M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

Visit mrbenchmarks.com now to explore all the charts, analysis, insights, and more! This year, 225 wonderful nonprofits partners joined in the fun, contributing data on fundraising, advocacy, engagement, mobilization, and marketing. New Yorkers: come see us on May 22 for a live presentation from 4–5:30; party from 5:30–7:30pm.

Benchmark 69

Benchmark Studies Ireland Metrics 69

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). Presentation. DIY Community Engagement Metrics.

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, carefully consider how you are packaging your data in the most impactful way. How to glean insights : Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another.

Report 69

Report Data Metrics Analysis 69

Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. Tools and channels that house data often do not make it easy to navigate. Not sure how to compare or connect data sources. Does this sound familiar?

Data 63

Data Analysis Map Accessibility 63

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

While they use visually appealing graphics to highlight their data points, they never overshadow the focal points of the report: the people at the center of the organization. While many nonprofits present their annual reviews in a static PDF format, there are more hands-on options that you can pursue. Broadway Cares.

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Report Organization PDF Tanzania 180

Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. I was familiar with using data from Candid to evaluate a nonprofit as a prospective employee or when considering giving a donation—I love digging into a 990 ! For our second project,?

Donation 132

Donation Language Homeless Statistics 132

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I recently presented two academic research papers as part of my graduate studies. Then we recorded key metrics from their IRS Form 990s from 2016-2018. We then ran the following studies using this data. We then compared how that emotional polarity score interacted with the organizations’ financial data. .

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Analysis Language Research Statistics 131

M+R

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a wide-ranging exploration of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data. Participation primarily involves collecting and coding a big stack of data, which our analytics team will combine (anonymously!) And we provide analysis that helps put all of that into context and guide decision-making.

Benchmark 87

Benchmark Analysis Aggregator Advocacy 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2012

I’m in Boston with Katie Paine as part of our book tour for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” where we jointly delivered a keynote at the e-metrics conference yesterday. The audience consisted of data geeks, data scientists, and analytics professionals! p/QTToUNlZjr/.

Data 100

Data Change Boston Literacy 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

View more presentations from womenwhotech. One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here. As you can see there are many different ways to apply social networking analysis to understanding networks.

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Analysis Social Network Social Media Network 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2009

2009 - Connected Action - Marc Smith - Social Media Network Analysis View more presentations from Marc Smith. In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with Allison Fine, we provide an overview of mapping your social network in Twitter and other sites using some of the social network analysis tools available. .

Analysis 96

Analysis Social Network Social Media Network 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

It is from the recent workshop that NTEN and NPower in Charlotte, NC to help participants understand the power of data to drive decision-making for nonprofits. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

This often overlooked and sometimes under-appreciated department uses data to drive strategy, best practices to guide training, and technology to hack success. Sales Ops Metrics & KPIs. Performance Metrics Analyses. Selection of Key Sales Metrics to Adopt. Data Analytics. Data Analytics Software.

Synchronous 145

Synchronous Structure Metrics Knowledge Base 145

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. Caity and Gary Carr , co-founder of Third Sector Labs, co-presented. You may also download a copy of the presentation.

Retention 148

Retention Donor Data Advice 148

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. That is they make decisions based on meaningful data, rather than solely by gut. The Evolutionary Stages of A Data-Driven Culture. Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

We are inspired by the work of our partners and the clients we support as we review this year’s 9 th Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility industry report , covering data collected from January-December 2020. This was the only group that had an increase for all metrics from the 2019 report.

Disaster 96

Disaster Social North America Companies 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” Here’s a small list of articles and blog posts that help frame this topic, including how the term “Data-Informed” was using in my recent book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” Not Data Driven.”

Social Media 100

Social Media Channel Data Media 100

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While annual giving allows donors to contribute to something important to them in the present, planned gifts in the form of cash, property, or assets like stocks and bonds can influence an organization for years or decades to come. Communicate to donors how adding a bequest to their will can lead to a life-altering legacy for the nonprofit.

Giving 52

Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Comprehensive online auction software improves every aspect of the fundraising process, from sending personalized communications using your donor data to generating real-time analytics that measure engagement and fundraising progress. After your virtual auction , study your engagement data and revenue totals.

Virtual 72

Virtual Build Stream Software 72

NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Quantitative and qualitative data are often positioned as opposing or complementary means of documenting impact. Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people.

