Care2

MARCH 23, 2012

The 2012 eNonprofit Benchmark study comes out April 5 th and is packed with great data that highlights key online fundraising and advocacy response rates as well as social media metrics. Not to worry, you can get a sneak peak at some of they key benchmarks in this terrific infographic that illustrates: Fundraising.

Benchmark 72

Benchmark Advocacy Stats Mobile 72

Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Focus on Event Fundraising Analytics , we looked at how peer-to-peer event metrics let us know if our event planning and execution efforts are paying off in fundraising results. Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Obvious event metrics to follow are the basics, like these: Total amount raised.

Metrics 42

Metrics Benchmark Fundraising Stats 42

Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Efforts that improve these metrics often lead to growth in revenue and vitality of an event or event series. Common peer-to-peer benchmarks include the following: Repeat attendance. How Do I Use Metrics with My Event?

Analytics 40

Analytics Benchmark Fundraising Metrics 40

Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2013

While it is advised to review event metrics after an event, it may be beneficial to review some fundraiser participation while the fundraising is actually happening. Learn what makes a peer-to-peer participant an effective fundraiser in the 2012 donorCentrics Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmarking Insights whitepaper.

Online 38

Online Fundraising Metrics Benchmark 38

Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

The first metric that we need to rethink is measuring success based on the percentage of participants we’re converting into fundraisers. So, guess what… despite all our best efforts we’re not moving this massive metric boulder. Here are the percentages from 2008-2012: 27%, 29%, 28%, 27% and 27%. Seriously… we’re not.

Time 36

Time Fundraising Chart Stats 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Establishing metrics for this campaign was difficult in that we didn’t have anything to use as a benchmark. Our digital engagement success is evolving based on our experience and it is difficult to outline what metrics of success might look like. A breakdown of the engagement and site visit stats are below.

Hurricane 97

Hurricane Measure Social Media Pledge 97