Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

End of year giving trends Giving Tuesday vs December 31 Maximizing both Giving Tuesday and Decemeber 31 End of year giving trends Giving has been declining since 2022, so year-end fundraising can be a great opportunity to raise more for your organization and hopefully recover some lapsed donors! billion for nonprofits alone.

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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.

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

The 12th edition of the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report is here! As peer-to-peer fundraisers are all too aware, those were particularly disruptive years for the industry given the impact of COVID-19 on in-person events. Have in-person events rebounded? In other words, there were fewer total events in the last two years.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. The big sound bite from this year’s Benchmarks Report is that total online revenue grew by only 1% in 2018. Compare that to 2017, when It grew by 23%, and 15% growth in the year before.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. Are there 2020 trends that we will continue to see in 2022? There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4%

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

Effortlessly monitor, analyze, and act with all your critical data at your fingertips Did you know: A study by Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights found that implementing a member engagement plan led to a 6 – 12% increase in membership renewals. See what’s happening across your nonprofit using an intuitive all-in-one dashboard.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Therefore, be sure to diversify your fundraising channels to reach donors through multiple platforms, events, and initiatives. Now, they expect more.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Keep these trends and tactics in mind as you start to pencil in plans for the coming end of year (and no, it is never too early to start). For a more robust data set and many, many, many charts, stay tuned for the upcoming 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study! Sign up here to be the first to know when the latest Benchmarks is released.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

It’s also worth noting that according to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 10% of donors worldwide prefer to give directly through their bank account. per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. Monthly donors give $35.46

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” Whether in-person or virtual , like any other type of event, numbers make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. Or you may use a sector wide benchmarking study such as the NTEN Social Networking Benchmarking Study. By: Rebecca Shore.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. Trends Reports First, let’s look at reports that focus on large scale trends impacting the entire sector. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Here are a couple of examples: Association industry research – Community Brands conducts frequent industry research studies to stay ahead of trends that are impacting associations. Some recent reports from Community Brands studies include: Association Trends 2020 Study: How a Global Crisis Has Shifted Member Expectations.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Set your organization up for success by modeling authentic leadership in staff town halls, team meetings, and membership events to nurture a culture of transparency and trust across your entire organization. AI also makes it easy to offer personalized content and suggest upcoming events a member might wish to attend.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Twitter can be mean.

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Care2

MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits that analyzed data from 500 organizations using the Luminate platform also indicated a steep decline in fundraising response rates.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Providing an affordable event where nonprofit professionals can hear from industry leaders, share their victories and challenges, and discover the latest trends in nonprofit technology was our top priority.” To be the first to learn about Qgiv Conference’s 2024 dates, email events@qgiv.com and ask to subscribe to conference updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program.

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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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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

June 24, 2–3:30pm ET: “2021 M+R Benchmarks: A Deep Dive” with The Nonprofit Alliance. This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. .

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

orgCommunity event featured interactive conversations led by engaging speakers , with decades of leadership experience in the association sphere. We spent our time in round table discussion with association leadership professionals , learning and sharing our own experiences. We hope you discovered helpful strategies in our blog.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

So why not think of your event metrics as your own personal P2P FitBit? So what metrics should you check out to monitor the health of your peer-to-peer fundraising event? On average, across all four event types (Endurance, Cycle, Walk and 5K), 68% of great fundraisers send emails. Team Captains. Team Captains.

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Even though December is a universally-accepted annual benchmark that signifies conclusion, certain sectors have their own benchmarks that they count on for donation surges. For example, June serves as the annual benchmark for educational sectors, as it denotes the academic year’s end. Non-December Surges.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Cycling/Spinning events. Challenge events, such as marathons or personal dares. Though many traditional events became DIY in 2020, previous walks, runs, rides, and other traditional events were included in the category they previously fit into for the purpose of this study. How did news-worthy events affect crowdfunding?

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

According to our Annual Luminate Online® 2021 Benchmark Report , more than 770 social good organizations collectively raised over $1.8 Event Marketing Event marketing is an impactful way to communicate your mission directly to your community and potential donors. billion emails in that year alone.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

Companies large and small are investing in purpose and social responsibility programs: Our report includes an analysis of employee engagement trends across companies with 0 – 100,000+ employees. We see that organizations of all sizes rallied their employees to give and serve others in their local communities and around the world.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Look for trends among the following: Outreach strategies you used on those days. See What’s New In Fundraising. Optimize My Donation Page. What time of year it was.

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Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

Large-Scale Events. For nonprofits whose revenue relies heavily on events, Classy is investing in a more robust virtual events platform, including hybrid event capabilities. This is especially helpful for nonprofits whose chapters run affiliate events, virtually, in-person, or both, across the country.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Look for features like: Event pages that can be fully customized to your campaign. Registration pages and forms that are accessible through the event page. Once your supporters and donors see you hit one donation benchmark, they’ll be inspired to continue to give as your goal increases. Hold a fundraising event.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since shifting to the virtual event space, event planners have had to come up with creative ways to continue hosting profitable events. If your nonprofit organization or charity would normally host a holiday fundraiser in-person, then you might consider moving to a virtual fundraising event online. . But there is hope.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

I recently had the privilege of hosting a panel discussion with Sue Cunningham, President of Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and James Wiley, Principal Analyst for Technology at Eduventures, about 2017 charitable giving performance and trends for higher education. What’s Next?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Cycling/Spinning events. Challenge events, such as marathons or personal dares. Though many traditional events became DIY in 2020, previous walks, runs, rides, and other traditional events were included in the category they previously fit into for the purpose of this study. How did news-worthy events affect crowdfunding?

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. Your fundraising strategy should address how you will connect with supporters online, including your digital marketing strategy, virtual event plans, and personalized online communications. Event planning software.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2011

Downtime may be hard to come by with SXSWi , NTC and AFP International activity this week, but just in case you have a few minutes to burn waiting for a flight, train or a panel to start, I’m arming you with some exhilarating reading material — the Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index Study. percent in 2009.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Especially in the beginning of their employment, many benchmarks beyond gift income must be mutually agreed upon. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

You can also add individual tickets for the event’s kickoff party at Sawmill Creek Resort for $45 per person. This two-day event is a great opportunity for both seasoned nonprofit social media pros and marketing newbies to learn cutting-edge strategies and hone your marketing skills. How to Register: Click here to register.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Join this customer panel to learn how the “reimagined peer-to-peer fundraising event” achieves fundraising success by marrying grassroots community building with smart digital marketing to create new, more engaging experiences. From Insight to Action: Using Analytics and Benchmarking in Fundraising Strategy. What Is “Normal,” Anyway?

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