Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Of course, the problem many people run into when looking at a social media program or plugin is, which one to pick? Some automatically duplicate your blog posts on your Facebook page. The post The Buddy System: Going Social with Your WordPress Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

They are also pivoting their mission, and driving systems change through new programs that fund climate action , and by integrating sustainability principles horizontally across all other existing programs. . As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees?

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The Ultimate Benefit of Learning Management Systems. The Benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS) are quite wide and can contain everything from basic functionality to cool recently implemented features. Then quiz, test, and survey about any type of learning a user may encounter within the system.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). People often confuse reporting and analytics. Research shows that people remember 80% of what they see and do.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 28, 2015

Enter the Content Management System (CMS), the standard in website design protocol that allows site owners and managers the ability to update often and easily. The post Open versus Proprietary: Choosing the Right Content Management System appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real. Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories. While proving ROI on analytics (and other systems, e.g. your AMS) can be difficult, a benefit analysis provides directional ROI on the key areas that you and your association care about.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7. Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care. Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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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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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Build : Some people initially think that building an in-house solution is less costly as there is no recurring annual fee that is common with most software products today. Earlier, we mentioned the need to have the right people in the right roles. As with any new product or system, you have the risk of adoption.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes people at various levels of the power structure: the wealthy, the marginalized, and allies, uniting for the common good. Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices.

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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. This is an approach you can take pretty easily with the systems, tools and staff you already have in place. And what types of members want what types of things?

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional. Which types of people are attending in high numbers? For example, people who attend your Annual Meeting may not overlap with the same group that attends your Technology conference.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. The median household wealth for homeowners is about 44 times that of renters.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2010

More people have access to a cell phone than to a toilet. billion people lack access to toilets. To actually improve our world, both fix the things that are broken as well as create new systems that aren’t, we need behavior change. What is Blog Action Day? Learn more and participate in Blog Action Day today!

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. In the very early days of AI at Candid, our grants auto-coding system, which predicts Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) codes from the text, exhibited signs of social biases.

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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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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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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Like other types of grantmakers, collaboratives seek to measure effectiveness and learn from feedback.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

For example, perhaps a donor gave a large gift for the construction of a new shelter for people experiencing homelessness. To do this, you need an accounting system that can hold this information on a unique record, not as part of an account string. Restricted funds , however, are donations tied to a specific purpose or time.

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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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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

This is just one example of what happens when philanthropy invests in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders with general operating support that helps address long-term unmet needs. BIPOC-led organizations have historically encountered systemic barriers to funding, perpetuating cycles of underinvestment and resource scarcity.

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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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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. The post Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data appeared first on Candid Blog. At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good.

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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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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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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms. Foundation.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

It doesn’t have the money to pay comparable salaries, develop scalable infrastructure, or market its services to get more donations—which keeps the organization from being able to serve more people. Behavior: what people did differently as a result. That starts with a fund accounting system built for nonprofit organizations.

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Candid

MAY 16, 2024

How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones? This is consistent with other research that suggests that women, and especially women of color, are increasingly opting out of systems that are not working for—and are often actively discriminating against—them,” she said.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment system that’s also one of the most popular mobile payment options in the US right now. 70 million+ people are using it for their payments. The post How to Connect Donorbox Forms to Venmo through PayPal Checkout appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In the 10/23/15 blog I mentioned, “Skills allow people to succeed at their job, not training.” A skill-centric learning management system (LMS) uses skills as the fundamental building block of training. The post Benefits of a Skill-Centric Learning Management System (LMS) appeared first on Gyrus.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Update Assigned Tasks One major pitfall to avoid during periods of staff turnover at your grantmaking organization is leaving ongoing activities or requests assigned to people who no longer work there. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

APIs and the Art of the Possible (Panel) Panelists include Nick Marchese of Emma Willard School, Shandor Simon of Beaver Country Day School, and Stephen Boyle of Blackbaud The power of APIs lies in their ability to seamlessly connect disparate systems, unlock data silos, and facilitate the exchange of information in real-time.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2024

Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? For simplicity, we categorized the CEO races and ethnicities between BIPOC iii (Black, Indigenous, or people of color), white, and other iv and analyzed changes between those three categories within each organization. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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