Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

A positive CX with a brand, resource, or service significantly impacts an organization’s success. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to this process. Every organization has different goals that they will need to track against, and different challenges that make tracking website success difficult.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE , joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity ( available to watch now on YouTube ). Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Define your project and the project goals. These will likely include: Goals – The S.M.A.R.T. Why is this goal important? Measurable – How much? How will we objectively know we have accomplished the goal? How will we reach this goal? Time-bound – By what date do we need to achieve the goal? .

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TechImpact

JUNE 19, 2014

Big data and robust analytic measuring tools have enabled this revolution to go from a pipe dream to reality in only a few short years. Everyone wants to compare the success of their organization to a measurable analytic. Here are the 3 steps your nonprofit needs to get started measuring and reporting on meaningful data today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact. Nonprofits are no longer limited by manual processes. And it leads to more donations and a greater impact. This unlocks new efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. It lets nonprofits sift through lots of data.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Can a screen reader process this content? With representatives from a number of departments, we assess the landscape of work we are doing now, identify where there might be gaps, and determine what should be streamlined and improved within our process. The more inclusive the process, the more accessible the outcome will be.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Defining and measuring impact is a tough nut to crack. In our recent webinar, “Measuring Impact: A Recipe for Mission-driven Work” , we shared how we approach impact, challenges we are looking to overcome, and a framework for building an impact measurement foundation to help you overcome the challenge of defining impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. It should convey the organization’s impact and the urgency of supporting its mission. However, this is not a universal rule.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Over the next few posts, I’m going to explore how AI grounded in EI can be your association’s superpower helping you accomplish those New Year’s goals and bring out the best in every team. That process is becoming more complicated. Outreach to our communities can be swift, targeted, and designed for the highest impact.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. For example, the idea of ‘being a leader’ in the profession, which is a goal that’s included in many association’s mission statements, is self-interest. It changed because the impact on patient health was indirect.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Know your goals You need to know your goals to let your data drive your decisions. How will you identify these goals? Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. This is a measurable number that could be adapted if the survey needed to be given in different formats.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. What Do You Want the Story To Do?

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What happens if you’re heading into 2024 with big goals and ambitions and a database filled with duplicates? Here are 6 tips on how to transform your data into a tool you can use to meet and exceed your association’s goals, into next year and beyond! It’s time to change that thought process!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount of time to create A, B, C outcomes using D, E, F strategies.” All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Redefine Success by Solution Testing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. Europe and Latin America.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. Second, your nonprofit should have processes around handling cash donations to ensure that those gifts remain secure. What Payment Types Require a Processor?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 9, 2020

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the set of 17 global goals adopted by 193 U.N. member states to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet, provide a common roadmap for organizations to measure impact. How philanthropic organizations can align their impact goals with the SDGs.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Through her work with clients like the Wildlife Conservation Society and her love of (math) problem solving, Amy has picked up a lot of wisdom + I wanted to better understand her process for approaching a social media campaign and measuring its efficacy. Measuring beyond "likes". Goal: Engagement Metric: Overall Engagement Rate.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is not a long process. Process – If you have a question, what is the process to get your answers? Or do you have to go through a long process to get the answers? Improved efficiency that will reduce manual work, optimize processes and eliminate redundancy. It should be a quick assessment of your current state.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. It’s like that old adage from carpentry, “Measure Twice, Cut Once.”. Why is that?

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals? out of scope).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

So, as I leave the conference I’m wondering how storytelling might be combined with social network mapping to make the broader case within philanthropy that relationship building — and the spaces and processes that support it — matter. John Esterle. John Esterle is the Executive Director of The Whitman Institute ( [link] ).

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 28, 2023

Here’s what the study found: The top five reasons IT leaders invest in technology are: to enhance the member experience, improve the efficiency of business processes, attract new members, improve efficiencies through automation, and ensure data privacy and information security. Formulate IT goals. Partner with your vendor.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. Streamlining and improving your processes. One of the goals of modernization should be to streamline and improve processes. Improving your process will be critical to the perceived success of your modernization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Marie Palacios will explain what donors want to know, why it is crucial, and how to share your past achievements, so donors contribute to your future goals. We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wherever your association is in the process, you can always improve your member engagement strategy. Next, you’ll want to focus on the metrics side of your formula, ensuring your values are measurable. However, you don’t need to measure everything. Focus on measuring what matters for your organization.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. Giving Tuesday 2021 is right around the corner.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. What feedback have you received from your grantees about your application process?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. Who decides what is measured?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different? It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. In fact, most nonprofits require a minimum level of fundraising each year to reach their mission goals.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. Think of it as a collective effort to make a significant impact in a short span. Who Hosts Giving Days? How Does a Giving Day Work?

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To set your next campaign up for success, we are breaking up the process of building a campaign into five simple steps. Step 1: Set objectives and goals Start by outlining your campaign’s strategic purpose and objectives. Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. It’s about making sure that your questions align with your organizational values and your goals for the grantmaking program. As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. But are you asking the right questions?

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