Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

In this post, I’ll walk you through why that’s important and what metrics you should measure. . Goals and metrics . Looking at this data will help you make informed decisions and have an accurate picture of your organization’s health. . 11 metrics to evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . Total revenue.

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Forum One

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now is the time to celebrate what all your organization achieved, reflect upon what you didn’t, and learn from that data to make 2022 your best year yet. To answer that question, you want to be sure you’re pulling up the right data. Website metrics. Conversion rate (e.g., Email metrics. Social Media metrics.

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M+R

JUNE 10, 2021

That means we’d actually see open rates go up for those who choose this option (probably most people), because pixels would be loaded for every email—but we won’t know if those people are actually opening emails or not. When a user downloads that image, we know they’ve opened the email. . What will this change?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data?

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The team at Association Analytics often hears questions like, What exactly is data analytics? With analytics, you try to aggregate data over time and across data sources for a 360-degree view of your members and their activities. Collect Your Data Even If Its Not Perfect. Your plan should start by collecting your data.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Monitor data and adjust your appeals. Determine your objectives.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . A big part of this is understanding and leveraging data to inform any changes they make to the donor experience.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By collecting and analyzing key data points, you’ll be able to continually refine your strategy and stay at the forefront of social media fundraising. Let your data lead the way. This is where your social media engagement rates come in. So how do you stand out from the crowd? Then, multiply that number by 100.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Your association should create consistent values to accurately calculate your retention rate. You should segment your membership by the metrics that matter most to you, such as demographics, tenure, behavior, at-risk status, periods of time and more. This is critical for proper analysis and strategy refinement.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this sense, impact metrics are the specific measures of the positive and negative effects of an intervention, action, or project on individuals, communities, or the environment. In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. To date, over 54,000 organizations have shared some data about how their staff and/or board identify by race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability status. Demographic data sharing varies by nonprofit subject category.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Your board may well be aware of metrics surrounding the cost to raise a dollar and be keen to understand what that number is for your nonprofit. Be aware, however, that in the world of nonprofit research, many experts discount that this metric has any real value in rating a nonprofit. However, gaps in management (i.e.,

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Building from your theory of change, it is crucial for organizations to have a comprehensive, clear set of metrics (also called “indicators” in the social sector) that track inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; all of these build evidence of your program’s effectiveness. Data access. . Think Seriously About What’s Practical.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Research consistently shows that it almost always costs more to acquire a new donor than it does to retain an existing donor, making your donor retention rate a very important metric to track. What Is Donor Retention Rate? Your donor retention rate is an indicator of how well you’re handling donor relationships.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2024

When looking at online benchmarks and digital revenue, we saw that any growth or ground held was due to increases in sustainer metrics. Open rates have become overinflated due to machine opens and, for the first time in 16 years of producing this report, we have determined that open rates are no longer a metric we can include.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

Tracking opens as the sole metric for engagement is no longer accurate. What Apple’s privacy changes mean for email open rates. The post The Death of the Open Metric (and other freak outs) first appeared on npENGAGE. When someone actually reads and feels compelled to click an email, we know we’ve made genuine impact.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

For the last 5 or so years, there has been a trend in new donor acquisition : Response rates continue to drop while average gifts continue to rise. There are many data sources out there for direct mail and email acquisition. Usually, organizations use large compiled files that actually contribute to lower response rates. .

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

updates were expected to have on the amount of granular data available from digital ad clicks, nonprofits that adapt metrics and goals to meet the moment may find ads are still a useful part of omni-channel campaigns.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Fortunately, with data, we can better understand members’ behavior and which marketing channel is most effective to reach our members. In today’s world, success is measured by more than just clicks and open rates. This is how you organize and describe your data. Sales are instant. How many is your association using consistently?

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Last week, I sat down with Amy Peyrot, Senior Consultant, Social Media Specialist, and resident mathlete at M+R , to discuss all things social media metrics. Here are some of Amy's thoughts on these common social media metrics and how to achieve them. Goal: Engagement Metric: Overall Engagement Rate.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You can track metrics that will help you identify what’s working, including social media engagement, impressions and reach, database growth, event registration and attendance, and website visits and sessions. Plan ahead, so you’ll know what data to track. Contact us at any time to speak with one of our data-loving experts.

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TechImpact

JUNE 3, 2014

The technical terms “data mining” and “predictive modeling” are really just industry terms words for “gather information” and “educated guessing.”. Here are 5 simple steps you can take today to start benefiting immediately from collecting better donor data, and more of it. Analyze that data. Image courtesy of CRW Connect.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, carefully consider how you are packaging your data in the most impactful way. How to glean insights : Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Fundraising metrics are the key to unlocking your most effective, generosity-encouraging strategies. That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Here are 10 fundraising statistics worth noting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. If your nonprofit is going to use LinkedIn Pages, then commit to posting a minimum of 2-3 times per week to maximize your click-through rate (CTR) and engagement. 3) Monitor your LinkedIn Analytics. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Meaningful data is a tremendous asset to advocates, policymakers, and mission-driven organizations. Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

During a year-end campaign, it’s essential to track and analyze data from these multiple channels. Data on donor behavior, preferences, and interactions provides audience insights that can be used to improve fundraising strategies and optimize future campaigns. Define your metrics of success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Measurement is a learning process that uses research and data to help make improvements, and is not just counting things up – “We have 5,000 fans!” We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?) It helps you set priorities, allocate resources, and make choices.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the unemployment rate will remain low, at 3.9% Review the Data I asked Sarah how she advises employers to approach this challenging environment. Begin with the data,” Sarah responded. According to a survey by LinkedIn, 61% of U.S. workers are considering leaving their jobs in 2023.

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M+R

APRIL 16, 2024

Hey data friends, it’s our favorite time of the year, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, you can sip your iced coffee outside and read Benchmarks ! So here’s your action item: If your organization hasn’t already, save any existing UA data before this date for historical tracking! We’ll wait. Ok, back with us?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We’ll also be sharing the important metrics you need to keep an eye on to measure your performance. How to Measure Your Success Developing your social media presence as a membership engagement strategy can be measured via engagement metrics. Make it personal: Personalized messaging can lead to a 26% increase in open rates.

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