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Relationships Matter Most (The Big Finding from the 2010 Online Giving Study from Network for Good and TrueSense Marketing)

NTEN

But raising funds online is not about technology, any more than raising funds through the mail is about paper. Our analysis [ from the 2010 Online Giving Study ] showed the following: Fundraising is still about relationships. Analysis of cumulative online giving (i.e.,

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2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report

NetWits

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. The 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report provides analysis of 28 major nonprofit organizations and transactions for over 15 million donors and more than $1 billion in revenue.

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The 990: From Compliance to Communication 

sgEngage

Who’s Funding What and Where, and Who Benefits? The questions we field most often pertain to the story the grants data tells us about where funding is going, where it’s not going, and who does and does not benefit. Investment information, including whether stock holdings run counter to the foundation’s programmatic goals.

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To Scale or Not to Scale: What Should Nonprofits Consider Before Deciding to Expand a Program for Greater Impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

“Today, there may be no idea with greater currency in the social sector than ‘scaling what works’” (Bradach, 2010, p. For nonprofits seeking to expand their programs, careful analysis of self and environment are crucial. When it comes to capacity, funding is an inescapable consideration for nonprofits. Who is involved?

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What Best Practices Exist in the Nonprofit Sector to Improve Operational Effectiveness and Achieve Greater Impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly under pressure from funders, clients, and others to “prove” that they are achieving their mission effectively and efficiently (Renz and Murray, 2010). This means an increased demand for more and better evaluation (Renz and Murray, 2010) is needed.

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Technology Process Improvement for Nonprofits (Can Help Raise More Funds)

NTEN

Unless you want an entire troop of gorillas fighting you every step of the way, thoroughly involve your team in every part of the process analysis and decision-making. So for example, you might look at Phone Calls with Donors or Members from 2010. Let them voice their input and objections, and have influence over the process.

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Research Friday: Current Status of Arizona's Philanthropic Resources

ASU Lodestar Center

Today, we welcome Marissa Theisen of Arizona Grantmakers Forum to discuss findings from the 2010 Arizona Giving Report. One never-ending concern for nonprofits is funding. As a state-wide sector, it can help us to understand what funding looks like across Arizona. Click here to give us your feedback about our blog.

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