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.

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Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

UA has been a reliable benchmarking tool for more than a decade, and many organizations have comfortably adopted strategies and reports that deliver data to inform their broader digital strategy. Buttons move around, some functionality changes, and it can take a little time to realize the potential of new tools or capabilities.

Time 72

Time Metrics Analytics Adopt 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

To engage and discuss techniques and tips for using Facebook effectively for nonprofits. The type of content I share that supports these objectives includes: the best links on strategy and tactics for Facebook, discussion questions, and responding to people's questions. I have not done this yet.

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Metrics Benchmark Facebook Experiment 97

M+R

JUNE 10, 2021

In SparkPost’s 2021 Benchmark report, almost 40% of all opens and clicks came from an Apple Mail app client (25.7% So even if open rate becomes an (even more) unreliable metric, we can look at other metrics to measure performance and assess user engagement—clicks, actions, donations, unsubscribes. on iPhone, 9.6% on desktop, and 2.8%

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Rate email Open Change 122

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. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role. Foster trust through consistency.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 77

EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Often, organizations set their giving levels by identifying what they already consider a major donor; setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals for how they would like to grow their major donors; and setting parameters from there.

Strategy 177

Strategy Giving Fundraising Gift 177

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Effective 104

Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

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. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who decides what is measured? Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

Participatory 86

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

I Love Social Media Measurement. I tested out the five phases of falling in love with measurement. Given the topic was measurement, I couldn’t help but go a little meta and play with incorporating learning analytics into the instruction. This blog post shares some insights about those two somewhat disconnected ideas.

Social Media 96

Social Media Measure Analytics Learning 96

Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

Blackbaud’s 2013 Peer to Peer Fundraising Benchmark report provides information that you can use to not only measure your success but to learn about trends and best practices in event fundraising. What are you doing to ensure your fundraisers have the tools they need to be multi-channel in their outreach efforts?

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Measure Fundraising Benchmark Stats 40

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Before we discuss Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, let’s discuss the process it assists with: fundraiser performance management. It can sit on top of any CRM solution, Blackbaud or otherwise, and is focused on helping your team identify, set, and monitor goals and benchmark performance against internal and industry peers.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. I’m Steven, over here at Bloomerang, as always moderating our discussion today. We’ve got some tools, questions to ask, and things like that when you’re looking at data-tracking systems.

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Report Measure Process Impact 81

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

So, in that spirit, we’re providing a round-up of short readings, resources and tools that may help you as you consider different facets of the “social” element of ESG. Can you talk about how Blackbaud measures the success of their goals? Panel Discussion: CSR at the Intersection of D&I and Civic Action.

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Government Social Blackbaud Companies 97

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Understanding Benchmark Data. The broadest industry benchmarking data is a good place to start. Wealth screening is a valuable tool, but because it does not account for liabilities it will always be an imperfect measure of giving capacity. It provides an overarching view of the state of fundraising in recent years.

Data 71

Data Los Angeles Gift Model 71

Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The session was entitled Apps and Tools to Energize your Base. This session was an interesting look around the ever-evolving universe of online and mobile tools used to mobilize people online. It delivered on exactly what it said it would: the tools and apps. Download the e-benchmarks study for all the analysis.

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Tools Stats Netsquared Info 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this. I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement.

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Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

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. Wall Street views it as the only legitimate means of measuring business performance.

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ROI Social Media Media Social 103

Givinga

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Corporate responsibility can be incredibly impactful for business performance and profits, but unfortunately, many CR efforts, especially when it comes to workplace giving, are still broad and poorly measured with little or no direct connection to business performance. But not every platform will make an impact.

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Profit Software Benchmark Student 45

Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

In our previous blog post , we discussed what modernization is and its advantages, how to get started, and how to approach the people aspect when creating your modernization plan. Are you using disconnected tools that require you to piece together data from different sources? Is there one source of truth between current tools?

Government 52

Government Process Service Technology 52

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. Ensure you have access to these useful tools: CRM. With a matching gift tool, you can follow up with match-eligible donors to remind them to apply for a match. Social media scheduling tools.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. Click here to participate in the study.

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Social Media Arts Social Attitude 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. Reporting begins with benchmarking.

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Social Media Media Social DC 96

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

These could be supporters that have a measured history with your organization, or it could be entirely new candidates that you want to steward for the first time. Note that the goal for these prospects should be quantitative and measurable. Benchmarks that determine what the next steps would be.

Effective 98

Effective Management Guide Fundraising 98

Care2

APRIL 15, 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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Benchmark Convio Social Media Advocacy 28

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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Benchmark Convio Social Media Online 28

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011." I will define the terms below and discuss mixing and matching below." "The Identity Spectrum gives a understanding of the different kinds of identity that are possible in digital systems.

Web 117

Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

Higher Education Leaders Discuss 2017 Higher Education Charitable Giving Results. Read on for a few condensed excerpts from our discussion: Tim Hill: What strategies are institutions using to fuel online growth? James Wiley: We are seeing a lot of institutions use reports like these to benchmark for their institution.

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Education Trend Conversation Giving 23

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 25, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Source: i Refer to ASU Lodestar Center Blog post titled “ Social Impact Bonds: A New Tool for Scaling. ”.

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Research Minnesota San Francisco Work 84

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

In earlier posts, npENGAGE has discussed how to focus on our event fundraising analytics and how to use these metrics for success. Perhaps they have raised a little money, but based on your reporting, they aren’t using the tools you’re providing. Action : If the online tools usage is low along with your total amount raised.

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Metrics Action Create Benchmark 34

Care2

MAY 15, 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!" WomenWhoTech: Tools Galore View more presentations from Amy Sample ward.

Social Media 34

Social Media Tools Online Advocacy 34

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

The first step is a discussion encouraged by leadership about the issues, followed by codifying the rules in a social media policy. The nonprofit must set up a robust listening process, integrating listening on social channels as part of program or communications planning research.

Social Media 101

Social Media Practice Media Social 101

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

Setting goals that a re specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely will make a big difference , and help set your nonprofit up for success! . As you discuss your nonprofit’s development plan, ask these team members to provide a list of key questions to determine their perspective. Online fundraising.

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Develop Calendar Chart Nonprofit 98

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 And we should. How do you compare?

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Care2

MARCH 25, 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 And we should. How do you compare?

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Over 100 nonprofit professionals packed in (literally) to learn, discuss and brainstorm on how nonprofits can set up a full-fledged social media strategies - from setting objectives and measuring success to deciding on what tactics to use and of course, selling the use of social media to management. There is no silver bullet.

Social Media 45

Social Media Convio Media Social 45

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

youre a funder in the philanthropic sector, and youve concluded that online collaboration is a great tool for solving issues like. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. We also saw some. In this case.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MARCH 18, 2010

Three panelists steered the discussion: Ed Bennett, Manager of Web Operations at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Discussion participants shared a number of interesting findings and perspectives based on their experiences. Here are few participant observations that stood out to me: R.O.I. ask them to show you the R.O.I.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Social Houston 58