Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success. It’s important to note that engagement scoring should not act as a grading system for either your members or your internal departments.

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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. Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. How is Accounting Different for Nonprofits? has a different meaning?in At a university,?a

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. One size does not fit all.

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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. But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people?

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Or possibly the organization is updating their internal controls and wants to make sure their changes are sufficient and reasonable. One nonprofit we worked with was struggling to meet its financial reporting deadlines and its audit would unfortunately lag behind the agreed upon timelines.

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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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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

fact that I can often be found laying in bed at 6am and digging through client web reports. No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#. So with that, here is my sugggested list of 5 web reports every non profit should know, what for and why.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Queries and reporting tools will provide an efficient means of building a list of relevant activities. Create a link to the guide anywhere that would be convenient for your team members to find, such as on your organization’s internal website or in a Links tile on your grant management system dashboard. Does everyone get full access?

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

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). Goals and Metrics What does success look like?

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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? To avoid costly Annual Report mistakes and produce a valuable piece of collateral for your organization, take some cues from a few of 2018's stand-out annual reports, and download our comprehensive guide to creating a nonprofit annual report.

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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

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

APRIL 19, 2022

With grant-giving in the billions of dollars annually , grant disbursements warrant oversight and review. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Determination Letter. When reviewing the budget, be sure to ascertain: whether the grantee has prepared a realistic budget for its fiscal year. Getting Started: Information Grantmakers Need .

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

How will you stay on track? Check gift reports daily If you know a gift was supposed to be received by year-end and you don’t see it posted, follow up with your Data/Donor Ops team Do what you can to support gift processing – and thank your team! Do a caseload review and refresh. Which didn’t?

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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. Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper. How are you recruiting staff and volunteers?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Accounting software like QuickBooks to record and track all financial transactions. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Capital campaigns require input from many stakeholders, both internal and external. After all, a capital campaign can involve wildly different tasks—ranging from reviewing big-picture development progress down to choosing a color scheme for your public phase marketing materials. The nature of capital campaign committee structures.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While most nonprofits aren’t gathering sticks to build a fire, survival does often depend on the small, unglamourous tasks of research, communication, and reporting to keep your funding streams alive. Internal controls are not just for finance people anymore. Three Best Practices for Successful Grant Management.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

It should be part of your organization’s internal culture. Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. Accounting on the other hand, tracks how those donation dollars are allocated and spent.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

Empower your grantees and reviewers so they know the process and expectations and do your best to meet those deadlines and communication expectations. The final piece is to identify the data you need to guide your grantmaking, both internally and what you would get from grantees and other external resources.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 21, 2022

This role is responsible for executive quality review of our clients’ Salesforce implementations. This role reports to the Director of Professional Services. Location : Virtual, Home-based office in the USA or Canada Work Authorization : Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA or Canada. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship Travel: ?10

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore key tips to increase your patient acquisition rate: Use Patient Journey Mapping Keep a Pulse on Reviews Optimize for SEO Partner with a Digital Marketing Keep in mind that patient outreach is directly tied to patient outcomes. Keep a Pulse on Reviews Reviews matter. Monitor reviews.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Provide a Portal for Self-Reporting Hours Reporting hours can be a particularly challenging task for nonprofits to manage. Multiple projects with different committees can make it hard to keep track of which volunteer is doing what and when they’re doing it. Then, someone can give them a quick review before signing off.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? –

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

On the surface, it makes sense that privacy and tracking would be at the bottom of a marketer’s task list. But if you engage in targeted advertising or use Google Analytics to track website visitors, privacy-first marketing should be a priority for your organization. The Importance of First-Party Data What’s the Big Deal?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Key features of the NPSP include: Donor and volunteer management: Keep detailed records of donors, track their giving history, and segment them for more targeted outreach. Program management: Monitor program outcomes, track beneficiary interactions, and demonstrate the impact of your work to stakeholders.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Running reports and compiling volunteer data. Keeping track of volunteer hours. Most volunteer management software consists of a suite of features that help organize, track, and automate various tasks associated with managing volunteers. What works best for your internal workflows and daily operations?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. The first is that our most recent CEP Grantee Perception Report from July 2020 included important and humbling feedback—that U.S. Also, why do this now?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Strengthen your financial reporting efforts. You want to track a variety of interactions between your organization and its supporters, going beyond the basics. To do so, follow these core steps: Review your needs.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Nonprofits track the amount of funding allocated to different programs, projects, and organizational operations to show stakeholders that they’re using all revenue to further the mission. 360MatchPro reports an increase in individual donations and corporate philanthropy in recent years—two common nonprofit revenue sources.

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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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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, keeping track of your supporters and donors and managing member relationships is an essential part of how you fulfill your mission. But as well as being a repository of data, your organization’s database can also help you track key data such as contact information and each person’s engagement.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Not only does automation give your staff more time to do more impactful and strategic work, but it can also give you more confidence that your impact tracking is accurate. It can also ensure funds are used as donors intended by establishing automated internal controls. Manual processes can lead to errors in your data. Algorithms.

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