Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Metrics Tracking. >> Presentation. Do-It-Yourself.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter the strategy, the best way to optimize your donor communication processes is to leverage donor data. Your donor data should play a key role in your communication strategy, helping you create targeted content and personal experiences for recipients. You’ll be exploring: What type of donor data should you collect?

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Before we dive in, we want you to start thinking of data as one of your most important assets. Of course, they are valuable assets, but data is, too. Let’s build your business case to make data analytics a top priority: 1. Start by assessing and documenting the current state of your data. What do you think about our data?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. The technology helps donors make investments that yield the highest impact or strategic system change. Source: GiveDirectly Facebook Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

The report addresses metrics for success for investing in broad field social movements or networked approaches to social change. The report lays out some new metrics for movement building – that are paths to the more easily counted tangible results and where the unit of analysis is the movement or network, not an organization.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

If efficiency, technology, and smarter fundraising have been on your nonprofit’s radar, you’ve almost certainly encountered artificial intelligence (AI). . Machine learning technology uses these patterns to train predictive algorithms that will measure specific propensities and make predictions.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

That is why nonprofit leaders and boards need a strategic, modern CFO to analyze potential scenarios, see around the corner, and aid in effective decision-making, all while using technology and innovative thinking. Why a Modern CFO and When Do You Need One If you were to close your eyes and picture a CFO or an accountant, what do you see?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

If your nonprofit is implementing a new Blackbaud solution or tackling new challenges with your existing technology stack , your team will inevitably need Blackbaud support. You can pull from all this data to improve your engagement and fundraising strategies. More personalized communications. Integration support. Software training.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In the midst of the digital revolution, Housing Associations are looking to those in the Commercial sector who have paved the way for the market to become more customer-centric , more data-driven, and more innovative in the ways they make technology work for them. So, what can we learn from the Commercial sector?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This week, as part of Member Appreciation Month, we're talking about technology that supports communications and information, so I thought I'd share some of the metrics we use to track our effectiveness that don't really warrant a complete blog post in-and-of themselves. We'd also love to hear about your favorite metrics.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At the end of this guided exercise, you’ll be able to articulate investment impact statements like: BY INVESTING $9,845 IN NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR ORG WILL SAVE $79,155 OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. BY INVESTING $9,845 IN NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR ORG WILL SERVE $3,032,759 MORE CLIENTS OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. Step 1: Removing Resistance.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2021

But before we dive in, the most important thing you can do is make sure your technology is ready to accept donations in an easy-to-use and secure way. Make sure your donation page is clean-looking, works properly and is connected with data (think personalized ask ladders for donors based on their past giving behaviors). Adapt Quickly.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 15, 2024

A website with multiple buttons to click, too many pictures with no clear purpose, and pop-ups every few seconds can deter visitors from exploring further. This includes implementing the latest encryption technology and complying with international payment security standards to protect sensitive financial information.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. Before you invest in a nonprofit donation management system, consider the following as you do your fundraising technology research. That means going from data to intelligence. Things are going well!

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 23, 2022

As HGF’s investment into Jewish life has grown, so too has the need for a technology platform powerful and flexible enough to scale alongside the organization. Establishing a scalable data model to support rapid growth helped create a holistic understanding of HGF’s impact on communities. Phase 1: Service Desk + Customer Support.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

And if you aren’t transparent about how you track and store data, you also squander an opportunity to build brand trust. So, how can you ensure your donor data is kept safe but keep your marketing plans well-informed? Here, we outline the latest trends your nonprofit needs to know in the ever-evolving world of data privacy.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

By Kurt Voelker, CTO, Forum One Data is the new black. Data is so much more than a stack of numbers or a server filled with client outputs. One effective way to transform your data from an afterthought into a powerful communications product is through visualizations that help tell your story. And for good reason.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This post is all about analytics and the vital role it should play in your organization: Let Go of Your Fear – Anyone Can Be Data-Driven. Let Go of Your Fear – Anyone Can Be Data-Driven. We all use data and analytics in some measure every day to guide our strategic planning and tactical decision making. by Jann Schultz.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. I like to think of it this way: Organizations may have the research or data, the capacity and staff, to identify problems and opportunities, to build messages, calls to action and campaigns. Obviously, we can all picture a car. What does it look like?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Create Personalized Reports and Dashboards Having a way to quickly and clearly see your financial numbers helps you make better data-driven decisions.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Enhancing Your Current Processes Even the most well-oiled finance teams can improve their processes with new technology and new partnerships. Consultant and nonprofit CFO Stephanie Skryzowski will guide you through effective strategies to help your leadership and board actually grasp your financial metrics.

