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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.