{"id":23540,"date":"2024-06-17T09:37:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T13:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=23540"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:05:59","slug":"dashboards-for-nonprofits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/dashboards-for-nonprofits\/","title":{"rendered":"Dashboards for Nonprofits \u2013 5 Examples to Inspire You"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; 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on a table, with others working in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/GettyImages-1423343304-1215x810.jpg 1215w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain the purpose of dashboards for nonprofits and reveal why they are a powerful tool for executive insight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will present five examples of dashboards in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sage Intacct<\/a> that provide nonprofit leaders with real-time, curated insights, and data visualizations that improve visibility and help with planning and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-what-we-ll-cover\">Here&#8217;s what we&#8217;ll cover<\/h4>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-dashboard\" data-level=\"2\">What is a dashboard?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-1-role-based-dashboards\" data-level=\"2\">1. Role-based dashboards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-outcome-metrics-dashboard\" data-level=\"2\">2. Outcome metrics dashboard<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-nonprofit-digital-board-book\" data-level=\"2\">3. Nonprofit Digital Board Book<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-interactive-visual-explorer-dashboards\" data-level=\"2\">4. Interactive Visual Explorer dashboards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-compliance-dashboard\" data-level=\"2\">5. Compliance dashboard<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-about-the-author\" data-level=\"2\">About the author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-dashboard\"><strong>What is a dashboard?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/product-capabilities\/extended-capabilities\/financial-reporting\/interactive-visual-explorer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dashboard<\/a> is a visual representation of data that makes it easy to track performance, monitor trends, and identify areas for improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/industry\/nonprofit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud-based nonprofit accounti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/industry\/nonprofit\/\">ng software<\/a>, like Sage Intacct, enables nonprofits to quickly customize dashboards to deliver at-a-glance insights for specific roles, programs, and reporting purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a well-designed dashboard, nonprofit leaders can quickly assess how well programs are performing. They can also track fundraising progress and identify areas for improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sifting through endless spreadsheets or reports, dashboards present data in an easy-to-understand format that helps leaders make faster, more informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But dashboards for nonprofits are more than just pretty graphs and charts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They empower teams with real-time insights that drive action and impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leveraging the power of data visualization, nonprofits can transform complex data into decisions that deliver positive change and support the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIn addition to the tremendous value of Sage Intacct\u2019s dashboards and dimensions, it\u2019s a great advantage to bring statistical information into the system so easily. <br><br>We monitor daily attendance from our members and the general public, and love that we can now marry the zoo\u2019s financial information with these numbers. <br><br>As a result, we can react quickly versus waiting until month-end to see if attendance makeup, food sales per capita, or other trends are out of their normal range.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong>Frank Fieseler, CFO &amp; COO, Brevard Zoo<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/resources\/datasheets\/reporting-dashboards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">five types of dashboards available in Sage Intacct<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll explore how each plays an important part in managing financial health, demonstrating impact and accountability, and achieving mission success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-role-based-dashboards\"><strong>1. Role-based dashboards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A role-based dashboard serves as a tailored tool that caters to the unique needs and responsibilities of different individuals within an organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a dashboard for your Executive Director, CFO, Controller, Program Managers, even your Auditor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These dashboards empower users to make informed decisions and take strategic actions that drive organizational success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than searching for information relevant to their job function or programs, a role-based dashboard streamlines information delivery, displaying the most pertinent insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, role-based dashboards help increase individual efficiency, enhance collaboration, improve decision-making, and align individual efforts with organizational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example of a role-based dashboard for nonprofits, the Sage Intacct dashboard below was designed for a nonprofit CFO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, this dashboard includes a mixture of report windows and data visualizations most pertinent to a nonprofit CFO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes a mixture of outcomes KPIs and financial performance data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CFO can see the big picture not only in terms of revenue and expense but also in terms of mission impact and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fecc94885a9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fecc94885a9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"700\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image1-1-1440x700.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a Role-based dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-23551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image1-1-1440x700.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image1-1-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image1-1-1536x746.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image1-1.jpg 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><br>\u201cDuring our monthly operations meetings, everyone\u2019s able to look at their personalized Sage Intacct dashboards and see what\u2019s going on in their part of the organization at that moment. <br><br>It\u2019s increased accountability across the team, and our CEO always knows if we\u2019re on track with revenues and expenses. <br><br>She can spot problems early on and ask the right questions of a specific department or program to help resolve them quickly.