Dashboards provide at-a-glance views of key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to a particular objective or process. In the nonprofit world, these are things like fundraising campaigns, board development, staff goals, volunteer recruitment and client services. Things you, as the leader of your organization, need to monitor regularly!

The term dashboard originates from the automobile dashboard where drivers monitor the major functions at a glance - for example, how fast you're going, how much fuel you have remaining and whether the engine is overheating. Dashboards do not necessarily provide every piece of information you may be tracking and are typically limited to show summaries, key trends, comparisons, and exceptions - actionable items!

Well designed nonprofit dashboards can provide a unique and powerful means to present and monitor organizational information.

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"I can now report-out on a moments notice to key funders, board members, staff and others in a highly graphical and interesting way information that used to be boring. What a great management tool! It's easy to use and requires no technical knowledge. I love my dashboard and highly recommend it to any Executive Director!

Dwayne Walton

Executive Director

Parkesburg Point

 

 

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Here are two examples of nonprofit dashboards that are in use right now:

If you would like some additional information on how dashboards can help you, as well as free no-obligation quote for a dashboard created specifically for your organization, please use the Contact Form, and we will be happy to prepare one for you.