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Nov 13, 2021

Thankful for Alanna

In this five-part series, I wanted to give you a brief introduction to each of the people who make Analytical Ones great: Its employees. I so appreciate their hard work and dedication to all our clients. Quite simply, without them there would be no Analytical Ones.

Alanna Shores, Senior Consultant – Director of Analytics

People love working with Alanna. Not only is she super smart and insightful in fundraising analytics, but she has a joyful spirit that is simply contagious.

Alanna has worked as a fundraising analyst since 2013 serving faith-based organizations. Her degree in psychology helps her understand donor behavior. Her gifts in math and coding make her a natural analyst.

But what I appreciate most about Alanna is her great attitude and her habit of making sure her clients get what they need, when they need it. She is simply a gem.

Thank you, Alanna, for all you do for Analytical Ones, and our clients.

First-half of 2025 Trends in Fundraising

I have four graphs that summarize what we are seeing across the fundraising arena. These come from our newest analytical report, The Single Largest Gift - Cohort Analysis (SLG-CA). I know, its name is a mouthful, but its insights are plentiful. Basically, the SLG-CA...

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Part V: Why Algorithm Bias Matters

First, what is algorithm bias? Algorithmic bias happens when the data, assumptions, or methodology that drive an algorithm lead to discriminatory responses. It can result in several ways, including racial, gender, socioeconomic, or geographical biases. Algorithms are...

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