sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways. When you receive feedback and ideas from employees, think about them and consider the right course of action. Take the time to explain why certain suggestions are or aren’t put into action.

Retention 69

Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. Positive news about your mission and programs. Twitter can be mean.

Twitter 349

Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 349

sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. Registrations were up year-over-year, in a reversal of the trend we have been seeing over several years. In-depth fundraising metrics to benchmark your participants against.

Blackbaud 68

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 68

Care2

MARCH 22, 2011

Do you know the average click-through and open rates on action alerts and fundraising appeals across the nonprofit sector? Check out the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN which surveyed 40 nonprofit organizations and analyzed all of this data and more. Are nonprofits experimenting with mobile more?

Benchmark 76

Benchmark Advocacy Studies Metrics 76

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Benchmark Data Now. Audit your email account to get an understanding of your average open rates currently, and dive into the data to gather trends from your high and low performers. Opens aren’t the only metric for A/B testing —testing for clicks and conversions lets your audience tell you which content inspires them the most.

email 104

email Marketing Test Mail 104

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Inspiring donors to take action in their community and advance your mission ultimately increases donor satisfaction and improves retention rate and donor life cycle. And donors like it.

Donation 52

Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. The findings mirror many of benchmarks in the Convio report. Tags: Influence Performance Measurement Tips & Trends. donating money).

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Benchmark Convio Trend Statistics 50

Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

Driving action for the greater good is not just the outcome of our products but the core of who we are at Classy. . Keep Up With the Data and Trends Informing Fundraising Today. Download Classy’s 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report based on benchmarks from 4,800 nonprofit organizations. Meet Eric Pannese.

Product 52

Product Design San Diego Management 52

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. Registrations were up year-over-year, in a reversal of the trend we have been seeing over several years. In-depth fundraising metrics to benchmark your participants against.

Blackbaud 48

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. We’ll introduce those elements here, then provide actionable steps for incorporating each of these aspects into your fundraising strategy. Also, review your fundraising metrics and data from previous campaigns.

Strategy 105

Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 105

Care2

MAY 19, 2014

It''s important to make sure that your nonprofit has a website that''s responsive including action and donation pages. Marketing Research Metrics Mobile Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Advocacy Online Fundraising Trends nptech' What are your investment goals and wish list items for 2014?

Digital 73

Digital Money Mobile Benchmark 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2009

.    A few days ago, I asked " What are the best metrics to track your blog's ROI and make improvements? "     Reader engagement consists of metrics for: Conversation (commenting). We also check for metrics for existing posts for a set length of time. (We've

Metrics 71

Metrics Bookmarking Analysis Feeds 71

NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Each was focused on getting their supporter base to take action by registering for a physical event or support the event by making a donation. Pay attention to this trend and start reviewing your email content with an eye for length. No Call to Action. The take away is simple here – always have a call to action.

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email Profit Registration Review 212

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! From Insight to Action: Using Analytics and Benchmarking in Fundraising Strategy.

Professional 49

Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference.

Participatory 86

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

We’d like to try to benchmark it against other disruptive pinterest campaigns but we’re not sure there is a good comparison case study. Having specialists in-house means we’re always monitoring trends and looking for opportunities. Plan your content and any calls to action with this in mind. -

Sierra Leone 126

Sierra Leone Case Study Benchmark Comparison 126

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You might answer this question with metrics like the number of new donors or the number of donations. While these basic figures can be informative from a year-over-year trend perspective, they do a poor job answering questions like: Why did these metrics change? I consider those basic metrics to be “rearview mirror” metrics.

Metrics 87

Metrics Fundraising Retention ROI 87

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC second annual Social Summit and sharing some information on social media ROI and metrics. Analyze goals of you social media and decide what metrics to measure based on those goals. Benchmarks - Taking raw data and reporting in a comparable way.

