Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

Michael’s guest post explains more: A Better Way to Produce Reports Nonprofit Annual Reports , guest post by Michael Hoffman, See3 Communications. The Nonprofit Report. Many nonprofit organizations produce reports. Feeding America has a national hunger study. What how to make that efficient?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Researchers who have studied diversity for decades argue that positive outcomes associated with DEI have less to do with financial performance than with values, culture, and the kind of experiences that employees have within the organization. Unless you are committed to making a cultural change, the question of DEI is moot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. How Strong Is Your Social Net?

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NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

based national nonprofits in 2012. Fundraising email click-through rates dropped 27 percent and response rates were down 21 percent from 2011. Epsilon and The Email Institute’s Q3 2012 report indicated overall click-through rates have fallen from 5.5 The much-anticipated 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark study was released last week.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs."

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 10, 2011 Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has been Revoked? 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.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project provides a platform for these organizations to conduct research that helps nonprofits increase their fundraising results at a faster pace. . But what is donor retention? And why is it important?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 23, 2011

New Report: 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study | NTEN – "A high unsubscribe rate is bad, right? Not necessarily, according to the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study, just released at the 2011 NTC by M+R and NTEN. As it turns out, a high unsubscribe rate correlates directly with high fundraising results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Name: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

The price is lower than the recently reported $800 million figure, but still a formidable investment from the enterprise software giant, which is on a seemingly never-ending acquisition spree. Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011."

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Care2

MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. According to the report, response rates on appeals declined by more than 18%. According to the report, response rates on appeals declined by more than 18%. Email List Growth.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Read the entire report to learn more about global trends.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ted Fickes, Electronic Communications Manager, The Wilderness Society (Central Rockies Regional Office) In September, 2008, Green for All , 1Sky and the We Campaign organized a national day of action -- Green Jobs Now -- to demand progress on green jobs and a green economy. It can be organized and brought to bear upon a situation.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

" [Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation – Here is a terrific interview with my friend and colleague Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation – she discusses both the tools she uses and the lessons she's learned from managing the social media presence for the NWF.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

To keep posted, share ideas and promote through your networks:Twitter #tag for this upcoming visit will be #incgen11 or Email cy@hkcss.org.hk To keep posted, share ideas and promote through your networks:Twitter #tag for this upcoming visit will be #incgen11 or Email cy@hkcss.org.hk

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Nonprofit statistics covering fundraising, charitable giving, online giving, social media, mobile, donor retention, email marketing, stewardship, donor research, charitable organizations, donor trends, direct mail, giving, and other key not-for-profit charitable giving metrics and benchmarks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic Web Analytics Consulting: The X Change Non-Profit Analytics Challenge – "The Non-Profit Analytics Challenge is a rare opportunity for the brightest analysts in the digital measurement field to collaborate & assist non-profit organizations to optimize their websites. "What is your organization accomplishing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Which has helped your organization the most and how? What is on your To Do List for 2011? Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle. Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Overall fundraising revenue for 334 churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations representing nearly $1.2 target="_blank">The Blackbaud Index that tracks fundraising revenue for congregations and other faith-based organizations. After flat years in 2011 and 2012, giving to religion has grown slightly in 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

For the past three years, I’ve been a fundraising champion for NTEN, the premier organization for nonprofit techies. I was a coordinator for the Annual Day of Service from 2002-2011, a day where nonprofit techies gave their time and skills back to the community where the conference was hosted.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2012

Of the different trend-spotting resources, few are as important and authoritative as the "donorCentrics Index of National Fundraising Performance" published quarterly by Target Analytics, a division of Blackbaud. The full report is here. Overall revenue from nonprofits in Target's index declined again in 2011. More key findings.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. is a rich country and, as of 2011, ranks as the most generous nation in the world, 1 only five percent of its charitable giving goes to international causes. As part of a. continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to. Get another!

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Care2

JUNE 2, 2011

Blackbaud just released the 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report. This report analyzes data from 28 organizations (some of the biggest national nonprofits in the U.S.) To learn more and read other observations on this report, download it now and read the posts below.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As public-facing and serving organizations, nonprofits are held to higher ethical standards than their business counterparts are. Organizational transparency, the disclosure of operational, financial, and decision-making information, remains a significant factor in the formation of the public’s trust in an organization’s mission and intent.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 3, 2011 Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector Becoming More Commercialized? 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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2020

Once you have looked out for the safety and well being of your employees by implementing work from home, social distancing, and community hygiene, it is critical that you turn your attention to your organization’s future fiscal health. And, despite slight upticks in 2010 and 2011 in giving, they were still well below pre-GFC levels.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

According to a study conducted in 2011, 86 percent of nonprofit board members are Caucasian (Schwartz, Weinberg, Hagenbuch, & Scott, 2011). A lack of leadership and staff diversity poses problems - particularly for human service organizations - because it affects their ability to fulfill their mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Last year, my organization took its first steps. we discussed how the organization might utilize social media in similar ways. Reporting begins with benchmarking. I’ve created my own deadlines for social media reports. As 2011 came to a close, our board members wanted to know what we were “doing” about social media.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Forward this to all the girls online” By 2011 the meme evolved a couple of times. On January 8, 2011 the meme ranked number 11 on Google Trends search queries and the Susan G Komen Foundation said that their Facebook page grew by over 100K “likes” in 24 hours. In 2011 he was diagnosed with ALS.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Next Thursday, we''re holding a webinar that will dive into the key findings from the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study – to indicate where your organization''s performance stacks up in relation to your peers, as well as what you can be doing better to speed your journey to online success. How Do You Measure Up?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work. Set realistic expectations and objectives for pilots, focus on learning and engagement.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. In 2011, 85% of respondents reported an increase in demand. If you isolate human services organizations, 56% of the respondents received federal government funding and 69% received state or local funding. Angela Francis , Senior Associate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 27, 2011 Research Friday: Social Media is all around us - How do we embrace the trend? 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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3%

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. The ASU Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) is one of only 56 continuing education professional development programs in the nation. [2] Bush, Ph.D. Bush, Ph.D. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

That year, the United Nations declared International Women's Year , and began sponsoring International Women's Day every March 8. By 2011, American women surpassed men in gaining college degrees , including advanced degrees. There are powerful women in these organizations. I just want to mention a few of them.

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