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Everyaction

APRIL 25, 2018

In this blog series, we'll be focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Simply analyze that data and use it to inform future decisions and replicate successes, to ultimately drive increased engagement across campus.

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To unearth missed opportunities and pinpoint new ways to diversify your revenue streams , use the data you collect about your donors through wealth screening. These strategies can help you harness the power of wealth screening and make your fundraising appeals more effective: Find rich insights by analyzing internal and external data.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With rapidly changing technology and the need to be nimble in our approach to donors, leveraging the data in your nonprofit donor database is more important than ever before. However, using data to complement those stories can communicate to savvy donors the impact of their investment in the organization.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

He is also a regular speaker at nonprofit technology conferences and a public voice for Veterans in the Pittsburgh area. Assessment occurs through the use of success metrics, otherwise known as key performance indicators (KPIs). Nonprofits don’t have trouble finding success metrics to use. ● This metric is a biggie.

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NTEN

MAY 5, 2015

Jessica Holliday, NTEN’s Operations Director, learned a lot at the Do Good Data Conference in Chicago last week and chose to share some highlights with us. Be Generous with Data—Water for People Ned Breslin from Water for People preached to the choir of the importance of using data to drive successful programs.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Digital marketing is essential for reaching new customers, raising brand awareness, and maintaining sustainable growth in the modern age of technology. Clean” data that is accurate and relevant can lead to more effective lead generation and personal outreach.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

Nonprofit technology offers a wealth of opportunities to support your donor engagement efforts, largely thanks to the data you’re able to collect and use to drive your decision-making. When used strategically, tools can be used to enable you to keep your digital strategy both donor-centric and data-driven. Let’s get started.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Fill them in on your highlights—new programs, funding opportunities, and challenges—and they can share regulations they are watching or new technology they are implementing.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2015

You braved sleet and rain and even witnessed a snow day in Austin to take part in the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC). metric tons of carbon emissions all those travel miles created , which makes us smile inside as we continue to seek ways to make the NTC more sustainable. You did it! Yeah, we noticed! Two (2).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

I’ve been curating infographics summarizing social media and social network studie s of American and global audiences, but one of the best resources global social media and mobile data is We Are Social. I’ve also collected infographics that summarize global data on various platforms on a pinterest board.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. Focus on the event technology and event platform used, the virtual attendee experience, and the event content. Ask a general question first.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 16, 2021

There are five different tracks that you can choose from for the Nonprofit Summit, including Increase Fundraising Agility, Improving the Constituent Experience, Optimizing Data and Reporting, Managing and Scaling Your Platform. Manage and Optimize Data to Create a Unified Customer Experience.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately. Fill them in on your highlights—new programs, funding opportunities, and challenges—and they can share regulations they are watching or new technology they are implementing.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

It’s an old problem, made worse by the tantalizing potential that technology provides: how do you collect and aggregate quality data when you work in low resource areas? That means collecting the data at the source, aggregating the data, verifying the data, creating meaningful reports, and analyzing the data for decision-making.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I'm doing a session at Boston podcamp called the Social Media Metrics/ROI Game. I'm slightly out of my comfort zone here because I've only been following this topic closely for a short time, although I have co-authored a guide for nonprofits on technology evaluation and ROI. UPDATE: The presentation slides and wikispace is here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Rob Stuart, who passed away recently and who was instrumental in the creation of the nonprofit technology movement always had a favorite question, “What tools are in your tool box?” The important thing is to pick the right tool for the job — and that job is collecting data to measure progress towards a goal or objective.

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