Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Data hygiene projects This can range from cleaning and completing Salesforce, spreadsheet, CRM or other databases for stakeholders. The safest way to have interns participate in social media is to have them analyze the data and then come up with sample posts for the platform. that outlines departments, titles and names.

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VisionLink

JANUARY 27, 2014

Because our software, the CommunityOS , helps nonprofits and government organizations capture large amounts of complex human service data, we have been quite interested in infographics and have even created a few such as our CommunityOS Customer Snapshot Infographic (shown to the right). We hope you enjoyed this blog!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Read on to discover the value of data-driven storytelling and how this key feature increases trust and enables your nonprofit to drive more revenue. By applying simple information-sharing strategies, you can appeal to donors who, in today’s dynamic world, are more sophisticated and demand data when deciding how to allocate funds for donation.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Pictures can go a long way in keeping readers actively engaged with your report. Try including photos of your members volunteering, pictures from your annual conference, or images of your latest advocacy project. Use infographics and charts to engage readers and highlight your most important information.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

This gap is notable because IRS 990 filings are a substantial source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the U.S. At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., A status update on filings.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You need data collection and data structure skills, not just a data entry person—someone who knows how your organization operates and the best ways for information to be delivered. Name a point of contact who sees the big picture. This person shouldn’t be the clerical or data entry person. Think about the future.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

As a Database Administrator, my world revolves around helping users make sense of the information they receive, from voice-of-the-customer anecdotes and impressions to polished Key Performance Indicator (KPI) graphs, charts, and dashboards. Why pay attention to data? Data is valuable! Data fuels most activities in a nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Charts and graphs are useful, but when you have any kind of location data — whether it's postal codes, state abbreviations, country names, or your own custom geocoding — you've got to see your data on a map. So demand the same informative view from your data. Use maps to show geocoded data.

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Data hygiene projects This can range from cleaning and completing Salesforce, spreadsheet, CRM or other databases for stakeholders. The safest way to have interns participate in social media is to have them analyze the data and then come up with sample posts for the platform. that outlines departments, titles and names.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 18, 2021

In a previously published blog, The Complete Picture of Alumni and Donors with Cloud for Good’s Advancement Accelerator , we showed how the connection between the Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and Education Data Architecture (EDA) provides your advancement team with both alumni data as well as giving history. Read More ».

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pulling information out of your system to manipulate it in a spreadsheet can lead to mis-keyed data or sorting errors. You need a system that can manage funding by program or project so you can easily pull relevant data specific to that funding source. You also risk not having the most up-to-date information for your reports.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We know nonprofits and libraries gather piles of data, from program outcomes to constituent data to fundraising or advocacy campaign results. And you probably struggle to turn that data into meaningful insights that can improve your work or tell your organization's story. Why You Need to Move Beyond the Pie Chart.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Council on Foundations’ 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report Key Findings (for which Candid provided data analysis) offer a broad picture: Median full-time staff salaries for select roles rose 5.49% between 2022 and 2023, i as reported by a non-representative panel of 514 grantmaking organizations.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” Understand Your Customers Using data to develop a deep and empathetic perspective on members/customers is at the heart of digital transformation. Incremental innovation is smart. View customers as individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd.

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sgEngage

MARCH 28, 2023

Here are five ways you can make sure you are communicating your organization’s financial information in a single, efficient story to help your board make effective data-driven decisions. And should an opportunity or issue arise where the fund might be used, the board knows the full picture. Also be clear about where the data came from.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Instead, your visuals should work to create a cohesive picture of your organization that represents your values, mission, and audience. . Your nonprofit likely has data to persuade website visitors to become supporters. You can better demonstrate your data and why it matters by pairing it with well-designed graphics. .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From Chart Organizers to Dashboards, you’ll leave with practical ways you can automate and simplify your fund accounting. They need information that helps them make data-driven decisions. You’ll get a look at the roadmap for where we’re going, our strategic vision, and the long-term big picture for Financial Edge NXT.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

