NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

We've recently released the 2009 IT Staffing and Spending Report and the 2010 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report (in conjunction with Common Knowledge & thePort). Next up: the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study we're releasing with M+R Strategic Services. Tags: benchmarks NPTech NTEN.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofit leaders should have ongoing discussions on inclusion and diversity, establish best practices, and develop common understanding of the meaning and definition of diversity and inclusion. An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals.

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Help Strategy San Diego Iowa 96

M+R

MAY 31, 2022

We saw some of the impacts of these changes in this year’s Benchmarks. Well, first of all, the definition changed. Which means, combined opens went UP ( for Benchmarks participants , they’d already risen by 17% between September and November 2021 — and they’ve kept rising since). Make strategic adjustments?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2011

The next benchmark is when I hit 500,000 followers. Definitely send out a few tweets before you start following people. There a handful of nonprofit service providers in there too. That said, I’ve been saving up and to commemorate 50,000 nonprofits on Twitter I donated $500 to my Favorite Nonprofits. GivingIsGood.

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Twitter Ghana Nonprofit Benchmark 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. WebFX is an excellent resource for social media advertising benchmarks and their research reveals that Twitter has the lowest cost-per-click (CPC) of all social media.

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NTEN

MARCH 27, 2013

With the analytics and campaign expertise of M+R Strategic Services , we are excited to release the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ! Million advocacy actions You can get the complete report -- including important reference information like definitions of terms and metrics -- for free. We analyzed the results of: 1.6

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Advocacy Benchmark Social Media Analytics 95

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Set a specific and realistic fundraising goal Determine the measurable impact that this goal will have for your mission Create a definite timeline for your campaign (Pro tip: Many organizations opt for a 6-8 week timeline.) Here’s a checklist to make sure that you are set up for success.

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Fundraising Benchmark Campaign Raise 74

fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences. About Great Place to Work Certification Great Place to Work® Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Linking to a desktop site in text alerts is definitely not a best practice. If you are going to use one of these early do-it-yourself smartphone App tools, then you most definitely need mobile versions of your about, donate, e-newsletter subscribe and text alert subscribe pages. Nonprofit Text Messaging Benchmarks 2010.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 23, 2014

We definitely recommend using social media logins to your website as a convenience option for your constituents. DEBBIE: I definitely agree with Gary – the alignment of strategy, tech and data is just critical. DEBBIE: From our experience, industry benchmarking can be tricky. What tools do you recommend? DEBBIE: Yes.

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Data Management Rate Benchmark 133

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Practitioners are tasked with understanding how their assumptions or mindsets about objectivity, rigor and evidence; resources; roles; definitions, perceptions, and decisions; relationships; and productivity and accountability all may bias their MEL approaches.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 89

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

However, there is overlap in these definitions as successful peer-to-peer fundraising is driven by social actions which are often performed on social media platforms. . There are already a plethora of peer-to-peer platforms to choose from with varying features and integrations.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2022

You need a definitive benchmark for success, and a strong plan for how to reach it, for your donor to truly feel good about choosing your nonprofit to support. And how will their donation bring them that satisfaction and sense of accomplishment? Actionable steps and tangible goals are two of the key components.

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Giving Gift Nonprofit Donor 85

sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

2020 brought with it a call across CSR divisions to rethink the very definition of disaster prevention and relief, with COVID-19 and social justice receiving 83% of the more than $9 million in donations – a significant increase in total giving in this area — documented in this report. Where does giving go?

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Disaster Social North America Companies 96

Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

According to the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report by Blackbaud, only 2% of nonprofits raised between $10K and $25K on Facebook in a 12 month time period. If your nonprofit wants to raise money via social media, you will definitely need dedicated staff to develop a strategy and execute it, as well as test new ideas and iterate.

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Social Media Money Raise Media 77

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

To understand moves management, you first need a working definition of “moves.”. With this definition of moves, we can now define moves management. Benchmarks that determine what the next steps would be. The easiest way to do so is to set frequent benchmarks to assess progress along the way. Let’s get started.

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Effective Management Guide Fundraising 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Notes one participant, “It definitely gave us the ability to work around chicken & egg conversations. One question that bubbled up was about specific techniques to measure or benchmark your nonprofits social media strategy and execution. The Importance of Benchmarking. NTEN – E-Nonprofit Benchmark Study.

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Measure Social Media Media Benchmark 101

CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

This can make or break your event so while you’re evaluating your options, definitely consider the ease of use for your staff and participants. For the Jane-A-Thon, Invest in Kids had benchmark prizes for fundraisers who hit their minimum fundraising goal. Best Practice #1: Have A Peer-To-Peer Platform.

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Practice Fundraising Registration Sponsor 71

Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

That is, a definition of the objects on which you want to report. So, this means that there is a far greater degree of flexibility and depth of what you can report on natively in Salesforce. Now, a report is based on a report type.

