ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Use transformational leadership traits such as being a role model for the use of new technology, survey organization staff to identify training needs, familiarize themselves with the tools they are already using, and get comfortable with and create policies and procedures that include the use of technology. Gain staff buy-in.

Impact 52

Impact Technology Arizona Channel 52

Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change. If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. Mobilizing Your Base and Engaging Supporters For the Moment—and the Long Haul.

Support 52

Support Advocacy Policy Hints 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned.

Participatory 88

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 88

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Do you have enough resources to fund a program? Step #2: Set Your Fundraising Goal(s) Benchmark your success by setting goals for your major gifts program. Is it clear and relevant? Have you had prior success with fundraising? Do you currently receive donations from individuals? Are you financially stable?

Gift 52

Gift Program Track Campaign 52

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Over the past decade, efforts have been increasingly made to encourage the adoption of effective practice methodologies in the nonprofit sector (National Resource Center, 2010). It is important to understand how the identification and implementation of effective practices can impact an organizations success (National Resource Center, 2010).

Practice 40

Practice Effective Impact Evaluation 40

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Become their trusted resource, coach, and advocate. Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Fundraiser Performance Management includes predictive models, peer benchmarks, and year-round consulting to improve fundraising results. Spend time with your officers.

Develop 78

Develop Management Gift Proposal 78

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

As example, one strong idea that came up was having staffing services and temp agencies establish benchmarks for hiring workers with disabilities. Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. million to 6 million by 2015.

Hosting 140

Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

Gain a full picture of who develops and enforces governance policies such as branding standards and website guidelines. If not you don’t have a point person for these policies and processes or the processes in place at all, your modernization effort is a good time to create this documentation and assign roles.

Government 51

Government Process Service Technology 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

Director of Programs and Policy answered a few questions about how they used learning and pivoting to get better results. LCF was inspired by the potential impact of this policy and wanted to ensure that all Latino families that could, would take advantage of this new policy. Or would you learn, pivot, and improve?

Results 112

Results Foundation Community Learning 112

Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Check out the full study here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Online 28

Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) More benchmark articles can be found here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Studies Social Media NTEN 28

Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) I hope the data is useful to everyone.

Convio 31

Convio Benchmark Studies Social Media 31

Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Check out the full study here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Advocacy 28

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

Care2

MAY 14, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Social Media Studies Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

The model was also used for advanced practitioners as a benchmarking framework at Social Media Week in DC last week. There are lots of reasons I struggled to find the right measurement groove at Resource Media. We have always done this by tracking policy outcomes and media coverage. Because what gets measured gets better.

Measure 99

Measure Track Model Seattle 99

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Top feature: Google’s Drive app is a helpful resource management solution for nonprofits. You can centralize your team’s documents, images, videos, and other resources into one accessible location. You can access the full functionality of our platform starting at just $119/month.

Software 89

Software Free Tools Adobe 89

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

More Resources. American Library Association's "Digital Literacy Libraries, and Public Policy" report. TechSoup for Libraries: Edge Benchmarks: Gadget Instruction. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? IMLS Building Digital Communities. Microsoft YouthSpark Hub.

Digital 66

Digital Literacy Community Build 66

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

With limited financial resources and human capital to dedicate toward annual funds, campaigns or special events, nonprofit organizations typically find themselves stuck in a rut; a rut that seldom generates new or additional funds. It’s no secret that fund development is tough work. Lindsay Walker is a fundraising consultant.

Fun 79

Fun Fundraising Attitude Indiana 79

Care2

JULY 16, 2012

1) The Nonprofit Social Media Policy Workbook – Sometimes “don’t be stupid” is good enough as an informal policy to guide an organization’s social media engagement. The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide , also from Idealware, is a good complimentary resource.

Report 78

Report Guidelines Ratio Policy 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2009

While there have been different surveys on nonprofit adoption, for example, these two recent studies I profiled last month, I wish there was a benchmarking study. What kind of resources do managers commit and how active are orchestras in social media? I mentioned this on Twitter. The full report can already be downloaded here.

Social Media 92

Social Media Survey Media Social 92

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The tweet chat covered why data is important for nonprofits and libraries, how to identify what data to collect, and provided guidance on software resources organizations could use for collecting and analyzing data. Additional Resources. Gobs and Gobs of Data: Strategies for Visualizing and Sharing Policy Content.

Analytics 65

Analytics Data Analysis Chart 65

BoardAssist

MAY 16, 2017

We know that nonprofits have limited resources to commit to energy management, and when just starting out, it can feel like a daunting task. It’s important to have benchmark energy metrics so your organization can set attainable efficiency goals. Thanks for the great tips Natalie! .

Museum 45

Museum Metrics Nonprofit New York 45

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.

Library 55

Library San Francisco Public Digital 55

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

But even if your IT systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are additional significant reasons to evaluate your digital status. Even if your systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are still good reasons for a technology assessment. A technology assessment can be comprehensive or specifically targeted to one area.

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation System Associations 170

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

The session, "Turning E-Waste into Green," focused on how policy decisions handling e-waste can improve the economy. All April long, we’ll provide your organization with training and resources to tell its story digitally. TechSoup's Jim Lynch presented on a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. TechSoup for Libraries.

Global 55

Global Action Library Contest 55

Care2

JUNE 13, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

Vlog 28

Vlog Video Social Media Resource 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. by habit or just the resources you actually need to retrieve? Do you have a friending policy ? Look at your score and ask yourself the following reflection questions.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Here’s some examples of some initial thinking on social media measurement pilots: Benchmark/Best Practices Study: A cluster of advocacy organizations are working together on a statewide initiative to protect coast areas in California. Examples of Social Media Measurement Pilot Projects.

Measure 98

Measure Social Media Media Social 98

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

You can achieve all sorts of goals, whether you want to increase advocacy participation, boost volunteer registrations, or promote resources to your beneficiaries. A Google Grants manager’s website is the first resource you can leverage to better understand their offerings. Explore the agency’s website. Account testing.

Grant 52

Grant Google Management Guide 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

Avoid spreading the organization’s resources too thin. The nonprofit’s social media policy formalizes the value and vision for social media use and networked approach and encourages “outsiders&# or free agents to help with implementation. Often, a “Return on Investment” argument surfaces.

Social Media 101

Social Media Practice Media Social 101

Forum One

MARCH 18, 2010

Patient comfort and satisfaction is a huge benchmark for health care providers, and it is also often difficult to measure. Social media is excellent for crisis communications: Only a few weeks before the shootings at Fort Hood, Scott & White Health Care established its social media policies. Additional Resources.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Social Houston 58

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The yellow cells are input (variable) cells.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

One of our most valued nonprofit resources is our time, especially in these days of tighter budgets and cutbacks in funding. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do you have a friending policy ?

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2015

However, the Instagram Privacy Policy says: "Other Users may search for, see, use, or share any of your User Content that you make publicly available through the Service." TechSoup's Storymakers Resources. Benchmarks for Nonprofit Video and Guide for Creators. Creators fully own the content they post on Instagram.

Video 36

Video Websites License YouTube 36

Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

Social Media 37

Social Media Gift Advocacy Support 37

Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The yellow cells are input (variable) cells.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44