Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After you’ve become deeply familiar with your data and dedicated the time, strategy, and planning that goes into a successful CRM implementation, you might be surprised to learn that ALL of your data doesn’t belong in Salesforce. The Role of a Data Warehouse. Connecting Your Datawarehouse and CRM.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Read our blog for seven tips to use your online member community to enhance your volunteer program! Want to learn more strategies to advance volunteer engagement? Consider grouping volunteer groups based on service roles, veteran volunteers and new volunteers, a general volunteer program news source, and more. Download now

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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. Your association can also learn what membership benefits and opportunities resonate most amongst your various audience segments.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. I first learned of this concept from Professor Arthur C. I first learned of this concept from Professor Arthur C.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

The process takes time, effort, and patience—but the prospect of n ew technology can be one of the most exciting opportunities for your association. Learn how to set the stage for a successful AMS implementation and software launch. Read our blog to get started. During a software adoption, it’s wise to plan for the unexpected.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program. Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers?

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Limited Resources: Extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets can be resource-intensive, requiring skilled personnel and powerful data analysis tools. It empowers organizations to allocate resources based on evidence and measurable impact, not just intuition.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. Well, if y’all don’t know Sabrina, dang, she’s been blogging for us. So thank you, all, for being here. You got to check her out.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these changes may feel overwhelming, there are easy things you can do with your current staff and set of resources that will help position your association to thrive in 2024. Read more about preparing your association’s data for AI in this recent blog. It should also involve an emphasis on data privacy and ethics.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Board members and event committee members often have a significant influence on strategic planning and resource allocation. Meaningful Volunteer Roles: By understanding volunteer skill sets and motivations, leadership can advocate for the creation of impactful volunteer roles.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Data is key to optimizing non-dues revenue Data plays a pivotal role in driving success for associations, particularly when it comes to non-dues revenue generation. Where do you start, and what resources do you need? Read on to discover new ways to generate non-dues revenue, including actionable case studies.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Organizations led by Black women CEOs are disproportionately represented among the smallest entities, operating with minimal funding and resources. This disparity underscores what the leaders in the report say about the need for equitable support and resources. “I when leaders ask for help that requires resources.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time. Advocacy: Spreading the message Successful board members go beyond their boardroom roles by actively advocating for the nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

What was most exciting for me was to finally meet three people in person after following their writing, blogs, and books for almost a decade. If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Courses are not only offered in a “live,” real-time format.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 29, 2013

Note from Beth: I first learned about this project last year, when Shiree Teng, the project leader, interviewed me as part of some research on capacity building consultants that lead to the design of ImpactRising. Earlier this week, I woke up to learn that Dan had passed peacefully in his sleep at 89. A model of generosity.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Data scientists, data engineers, business analysts and implementation managers are just some of the roles an outsourced analytics provider employs. Earlier, we mentioned the need to have the right people in the right roles. Schedule a demo to learn how we can help. Recruiting and hiring can add weeks or months to the schedule.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Data is part of the tracking and monitoring innate to grantmaking and can be part of intentional organizational learning processes.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2021

Have you heard the expression, “You learn something new every day?” After all, Abigail Adams once said, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Therefore, we’ve compiled a couple of strategies that can help you continue your learning in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? This, in turn, helps them learn “how to navigate pathways” through complicated systems, explained Dugan. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For example, a fundraiser will need to focus on donor management , while a program manager will need to learn how to track program outcomes. These resources can serve as quick references and reinforce what they’ve learned during training sessions. Encourage open discussions and problem-solving within the group.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

To learn how to make a good ask, check out Candid’s Introduction to Individual Giving or The Ask by Laura Fredricks. In addition, a major part of their role is fiduciary responsibility , meaning that they act as stewards of the nonprofit’s finances, ensuring that the organization has the resources it needs and manages them responsibly.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

While the tech sector pours in tens of billions in a race for dominance and future profits, how should nonprofits and philanthropists be thinking about our role? What we need most is agility—the ability to learn and pivot as quickly as possible. The post Harnessing generative AI for good appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Gyrus

APRIL 10, 2018

How To Foster User Adoption In Your New Learning Management System? As you are planning to transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new LMS application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. high performance learning organization. Recent Post.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

As a member of the planning committee, I became even more geeked out about this intimate, interactive learning opportunity. Accepting this challenge, I entered the network weaver role with intermediary partners to develop what has become the nonprofit network and online community, goodWORKSconnect.org.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

Since 2020, fundraisers have confronted many obstacles that affect them and their nonprofit teammates, including the Great Resignation, burnout, and limited resources to meet their goals. Our previous blog, the Economy’s Impact on Philanthropy , detailed how economic instability has changed fundraising.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Unnecessary meetings are a drain on productivity, costing organizations wasted time and resources. You don’t want your staff to feel disinvested in their roles or find their work boring or pointless. Resolve to not follow the negative organizational practices outlined in our blog. Learn more

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content, such as text, images, or other media by learning from and combining pieces of existing data. Through machine learning, it uses pattern recognition to interpret user prompts and generate content matching these prompts. How can I learn more?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. But, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks and approaches may not be as objective as they seem.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Factions can emerge and infighting among the team can get ugly because there’s no one to be the referee or remind everyone of their role. Whether you consider yourself a leader or not, there are specific nonprofit leadership skills you can learn that will help you reach your goals and fulfill your organization’s mission faster.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore ways nonprofits can lead the charge, ensuring Latino voices are not just heard, but celebrated, cherished, and elevated. Given the growing Hispanic population, representing over 18% of the US population, the observance plays a crucial role in acknowledging these invaluable contributions.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Read on to learn more about the benefits of creating a diverse volunteer group for DEI initiatives at your association. Emphasizing diversity strengthens your association by enriching your learning program, developing your cultural competencies, and fulfilling your mission to provide the best member experience. .

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