Donorbox

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to studies, challenge gifts attracted 23% more donors and 18% more dollars than identical fundraising campaigns without the matching gift challenge. In this article, we’ll delve into different types of matching gifts, how to secure them, and ways you can ensure your campaign’s success. What is a Challenge Gift?

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Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

and A Harvard Business School study shows that however lofty her professional position, family issues are still seen as a woman’s problem. An article in Slate summarizes the information contained in the […] The post Saving the world, losing your mind appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Speed reading?

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Association TV

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Studies have shown that people prefer to be marketed to using video content. Every option has its pros and cons but in this article we are going to address animated videos. In fact, 72% of consumers would rather learn about a product by way of video than any other medium ( HubSpot ). Specifically, choosing between when to use 2D vs 3D.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

In this article we’ll discuss video engagement for social media, what it is and why it’s important. We studied 778 nonprofit organizations’ video posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 to establish benchmarks, identify trends, and uncover insights. Why does social sharing matter anyways?

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

We're excited to make available the 10 case studies to help you explore how others have made the Cloud transition, along with the in-depth article summarizing our findings. > > Read the in-depth article on our findings & check out the case studies! The case studies are: I nto the Cloud: IWRC.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. When you develop quality content, you become a spokesperson for your association members, engaging them through relevant research, opinion articles, case studies, and industry analysis.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

> Read our findings in our research article: Nonprofit Culture in the Cloud: Key Findings from a Study > Read the individual case studies: Family Reach Foundation Montana Legal Services Community Partners American Jewish World Service Danbury Youth Services FivePaths Great Books Foundation Headway Emotional Health Services Park Pride.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A 2015 study from Experian found that 94% of seniors (adults 70 and older) are sending text messages weekly, with a daily average of 11 messages. According to a 2019 article from Forbes , 90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of being sent. Why text donors? TechJury has reported that SMS open rates average 98%.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 26, 2009

Care2’s Allyson Kapin just published an analysis of Convio’s online fundraising study (which I mentioned earlier this week ). She interviewed me, so of course I think the article is good.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to a 2020 Edelman study , 89% of decision-makers surveyed believe that thought leadership improves their perceptions of an organization — yet only 17% of them rate the quality of the information they read as very good or excellent. For example, discounts on meetings or membership in exchange for an article or an appearance.)

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, my colleague wrote an article on this blog about digital transformation and its importance to the future of associations. Here are just a few of the findings from the study and how they point to the need for associations to be digital-ready: . Review Study. Data, and what you do with it, is important.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Worse, studies show that we’re more likely to perceive negative news as truthful. Other studies show that use of positive empathy—like a happy face—encourages donors because they either see the result of their generosity, or they want to experience the joyful mood portrayed in such an image.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Study Seasonal Trends Another fantastic tool is Google Trends. When making something (video, blog post, article) ask yourself if this is something that would also be interesting and useful a year from now. The other useful tool for exploring new keyword ideas is the Keywords Everywhere plugin. More on content marketing here.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2012

> Read the Research Article on Nonprofit Shared Back-Offices. You can also read the case studies for four of the organizations we talked with: The Chatanooga Museums Collaborative. We talked to a few organizations doing just that to see just what functions they’re sharing, and how it works. Environment America.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

And now a n ew study by Applum, the developer behind Page tool EdgeRank Checker says that using 3 rd party apps like Hootsuite to post Facebook updates decreases comments and Likes by 70%. Facebook’s algorithm has always been tricky for marketers to figure out.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Bloomerang accepts article submissions from thought-leaders in the nonprofit sector. Blog posts should focus on best practices, case studies or other information that would be viewed as educational to nonprofit professionals and fundraisers. Overtly promotional or solicitous content is not welcomed. is no problem.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree. It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again: it’s time to disprove the overhead myth for nonprofits. What is the overhead myth?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

King : For the past twenty years, I have studied how workplaces work, which is something I believe we should all care deeply about. One of the key findings of this study is that how much we feel like we belong determines our behaviors, the extent to which we help others, and, therefore, our overall performance. [ii] Michelle P.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 18, 2021

Two case studies—League of Women Voters of Oakland and Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County—explored in this article show us that a successful volunteer program blends elements of human resources management and donor management: Recruiting Training Engaging Appreciating Evaluating Retaining No matter what […].