From your board members requesting the latest donor stats to your digital director asking for email conversion rates, tracking your data can be hard. Here are some key tools your nonprofit should have to meet your reporting needs: Customizable reports that allow you to get roll up data and detailed data. Sounds horrible, right?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Use charts to present statistics and financial figures. Your nonprofit impact communication is bound to be filled with statistical data and financial figures. . You can either present it in words or use data visualization to communicate the same information more clearly and effectively. Source: Venngage. Source: Venngage.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, which rings very true with nonprofit website design. Your organization’s impact data will be much easier for website visitors to understand and contextualize if you present it using charts, tables, and graphs. Incorporate high-quality multimedia elements. Infographics.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 29, 2024

Picture yourself standing on the edge of a cliff, gazing at the ocean, with the horizon filled with exciting and scary possibilities. Finances: Charting the Course Let’s face it, adopting new technology isn’t cheap. This includes having confidence in your data (is it clean?), Ready to Set Sail?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It may be time to look for a purpose-built fund accounting system when you begin managing a variety of different funds and restrictions, when you have trouble getting a financial picture of your entire organization, or when you need to expand your internal controls past the functionality of your current system. Flexible chart of accounts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story. Understanding your grantee data through clear data governance is an essential part of managing and communicating your foundation’s impact story. The key is to be intentional.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Showcasing impact with data Visualizing success The power of an annual report often lies in its ability to convey complex information in an accessible and engaging manner. Utilizing infographics, charts, and other visual tools can help break down your nonprofit’s achievements and impact into digestible bits.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

One central database to keep your data organized and secure. Once you start tracking data in Greater Giving, you can pull on that data in every following year. Are you writing up your own guest lists, table seating charts, or auction item sales sheets? The best part of tracking all your data in one place?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Create Personalized Reports and Dashboards Having a way to quickly and clearly see your financial numbers helps you make better data-driven decisions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Help your team be more productive by removing complex procedures and giving them a single source of truth for your data. Having all your data digitally in one system also helps you reduce paper processes, decrease your footprint, and get expenses approved faster. You have reports at the touch of a button with no pivot tables required.

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Forum One

AUGUST 17, 2022

Alternative text (alt text) is used to describe non-textual elements, like photos, icons, and data visualizations. Alt text should describe an image in enough detail to paint a mental picture of what’s represented in the photo without overwhelming people with unimportant information. Write Descriptively and Succinctly. Use Punctuation.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Store data about your wealthiest donors in your nonprofit’s CRM to reference in future communications. Use qualitative and quantitative data. Support your hard facts with qualitative data, including beneficiary testimonials and case studies. You can also send personalized surveys to major donors to get these questions answered.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Create Personalized Reports and Dashboards Having a way to quickly and clearly see your financial numbers helps you make better data-driven decisions.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

By Kurt Voelker, CTO, Forum One Data is the new black. Data is so much more than a stack of numbers or a server filled with client outputs. One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. And for good reason.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2011

The increasing pressure on your nonprofit not just to do good work, but to prove your impact – coupled with the increasing use of databases and online services – has led to exponential growth in data within the nonprofit sector. I'd like to offer four areas we need to address to make the most of our data and increase our impact.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

They value and appreciate a book-style annual report with detailed stories, infographics, and charts. Instead, break up the text with infographics, graphs and charts, images of supporters and volunteers, and other interesting graphics. You may consider sending a single page of infographics rather than a full report to these donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals. Generally, putting this model into practice looks something like this: You and your team members go out on a retreat to unify your understanding of the organization’s big-picture goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Paint a picture of your organizational structure so the reader can understand quickly what your nonprofit looks like from an operational point of view. You should have a data collection system that helps evaluate which fundraising techniques bring in new donors and which techniques help you retain donors or take them to the next level.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

At its most basic, a good budgeting workflow is a balance of the people who can make informed decisions, technology to manage the data, and documented processes for redundancy. Data and Technology : Understand the information you have available and where to find it. What Does a Nonprofit Budgeting Process Include?

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