Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

These are the practice indicators for measurement – for three different areas – analysis, tools, and sense-making. It is about how social media (and other digital tools I might add) help an organization move towards longer-term outcomes in their theory of change or articulated goals. Click to See Larger Version.

Measure 103

Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Imagine being able to ask your AI to review all your saved topics and suggest alternatives and improvements based on related assessments and grades. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques.

Generation 93

Generation Education Blackbaud Model 93

Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

Candid and ABFE have also convened a panel of external advisors with expertise in research, academia, and thought leadership to review and provide insight and feedback on this work. . The analysis will include how trends may have shifted in the previous few years and examine overall patterns and gaps in funding. . Stay tuned .

Research 98

Research Demographics Analysis Leadership 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? Measuring impact and managing outcomes is at the core of the work performed by nonprofits, academia, foundations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, and more. How closely should they track those changes? But first… What is impact management ? Market forces.

Impact 120

Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. Monitor program impact.

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Accountants Content moderators Legal Assistants Proofreaders Entry-level stock traders Transcribers Graphic designers, where creativity isn’t a priority Customer service representatives Soldiers Writers, where quantity is a greater concern than quality I reviewed several of these lists. The nominees varied depending on the publication.

Skills 221

Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work. ” Analysis : This testimonial emphasizes the donor’s personal connection and satisfaction with the results of their contributions, highlighting the organization’s effectiveness and transparency.

Story 104

Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Focus on what matters to operational outcomes (ex. Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. Provide context you can refer back to. For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. Unsure where to start? credits offered).

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. A nonprofit’s board can prevent this outcome by taking three steps: . This week, Candid released the 21 st edition of our annual Nonprofit Compensation Report.

Report 119

Report District of Columbia Massachusetts New York 119

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Knowing where and how to access the full package of data to even begin to review it is a real challenge, especially when data platforms aren’t connected to one another or aren’t online. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data. Clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are crucial for meaningful analysis.

Story 60

Story Report Data Blended 60

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. You will still want experienced developers to review the code, but it gives your users a starting point, so they can get past the blank page and begin to test their theories.

Language 59

Language Generation Analysis Data 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. How would you describe Virgin America in social networking analysis and mapping terminology? . I flew back from DC last night on Virgin America. Source: Monitor Institute.

Analysis 95

Analysis Social Network America Network 95

3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

3 – Program outcomes. Are you using program outcomes data to tell better stories? Can you segment those donors and target them with program outcome information that is more likely to appeal to their interests? Use charts and diagrams to help them visualize your organization’s impact. 5 – Donor retention.

Data 184

Data Time Fundraising Retention 184

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Program management: Monitor program outcomes, track beneficiary interactions, and demonstrate the impact of your work to stakeholders. After up to three rounds of review, feedback, and revisions, it’s time to move your organization’s data over to its new home. Initiation: Sync with key stakeholders and finalize all plans.

Consultant 52

Consultant Nonprofit Integration Review 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

To answer the questions, they conducted a landscape analysis of existing research on the impacts of capacity building on organizational strength and social impact. The landscape analysis suggests that the question is not whether certain types of capacity building are better or worse than others. Presentation slides.

Measure 57

Measure Impact Build Grant 57

Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2014

With that in mind, here are a few thoughts on how to incrementally improve the outcomes of established events, and hopefully your fundraising results, over time. Indeed, for many organizations, events are the only opportunity to interact with constituents, donors, and other stakeholders face-to-face. Clear Goals and Objectives.

Volunteer 38

Volunteer Social Media Interaction Demonstration 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

This includes documenting your session, reviewing your decks and exercises, analyzing your instructional design, and figuring out how to improve it. If you think of your training as making a soup, your participant survey is like the food critic’s review of the soup. There are two different methods to evaluate your training.

Evaluation 128

Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

A national panel of judges was engaged in reviewing all entries based on creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design, and overall impact. This year, Forum One took home three gold, two silver, two bronze, and one merit award in the website, apps, and interactive, and annual report categories.

Award 71

Award Colorado Washington Wisconsin 71

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Gartner defines digital strategy setting as “tying investments in staff, digital, and new tools to achieving stated outcomes and growing the organization’s capacity.” For nonprofit CFOs, this is a clarion call to review business processes and evaluate their existing tech stack. Strategize for Dynamic Dital Acceleration.

Digital 70

Digital Gartner Nonprofit Fund 70

sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We’ll also give you behind-the-scenes insight into how we craft predictions at Blackbaud to enable outcome-driving behaviors. Finally, we’ll review how we evaluate efficacy, an underutilized part of the feedback loop that strengthens our predictive suite. Navigating Uncertainty.

