Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. Engagement: Readers engage with their content.

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Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. We outlined the value of EvaluPac below, hoping this insight can help association executives to justify their learning management system expenditure by measuring outcomes from the evaluations and assessments within their current education offerings.

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Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. We outlined the value of EvaluPac below, hoping this insight can help association executives to justify their learning management system expenditure by measuring outcomes from the evaluations and assessments within their current education offerings.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Amplitude is a data dashboarding tool that allows users to track, measure, and analyze their data. Mixpanel is an analytics platform that offers a range of features, including data visualization, event tracking, and cohort analysis. Data Set : A data set is a collection of data that can be used for analysis. Website : [link].

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Under this framework, your nonprofit would create goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Engagement with content. Understand donors’ giving behaviors.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

Measure affinity in real-time. AI tools are able to take an omnichannel approach to donor analysis. Content Creation Assistance Recently, strides have been made in AI’s ability to help create written content. However, nonprofits should avoid using AI alone to generate their content. Summarize content.

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2011

The very first thing that nonprofits should do is setup a tracking system to measure their blogs and social media. Before we dive into specifics, it’s important to recognize that no one product will measure everything you need and they are not 100% accurate. Postrank Analytics. Do you know who they are?

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s also going to lower the entry bar to data analysis, giving everyone in your organization the ability to make better decisions on the fly. At fusionSpan, we’ve been supporting non-profits to take full advantage of this. At the very least, it gives the average user the tools to get started.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

But perhaps more than anything else, sales operations brings a system to selling. Sales Ops: Table of Contents. As the volume of business information exploded, sales ops has evolved into a more powerful data analysis and reporting unit that can provide critical insight on the following areas: Sales Process Optimization.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You see, marketing is a cycle of execution, analysis, and tweaking. How are you measuring your success? When you set marketing systems in place, they don’t always work together like they should. Create SMART goals for your marketing activities so you know where you are going and what you need to measure. What’s working?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

You can do a whole network analysis. The map can be of social media conversations, for example these network maps of Twitter conversations. Using the analysis steps below, it can help you be more intentional with online networking, learning, and building thought leadership. The notes are here. Think about your current work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this. I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It defines the outcomes of training in four different areas that you can measure. I also ask for feedback on what exercises or content in the workshop helped learning and what should be changed. I also ask for feedback on what exercises or content in the workshop helped learning and what should be changed. Click to Amazon.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Whether it''s in-person events, such as NTEN Labs or 501 Tech Clubs , online Communities of Practice or webinars , or deadlines for contributing content or applications - this weekly round-up has you covered. How do you listen to your community and generate content from it? Also, are you attending an NPTech-related event this month?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. There are no systems in place, no dashboards or simple collection method. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results. Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. QUESTION: Last question.

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Gyrus

APRIL 3, 2018

Whether it be addressing the blended learning mix we provide, the content we promote directly, or the style in which our learners process information; there are countless decisions that we can make, and the answer that we provide today, may not be what is most effective weeks from now. Effectiveness of Content. Conclusion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Celebratory interactions should be a consistent part of your engagement and content calendar, so set up systems to capture and share alumni personal, social, and professional news. Make sure that you good internal system for sharing any updates that might come in through fundraising office or other school connections.

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Gyrus

APRIL 5, 2018

Then you’re in the market for a Learning Management System (LMS). Choosing a Learning Management System is no easy task. What sort of content are the learners expecting? When you choose a new LMS you need to know how the new learning system will be integrated with your current software. What skill-sets are required?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Google answered these challenges with a system that ultimately became GA4, and announced no further development of UA. Moreover, GA4 is optimized for collecting lots of data, with much of the analysis taking place outside the platform. This kind of information can help organizations develop meaningful content.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One common issue is the use of multiple, disconnected tools and systems for managing donor and volunteer relationships, events, communications, and more. Enter an all-in-one nonprofit donor relationship management system (DMS), like Bloomerang. Event management tools: To organize and promote events, from church services to fundraisers.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Reasonably, one of the strongest value offerings for a Learning Management System (LMS) is its reporting capabilities. Measuring Learning. As well as follow us on social media for new content, product news, and interaction directly from Gyrus. The Importance of Reports. The possibilities of this capability are virtually endless.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I introduced several methods for using measurement for transformative results, including the Maturity of Practice Model (CWRF) and how to use it as an assessment tool, principles of being data-informed , and how to apply KD Paine’s 7 Simple Steps of Measurement. What are your measurable objectives?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