ROI 36

ROI Social Media Measure Jordan 36

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 68

Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2014

And there’s certainly truth with that statement – the 2013 Benchmark Report is broken up by not only NTEE verticals but by revenue band and email tier – but the sheer size of an organization’s email file is starting to mean a lot less. For the last seven years, the Benchmark Report measured total and usable email housefile size.

email 40

email Files Broadcast Metrics 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do research first and implement one presence at a time with specific goals and metrics. Look at your score and ask yourself the following reflection questions.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Financial goals – the specific dollar amount, new dollars raised, or number of donors – are best developed by doing some benchmarking of similar community-wide or state-wide campaigns or other similar communities. If this is your first Giving Day, keep it simple and pick the right metric. (See

Hosting 94

Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

What actions do you want people to take? Set benchmarks and specific goals for traffic, engagement, and online giving for the year. Look for opportunities to test different calls-to-action and other key content that is important to your organization. Produce a monthly website and online engagement report of key metrics.

Online 71

Online Tips Calendar Test 71

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2016

Our social sector is in dire need of determined action to diminish donor attrition. We also had him share insights on the metrics you should measure. CausePlanet : Would you talk about how the metrics you have developed (lifetime value, etc.) Burnett brings the right amount of warning to the issue. Burnett is right.

Track 28

Track Donor Retention Metrics 28

Care2

MAY 14, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Don’t be too alarmed though.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Social Media Studies Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

Putting a resolution into action with baby steps is the best way to succeed. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do research first and implement one presence at a time with specific goals and metrics.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. By understanding your activity and performance, fan response, trends and comparisons, you are better equipped to improve your presence on Facebook. Why is this important?

Facebook 97

Facebook Stats Los Angeles Tips 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2009

It's look at what's wrong with public relations in an age of social media, a complete social media primer from the perspective of those who work in communications, and lots of incredibly useful information about the art of listening and metrics for the web 2.0 The old Web metrics don't work well for measuring social media.

Public 50

Public Metrics ROI Chapter 50

sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

As I compiled this year’s list of workplace trends, it became clear to me that 2024 will likely be a tumultuous year for employers and employees alike. Here are six top workplace culture and compliance trends for 2024, with some suggested actions you can take to address each of them: 1. Gather both quantitative data (e.g.,

Trend 70

Trend Law Minnesota Captivate 70

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

I often get asked questions about how a nonprofit’s website should look and behave and what benchmarking or evaluation tips I might have. What are the most important website metrics to measure? The metrics should follow those goals. These metrics can add color, but page views aren’t the story. Allison: It depends.

Design 35

Design Websites Practice Philadelphia 35

Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Which metrics will help you achieve it?

Analytics 54

Analytics Google Social Media Websites 54

Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

According to the 2012 Nonprofit benchmark Social Network Benchmarking Report, 98% of nonprofits didn’t raise a dime on Facebook, which is second most trafficked site on the web in the U.S. As you have probably experienced yourself, raising money for your nonprofit campaign on social media is like pulling teeth. ”

Social Media 78

Social Media Raise Money Media 78

Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2016

And I learned a few other things: Social Media is More than Vanity Metrics. When they want information, they don’t turn on a TV; they search for the trending video clips. You must provide clear calls to action. Always have a call to action. Tell your supporters how they can get involved.

Guatemala 37

Guatemala Social Media Influence Chart 37

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Let’s continue the trend of YoY Giving Tuesday growth ! Is your campaign simply about raising money, or are there actions you want your supporters to take like donate clothing, sign a petition, or make a pledge? Once you understand what actions you want to drive on the day, set milestones and benchmarks for success.

Campaign 48

Campaign Create Giving Org 48

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

bbcon 2020 is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be presenting on the critical role of benchmarking and analytics in shaping your fundraising strategy. One way to help organize results is through benchmarking your performance against other organizations and fundraising programs.

Benchmark 43

Benchmark Analytics Strategy Fundraising 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2008

How to understand the listening data - what is the strategic process for the way the information comes into the organization and how the information is actionable?   You need to quantify the trend and understand what it means or else you won't know what to change.    Used it for metrics around the blog community. 

Marketing 50

Marketing ROI Influence Metrics 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I will also continue to write case studies, step-by-steps instructional pieces, and trend pieces. Mapping Metrics to Social Media Strategy: This wiki will be retooled to go deeper in more specific metrics linked to strategy. I will look at benchmarking processes and analyzing benefits and values.

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Goal ROI Wiki Metrics 50