, and facilitate the exchange of information in real-time.

Blackbaud 83

Blackbaud API Empowerment Nevada 83

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. With the year half way over, this is the perfect time to evaluate your progress so far. Did you mail out an appeal at a different time? This Year Vs. Last Year.

Goal 300

Goal Fundraising Pledge ROI 300

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Explore how the strategic integration of SWOT analysis, audience mapping, SMART communication targets, channel identification, content strategy, execution and evaluation, and high-level communications planning can shape a successful digital transformation. limited budget, time, resources) and requirements (e.g., Output as a table.”

Digital 298

Digital Strategy Guide Create 298

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The confluence of all these events has made many foundations completely re-evaluate their philanthropic strategy. In addition, foundations also found themselves on the front line helping their nonprofit partners execute and survive during a time of incredible financial pressure. Choose the right grants management system.

Grant 32

Grant System Management Evaluation 32

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. Normally that seems like something they would do during the startup phase of the nonprofit, but missions can change over time.

Roles 116

Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Ensure your team has a standard procedure for identifying any requests and activities within your system that are still assigned to departing team members. Provide “Goldilocks” Security Access Of course, when someone leaves your organization, you have a process to make sure they no longer have access to your system.

Data 74

Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Many organizations tend to provide a quick overview of how things are supposed to work without a proper system to evaluate their staff’s understanding of the proposed changes. Training as demonstration without evaluation is only an overview. An accountability system that maintains change creates the following: Involvement.

Change Management 74

Change Management Culture Change Management 74

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.

Software 85

Software Grant System Industry 85

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.

Fund 81

Fund Question System Integration 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Note from Beth: This post, Evaluation for Learning , was originally published as a guest post on the Good blog as a response to “ How Might We Celebrate Learning through Evaluation? I tweeted the link to the original and one colleague, Michelle Murrain, wrote a reflection called " Evaluation and Being A Learning Organization.".

Evaluation 86

Evaluation Learning Foundation Reflection 86

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift?

Data 59

Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Three Benefits of an Effective Grant Management System Three Challenges in Grant Management How Blackbaud Can Help Grant Lifecycle Before diving into an overview of how grant management works, it’s important to understand the general grantmaking process. Award Closeout The award closeout is the final stage of the grant management process.

Grant 52

Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Analyze Your Systems Audit your current data systems for security, continuity of use, and capabilities. Foster a Culture of Security Your digital ecosystem is made of up three parts: People, Systems, and Processes. Your system is the place where information is kept and should help you to be efficient and effective.

Government 78

Government Data Adopt Change Management 78

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Here are a few factors that should be considered when evaluating your current and future technology platforms: Create bring your own device policies. Benefits: Many times the employee accepts the cost for the devices and service plans. When Employees leave how do you get the data back and disable any system access to the organization.

Evaluation 44

Evaluation Technology Application Policy 44

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Building a website can be costly and time-consuming. For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform. Content to be relocated elsewhere on your site.

Websites 305

Websites Analytics Project Proposal 305

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You know it’s time for new association management software (AMS). Now it’s time to get board approval. . It’s time for new association management software for your organization. Smart event management systems to keep non-dues revenue flowing in . You know it. Others at your association know it. Next Steps.

Tech 127

Tech Software Associations eBook 127

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the greatest benefits of the Bloomerang Payments system is fraud management and protection. Fraud management is included in the system, so nonprofits aren’t charged extra for this service. KeelaPay Best for: Nonprofits looking for a payment processing system that integrates with the Keela CRM and fundraising tools.

Process 82

Process Paypal Method Nonprofit 82