sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Nonprofit organizations benefit from recurring donations because they provide consistent revenue streams and help organizations maintain long-term relationships with supporters. Donor management software consolidates these time-consuming processes to make it easier for organizations to utilize donor metrics.

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Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Set a Goal, Then Raise It For individual P2P fundraisers, having something to aim for always helps. Use the Most Effective Online Fundraising Tools If you haven’t explored the apps, online tools, and upgrades now available to help your organization raise more money, more effectively, now is the time. Stories help us pay attention.

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Effective Tips Fundraising Blackbaud 76

NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

This post was written in collaboration with Bryan Snyder, Senior Marketing Analyst for Blackbaud. It’s an easy trap to fall into, and I can’t help to think we share the blame. In a couple of weeks, the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study will be released (previously the Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Study ).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

This was the only group that had an increase for all metrics from the 2019 report. This year’s industry report includes a new volunteer by group size metric that allows companies to analyze how employee populations like to contribute volunteer hours. Learn more about global capabilities of the YourCause platform here.

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Disaster Social North America Companies 95

Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

Nicole McGougan is a public relations associate at Blackbaud. The 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study. Don't miss our most popular webinar series of the year, where we'll reveal the results of the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study. To get where you want to be, you need to know where you are today.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Focus on Event Fundraising Analytics , we looked at how peer-to-peer event metrics let us know if our event planning and execution efforts are paying off in fundraising results. Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Obvious event metrics to follow are the basics, like these: Total amount raised.

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Metrics Benchmark Fundraising Stats 42

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent Blackbaud webinar , we discussed four critical elements of managing and retaining development officers: consistency, clarity, accountability, and solidarity. Successful organizations create a quantifiable performance evaluation using fundraising software to identify the top 3–4 metrics. Foster trust through consistency.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Work closely with administrators to identify reports that need to be run and the metrics to track during the campaign, which will inform your fund setup and gift entry process. Identify major donor giving potential and help build the gift pyramid, a crucial step in the first two phases of a campaign. Review reporting.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Event metrics can be great guides as we plan. In earlier posts, npENGAGE has discussed how to focus on our event fundraising analytics and how to use these metrics for success. How can we use our data during our fundraising event or campaign to identify opportunities that help us achieve our goals? Warm Bodies. The Quiet Ones.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Kelley Jarrett – Blackbaud. Bo Crader – Blackbaud. Robyn Mendez – Blackbaud. Shana Masterson – Blackbaud. Shana Masterson – Blackbaud. Join members of the Blackbaud Target Analytics Consulting Team for a discussion on the role of data during times of crisis and economic stagnation.

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Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2014

Each year you should be evaluating your Annual Operating Plan , reviewing metrics and benchmarks, and determining the ratios and drivers you will use to determine the most effective areas to which to allocate your resources and capital to achieve the optimal return on investment. Step 2: Create an Annual Operating Plan by division.

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Blackbaud Team Management Lesson 36

Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Donors are looking for a way to help. 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. Donors in the past have adjusted giving via downgrades.

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Environment Teach Fundraising Lesson 46

NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Let's take a quick tour of the most important metrics, and take the first step to improving your email campaign performance through evaluation and optimization. You can divide the key metrics into offensive and defensive variables. Offensive Email Metrics. Defensive Email Metrics. Bad email addresses).

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

CRM software equips nonprofits with a plethora of tools to help them better connect with supporters of all kinds. Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT. The first of three Blackbaud solutions on this list, Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT (RE NXT), is a robust fundraising and CRM system for mid-sized to large nonprofit organizations.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

So I broke down and purchased a FitBit and as a metrics geek, I have to say I love it! The device syncs with my apps that help me track my miles and meals while the FitBit itself tracks my activity level, steps, and my sleeping patterns. So why not think of your event metrics as your own personal P2P FitBit?

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Fundraising Benchmark Metrics Blackbaud 37

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Last week Blackbaud released the results of our 2016 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. The study takes a deep dive into the metrics, statistics, and trends of four different peer-to-peer fundraising event types: cycling, endurance, 5Ks and walks. In case you missed the announcement, take a minute to download the study here.

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Fundraising Stats United States Change 33

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Here are a few: The blog at the Nonprofit Times, called “Don’t Tell the Donor&# has a very interesting entry on the flurry of benchmarking studies that came out recently. It’s titled “ Benchmarking With a Warped Stick.&# It takes aim at Convio’s recent benchmarking study. Be Helpful.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. Charitable Giving Report Quiz : The Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic released the 5 th annual Charitable Giving Report at the beginning of the year.

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Resource Blackbaud Chart Retention 48

Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

After working on over 400 nonprofit email recruitment campaigns, and helping clients plan successful recruitment strategies, I’ve realized that most nonprofits don''t send nearly enough standalone fundraising appeals. Use of integrated CRM platforms (such as Salsa, Engaging Networks, Convio/Blackbaud etc.) Use it - or lose it.

