Marc Smith

Honoured to see CharityVillage feature this article from our Director of Marketing, Floyd Blaikie! ✨ Writing an RFP can feel daunting, but it’s one of the most important steps a nonprofit can take in choosing the right technology partner. This guide is all about making the process clearer, more focused, and mission-driven.

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💡 At any nonprofit organization reporting tells the story of what is happening and why. But reports are not simply a snapshot of where the organization is today. They are a critical piece of information to predict where the organization will be tomorrow... https://hubs.ly/Q048wnt30 #CFOselections #Nonprofit #NFP

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This is the difference between automated messaging and Autonomous Fundraising. Donors trust Virtual Engagement Officers and are initiating conversations, knowing they can rely on their VEO for real-time responses. When genuine relationships are built, trust isn’t just maintained, it’s earned. The result? Donors who feel known, supported, and connected.

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Our state partners are creating tools that power educational progress! Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability developed a dashboard to provide an overview of the state’s teacher workforce, including trends, patterns, and historical shifts. Use the State of Teaching in Oklahoma Dashboard to explore data that defines the state’s teacher workforce, including: - The number of Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completers - The types of certifications teachers hold - Persistence rates for first-year teachers by certification status Check out the dashboard today! https://hubs.la/Q045LFKj0 #Southwest #OklahomaEducation

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Accounting practices look different for churches than they do for for-profit organizations, and churches have a few special considerations that even other nonprofits don’t have to worry about. To help keep your finances in order and ensure proper stewardship of the funds entrusted to you, we’ll explore the basics of church accounting in this guide: https://hubs.ly/Q046MS380

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“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what you value.” In our latest blog post, we break down why a clear, transparent budget process is one of the most powerful tools for municipal councils. It drives better decision-making, builds public trust, aligns priorities with action, and prevents “budget by inertia.” A good process benefits Council, staff, and the community alike. https://lnkd.in/gtQ3b6xF What’s your experience with municipal budgets? Share below! #MunicipalGovernment #BudgetProcess #LocalLeadership #Transparency

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In this episode, I explain why SharePoint is a powerful, affordable platform for nonprofits — from centralized document storage and secure access to better volunteer coordination and streamlined workflows. If your nonprofit is juggling files, volunteers, and projects, this might be the tool you’ve been looking for! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eBYy6qqZ #SharePoint #Microsoft365 #NonProfit

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Federal funding can be a catalyst for growth, but only if you understand the rules. Learn how nonprofits can stay compliant and mission-focused while navigating the complexities of federal award requirements in our latest blog: https://hubs.li/Q03V7ghF0

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What’s Changed for Nonprofits in July 2025? Are you affected by the big changes in pricing for nonprofits using Microsoft 365?? From July 1, 2025, Microsoft phased out most free grant-based licenses. That means many organizations will soon need to pay for licenses they previously received at no cost. In this carousel, we break down: 🔹 What’s changing 🔹 What it means for your nonprofit 🔹 How to prepare without overspending At LicenseQ, we’ve already helped nonprofit clients: - Create user profiles to assign the right licenses - Forecast annual costs - Stay compliant during the transition Swipe through to see what your organization needs to know and do.

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When nonprofit teams are stuck in manual processes—like tracking grants in spreadsheets or chasing paper receipts—it’s more than an inconvenience. It’s a real barrier to impact. That’s why more organizations are turning to modern nonprofit accounting solutions to streamline operations and free up staff for mission-focused work. From automated approvals and real-time dashboards to integration with donor and payroll systems, these tools reduce errors, speed up reporting, and improve compliance. In our latest article, we break down how automation and system integration can lead to faster closes, stronger audit readiness, and better decision-making. If your team is still spending more time compiling numbers than acting on them, it might be time for a change. Read the article to see how the right accounting tools can support your nonprofit’s mission through smarter systems and stronger financial oversight. https://hubs.ly/Q03yR2Yk0 #NonprofitAccounting #OperationalEfficiency #BoardGovernance #NonprofitFinance #JamesMoore #NonprofitLeadership #AccountingSolutions

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Nearly 90% of nonprofit leaders say budget constraints are the biggest hurdle to improving technology strategies. Time to properly vet and implement new tools follows closely behind. This lack of resources is widening the gap between organizations that can innovate and those at risk of falling behind. Getting nonprofits the funding and support they need to modernize is crucial to continued community impact. Read the full findings from The Chronicle of Philanthropy:

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School districts don’t experience data challenges in silos. They’re managing: State reporting (across systems like PEIMS, CALPADS, and others) Accountability and performance tracking Assessment analysis Federal reporting (CRDC and beyond) Finance and staffing projections Too often, those needs are addressed with disconnected tools. At OnDataSuite, we’ve taken a different approach—bringing these critical functions together in a single platform, aligned to how districts actually operate. The result: less fragmentation, more clarity, and stronger alignment across teams.

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You collected the data. You stored the data. But then what? 👀 If your database isn’t actively helping you retain donors, identify upgrade opportunities, or re-engage people before they disappear, it’s really just organized storage. One of the simplest questions your system should be able to answer quickly is: Who gave last year but hasn’t yet this year? If pulling that takes hours (or feels impossible), that’s usually not a reporting issue. It’s a structure issue! Good systems don’t just hold information, they help teams act on it. 💡

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👯‍♀️ Duplicate records aren’t just a database nuisance... They’re a relationship risk! When a donor gets two emails, or two thank-you notes with different names — It breaks trust, not just formatting. This week, take 15 minutes to: ✅ Run a duplicate report ✅ Merge obvious overlaps ✅ Tag records you're unsure about for review A cleaner database = clearer communication = stronger relationships! Your year-end outreach will thank you. 🙏

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