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

In a July 2022 article , Accenture reported that 88 percent of executives thought their customers were changing faster than the company’s ability to keep pace. Back in 2017, a Wipro study found that one in five executives secretly believed that digital transformation initiatives in their companies were a waste of time.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 11, 2022

According to an article published on USA Today, restrictions have been lifted or eased in 94% of the United States. Below is a state-by-state visual provided in the article. VolunteerHub Case Studies. Based on declining cases, most states are lifting restrictions. Source: [link]. Where should your volunteer program go from here?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Studies show that donors are more likely to give when a nonprofit is working towards a goal, especially if the goal is close. Share any article you find that’s relevant to your cause, even if it’s about something in another part of the country (or the world), then use social or blog posts to pivot readers towards giving to your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A study from Forbes found that over half of Americans prefer to use digital wallets as a payment method. The article also found that most who use digital wallets are spending more, and over half would stop shopping with a vendor that did not allow digital wallet payments.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. Clearly the sector—and the general public—was hungry for this information, as articles about the report were syndicated nearly 600 times. To do so, we needed to take a fresh look at the undeniable opportunity cost of engaging in donor-driven initiatives.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2009

A recent study released by NTEN indicates that those nonprofits which spend. Obviously, we think of a lot of the articles , forum threads, and blog posts here at TechSoup as a good resource for nonprofit tech info. There's a real benefit in having some tech expertise in-house at a nonprofit or library. read more.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

According to a recent study published by the Harvard Business Review , a “trust chemical” is produced by your brain called Oxytocin, when you meet new people who you can identify as trustworthy. According to this study, the amount of Oxytocin the brain actually produces effectively predicted how willing people were to help others.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This is a guest article written by Utopia Experience. Preventing pollution, reducing water use, cutting carbon emissions, etc.These are all important, good things, but in this article we want to unpack one of the often overlooked elements of sustainability: social sustainability. They embraced the power of video storytelling to do it.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Three Case-Studies that document how three different nonprofits developed their social media policies. The latest issue also features articles from NTEN experts in our "Tech Across Your Org" and "DIY Nonprofit Technology" sections. An Interview with representatives from the UN Global Pulse Initiative.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Each of these industries needs to study an aspect of their output to see how it performs and decide if they need to change. A recent Bloomerang article mentioned three metrics for measuring fundraising effectiveness : Total fundraising net focuses on whether a nonprofit made enough money to fund its mission.

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Care2

OCTOBER 21, 2009

After studying over 50 international nonprofit organization's email lists and response rates, the 2009 eCampaigning Review Study revealed that 60% of nonprofits present a compelling argument for supporters to take action, yet close to 70% of the organizations did not send a follow up email within one month. Nonprofits need to: 1.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The 2021 Association Trends Study by Community Brands shows that associations recognize the need to diversify their revenue streams. Association professionals who responded to the study’s survey say they plan to turn to new forms of non-dues revenue more than other means to address any revenue losses from the past year.

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NTEN

MAY 5, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from a feature article that first appeared in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Our analysis [ from the 2010 Online Giving Study ] showed the following: Fundraising is still about relationships. Note: You can read the entirity of this article in the March Issue of NTEN:Change.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You might do this through posts on social media, an article in the local news, and even a groundbreaking ceremony where you wear construction hats and hold golden shovels. Actually, before you do any fundraising at all or make any public announcement, you should really do a feasibility study to make sure your campaign will be successful.

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AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Articles - 2013 - How to make your questionnaire mobile-ready : Today, survey respondents are in control. For multiwave or diary studies, a respondent may take parts one, two and four on a mobile device and parts three and five on a PC. They choose not only if or when to take a survey but also how to take it.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

Flickr: kool_skatkat Last month, NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, posted a provocative article on our blog: " Rebranding the Accidental Techie." " There emerged in this discussion thread a "case study," that I felt was both inspiring and instructive. pursuing other things."

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In every study I’ve read and every study I’ve conducted, there was always a group of people who, despite experiencing dangerous levels of stress, were not burned-out. It is a must-read for anyone who raised their hand when you started reading this article. What was going on with these people?

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Last year, we shared our crowdsourced list of red flags that funders look for in grant proposals—the things that immediately reveal the weak points in an application and raise questions about the organization’s credibility. Not surprisingly, the question we got most in response to that article was: What are green flags for funders?

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