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email Fundraising Rate ROI 77

Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2013

While it is advised to review event metrics after an event, it may be beneficial to review some fundraiser participation while the fundraising is actually happening. Enhance your communication plan with helpful tips on how to use those fundraising tools you are providing them. Offer Helpful Guides.

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Online Fundraising Metrics Benchmark 38

Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

Statistical data help us understand how our programs are performing and highlight opportunities for improvement. In my chapter of the new Blackbaud ebook, Drab to Fab: Peer-to-Peer Event Makeover , I explore the important “clues” to look for in your “archaeological” data. Fundraising performance metrics. Average donation amount.

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Benchmark eBook Registration Indiana 20

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I spent the first few days of this week at Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits (#bbcon), and was granted the invaluable privilege of meeting and speaking with many of you : the forces that keep this industry thriving. And I hope the compilation below does just that- helps you help others.

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Profile Blackbaud Stats Nonprofit 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Four tips to help you get started. Help people connect with others. According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. Actually, this data will likely help you improve your overall web efforts! Be active daily.

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Facebook Stats Los Angeles Tips 97

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2016

To help, I thought I’d share my top picks for BBCON 2016. Back in January, I launched a new podcast at Blackbaud with the goal of providing you with unfiltered and honest nonprofit best practices. And if you can’t be there, no problem, we’ll be live tweeting, posting wrap-up blogs and this year , Blackbaud will be on Facebook live.

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Podcast Benchmark Blackbaud DC 20

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2017

I recently returned to Blackbaud after a 3-year stint working for a large cancer hospital where I established a brand new institutional P2P fundraising event—The Boot Walk to End Cancer. But it’s up to your organization to ask for what it needs—recruitment help, fundraising help, sponsorship connections, etc.

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Raise Fundraising Cancer Volunteer 39

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

According to Blackbaud data, online giving last #GivingTuesday was up 20% on a year-over-year basis compared to 2015. Blackbaud processed more than $47.7 Once you understand what actions you want to drive on the day, set milestones and benchmarks for success. Help 10 Colorado families have a warm night’s sleep.

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Campaign Create Giving Org 48

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

bbcon 2020 is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be presenting on the critical role of benchmarking and analytics in shaping your fundraising strategy. At other times we might not have enough information to help answer a question. Benchmarking helps to identify shifts in the nonprofit industry.

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Benchmark Analytics Strategy Fundraising 43

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Best of all, there are professional Google Grants managers out there to help you navigate the program and make the most compelling ads possible. That’s why a lot of nonprofits turn to expert Google Grants managers for help. Do Google Ad Grants work? What is a Google Grants agency?

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Grant Google Management Guide 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2019

Whether it’s via the Blackbaud Community , local networking sessions or even events such as bbcon , nonprofits readily collaborate with their peers on best practices. The whitepaper shows how to navigate these barriers by identifying common opportunities and examples of successful benchmarking. My ask is simple.

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Benchmark Collaboration Blackbaud Survey 28

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

It is an internal assessment tool which helps organizations figure out what parts of their online strategy are working, and what parts might need tweaking. How does giving resources to nonprofits to help them understand how to use web stats to do internal assessment of web strategy inconsistent with choosing not to publish raw web stats?

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Stats Web Statistics NTEN 100

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You can make strategic decisions to help propel your organization’s impact and income forward. Share the checklist with your team to help eliminate overwhelm and confusion each month to allow you to focus on the strategic elements of the monthly close process. Here are three monthly habits that you can start practicing today.

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Create Journal Metrics Review 91

sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

The following Q&A is excerpted from the Blackbaud Institute’s Charitable Giving Report Spotlight: Using 2020 Data to Transform Your Higher Education Institution’s Strategy. We will soon publish results from our work in alumni engagement metrics, and that insight should help institutions as they plan.

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Education Conversation Giving University 56

sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Focusing your efforts on a handful of donors with high potential to support your specific mission can help you raise more substantial gifts in less time with fewer resources. Fundraising software solutions can help to ensure that you’re not leaving money on the table by asking for too little from qualified major donor prospects.

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Gift Program Build Fundraising 84

Care2

JULY 10, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Do you see opportunity in the middle ground?

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Social Media Trend Advocacy Online 34

NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. Here’s what it would look like if you were on par with our benchmarks … If one of your participants sends 30 emails on the day of your contest they’d receive 7.5 Belong to a team.

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Contest Mind Fundraising Ipod 183

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Charles Klein of Crowdvance offers up Six Ways Buddy The Elf Can Help You Reach Millennials. Check out this post: Nonprofit Content Marketing – Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends for 2014 and don’t miss the associated Nonprofit content marketing infographic. Every dollar helps. Yes, even your older donors!

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