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. Get started with free fundraising tools. Sponsor the Open Data Project.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To drive success in the future, your large association should leverage an AMS with automation tools. Use automation tools to streamline membership communications, automate membership renewals, offer chatbots, remove human error from tax processing, and more. Automation is the key to reducing manual or ineffective tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. Resource: How to Write a Nonprofit Impact Report. M+R Benchmarks Report. Resources: MailMunch , Opt-in Monster , 15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List. Create a list of your must-have tools and functions. The Center for Plain Language.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a powerful tool for small nonprofits to raise funds and increase awareness about their cause. With limited resources and staff, it can be challenging for small nonprofits to execute successful fundraising campaigns. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and grow!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

According to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 26% of online donors say that email is the communication tool that most inspires them to give. According to the M+R Benchmarks Report , for every 1,000 fundraising emails delivered, nonprofits raised $78 (up from $45 in 2020). Get started with free fundraising tools.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

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. So, leverage tools that make it possible to understand the current state of the diversity makeup of your donor base, including women donors.

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Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 84

Forum One

MAY 11, 2021

To help you navigate the decision-making process when choosing the right Martech Stack, let’s take a look at five tips and considerations to take into account along the way, as well as five foundational tools to evaluate. This results in a drain on time and resources. 5 foundational MarTech tools. Marketing automation.

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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. The Benefit of Benchmarks.

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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. Social Media Initiative Guide: This guide from Spreadfast, a social media management tool vendor, has some great tips and ways to think about Key Performance Indicators, tactics, and metrics. A big shout out to their new Director of Social Media, Jordan Viator.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Conducting a power analysis will highlight these gaps in your volunteer program; information that should be part of your campaign and resource planning. Pro tip: you might need to use a benchmark lower than four actions if your action opportunities were sparse over the past six months.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Limited time and resources for maintaining and creating content on one hand, and a desire to get started. The secret sauce: Very focused objectives for your Fan Page and a selective strategy. To refine a content strategy, I used the Fan Page insights metrics tool, particularly the stats on interactions and Fan Page growth.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Despite a long history filled with decades of analog advocacy, NPCA embraced one very important maxim: modern advocacy requires the right tools in order to be successful. Of course, many nonprofits are constrained by resources. Passion, dedication and smart strategy are important. Staffs are stretched thin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you don’t use analytic tools, it’s impossible to know how many people are engaging with your content and what, if any, action they’re taking after that engagement. Start with benchmark data. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. Track your own data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Kelly Pullin , Marketing Manager at RoundUp App – the nation’s largest tool for rounded up donations, giving nonprofits across the country a new stream of recurring giving. According to the 2020 Benchmarks Data from M+R , overall online giving revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22%.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

For those involved with nonprofit resource development, there has been an obvious redirection of financial gifting to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) - especially BIPOC-run and BIPOC-serving agencies. This is a step toward equity, but what nonprofit agencies are already well-equipped with the necessary resources?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Storytelling is a tool that supports various fundraising and communications strategies and goals. Storytelling Tips: Create Benchmarks for Comparison One final piece of advice I’ll share about measuring the ROI on stories is to have a benchmark for comparison. Start by narrowing down what you’re using storytelling for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. Nonprofits that use Facebook Charitable Giving Tools do not pay fees, however, the tools are not available in all countries.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Introduce volunteers to tools and procedures specific to their job.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

According to an ISPU study , Muslim giving is primarily motivated by religious obligation and the feeling that those with more resources should help those with less. While it is difficult to know what causes Muslims around the world support, we do now know what American Muslims support. This is comparable with other faith groups in the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

A member newsletter or club newsletter is a great tool to share important information with members in a place they likely visit every day, multiple times a day: their email inbox. But, generally, your member newsletter should have a few strategic sections that deliver updates, resources, and more to your members.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

These insights help organizations tailor their engagement strategies and ensure that your team’s time and resources go to the individuals most likely to contribute significantly⁠—which increases the ROI (return on investment) of your major giving efforts.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Understanding Benchmark Data. The broadest industry benchmarking data is a good place to start. The science of fundraising is built on valuable constituent data that can help your organization steer resources toward high-potential opportunities and cultivation efforts. Past Giving. But don’t let perfect get in the way of good.

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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.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Benchmarking. Provide demos and tips to users to encourage new tools and exploration of the new technology service. Keep track of future upgrades, department needs, and the allocation of resources. Leverage Existing Resources. Nonprofits are surrounded by technology resources from sources like Tech Impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Chronicle of Philanthropy states, “The nonprofit sector has not yet figured out how to navigate these thousands of new tools. She is a program director at Child & Family Resources, a nonprofit organization in Arizona. But it should, because they’re incredibly powerful. They can nudge up your ability to get stuff done.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

research and tools, and a list of creatures that walk a fine line between ugly and cute bring this week to a close--check out what your industrious community has been up to! Vanlue Fundraising tips, some new (and free!)

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Resources to Jump-Start Your Thinking. As important as these efforts are, the array of resources and the complexity of the topics can be challenging, whether you’re just getting started or are deep into your ESG efforts. That survey established a critical baseline that we can use to benchmark our progress in the future.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Giving them the tools they need to be successful fundraisers is important, but beyond that there’s so much more that can be done. This type of data will allow you to determine further or future prioritization and/or resources. Utilize naming opportunities to recognize above described benchmarks. 2) Educate. 3) Involve.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. Our team partnered with the Museum to bring the resources to life visually. American Jazz Museum.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Maybe your team is expending a ton of resources on prospects that historically wouldn’t be strong prospects for major giving. 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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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. Consider using a tiered approach, by encouraging donors to meet certain fundraising benchmarks to qualify for incentives and prizes.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

Compass is an app designed to support parents in their journey from pregnancy through postpartum by providing answers, resources, and compassion at every step. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. I hope these resources fill you with inspiration and gusto to go out and create your own amazing content! Are you on course to reaching those optimistic January goals and resolutions?

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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 Email Marketing Email is an effective communication tool for nonprofits. However, this can be challenging for smaller organizations with limited resources and expertise.

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