Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. Before anything else, conduct a comprehensive analysis of your donors’ demographics and psychographics. For instance, donors who regularly give to your organization will often make an additional gift in December if they’re asked.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference AFP ICON and NTC are fun and educational, but they’re really big conferences! If you’re looking for a smaller event with a more specific focus, you may want to check out the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference! Learn more about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Learn more about AFP ICON 2024.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2016

Every nonprofit wants a piece of the Millennial pie these days—it seems like every organization I’ve talked to has a plan or is trying to create a plan to break into a new demographic of support. For instance, what does it look like for someone to be fully engaged with your organization? So where should you start? Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Real time analysis is not useful because it is drive by analysis. Using unstructured qualitative data alone is pretty stupid unless you bring intelligence analysis, link to a quantitative analysis and link it back to decisions. Do numbers only matter? The only valid data is quantitative data. How do you make sense?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Dig into Your Data to Find Qualified Leads We all know that your organization is collecting lots of data about people and the actions they take. But we have SO MUCH information in our CRM or database that it’s easy to become stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to using data for donor acquisition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The guide is organized by four key questions and includes a mix of practical tips and case studies featuring Jewish organizations and others. I would describe less of a handbook on how to use data, and more of a recipe to become a learning organization. The four key questions are: What data to collect? How to collect data?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Whether the fundraising campaign has a $5,000 or a $5 million goal, or if it’s a seasonal campaign, what really matters is managing the whole process from start to finish, getting yourself organized and really strategically poised to execute the campaign.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Advocacy annual reports Community data Data data analysis evaluation Fundraising impact International Leadership nonprofit leadership nonprofit technology nptech Organizational Culture outcomes Policy storytelling Strategy transparency Communications Fundraising IT Staff Program'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This is a design aspect called “ Transformative Capacity Building ,” where a cohort of peer organizations come together to practice a skill and get better results. Another creative way of doing the debrief, is to use organizational storytelling. All of these work well with small groups and inside of organizations.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail gives your supporters a physical object to connect them to your organization, making it a highly personal way to reach out. This builds up your reputation as an established, trustworthy organization. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Listen in to hear Nyleva speak about how content attracts viewers and drives traffic to your website, the link between content and constituent opinion of your organization, and why a content strategy is critical for social good organizations. Performing a gap analysis. Storytelling techniques. Performing a content audit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Discover how HOPE Atlanta , Metro Atlanta’s most established agency committed to fighting homelessness and hunger, capitalized on this integration to optimize their data collection , and explore how your organization can do the same to maximize fundraising potential. Automatically Transfer Data Between Platforms. Hannah Durbin.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Many organizations had to start over and reconfigure their entire approach, as well as rely heavily on their websites as a primary communication tool. Run: Select the best tools for your organization and make iterative refinements. Perhaps now is the time to explore if your current brand still conveys the value of your organization.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured. For example Edgeflip , a new initiative plans to turn the ad hoc data analysis tools developed for the campaign into software that can make nonprofits more effective at raising money and recruiting volunteers. Data Storytelling. Data Won the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

Data analysis is a process, not a one-time thing. You can follow this syllabus to boost your skills at all stages of the data analysis process. Here’s an example where I calculated the mean, median, and standard deviation of the age of people who were served by a nonprofit organization. There are several steps in the process.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

As people are spending more and more time online, digital fundraising is vital for mission-driven organizations to achieve and surpass goals. . This presents an opportunity for your organization to use your digital ecosystem to enhance your fundraising. . Start with what and where your organization does well.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

3 Better Data Collection and Analysis AI prompts can collect and analyze large amounts of data in real-time, providing insights into user behavior and preferences. 5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 4, 2020

For some organizations, this time and set of circumstances is evoking panic. Your task in this situation is to try to identify why things aren’t working and that requires you to do some kind of critical analysis by asking questions. appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit. I understand that impulse to panic.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2014

In-person Events 10/20 PDXTech4Good (Portland, OR): Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization 10/21 NTEN Lab (Austin, TX): Impact Evaluation and Measurement for Nonprofits 10/21 501 Tech Club LA (Los Angeles, CA): Making it Matter: The impact of pro bono tech on nonprofit organizations 10/23 501 Tech Club DC (Washington, DC): (..)

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NTEN

OCTOBER 19, 2012

"Data Scientist" is a newly defined job that requires being part data geek, analyst, communicator, visualizer, storyteller, and interpreter. But they have also made data literacy an essential competency for everyone in the organization. This individual works with program experts to apply what is learned from the data.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Many organizations understand the value of speaking directly to their audiences. For the nonprofit sector, while there is a lot that can be done within SEO and organic social media, “pay-to-play” is, for better or worse, becoming a more valuable avenue to get audiences to engage, volunteer, and donate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. As activists, professionals in social good, and as storytellers, we have to move beyond engaging the community to really parsing out what is the right change and the effective path to the solution. Compelling and emotionally engaging storytelling/messaging. What was your source?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

We Are Media is a terrific resource for anyone looking for tips, examples, case studies and information on using social media in a nonprofit organization. NTEN’s gathered some of the top nonprofit social media experts to help your organization devise a solid strategy as well as learn the secrets of using a variety of social media tools.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia: My framework that I use with my clients is 80/20: 80% of your posts should be informative, educational, inspirational, helpful, valuable, shedding light on your programs, storytelling, etc. Another tip, especially for small organizations, is to create monthly or weekly themes. That’s what the really big organizations do!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Silver – Health Website. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. Silver – Health Website. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Real time analysis is not useful because it is drive-by analysis. Using unstructured qualitative data alone is pretty stupid unless you bring intelligence analysis, link to a quantitative analysis, and link it back to decisions. Do only numbers matter? Make data-driven decisions only, don't trust your gut ever.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

On February 1st, two people on the team spun out to become an independent nonprofit—the Human Rights Data Analysis Group —to focus on the statistical and analytical side of our human rights work. It’s part of our larger effort to build a strong, organization-wide culture of communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The event also included plenary speakers, including a provocative talk about storytelling with data from Alexandra Samuel. Her most controversial point was: “Rigorous data gathering and analysis can get in the way of effective storytelling by non-profits.”. Not everyone is Jawbone or the New York Times or Nielsen.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 8, 2009

According to Mark Rovner and Alia McKee of Sea Change Strategies who led the recent webinar Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising with Kathryn Powers of Conservation International and moderated by Eric Rardin of Care2 and Rebecca Higman of Network of Good, this tactic has been helping organizations raise a lot of money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques. An experiment is the DS106 (an online course on Digital Storytelling) that is a “ headless course ,’ or one without a teacher, although the curriculum/syllabus was created by an instructor. Best practices for collecting actionable data.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Those insights should drive messaging and campaigns.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Diversity — how to make sure the organizing team, presenters, attendees, and content are inclusive and reflective of the community. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Instead of getting a nod of understanding or an enthusiastic question about the mission of the organization, I got a blank stare and the response, “C…F…O…?” Even larger organizations that experience growth may be wondering if their current team is well-suited to take their organization to the next level.

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