John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your nonprofit’s best online strategies are the ones informed by your data. You don’t have to be a data expert to have great data-informed online strategies! A content report doesn’t have to take more than 30 minutes a month to create. Key Performance Indicators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Action and Information Network. 2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Why Quarterly Impact Reports? How to Publish Quarterly Impact Reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

This group should be given ultimate decision-making authority and will be responsible for reporting to your Board of Directors. Quantify their answers — along with qualitative interviews and industry research — to inform your messaging to the public. Objective comments take into account the audience point of view and desired outcomes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

For more information and ideas, check out How to Create a Welcome Series for New Donors. 2) Have Current Donor Information Sent to Your Inbox. Use scheduled reports to make sure you have the most relevant and up to date information sent to your inbox: monthly, weekly, daily, etc. List of major gifts given today.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

We’re far more connected to stories and information than we have ever been, yet the noise and ubiquity of the digital world makes it harder to surface and share personal stories of change and impact. We saw a larger number of reports and publications out there on the topic, but most felt stale and too isolated to the nonprofit sector.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2010

Behind the Disconnect—86% of Nonprofits Characterize Their Messages as Difficult to Remember: Most nonprofits report that their messaging suffers from lack of inspiration (73%) and poor targeting to audience wants and needs (70%), and is difficult to remember (86%).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Our annual Community Survey is one way we listen to your needs and experiences to inform our work. The report also gives us a chance to share how we are integrating your feedback into new improvements, initiatives, and resources based on your needs. Learn more about what we found this year by downloading the full survey report.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize tribute gifts when donors want to remain anonymous: Dear Charity Clairity, We list tribute gifts in our annual report. Ask for all the information you need, and let them know what you’ll do (as default) if you don’t hear back.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. But you also want to respect your grantees’ time and resources and avoid asking them for information that you don’t use or that they have already provided elsewhere.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Put the Bot to Work Remember the news story about the Bing chatbot and New York Times reporter Kevin Roose?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

They report being able to discover the identity of approximately 95% of their DAF donors ! They’ll appreciate the information, and maybe begin to consider ways they can give even more than they were considering! Provide comprehensive up-to-date information to Guidestar-Candid. Please let us know in the comments below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Educate and inform your audience. Share financial reports, impact assessments, and breakdowns of where the funds go. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Authenticity builds trust.

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NCE Social Media

JULY 21, 2009

You can download the pdf of the report, but I encourage you to add your nonprofit’s social media information to their social media database. Once you add your agency, put a comment in the comment box to let us know.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 25, 2011

Now you can include that new "Days to Donor Conversion" field in your reports/filters and get all sorts of valuable information of how long contacts are waiting to donate after engaging with your organization. Leave a comment » It's seriously that easy. also want to track the entry point. It adds up. .

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Members report having to work doubly and triply hard to shore up their credibility. How is declining trust affecting your association? Track trends in your industry.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I'm Steve, a data scientist working with the team at TechSoup and I'm starting a biweekly conversation about how we can all use data and information to drive smarter decisions. A Recipe for Information Success. That's why I call myself the Information Chef. The Information Chef Is Here to Help. spanhidden.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

The Foundation Giving Forecast Survey provides timely estimates and helps inform the Giving USA annual report on philanthropy. ii This year, because we received so much rich information about foundations’ giving practices and priorities, we will share the findings in a three-part blog series. The median and mode were 5.0%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

USD ( Blackbaud Luminate Online Report ). of overall fundraising in 2018 came from online giving ( Charitable Giving Report ). 1% via text message ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). However, 19% of donors return within the first 90 days ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). 11% via direct mail/post.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Ideally, offer something people may want in return for submitting their information. Collect annual reports, program listings, donor recognition walls, etc. Create contact information forms for folks who’d like to learn more about your services. Let us know in the comments. Receiving your newsletter is the bare minimum.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Just over half (53%) of all surveyed foundations increased their giving in FYE 2021 compared to FYE 2020, and about a quarter (28%) reported declines in giving. Of 359 independent foundations, 39% reported that their payout increased in FYE 2021 compared to FYE 2020, and another 38% said that payout remained the same.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2015

He created an informal employee champion program. Gerard also observes that once you get the ball rolling with an informal employee champion plan it inspires more participation. Share in the comments below. His three-step approach included: Train staff to post their accounts and support them. Turn ‘em loose.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

This is a guest post I wrote for the Online Community Report. Seeing you leave a comment, or share a resource, will model the desired behavior so others can see what to do (especially if they are new to social media or new to your community) and how to do it (especially if they are new to your tool or platform). Lead by example.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that the first reason members join associations is to network, and the sixth is to socialize. With your staff thought leaders, organize a content calendar to create a steady stream of news, industry information, and commentary to keep members engaged. Elevate membership roles.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 9, 2014

With a variety of tools and features, Salesforce can automate processes, quickly track information along with a host of other features. Let us know in the comment section below. Salesforce is one of the best trackers of personal information available today. Powerful reporting capabilities. The nonprofit starter pack.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2017

For details about Facebook Fundraising Tools and for information about how donations are distributed to your nonprofit, please see: nonprofits.fb.com/topic/fundraising-tools. Sign up for Facebook’s Fundraising Tools if you want access to daily fundraising reports. Facebook currently has 1.94 billion monthly users.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledgeable and informed congregants are more likely to give generously. All of my congregations issued an annual impact report that showed in clear graphs the relationship between personal giving and the services we were able to deliver. That report brought integrity to our requests for renewed and increased support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be Informed. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets. Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Offer to help write short updates to keep donors informed.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Send regular newsletters.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

They form a powerful document informing donors about their total annual giving—a rare moment in the fundraising process. Please share them in the comment section below. As 2023 has drawn to a close, tax season looms on the horizon, and we nonprofits gear up for a unique opportunity—issuing tax summaries to our donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to many reports , email marketing is the best channel for return on investment. Make your readers feel good about their support of your organization and informed about the cause they care about. Add your tips to the comments! . Despite the rise of social media , it has not been replacing email. Always include links.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

This approach gave us the information necessary to assess whether we should continue. If so, please share them in the comments! We used our existing Instagram account , though prior to this effort, we had rarely used the Reels feature. We also opened a TikTok account. Have you tried experimenting with video on social media?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For example, a marketing coordinator may identify tasks such as writing a first draft for content, or analyzing hundreds of open-ended survey comments. Applying AI to basic collaboration workflows can offer a dividend of time (and brain space).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The monthly social trends report from Media Cause spotlights the biggest trends on social media each month, and spotlights how nonprofits and social good organizations can use social media effectively to reach and engage with their audience. Included in the comments? We hope you enjoyed our monthly trend report!

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

These events can be tours of your facilities, panels with guest speakers, or informal meet-and-greets. These events should offer information about your organization and its mission, services, goals, and ways to get involved. Also, use your website to entice visitors with a “pop-up” offering free information and resources.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. Larger organizations were more likely to report increases, as were community foundations. They also reported their payout in FY 2020 and whether it had increased compared to the prior year. .

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

Let us know in the comment section below. A used guide is a step-by-step instruction guide that can cover data entry, reporting, policies, field definitions, and information on how the work should be flowing. Run consistent reports. The first part of managing performance is running a consistent report.

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