Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. Data showcases impact and lets us know how far off/on track we are. The ultimate benchmark, the one that really matters, is YOUR performance. Just between us, I’ve grown to love analytics.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

In this article and video tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to set up a story measurement system, and how to track and analyze your data. Storytelling Tips: Create Benchmarks for Comparison One final piece of advice I’ll share about measuring the ROI on stories is to have a benchmark for comparison.

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Givinga

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Donation Tracking and Impact Reporting. Otherwise, your positive impact can’t be tracked back to profits or business improvement. How Donation Tracking and Impact Reporting Affect Profits. We touched on the benefits of a custom corporate philanthropy platform earlier in this article, but it’s worth reiterating here.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These solutions power workplace giving programs by helping to match contributions to nonprofits, track volunteer hours, and manage other company-wide philanthropic efforts. They use CSR software to streamline data collection, track progress, and ensure compliance with CSR goals and standards.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 15, 2015

This year we’ll be producing the third edition of the annual report — Nonprofit Content Marketing: 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends ! 15% say they are successful at tracking ROI; however, having a documented content marketing strategy helps (34% of those who possess one say they are successful at tracking ROI).

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Tracking Earned Media Monitoring earned media has become a lot easier and faster.

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Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Reference Sheet: Keep the benchmark rates at your finger tips with this handy reference sheet!

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Check out the full study here.

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Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Given the slow down, nonprofits should continue to track their own quarterly results and plan accordingly.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you’re not sure where to start, this article will provide some festive virtual holiday fundraiser ideas so you can keep your community connected and audiences engaged. . Additionally, funds could be raised through an online auction within the gala, and fundraising is tracked with a virtual fundraising thermometer.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Segment, test and repeat. When people first join your list, hook them and engage them immediately.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 24, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the September 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Keep in mind that along with clear goals, you also need benchmarks for success.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2010

Since the release of the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , we know many of you have been hard at work looking at how your programs measure up against industry benchmarks. But the Benchmarks Study is really meant to help you think (or rethink!) Let's say you want to track your email fundraising open rate. Not too shabby.

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Care2

MAY 2, 2007

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

." Facebook Privacy for Nonprofit Organizations | Idealware – "Facebook seems to generate a lot of discussion about the way it handles privacy and security, and not without reason—personal data protection is worth some scrutiny, and Facebook has a questionable track record in this area. What does that mean for you?

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

Fundraising benchmarks are a helpful way to know how much progress your organization is making towards the end goal for all your campaigns. Regularly check in with your team to confirm you’re on track to reach goals. Make sure to take a look at this article to see if you’re prioritizing the right steps in your online campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Hopefully you’re tracking your appeals well enough to know this, but if not, get out your calculator and run a couple of reports.). There’s your benchmark for figuring out how YOUR monthly giving program is doing. Who emails you regularly to ask if you’ve seen a news article about your organization’s area of interest?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 10, 2019

I wrote an article back in 2018 on how I was leveraging the “what people are talking about now” section of LinkedIn before it started being hand curated by LinkedIn Editors. At the very least this will give you a benchmark to reference your progress. I strongly recommend creating a spreadsheet to track your progress.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Visit the original article on the Care2 News Network here for information about this campaign and petition.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2019

I wrote an article back in 2018 on how I was leveraging the “what people are talking about now” section of LinkedIn before it started being hand curated by LinkedIn Editors. At the very least this will give you a benchmark to reference your progress. I strongly recommend creating a spreadsheet to track your progress.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Ellie LaCasse wrote a great article for the MissionResearch GiftWorks newsletter about considerations and best practices for using technology to "Boost Volunteer Involvement and Satisfaction." Amy Sample Ward , who is a great resource for nptech across the pond now, gives the heads-up about an event and upcoming e-benchmarks report.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you’re not sure where to start, this article will provide some festive virtual holiday fundraiser ideas so you can keep your community connected and audiences engaged. . Additionally, funds could be raised through an online auction within the gala, and fundraising is tracked with a virtual fundraising thermometer.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This article provides insight and perspectives on donor acquisition strategies for direct mail. A donor acquisition strategy is essential to every nonprofit’s sustainability because adding new donors to the file will offset donor attrition and provide a new pipeline for future major donors.

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Care2

OCTOBER 7, 2008

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" See Frogloop’s recent article on Facebook Causes ). Reader Comments (3) I definitely agree.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Benchmark average value of an email address All areas $7.86 How do you compare? Environmental $2.59

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Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" I wrote an article on my blog about recession proof fundraising, you might find it interesting.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Choose wisely and, as always, make sure its worth it. Actually, struggling to write.

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" More frogloop articles on video can be found here. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 2 Comments | by Share Article in Online Fundraising , Social Networking , Trends , Web 2.0

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

Spent $50 for a promoted post which got over 10,000 views to promote the July 3rd event, but I did not set up a way to track whether the promoted post helped boost participation in the online memorial event. Set A Realistic Goal Based On Benchmarking. Honor the Creativity and Fluid Ways That Networks Work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

Wikipedia - editing articles of films, events, and organizations that we are closely linked to in order to mention our affiliation with them. You need to set up a benchmarking process. About a year ago, I decided to benchmark my blog using some tips suggested by Avinash Kaushik. Let's start with your blog.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Check out Frogloop’s article filled with the nuts and bolts of generating and tracking earned media.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

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