Earlier this week, DataBlend teamed up with JMT Consulting for a powerful webinar focused on one of the most common challenges nonprofit finance teams face today: disconnected systems.
In “Simplifying ERP Data Integration for Nonprofits” JMT’s Buu-Linh Tran and DataBlend’s Chris Radicone and Peter MacIntyre, explored how nonprofits can eliminate time-consuming manual processes and improve data accuracy by integrating their key financial tools.
The webinar covered:
- Why integration is a must-have for nonprofit finance leaders today
- Common gaps between CRM, fundraising, grant management and finance
- Real-world examples of how nonprofits use DataBlend to automate processes like journal entries, employee updates, and budget imports
- How JMT and DataBlend work together to build tailored solutions for nonprofit organizations
During the webinar, DataBlend's Chris Radicone shared that DataBlend research shows that inaccurate donor data can cut fundraising effectiveness by 20%, 54% of nonprofit leaders cite grant compliance as a major stressor, and nonprofits with integrated systems are 2.2x more likely to report mission success.
During the webinar, JMT polled attendees to better understand the challenges nonprofit finance teams face; and the results highlighted some clear themes.
Integration Challenges:
When asked about their biggest integration challenges, 15% of attendees cited manual data entry and duplication, 8% pointed to difficulty connecting multiple systems, and a striking 77% selected all of the above — including lack of real-time data visibility and limited internal IT resources.
Integration Tools:
When asked which systems they most want to integrate, 38% of attendees cited fundraising and CRM platforms like Salesforce, 8% selected payroll or HRIS systems, 15% pointed to budgeting and planning tools, another 15% mentioned custom internal databases or apps, and 23% said they need help integrating other various systems.
Current Integration Setup:
When asked about their current integration setup, 17% of attendees said they have no integration tools, 33% rely on manual processes, 42% are partially integrated with some automation, and just 8% reported being fully integrated.
DataBlend can Help
If your team spends too much time on repetitive tasks or struggles with data stuck in silos, this session is a must-watch. DataBlend empowers nonprofit finance teams to take control of their workflows — with no IT team required.
