ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. A 2008 study shows that the nonprofit sector employs approximately 13 million people in the United States. [1]

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Research Arizona Literacy Studies 67

Care2

OCTOBER 13, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" link] October 10, 2008 | FChristie I think that this is a great contest. I have submitted my idea.

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Google Social Media Ideas Project 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Never miss a post by subscribing to frogloops RSS feed. As the director of development of Girls Inc.

Case Study 35

Case Study Local Studies Social Media 35

Steve Bridger

OCTOBER 21, 2008

Redesigning Charity for the Digital Age Skip to content Home More about Steve Bridger UK Charities Twitter 100 Colalife: make it real This neat little video is part of Colalife’s submission to Google’s Project 10 to the 100th - a call for ideas to change the world. Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 11:05 am.

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Burma Mexico Flickr Bookmarking 40

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

from pitching your cause to donors and funding agencies, to delivering services to members and clients; and from seeking public support and the ear of decision-makers, to collaborating with other organizations in projects of common interest. Published Friday, June 06, 2008 8:13 PM by Rebecca. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM.

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Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

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JULY 17, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" July 16, 2008 | Christine Egger Hi Hatef, Thanks for the blog entry. Were excited to get building.

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Wiki Social Media Action Life 28

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JULY 16, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" July 16, 2008 | Christine Egger Hi Hatef, Thanks for the blog entry. Were excited to get building.

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Wiki Action Social Media Ideas 28

Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" As a donor, you choose which project you would like your donation to support. Sound interesting?

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Social Media Gift Advocacy Support 37

Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

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Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Campaign Online 28

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" What were your goals going into the project? March 4, 2008 | Carie This girl is on the ball!

YouTube 41

YouTube Social Media Generation Video 41

Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" What were your goals going into the project? March 4, 2008 | Carie This girl is on the ball!

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YouTube Generation Video Social Media 41

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Elana Wolowitz (EW): Im pretty sure we started in May or June of 2008. What inspired you to join?

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The study is part of an ongoing research partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , which began in 2006. The study is part of an ongoing research partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , which began in 2006. There are 75 pages of statistics and trend information in the report.

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Studies Philanthropy Trend Attitude 75

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Key Trends in Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 7th, 2011 Blackbaud has released two new groundbreaking research studies that reveal insights about peer-to-peer event fundraising.

Trend 72

Trend Blackbaud Fundraising Benchmark 72

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

sectional studies. Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Research Report Indiana 75

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

Back in the early 1990s, I had a day job studying nonprofit spending and reporting as part of something called the Nonprofit Overhead Cost Study , a joint project between the Urban Institute and Indiana University. Zooop — fast-forward to 2008: Charity Navigator gets new executive leadership in Ken Berger.

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Teach Ratio Student Classes 90

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

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District of Columbia 72

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 72

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. But there are steps that they can make to be prepared.

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Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. In fact, any redesign project should be taking that into consideration from the start. Something like that would truly be getting it right.

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

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Los Angeles 63

Los Angeles Gift Charity Trend 63

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

The study asks nonprofit leaders to report on some of the management strategies they’re using, and the degree to which they anticipate changes in their organizations this year and next. You can get the complete reports and other nonprofit sector research here on the Blackbaud website.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

The feed is being fed like a holiday goose. Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. Facebook’s value is mostly derived from what it knows about its users.

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Trend Facebook Blackbaud Feeds 73

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. So be sure to register today and reserve your spot. The 2011 NTC should be the best yet.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2011

You’ll learn more about the strong link between online advocacy and fundraising, illustrated by multiple case studies and best practice tips. Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader.

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Advocacy Trend Video Online 60

Care2

JANUARY 23, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Start your nomination today for the 2008 Purpose Prize. The Deadline is March 1.

Social Media 28

Social Media Oklahoma City Oklahoma Advocacy 28

Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" September 9, 2008 | Andrea Hill Interesting project. 60) Search « Is It Worth It?

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Campaign 28

Care2

JULY 18, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" September 9, 2008 | Andrea Hill Interesting project. 60) Search « Is It Worth It?

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Campaign Case Study 28

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This is a recurring theme from previous studies. Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. Revenue per new donor and household income are significantly higher for online giving compared to offline.

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Benchmark Internet Giving Offline 73

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Fundraising Email Response Rate is 0.13% The 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study reports this gem. Share 0 saves Save If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader.

Statistics 83

Statistics Trend Benchmark Blackbaud 83

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

The study was part of a Campbell Rinker Donor Confidence Survey of 510 adults nationwide who had given at least $20 to charity in the prior year. This isn’t a knock against the study, but it’s important to keep things in context. Here is more proof that multichannel is alive and well.

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Mail Trend Offline Blackbaud 79

Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" said Greg Elin of the Sunlight Foundation. said Greg Elin of the Sunlight Foundation. Sounds fun right?

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Government Social Media Open Advocacy 31