Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It’s a perfect chance to review your fundraising portfolios and adjust as needed. . Here are a few of my tips to getting the most out of your annual portfolio review: . Part of your portfolio review is looking at how well the prospects’ priorities match your organization’s priorities. It’s about that time.

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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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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Though annual reports can come at any time, a key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. What have you been tracking, and where do you stand on those goals?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society.

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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. Move Past Promises to Deliver Collaborative Impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Sponsored Post by: Accelerist , a leader in social impact partnership technology, supporting hundreds of brands and charitable organizations in finding and growing their partnerships with each other. The impact that partner (or any kind of donor) retention can have on a charitable organization should be no different.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try to impede your impact—either by posing as a grantee or by stealing from your grantee. How do you track time and effort? Ensure that your policy outlines that the individual who reports the violation will be protected from retaliation. What are your procurement standards?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. But they often come with many strings attached—such as detailed reporting requirements.

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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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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

If you’re struggling to find someone to share your data woes with, we’re here to help you decipher the signs and get you back on track. Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results.

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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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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. Reviewing your campaign daily, weekly, and monthly allows you to adjust the campaign for optimal results.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

While these changes give users more control over how their data and information are being shared, they’re also forcing organizations to change the way they track and report on their digital performance. Google Analytics utilizes first-party cookies, so it won’t be impacted by the wider trend of blocking third-party cookies.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

If we don’t set goals and then create regular opportunities to review the data, does it matter that we capture it? Establishing regular meetings or processes for metrics review helps position us to learn from the data we’re collecting and be better positioned to identify opportunities to improve. data nten'

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. Upon establishing that they qualify for a match, they complete a brief (typically online) submission form to be reviewed by their employer.

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Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the impact of successful fundraising events on your organization’s work. Every donation and expense used for your auction must be reported, as well as your incoming and outgoing funds throughout the rest of the year. Use concrete data from the previous year to report the accomplishments of your work.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Review your naming conventions so each journal entry is easily identifiable.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Annual Reports are a staple of nonprofit life, but are they worth it? When used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but it's important to create them in a way that makes them easy to understand, conducive to sharing, and persuasive to a wide variety of reader perspectives. Pathfinder International.

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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. In order to ensure compliance, these documents are often reviewed by legal professionals before signature.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content. Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

What is the impact of the problem? However, a clearly defined scope is critical to keeping a project on track throughout its life cycle. For example, you will be reviewing your expense management processes as part of this project, but any fundraising management topics will be reserved for a later initiative. out of scope).

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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. The OMB’s Uniform Guidance (i.e.,

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. Databases - Nonprofits can use these tools to track data in real time and report on results.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Review your naming conventions so each journal entry is easily identifiable.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Our review discussions became more interesting, and the impact of the entire program was strengthened. Questions can have a significant impact on the relationship funders have with their grantee partners. When was the last time your application was given a solid review? We needed to change up our questions.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Review your strategic plan, business goals, and data to identify where automation could make an impact. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose?

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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. Review your strategic plan so everyone is familiar with the organization’s larger goals. Update your documentation each time you review your budgeting process.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Experience with grant monitoring and required expense tracking for grants is a plus. They should be well-versed in financial reports and analysis, but also be able to explain complex financial concepts to board members without a financial background. They should also understand the essentials of budgeting and cash forecasting.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

An extreme weather event could impact access to food and clean water. That’s why it’s important to work closely with your grant partners so you can get ahead of possible crises and create the best possible impact story. If reporting expectations are not clear or too hard to complete, grantees will not provide timely updates.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

Our philosophy at Blue Fox is that social impact organizations will thrive if they pay as much attention to financial management as they do fundraising, events, and marketing. We know nonprofits meet regularly, some even monthly, with boards or finance committees to review the financial state of the organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. Use data to highlight volunteers’ impact on your mission. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. Improves volunteer engagement and retention.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Most nonprofits categorize their expenses by function and when they’ll occur, which is the way each cost impacts your mission. This approach also maintains consistency with their end-of-year financial reports. This means you’ll want to review your forecasted revenue and expenses against your budget on a regular basis.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For instance, if you use Blackbaud as a CRM provider, you may review their partner network , define how your system will connect with various partners, and explore the data migration process. Depending on the CRM’s complexity, you can expand training to cover more advanced features, such as reporting, automation, and customization.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to turn your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from well-intentioned efforts into strategic drivers of social impact? CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

A used guide is a step-by-step instruction guide that can cover data entry, reporting, policies, field definitions, and information on how the work should be flowing. Run consistent reports. By consistently reporting on information you’ve gathered, you’re ensuring that data is being reviewed and transformed into something useful.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. 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. Does your application align with your vision?

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