Culture 81

Culture Arts Virtual Guide 81

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. And while you can use this method to do an ROI analysis, the real gold is the deeper understanding of what works and what doesn't. It's called double-loop learning. Why was it a success?

Analysis 50

Analysis Reflection Experiment Time 50

The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Essentially, once a campaign is over, I like to take some time to review what happened, what worked, what didn't, and so on. Document the fundraising campaign plan and its outcomes. Essentially, I want to capture what was the original plan we had for this campaign or the vision we had for it. And then what actually happened?

Campaign 90

Campaign Fundraising Channel Mail 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Each type dictates a different process and therefore requires different measurement and analysis methods. Knowing what work you need done and the quality of work you’d like to receive and set benchmarks to measure outcomes. What is a good outcome when you are looking for an answer? Measuring Input. Getting the right answer?

Measure 104

Measure Aggregator Platform Consultant 104

Achieve

AUGUST 10, 2014

RAND Corporation, known for high-quality, objective research and analysis on issues at the top of the national and international policy agendas, shares its. Standards for High-Quality Research and Analysis. , Hallmarks of Outstanding Research and Analysis. Stanford Social Innovation Review. Urban Institute.

Research 40

Research Analysis Stats Sound 40

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To find a consultant whose services and methods align with your nonprofit’s needs, follow these steps: Review your needs. Review their proposals. Analytics: Learn more about your nonprofit’s operations with web analytics, data analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and reporting and visualizations.

Consultant 52

Consultant Technology Phase Nonprofit 52

Everyaction

MAY 30, 2018

Just remember, if the numbers are saying one thing and your gut is saying another, go back and review your designations to make sure that they truly reflect the level of your priorities. Spreadsheets are great for this, because the ability to sort and filter data also makes visual analysis easier.

Technology 49

Technology Comparison Evaluation Template 49

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

Contrary to popular belief, social networks and social network analysis (SNA) both existed long before Facebook. This kind of analysis fascinates me, and I think it can really help others understand what's really going on in the Arizona nonprofit sector. There are several outcomes worth noting. Academy of Management Review.

Research 90

Research Phoenix Arizona Organization 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Data Analysis. This conversation explored common pitfalls to analysis approaches and how to avoid them. Numbers are the first tangible indicators, but documenting and seeing the actual change depends on how well equipped and capable those who won the popular vote and the money are to achieve those social change outcomes.

Summary 94

Summary Social Media Measure Media 94

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2014

I also provided instruction on setting up prospect review meetings to discuss status. At the 4 th level of 100% adoption for your prospect management system, your organization is now able to provide a deep analysis with reportings based on a sound system and full buy-in from all staff.

Rate 35

Rate System Management Analysis 35

sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Yet, at most foundations, rarely does anyone with a communications background ever review the story this critical document shares with the outside world. What that statistic means is that for 90% of foundations, the 990-PF is often the only means for communicating their work.

Communication 84

Communication Oregon Grant Portland 84

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

The SWOT analysis is one of the most basic tools for evaluations and planning and is used by organizations of every size and type. The setup of the SWOT analysis is quite simple as it examines positive/negative factors from an internal/external perspective. No analysis tool is going to be 100 percent successful.

Analysis 28

Analysis Work Evaluation Causes 28

Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For health data to impact health outcomes and related policies, the data must be made accessible to policymakers, health advocates, and other interested parties. Forum One has worked with dozens of organizations to effectively show impact and change outcomes using data. The Livability Index bridges these gaps in several ways.

Policy 65

Policy Los Angeles Data California 65

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

You may begin with a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Generally, strategic planning forms look similar to this: This template outlines all of the essential planning steps that we’ll review in the next section. Your mission statement should dive into why your organization exists.

Examples 117

Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 117

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

For nonprofits seeking to expand their programs, careful analysis of self and environment are crucial. Scalable programs should be based on a strong theory of change or logic model, clearly linking program inputs to outcomes in a way that can be tested and evaluated to determine actual effectiveness. Sources: Bradach J. Bradach, J.

Program 64

Program Impact New York Model 64

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. Those insights should drive messaging and campaigns. Helping real people should be the star.

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

They want to see that the outcome of your project or program becomes an ongoing community asset. In the grant review process, for instance, a technology person now typically participates in the review process. It provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy. Just for Libraries.

America 56

America Fund Resource Library 56

Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

At the launch of RAN, innovative projects designed by students to enhance resilience pointed to the tremendous importance of accessible, transparent information for increased disaster resilience and development outcomes. They are building a network of Pulse Labs to this end, the first of which operates in Jakarta Indonesia.

Data 52

Data Student Open Digital 52