Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud just released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. We learned a lot of things, but one prevailing theme stood out - despite limited budgets and staffing, nonprofits continue to find great value in their fast-growing social networks. 6 Key Findings from the Report.

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Social Network Benchmark Report Network 56

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2017

Second, the popularity of social networking is steady and continues to spread globally, but messaging apps such as WhatsApp, LINE, and Snapchat are emerging as powerful digital communities. Source: 2016 Luminate Online Benchmark Report. Source: 2017 Benchmarks Study. Source: Dunham+Company. Source: GlobalWebIndex.

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Social Media Stats Mobile Technology 257

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

But, here’s something you might not know: Nimble AMS is part of a connected network of solutions for associations from Community Brands. In addition to providing membership management solutions, Community Brands delivers exceptional support for associations’ needs on multiple levels, including solutions for: Learning management.

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Associations Industry Studies Benchmark 123

NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Budgets and Staffing for Commercial Social Networks Continue to Climb.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

Network, network, and network. Seize every opportunity to circulate in the community and meet with nonprofit leaders in similar mission spaces and those serving in different sectors. The overriding benchmark is that there is steady progress toward meeting core goals and objectives. Explore opportunities for growth.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. 10) Explore Twitter Spaces, Newsletters, and Communities.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Before your event, use an email series to give supporters a refresher on the policy issues you’re working on and how they’re impacting the community. Social media Social media platforms, with their ability to swiftly spread communication across networks of supporters, can help generate grassroots momentum for your cause.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community. boost in their conversion rates.

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Care2

JULY 22, 2010

One of the biggest questions nonprofits have been asking for the past couple of years, is what benchmarks should they be using for social media? The 2010 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report released by NTEN has some great data that nonprofits can use for guidance. Nonprofit Social Media Benchmark Data You Need to Know. in 2009 to 48.1%

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Offer your members virtual and in-person opportunities to network, learn, and connect to increase engagement and offer membership value. We continue to grow our offerings in Nimble Communities and reach higher levels of member engagement,” said Michael Blake, Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

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Associations Missouri Measure Culture 148

Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Have interns handwrite thank you notes to VIP members of the community. They can refine guest lists, do community outreach, and help with day-of craziness. Or, let the intern become an expert that can offer help to members in your community fundraising network (like super customer support for your audience).

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Care2

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report provides some incredible data on how 11K+ nonprofits are using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. Are nonprofits raising any money on social networks? Facebook is the most popular commercial social network for nonprofits.

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Social Network Raise Money Network 78

EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Make the most of board members and their networks. Make the most of board members and their networks. And their involvement doesn’t need to stop there—they can help your fundraising team uncover major prospects within their own networks and serve as advocates for your cause. Establish specific major giving levels and benefits.

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Strategy Giving Fundraising Gift 177

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

population — and what attention has been paid to American Muslims’ giving has been consumed with a fear of it possibly being linked to foreign terrorist networks. Jews, and research organizations studying their community. Muslims make up around 1% of the total U.S.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Explore the other get-involved possibilities tailor-made for building community and inspiring generosity. In a three-year comparison, the 2022 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report found that organizations hosted 15% fewer events in 2022 than they did in 2020. How do you pick the right event? Ask your donors for their input.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the premier Latino fund in California. LCF is a champion and advocate for the Latino community.

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Results Foundation Community Learning 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2010

For the past few years whenever I doing a training or speak about nonprofits and social media and more recently when we’ve presented about the book, The Networked Nonprofit , someone always raises this concern: “Social media is a time suck.&#. This works best if you have small network. It shows nodes on your network.

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Twitter Network Tips Influence 107

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A recent Community Brands study about the association industry indicates that a majority of members in the study have been engaging virtually and expect to continue. Here are two effective ways to increase virtual engagement in 2021: Offer an online member community. Engaging virtually is a convenient and effective approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

Networked Nonprofit: Care2 Webinar. Join Allison Fine and me on June 21st at 1-2 PM PST/4-5 PM EST for the launch of The Networked Nonprofit published by Jossey-Bass. One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. Additionally, the 2021 M+R Benchmark Report cites “The increase in overall giving was largely driven by more people giving rather than people giving more.” Crowdfund your way to a smashing success: Concentrate your focus.

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Blackbaud Articulate Gift Global 103

Care2

MARCH 22, 2011

Check out the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN which surveyed 40 nonprofit organizations and analyzed all of this data and more. Key Benchmarks: How Did Your Nonprofit Measure Up ? Are enewsletters still worth your organization’s time? Are nonprofits experimenting with mobile more?

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Benchmark Advocacy Studies Metrics 76

NTEN

MAY 10, 2010

Remember those halcyon days of yore when the phrase "social networking" was suffused with golden light? Need to build community? New fundraising campaing? Try Causes! Let's create a Ning site! No budget for a web site redesign? Start a Facebook Page instead! Maybe it will work. Ah, 2008, you are missed. Well, playtime's over.

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Social Network Network Ning Social 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Last year in the midst of the pandemic, I saw an empty space that truly needed to be addressed within the nonprofit community, so I created a new community called WOC: Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. DEI Benchmarking. Personalize communications based on identity to attract diversity in donors and teams.

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Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 82

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through the news, or by seeing the need in the community firsthand, the need is clear and support flows from those able to give. While not at the same scale as broadcast media, communicating the needs of your organization, as well as how donors can help today, is important. Follow the Leaders. Employment Situation Summary.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

After seeing thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars with peer to peer fundraising campaigns, we have put together this quick guide to show you how you can engage with your community to run a winning peer to peer fundraising campaign in 2022. Quick Overview. The Structure of a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign.

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Fundraising Benchmark Campaign Raise 74

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Similar to crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising is a fundraising method that involves leveraging personal networks to proliferate the message of your mission as well as raise an impressive amount of money quickly. . Each of your recruits is going to be posting your fundraising event on their own personal networks.

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Donor Online Fundraising Social Media 106

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 73

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Conduct a community needs assessment. Need more help running your current programs?

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Volunteer Program Roles Training 92

NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

Daum and NTEN will be sharing resources with our respective communities. I'd like to kick things off by taking a closer look at some of the findings from the research they already shared with us.

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United States Social Network Channel Network 68

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It’s important that we recognize the things we have while also giving back to our communities on this special day! Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. Show off the work you do on a daily basis and how it changes the community.

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Social Media Donation Hunger Donor 72

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By showing the number of recurring donors, organizations can provide to new donors social proof of their position in the community, highlighting the organization’s financial health and showing its long-term commitment to the mission.

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Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

This past year proved to us the importance of engagement and relationships with each other, organizations with which we are affiliated, and communities that we are a part of. Globally, charities raised 3x more in 2020 than 2019 using Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising , powered by JustGiving® 2021’s P2P Benchmark Study.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

Read the post below or visit SSIR to read and comment with that community. Both campaigns created opportunity for people to participate and then share it with their networks and make personal recommendations. Both campaigns leveraged the community and competition aspects of social media. Getting Over Celebrities.

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