Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people? This blog post provides additional recommendations for creating key metrics that align with your strategic objectives. Probably not, right? Focus on what matters to operational outcomes (ex. credits offered). Unsure where to even begin?

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics. By having tags in place, you can start building personas around your member’s behaviors and demographics and begin to learn what types of products and services they are interacting with and when. Analyze Performance.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Collect the right kind of data on your members Talk to most association executives and they’ll tell you that their data is not in the best place.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 10, 2024

At Qgiv, we’ve been helping people fulfill their passion to make a difference in the world for nearly 15 years. Say goodbye to disconnected systems and hello to improved fundraising outcomes through unified data, people, and tools, available all in one place. Unified data. We’re better together— Bloomerang + Qgiv.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Analyze Your Systems Audit your current data systems for security, continuity of use, and capabilities. Foster a Culture of Security Your digital ecosystem is made of up three parts: People, Systems, and Processes. Your people are stewards of your mission and the heart of the organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

Getting the right people in the room is key. Use the Resources Already at Your Fingertips The grant management system we use, Blackbaud Grantmaking , already has many processes and flows built into the system. In addition to the grantmaking team, consult a representative from each department early in the process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. Tasks will tell you what people need to get done on your site, which helps you organize it efficiently. Are there any new tasks that people need to do in this situation? 3) Bushfire Help.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Plenty of people with children donate money, too.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

By necessity, the sector focuses on the negatives—the systems that are broken, the problems that need solving, the issues that are underfunded. It’s about reimagining systems, facilitating change, and co-creating a better future. We don’t have to wait until the systems are mended and inequity is eradicated.

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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. Know the System Benefits. Keep Users involved in the Selection Process.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

After all, how many people click on a link on the 4th page of a Google search (less than 1% FYI!)? Research What People Are Looking For (not just what you have) When we start creating our websites, we think about the content that we already have. Instead, we should focus more on what people need and are searching for.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

Every nonprofit has a rich history, but it’s likely contained in various places — boxes in the basement, awards in a display case, memories of a long-time staff member or volunteer. Why a Proper Digital Archive Is Essential People want direct access to history. What happens when the basement floods or your volunteer passes away?

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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.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. The post Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data appeared first on Candid Blog.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Communicate outcomes.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Keeping volunteers coming back is important, as we detailed in a blog post from last week, but sometimes, it’s the intangibles that’s what get people interested in volunteering in the first place. The post The 6 Hidden Benefits Of Volunteering appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners. Highlight your organization’s values and appeal to people who share them and will likely champion your work.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers. Doing More With Less It may sound counterintuitive, but there’s no better time to set up systems and processes than in a down economy. Plus, your future self/team will thank you.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

And whether you have a few people entering and maintaining data or a large team with their own areas of speciality, locking in the best practices for database management is key to making sure your database works for you, not against you. fusionSpan worked to update antiquated data systems with a new nonprofit Salesforce implementation.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Most people don’t. You’ll also move away from those frustrating situations where you’re looking at reports from different systems that are displaying different values for the same metric. Check out our blog on overcoming your fear of dirty data. Read our blog on Creating a Data Culture for Your Association.

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

An earlier article posted to the NTEN blog did a great job covering data visualization generally , but what about data and places? Creating display maps – in print or as digital images – is easier than ever before, and interactive, web-based mapping is all over the place, so to speak. More specifically, what about mapped data?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this blog post, we aim to address these concerns by sharing helpful highlights from two new, free microlearning courses. For this reason, it is helpful and reassuring for people to know how your organization will use their data. The post New courses address barriers to demographic data collection appeared first on Candid Blog.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Also identify other decision-makers or people who need to be involved. Build a Foundation for an Effective Fund Accounting System Implementation Changing your fund accounting software can be intimidating. Project Team List the names, titles, and respective roles of your core project team.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on. If those systems don’t communicate, or place data into the same data warehouse, your organization can’t track donor/constituent engagement and behavior. This is two-fold.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. This way, visitors who might land on a blog article or your donation form can easily find their way to another relevant page or resource that they’re searching for.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Training and education tools: Provide members with an easy-to-use training platform that integrates with relevant systems, like a learning management system. Remember that data collection can also be valuable in integrating your AMS with other systems. Some of these systems don’t fit seamlessly together.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Apple MPP was rolled out on September 20, 2021 as a part of Apple’s new iOS 15 operating system. Adoption was relatively slow, but by November 28 , more people were using iOS 15 than iOS 14, and by mid-March of this year, 80%+ of Apple users were on the new system — translating to about 40-50% of email users overall.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. Following these best practices will help increase awareness of the security tools and features that can be used to minimize the risk to vulnerable people.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

2 What objectives does your nonprofit have in place for the next five years? 4 Does your existing data management system meet both your current and future needs? Opportunities #1 Which of your existing pain points could having a new solution in place help to solve? 3 What operational processes or workflows do you currently lack?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. To do so, it’s easy to assume that the best place to start is with as much data as possible. In this blog, we share a bit about what this data set is, why we use it, and how you can, too.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Before I dive in, please know that this blog post isn’t meant to attack anyone! One way to do that is to come from a place of humility. . There’s your organization, the people you’re hoping to serve, and the people who play a role in helping you do just that. Don’t victimize the people you’re working to help. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

Focusing on Workplace Wellness for You and Your Grantees While it’s safe to say that no one wants another worldwide pandemic anytime soon, we did learn a lot about workplace wellness and the effects it can have on people dedicated to making the world a better place. And it starts with funders re-thinking risk.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

I am so envious of people with graphics skills who can do that well. ONE/Blog – ONE/Northwest never ceases to amaze me The Open Road – Matt Asay has some interesting insights from the Open Source biz world Tagged as: nptech { 3 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Jon Stahl 04.17.09

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use these tried and true best practices to turn your website into a fundraising tool you can count on year-round: Optimize your donation page Streamline your navigation Create an engaging blog Before you dive into these tips, ensure that you’re working with the best tech stack possible to bring your web design dreams to life.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

With equity, the people who are impacted or closest to challenges have an opportunity to weigh in on the solutions. This often means that systems have to shift so those who may be outside of power have the opportunity to move toward it. Say your mission is to support people who are impacted by cancer. What policies are in place?

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