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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. When budget planning, you will know the recurring cost for licensing and maintenance. The first phase of crafting comprehensive requirements can be very time intensive.

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Myth Busters: Why Donors Shouldn’t Rely on the Overhead Ratio

NonProfit Hub

Overhead ratio) is an important metric for donors to can look at, but in a balanced point of view and it should not be taken as the whole story,” Miniutti said. Harold said the response to the first phase was overwhelmingly positive. Charities have to pay for mundane things like keeping the lights on. Is their board diverse?

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Win Approval for Your Next Tech Project: A Guide

The Modern Nonprofit

Now that you’ve identified what the project goals are, pick measurable outcomes to determine what metrics you’ll use to track those goals. Just like building a house, your project (and related costs) consists of three phases: design, build, and maintenance. First, there is a design and planning phase. Increase in new donors.

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This Month at TechSoup: Sharpen Your Website

Tech Soup

We'll discuss some of the major phases of a design project, some of the lingo and jargon you'll encounter, and the tools and skill sets you'll need to set your sights on a great, new site. Week 5: Metrics and Analytics. Photo: Joe Athialy , CC license.