Business and marketing leaders are continuing to invest in data programmes because they recognize the tremendous power of data. Insights and Analytics leaders have always known about the power of data, but now the secret’s out. Data is not just for researchers and analysts to dig around in anymore – it’s for everyone! Businesses are … Continue reading Business partners overloaded with data? Reshape Insights and Analytics for Sensemaking!
Boost Your Team’s Data Literacy
In every industry, companies are amassing more data than ever. But while we have all this data, and it’s becoming more influential than ever, there’s still a big problem at hand: Most of us are not very good at interpreting and making sense of it. Over the last five to 10 years, the data skills … Continue reading Boost Your Team’s Data Literacy
21 Key Performance Indicators Nonprofit Management Needs to Track
When it comes to determining how efficiently your nonprofit operates, there’s nothing quite as helpful as a large pool of accurate, relevant performance indicators that can objectively show you exactly how well you’re doing. But sometimes, it can be tough to figure out exactly what measurements your organization needs in order to identify where your … Continue reading 21 Key Performance Indicators Nonprofit Management Needs to Track
Your data tells a story: Are you listening?
Do you want to grow planned giving? Do you have a shrinking annual fund? Is your fundraising campaign stalled? Graham Pelton explain how you can look at what your data is telling you. If you are willing to transform the way you fundraise, data-driven strategies will yield better decisions, improve performance, and accelerate your growth. … Continue reading Your data tells a story: Are you listening?
16 Fundraising Success Metrics to Start Tracking
Measuring performance is a crucial step that nonprofits must take to succeed. There’s no better way of isolating and troubleshooting any ongoing problems. And worry not, there’s no shortage of methods of measuring performance. They’re called fundraising success metrics here, but they are also often referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). These metrics are … Continue reading 16 Fundraising Success Metrics to Start Tracking
More Than Just Data: Why Actionable Insights Matter
There’s no question that customer experience (CX) is a data-driven discipline. After all, at the foundation of most CX programs are close-ended surveys designed to capture and analyze customer feedback. Yes, metrics are a crucial element of every successful CX program. With metrics, you can establish a clear performance baseline and track trends based on … Continue reading More Than Just Data: Why Actionable Insights Matter
Big Data Analysis
Big Data is not just the ability to store large amounts of data, more important is what we can do to the data in that large volume, how we use the data with such large volumes. One of its uses is for data analysis needs. Big Data Analysis can be done in order to assist … Continue reading Big Data Analysis
Business intelligence vs. business analytics: Where BI fits into your data strategy
Traditionally, enterprises have focused their data strategies around business intelligence (BI), but the rise of predictive and prescriptive analytics platforms, in part thanks to machine learning and artificial intelligence, is changing the equation. Even business intelligence itself is evolving, tipping in capabilities previously exclusive to business analytics platforms. Analysts and consultants agree that understanding the … Continue reading Business intelligence vs. business analytics: Where BI fits into your data strategy
What’s the difference between data, analytics and insights experts?
Utilising data to make better business decisions is on the agenda for the majority of organisations, with almost three-quarters (74%) saying they want to be “data-driven,” according to a study by Forrester. However, data is only valuable if it transpires into meaningful actions - only 29% of organisations said their data efforts have led to … Continue reading What’s the difference between data, analytics and insights experts?
Experts on How Technology Is Changing the Future of Fundraising
Five key figures in fundraising tech reflect on how technology has changed fundraising and what's next. With contributions from Mike Gianoni (President and CEO, Blackbaud), Bill Strathmann (CEO, Network for Good), Mike Geiger, M.B.A., C.P.A. (President and CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals), Steve Spinner (CEO, RevUp Software) and Jean-Paul Guilbault (President and CEO, Community Brands). … Continue reading Experts on How Technology Is Changing the Future of Fundraising
Propper Fundraising 