NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

Dennis McCarthy and I had the pleasure of presenting Online Benchmarking: What Worked in 2012 at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis, MN. NTEN and M&R also released their report, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. A benchmark study is a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how it’s used.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management. . Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In July 2019, The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper was released in partnership between Blackbaud, NetHope, and NTEN. The goal was twofold: To educate on the current value of benchmarking in the social good sector and. Insights into the Collaborative Benchmarking Survey Results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

If you work at a charitable organization and have not yet taken the survey, then please do! Most research about digital marketing and fundraising in the nonprofit sector is based on data from wealthy nations and thus often not applicable to charitable organizations worldwide. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. Why the Open Data Project?

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. All member-based organizations are focused on membership: attracting new members, boosting member retention, enhancing member engagement, and more.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 5, 2011

Here is a round-up of recently released reports and resources available free of charge that might be of interest to non-profit and membership organizations. This post offers an overview of NTEN's eNon-profits Benchmark Study and 2011 Social Benchmarks Report and Idealware's Donor Management System Workbook.(

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. On the other hand, these barriers may be preventing some organizations from moving their ideals to action. Lack of resources. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Candid’s 2022 Nonprofit Compensation Report can help fill in the gaps when it comes to benchmarking compensation. With reliable and accurate information on compensation, organizations can support their recruiting activities while staying compliant with IRS requirements. Compensation for CEOs . Conclusion .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2021

Based on the survey responses from the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey , the 2021 Open Data Project provides benchmarks for how NGOs use website and email communications, online fundraising tools, social media, and productivity and security software. As open data, it can be used and republished by any person or organization worldwide.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

So when I saw that The Millennial Impact released benchmarks. The benchmarks are based off results from the Millennial Impact Survey , which was conducted by Achieve, a creative services agency that works with organizations to understand how Millennials get involved in causes. How the Benchmarks Work.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Building a website can be costly, time-consuming, and a major strain on your organization's resources. According to our Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Report , 53 percent of organizations plan to redesign their website within the next two years.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2013

Are people who like or comment on these videos signing up for organization’s enewsletters, are they donating money, volunteering, taking an advocacy action? These are the types of questions we hope to see answered in the upcoming video benchmark study for nonprofits being conducted by Edelman, See3 Communications, and YouTube.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Is your organization thinking about purchasing new technology, but not quite sure where to start? Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Right at the fingertips of so many organizations moving the good work forward, and yet there is still not a greater prioritization of engaging women donors. Add to this, that during the Great Migration of Wealth, which is currently underway, it is women who will lead the way with inheriting extraordinary sums of philanthropic resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

By not using an email marketing service, your organization can not track open and engagement rates, segment your subscribers, or ensure that the opt-in is consensual. 25% said social media and 17% said it was an organization’s website that most inspires them to give. 2) 37% regularly delete unengaged email subscribers.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2010

The second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, a joint project of Common Knowledge, thePort, and NTEN, has hard data and insights on the trends surrounding social networking technology as part of nonprofit organizations' marketing, communications, fundraising, and program services. > Download the Full Report.

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Social Network Benchmark Network Report 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2011

Here’s a few good resources shared on the wall in the past week. Benchmarking: When assessing social media performance, many nonprofits want to benchmark their social media results against other similar nonprofits. Here are a couple of nonprofit and social media benchmarking resources.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report found that 30% of Master Fundraisers – those that brought in more than $100,000 – were small organizations and a further 8% were medium-sized. You'll: Learn key trends in nonprofits' use of social media and how they're resourcing it. > Learn more and register today.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

With limited resources and staff, it can be challenging for small nonprofits to execute successful fundraising campaigns. Whether you’re new to peer-to-peer fundraising or looking to improve your existing campaigns, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to succeed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. M+R Benchmarks Report.

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Trend Digital Marketing Fundraising 308

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. Comparing your organization’s ratings with what’s typical for similar organizations or ratings you’ve previously received will help you “norm” the feedback and identify areas for improvement.

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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. How to use it : Your organization should be prioritizing donor retention rates as part of its operations. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help.

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Kindful

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark Study is a report from Whole Whale , a B Corp digital agency that works with nonprofit and social impact organizations. Whole Whale works with nonprofits and published this data to help organization leaders have a better idea of how to set their fundraising and advertising budgets.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

[This is part one of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. The graphic above shows the average number overall (3.5), as well as the average number reported by Small ( $10M) organizations, respectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. According to NextAfter , only 14% of organizations prompt one-time donors to upgrade to a monthly gift (also known as a recurring gift) during the donation process. Monthly donors give $35.46 4) Experiment with default donation amounts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2019

The data can be used to help your organization craft your next online fundraising and marketing plan. Published by Care2, NTEN, hjc, and the Resource Alliance. 2018 Benchmarks Study :: Download. The reports listed below are a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. Along with the staff, the board is your most significant human resource. We had a roadmap for how to advance the organization and prepare for the next phase of growth.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low. Schedule tweets in advance. Twitter can be mean.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. Start with benchmark data. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. Once you know the benchmarks, you can compare your data to them and evaluate how successful your efforts are.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your organization sends out a member newsletter, you have a solid communication method on your side! But, generally, your member newsletter should have a few strategic sections that deliver updates, resources, and more to your members. Share upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, organization updates, etc.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. You can repurpose the digital assets for your website, newsletter and social media posts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. Yet for all that may be different between organizations, shared fundraising challenges seem to endure, especially when it comes to identifying more opportunities for major gifts.

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

It’s all about shedding light on how non-profits use online social networks (time, money, resources, etc). Most organizations are only dedicating 1/4 to 1/2 of a staff member to social media, yet a small number of nonprofits have dedicated 2 or more individuals. What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Research in this area has shown that 55% of Americans are motivated to give out of a sense of religious commitment and that 73% of American giving goes to religious organizations, whether they are houses of worship or religiously identified organizations. Jews, and research organizations studying their community.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. The new Luminate Online Benchmark Report is a powerful asset that studies over 500 organizations and their online marketing and fundraising efforts. And, these organizations aren’t beginners.

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