Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each. Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. Connecting involves finding synergies and integration. He also connected to a higher vision that integrated both. If these initiatives worked, he stuck with them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each. Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. Connecting involves finding synergies and integration. He also connected to a higher vision that integrated both. If these initiatives worked, he stuck with them.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

This has been a problem for a long time. It used to be a United Way problem. But that hasn’t solved any problems. The problem is only getting worse. Too many sources of donor data to keep track of. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed.

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Byte Technology

MAY 31, 2016

To begin, consider using a program that monitors your site 24/7 and instantly reports problems when and if they occur. Using a combination of their free services—Google Spreadsheets, Google Docs and Google Scripts—you can actually construct your own uptime monitoring page to track any number of websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 3) Time Management & Expense Reporting. Recommendation ? Recommendation ?

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Problem/Opportunity Statement Your problem or opportunity statement is an objective description of the challenges associated with the gap between the current-state and desired future-state. When and where do problems occur? How big is the problem? What is the impact of the problem? out of scope).

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If all your Ts aren’t crossed and your Is aren’t dotted on your grant reporting, your chances of repeat funding from that entity are low. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. It’s not just the end-of-grant reporting that can cause problems.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. How do you track time and effort? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 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. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. Tip 2: Review your scheduled reports.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

Although these positive developments are possible, the Urban Institute Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the National Council of Nonprofits are well aware that there are many challenges and problems that have wormed their way into the system. Failing to pay is not a simple problem, though. 13, Fig 7). It takes on many forms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Before heading out to an event, quickly pull a report of your volunteer t-shirt sizes to prevent your volunteers from wearing a t-shirt two sizes too big! Shockingly, according to a Software Advice research report, 52 percent of nonprofits are still using Excel and Google Docs to run their development operations.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. 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. How in the world are you ever going to keep track of all this?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 8, 2023

How associations can innovate a nd improve the member experience To become an innovative association , you’ll want to address and solve problems at your organization as they arise. If you want to offer real insights for your organization, look for an AMS that offers user-friendly reports and dashboards. Here’s how: 1. Automation.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If most of your leadership meeting agendas include a list of problems (of course in business we call them “challenges”) to be remedied, that is not the best use of your time and is not moving your business forward. Step 3: Create a conversion report for the year-to-date to see what marketing channels brought the best conversion rates.

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

Nonprofit Donor Management Software Comparison A good donor management system will help you store and organize your supporters’ data, track your campaigns’ progress, and engage with your community more effectively. Let’s take a look. But how can you know which solution is the best for your own unique needs?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Pick one specific problem to solve and start with a very targeted approach. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose? Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear. What problem is your AI trying to solve, and what is the definition of bias and harm for that problem? What can bias look like in the data?

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

No problem. Try using your audience personas you developed as guidelines for what different demographics you want to track and report on. If you haven’t been using the trackbacks page, this might be a good page for you to start reporting on. Implement offline conversion tracking. Piece of cake.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

This problem is not going away. Both Gabe Cooper ’s Responsive Fundraising and Nathan Chappell ’s Generosity Crisis discuss the underlying problems and offer solutions. Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Apple Mail Privacy Protection works by pre-loading email content — including open tracking pixels. Reminder, email opens are tracked by tiny image pixels embedded in email content. Some of these opens are people, some are Apple, and added together you get the sum total of every time your open tracking pixel has been downloaded.

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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. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. Tip 2: Review your scheduled reports.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Enhanced security.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When you are working on a tough issue or an innovative solution, sometimes it helps to learn from others who have tackled that problem or are working on a similar idea. Trends in Impact and Outcomes Reporting in Grantmaking Measuring the impact of your grantmaking can be difficult and time-consuming.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But technology doesn’t have to be part of the problem; advanced digital technology like “smart tech” can be part of the solution. . When used well, we believe smart tech will be an antidote to the overwhelming amount of busy work nonprofit employees report. The cost to workers’ wellbeing is enormous. Focus on physical health.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

And, what was once a simmering problem shifted to a crisis when COVID-19 and the sudden transition to remove work isolated workers from each other as never before,” report the authors. Jenkins & Van Cohen : In early 2019, we discovered research that highlighted that 73% of Gen Z workers reported sometimes or always feeling alone.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The scope of the problem seems really big…but is bad data really preventing you from getting your work done? Even without a complete data set (which is practically unattainable), you can still do things like send renewals, get event registrations, create membership reports and raise funds for your foundation. Probably not.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

While it’s good to collect input, this can be a problem. What problem are we trying to solve? Data Into Action Often associations collect data and read the reports but then don’t do anything with it. Know what you want to track and why you are tracking it. It’s why your response rate to surveys dwindles over time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. These are some places to begin: M+R Benchmarks ; Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports ; Fundraising Report Card Benchmarks. .

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Depending on the CRM’s complexity, you can expand training to cover more advanced features, such as reporting, automation, and customization. For example, a fundraiser will need to focus on donor management , while a program manager will need to learn how to track program outcomes.

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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. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises. Tip 2: Review your scheduled reports.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 52

Whole Whale

APRIL 6, 2022

Can you just ignore this and hope the problem solves itself: nope Yes, this is as annoying as you think it is. This is a GREAT time to move to Google Tag Manager as it will create a home for all of the different tracking codes your site has, track changes and make sure they don’t hurt site speed as much.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The analysis gives insight into your operations, helping you determine if your organization is on the right track or moving in the wrong direction. With a greater understanding of available information, better decisions can happen to recover from past problems and change future outcomes. Support previous decisions .

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Tracking racial equity funding . In 2018, Candid created a website to track racial equity funding, news, and research reports. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Supporting your volunteer in their work is absolutely essential to ensuring they feel equipped to tackle any problem that comes their way, even when they are out in the community delivering food. Seamless Data Management and Reporting Along with keeping your volunteers engaged, volunteer management software makes keeping track of data easy.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 25, 2021

When the organization’s systems and processes make that difficult, employees often find workarounds by using spreadsheets to track data. This approach helps you easily keep member data updated and secure as well as gives you a complete view of your member data through reports and dashboards (plus use your data to accomplish more).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. State of AI in 2018 Report: The AI NOW Institute , which is affiliated with New York University and is home to respected AI researchers with Google and Microsoft, released a report describing the state of AI in 2018 that highlights some worrying trends.

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