ROI had it origins as an accounting term and was originally a measure of return on the total investment in the entire business. Wall Street views it as the only legitimate means of measuring business performance. An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time.

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Gyrus

JUNE 23, 2016

Then you’re in the market for a Learning Management System (LMS). Choosing a Learning Management System is no easy task. What sort of content are the learners expecting? When you choose a new LMS you need to know how the new learning system will be integrated with your current software. What skill sets are required?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit technology consultants can help you complete a technology assessment, develop a new technical strategy, implement new systems, and provide reliable ongoing support. Marketing: Our nonprofit marketing services include pay-per-click marketing, social and organic content management, event planning, video, digital marketing, and more.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, they could assist with the search for a learning management system or consult on the pricing of your courses. A consultant can create a roadmap to reach your goals from your eLearning pricing strategy, to the content you’ll provide, to how you’ll market those offerings. Creating a content development strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

Automation Tools CRM and Automation Systems Many nonprofits use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to collect contacts and manage all donor information. Marketing automation tools integrate with CRM systems, ensuring that donor data is up to date and synchronized across platforms.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

With the automation in most e-mail systems now, you can trigger these reminders to personalize and go out automatically. Utilize the tools available to you through your online communications systems or event management tools to track this important data. And always make sure to celebrate them on the actual day as well!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2009

Source: A New Model for Social Media (and Traditional) Measurement. The areas of the blogging ROI analysis included:  author contribution, readership growth, reader engagement, authority, cost, and value.  When a post is first added to our system after being published, it has a PostRank of 1.0,

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Preventative measures such as performance evaluations, self-regulation policies, effective donor communication approaches, ethical leadership, and social auditing serve as accountability enforcers in various capacities within an organization. Retrieved from [link] 72314/content/_16708162_1/Collins%20J%20Good%20To%20Great.pdf.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Making data-driven decisions can be defined as measuring anything and everything that can be quantified and only making decisions that have strong evidence to back them up. 33% of marketers said that having the right tools in place for data collection and analysis is the most useful component of understanding customers ( source ).

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Having an excellent memory enables you to measure progress, identify new objectives, and demonstrate results to prospective donors. When relying on multiple databases, however, records need to be matched and duplicate records are much more likely to throw off results analysis. Think of your database as your “institutional memory.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Complete a needs analysis: Clearly, you see an urgent need in your community, otherwise you could not be going down this road. How will you evaluate your results and measure impact? Select and set up software systems: Choose the right tools to help you get the job done right and as efficiently as possible.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance guide to nonprofit courses provides guidance for choosing courses that are best suited for nonprofit staff learning, including open source vs. paid learning opportunities, subject matter analysis, and some example courses. Improved Staff Retention Rates. Increased Fundraising ROI.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2008

In a recent post , I mentioned that Jeremiah Owyang pointed out that "Retweet" (sharing a link or tweet from one of your followers with your followers) is a social gesture indicating endorsement of an idea and predicts that there will be an analytics tools to measure this. I went looking for stop gaps from Brian Solis's awesome list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

My chapter lays out a traditional ROI process that Nonprofit technology staff use to make major IT investment purchases such as hardware, video conference system, database system, etc. And, it also includes measurement - not just qualitative information. Use of metrics to measure your results. Return on Investment.

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