\u201d<\/p><cite>Tom Bland, CFO, International Living Future Institute<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-outcome-metrics-dashboard\"><strong>2. Outcome metrics dashboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the biggest impact, it is essential to determine which programs and activities produce the best outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring outcome metrics allows you to determine whether the actions your organization undertakes achieve the intended results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outcome metrics combine financial and operational data to provide an accurate picture of impact and program efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of nonprofit outcome metrics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of meals served and cost per meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of patients seen and average cost per patient seen in different practice areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of clean water wells drilled and the number of people served with water per dollar spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fecc9489031&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fecc9489031\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"789\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image2-1-1440x789.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a Outcome Metrics dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-23556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image2-1-1440x789.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image2-1-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image2-1-1536x841.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image2-1.jpg 1901w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The above dashboard gathers useful outcome metrics on a single screen. It helps nonprofit leaders keep an eye on mission impact at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a similar outcome metric dashboard\u2014tuned for your organization\u2019s mission\u2014can benefit your organization by helping you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measure effectiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate stewardship and provide accountability to funders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify underperforming programs to cut or change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Win or unlock additional funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThe CEO and I often leverage our operational dashboard in Sage Intacct, which displays important KPIs for the organization, such as our average cost per site visit or per customer training, to drive key decisions. <br><br>It also helps us benchmark our fee revenue to grant revenue ratio and monitor our average revenue by health department size, so we can see the mix of both revenue and expenses coming in and know whether they are tracking against what we expected for the year.<\/p><cite>Mark Paepcke, CAO, Public Health Accreditation Board<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-nonprofit-digital-board-book\"><strong>3. Nonprofit Digital Board Book<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofits need a holistic view of their organization to drive mission impact and ensure good stewardship of financial resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right dashboards can help nonprofit decision-makers gain insights that will help guide planning, strategy, and fundraising efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, comparing financial performance to nonprofit industry benchmarks and best practices can be especially helpful for nonprofit decision-makers seeking to optimize impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sage Intacct offers the Nonprofit Digital Board Book\u2014a set of ready-to-use dashboards that incorporate industry standards to help nonprofit leaders gauge organizational financial health and sustainability against best practice metrics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating data from various sources such as balance sheets, revenue and expense reports, donor management systems, and budgeting software, the Nonprofit Digital Board Book offers real-time graphical representations of essential metrics for decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofits use these dashboards to monitor balance sheet performance, funding sources, and overall revenue mix, ensuring long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fecc9489be3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fecc9489be3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"796\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image3-1440x796.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a Nonprofit Board Book dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-23557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image3-1440x796.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image3-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image3-1536x850.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Image3.jpg 1902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cOur CEO and board of directors have recognized how valuable Sage Intacct\u2019s real-time dashboards are to the business because they increase our credibility and help executives better manage day-to-day operations. <br><br>Rather than creating dozens of different reports for various departments, we can get the right information to the right groups by putting top-level reports on a dashboard, and letting the appropriate staff or volunteers adjust filters to see whatever region, department, or sub-cost centers they care about.\u201d<\/p><cite>David Teske, Director of Finance &amp; Administration, ACUI<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-interactive-visual-explorer-dashboards\"><strong>4. 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operations specialist created a dashboard for vendor review processes, where we keep the vendor data clean, up to date, and in one place.\u201d<\/p><cite>Daniel Gould, Vice President of Investments and Operations, Marguerite Casey Foundation<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards for nonprofits supply an ever-ready window into your organization\u2019s financial and operational health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real-time dashboards can help every member of your team spot trends, improve results, and perform more effective planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, dashboards are more effective than reports because visualizations make it easier to consume information and derive meaningful insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards can be customized to include evergreen information specific to different roles and operational areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards enhance collaboration and provide a great way to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> measure impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>monitor outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>demonstrate accountability with the executive team, the board, and funders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <a href=\"##gate-4f992959-d198-4965-93c2-00d1d45f5e65\">Achieving Real-Time Visibility with Nonprofit Financial Reporting and Dashboards e-book<\/a> to see how dashboards for nonprofits can place you in front of the control panel to launch mission impact to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-author\">About the author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/nancy-master2.jpg\" alt=\"A headshot photograph of Nancy Master.\" class=\"wp-image-23740\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nancy-master\">Nancy Master<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Master is a senior nonprofit industry marketing manager at Sage Intacct, dedicated to providing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/\">solutions for nonprofits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/industry\/nonprofit\/church\/\">accounting software for churches<\/a>, community development, education, healthcare, governments to foundations and philanthropic organizations, Sage Intacct offers comprehensive tools to support mission success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 15 years of experience in software marketing and nearly 20 years of experience working with a human services nonprofit organization, Nancy is passionate about helping nonprofits achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title 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