Case Study 68

Case Study Story Data Studies 68

NTEN

JULY 16, 2010

But how can you collect the data you need to tell your organization's stories -- and then make them compelling enough to cut through the noise? That's a question we'll help you answer at our upcoming workshop, " Taming the Data Monster " You can register for this online workshop right here.

Data 61

Data United States Metrics NTEN 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

View more presentations from Devon Smith. At Zoetica, we facilitating a social media peer learning project called “ Leveraging Social Media: Becoming A Networked Nonprofit.&# Devon Smith, who writes the 24 Usable Hours blog, and a self-described “data nerd&# did a benchmarking analysis for participants.

Benchmark 96

Benchmark Social Media Measure Results 96

Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you haven’t already started using Google Analytics 4 (GA4), there’s no time like the present. For nearly a decade, Google has been developing and maintaining two different analytics solutions: Firebase, mostly used by developers to focus on app development and analytics, and UA, mostly used by marketers for website metrics.

FAQ 57

FAQ Organization Analytics Google 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2010

Social Media Measurement Tips View more presentations from Beth Kanter. I had a lot of fun doing a panel with colleagues Jordan Viator, Carie Lewis, and David Neff called " The Real Housewives of Social Media." Our task was to present practical and tactical information about social media using metaphors that related to housewives.

Social Media 95

Social Media Measure Jordan Tips 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

.” The participants were a cross-disciplinary group and included people who work at different foundations in the areas of evaluation, communication, social media, and programs as well as people who work for nonprofits and as consultants who work in evaluation, social media, network analysis, data scientists, and others.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

The world is going to face economic challenges and there are various key metrics to monitor as this happens. These events can cause a metric like retention or new donor acquisition to swing up and down. These events can cause a metric like retention or new donor acquisition to swing up and down.

Environment 46

Environment Teach Fundraising Lesson 46

M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . Discussion of the digital space is very often dominated by a US-centric perspective.

Benchmark 52

Benchmark Studies Digital Analysis 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Storytelling or rather story sharing isn’t just for presentations , it can help build your nonprofit’s capacity. There is also an opportunity to weave in analysis of your data from surveys and incorporate storytelling with your data. How do you go beyond just doing a survey or collecting metrics?

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Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

I've been a little shell shocked for the past few days, but wanted to share this reflection and analysis of the Gnomedex fundraising experiment. To monitor and reflect, you need collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Avoid data collection for the sake of data collection or you will pollute your reflection.

Analysis 50

Analysis Reflection Experiment Time 50

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. You’ll want to be present and meet potential donors where they are in their journey. Along the way, it’s key to track and analyze your campaign’s performance data. the timing of their donation)?

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Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

In less than 24 hours, I will be boarding a plane bound for Mumbai to present at the NASSCOM conference called NASSCOM India Leadership where I'll be on a panel on NGO and Social Media as well as lead a discussion at an unconference on whether CEO/Executive Director's should use social media. My cards all have US data. What to do?

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India Romania Australia NGO 92

Connection Cafe

JULY 9, 2015

“Big data” has been a “big topic” for quite some time now. What does big data mean? Let’s identify the type of data analytics we discussed & how they can help your organization: How to use your CRM data to analyze trends in gift history, affiliations, connections, etc.

San Diego 20

San Diego Data Benefit Analytics 20

Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

And analyzing this data for meaningful takeaways is something many organizations haven’t even considered at this point. While the area of social metrics continues to evolve and grow, there are five main tips all organizations should follow when measuring social media activity for ROI: 1. Specific and easy to assess.

ROI 51

ROI Social Media Measure Metrics 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Note from Beth: You need a identify a measurable goal for your integrated social media strategy that can be linked to your organization’s overall results and pick a data point or KPI that you will collect along the way to measure success. Flickr Photo by Kevlar.

Benchmark 103

Benchmark Social Media Global Project 103

The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you choose to appeal to your donors’ sense of purpose, offer perks and rewards, or rely on personal connections, crowdfunding presents an effective strategy. In an increasingly digital world, crowdfunding is here to stay. No matter where you’re starting from, it’s time to dive into crowdsourcing your next big project!

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Game Fundraising Campaign Generation 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

In other organizations, those that are lucky enough to have M&E staff, there is a disconnect between measurement practices for programs and communications. It is important to think of measurement integrated into everything the organization does – I’ve called it being data-informed.

Measure 103

Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Watch the donorCentrics® 2018 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving featuring Shaun Keister, PhD, vice chancellor of the University of California-Davis, for the online presentation of the Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. . As schools dig deeper into the data, they may also take this down another layer.

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Report Strategy Giving Analysis 21