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Blackbaud Report Analytics Database 88

CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Usually, $10,000 is a common benchmark (but splitting that into two payments of $5,000 over two years could still be considered a major gift.). Unless you hear a definitive “no way” or “can’t possibly afford that”, don’t mistake initial reactions to your ask as invitations to negotiate. Negotiating.

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Money Donor Tips Technique 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Notes one participant, “It definitely gave us the ability to work around chicken & egg conversations. In the nonprofit sector, there is no universal review mechanism to benchmark against, but Great Nonprofits is beginning to fill those shoes. Small Proof of Pilots With Measurement Component. Respond here.

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Summary Social Media Measure Media 94

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There is no one-size-fits-all definition for major gifts because each organization’s budget varies. Step #2: Set Your Fundraising Goal(s) Benchmark your success by setting goals for your major gifts program. What Are Major Gifts? Take into account what would be meaningful for your organization based on its current and future needs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Before even getting started, be clear on what you want to achieve, starting with specific goals and KPIs in mind will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the next year. Most definitely. Is Giving Tuesday an Opportunity for Creativity and Testing?

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Giving Tips Press Netherlands 59

Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Common peer-to-peer benchmarks include the following: Repeat attendance. Industry benchmark reports identify how events similar to yours perform in the key performance categories. Start by using benchmark reports as a guide.

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Analytics Benchmark Fundraising Metrics 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The September, 2012 Issue of the NTEN Change Journal is pure crack for nonprofit #datanerds (folks who would definitely wear a t-shirt emblazoned with “I Love Data!” RT @ kanter what every #datanerd needs in their wardrobe – I Love Data T-shirt bit.ly/QlhMt4. Mission Measurement (@MissionMeasure) September 5, 2012.

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Attention Data Fundraising Journal 99

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Furthermore, email revenue grew by 25% in 2015, faster than the 19% overall rate of online revenue growth ( 2016 M+R Benchmarks Study ). In truth, email is resulting in more online donations than ever – definitely more than social media – and by 2019 the total number of email accounts worldwide will grow from 4.35 billion to 5.59

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Technology Trend Social Media United States 100

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. There are even a few international reports.

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Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 65

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

My own definition is to trade one set of dilemmas for a better set. Sometimes we definitively solve our fundraising dilemmas, but more commonly we trade them for better ones. Advancement The word “Advancement” is often used in fundraising, but what does it really mean? Having a better set of dilemmas is a sign of progress and growth.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Benchmarking Major Gifts. According to a new benchmarking study sponsored by the Association of Philanthropic Counsel and funded by MarketSmart “ major gifts ” haven’t yet found their equitable place among donors or the non-profits that receive them. Imagine that 5% of these records are current donors – that’s 500 people.

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Gift Strategy Benchmark Arts 35

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

They managed to pump out reports and research, organize webinars and conferences, and even play around with the definition of volunteering. Speaking of volunteers, Wild Apricot ''s post, The Mission Driven Volunteer, discusses a new definition and new models of volunteering. There are even a few international reports.

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Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 61

Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2017

Well, that's an awful lot of pages of data and words, and you want some quick-fix guidelines and benchmarks. It's OK to decide that your organization is mostly defined by one of the factors or to take an average or median figure from a variety of organization definitions. So Now What? Next Steps for Grantseekers. Mission Focus.

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Fund Award Government Taxonomy 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This panel will discuss realistic metrics and benchmarks any organization can use in their campaigns and ensure that your using the right strategies and tools to listen and engage your audiences on different social networks. If we look at a broader definition of ROI – I see four different “I&# words … Return on Insight.

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ROI Social Media Media Social 103

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Organizational data is, by definition, far less personal than the information an individual might trust to the site, so you’re much less likely to want to keep it private. Each case study includes background information about the issue and the campaign, key learnings, benchmark numbers, and outcomes.

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Web Iraq Case Study Bookmarking 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

The way to do that is with statistical factor and ANOVA analysis which definitely requires an advanced level of practice and enough data. So THEN the problem is figuring out whether the relationships have improved due to social media or something else.

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Measure Social Media Survey Relationship 100

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Define transformational, principle, major, and annual gift amounts and frequency : What is your organization’s definition of a major gift? Regular meetings provide the opportunity for feedback on needed data improvements, portfolio changes, and benchmarking toward goal. Is a pledge paid over a period of time acceptable?

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Database Track Donor Management 52

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

But before we get too far into the report details, let’s start with a simple definition. Let’s take a look at a few of the key findings from the second nonprofit content marketing benchmark report – produced by Content Marketing Institute and Blackbaud – Nonprofit Content Marketing 2015: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America.

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Content Storytelling Marketing Chart 45

Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2014

By studying the benchmarks, we can get insights into achieving greater fundraising success – and the solutions definitely vary depending on the type of event. Want to learn more about using peer-to-peer benchmarks to get better results? We got a sneak peak at the 2013 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study this week.

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Raise Money Stats Benchmark 37