Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs. This question was one of many in a recently released research study commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation on the occasion of its 50 th anniversary. By Lindsay Austin Louie. We’re thrilled, but it also gave us pause to ask ourselves, “Why are we surprised?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! scholar, student, or professional to highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can inform and improve day-to-day. Earlier this year, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) received 4,600 responses to our annual 2012 State of the Sector Survey. Angela Francis , Senior Associate.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

We conducted a website survey with about 80 respondents, and conducted some one-on-one interviews with eleven members of the NTEN community. First the good: While there’s definite improvements to be made, NTEN’s existing site does have clean appearance that is fairly simple to use. Here''s what you had to say.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

For definitions of leader levels and the full list of demographic survey questions and response options, see How to collect and share demographic data. “Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question. Here, a higher number means that more data has been shared).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Last month, the Blackbaud Institute released a report entitled “ Share of the American Wallet ,” which uses the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Survey data to explore how demographic attributes and discretionary spending patterns relate to philanthropy. 5 Research-Backed Lessons for Major Gifts.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

According to a study by Deloitte, approximately 63% of surveyed professionals prefer volunteer opportunities that allow them to apply their skills and expertise? Skill-based volunteerism defined By definition, skill-based volunteerism is the process of volunteers contributing their expertise to directly support the operations of a nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

For NGOs to successfully inform and motivate Gen Z to take action, they must embrace a mobile-first, multi-device strategy and as the Internet of Things evolves over the next decade, the definition of “devices” will expand to include screens on everything from digital billboards to smart cars. Source: Pew Research Center.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. My own definition is to trade one set of dilemmas for a better set. And that’s fine. And that’s fine.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

As improving community health becomes a definitive strategic priority for most hospitals, development must learn a new “beat” – and cultivate a relationship with a new champion. To this end, I encourage you to share this brand-new survey on community health investment. This individual?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 31, 2017

A few weeks ago, we talked about why feedback surveys are a helpful tool to help towards success. This got our wheels turning and made us prompted us to talk about specifically what you can do to get the most back from feedback surveys. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of research? So what’s the hold-up?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. Research shows donors who are called renew at higher levels than those who are not.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! This survey was very informative about the nonprofit sector's financial status.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 16, 2016

The general sessions are definitely worth tuning into (Kofi Annan and Kumi Naidoo) and the education sessions will no doubt provide some valuable new insight into fundraising trends. The research is unprecedented and provides valuable insight into the global NGO sector and its use of online technology.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration is a partner in the research, and we refer to the project as TEVA, short for Technology Evolution in Volunteer Administration. The first big piece was a survey of volunteer administrators. More specifically, we surveyed individuals in the U.S.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Instead, so far in 2010, giving to the United Way Worldwide (the largest charity in the survey) decreased by 4.5% and giving to Salvation Army (the second largest charity in the survey) dropped by 8.4%. They do their research online and make confident choices,&# says Penelope Burk, president of Cygnus Applied Research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Through all King’s research she discovered to get ahead in the business world, the most successful individuals do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have defined the workplace. For businesses to survive in the new world of work, they need a new definition of what it means to win.

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NetWits

MARCH 4, 2011

These are the questions Blackbaud’s Amy Braiterman and The Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council’s David Hessekiel were interested in answering when they implemented the first ever Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Participant Survey which was unveiled at the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference in Atlanta, GA this week. Image: Chris Fritz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?"

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. Marketing research and performance – you’ll be able to segment and target your marketing tactics. Lay out your definitions up front. Think about this from the perspective of where you are coming from, where you are now, and what you want to achieve.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

In studies like those from Cygnus Research , donors themselves report they’d give more if they got more: “There were two instances this year where I made gifts over and above what I had intended and they both involved personal contact from someone in the development office.” . Deliver meaning. Keep donors in your sights. Get creative !

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fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 About Great Place to Work Certification Great Place to Work® Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research. I''d like to take a closer look at one aspect of our research and organizational practice: technology staffing levels.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

However, research over the last decade has painted a clear picture of the disparities that Black leaders face in philanthropy. of CEOs and leaders of surveyed foundations are people of color. . Additionally, investment managers, program directors, and board members need to more closely resemble the communities they serve.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally-renowned, public doctoral research university and academic health center dedicated to transforming the student experience. We’ve been sending short surveys and checklists to help students plan for upcoming semesters, send reminders to register for classes, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

She looks at survey results, independent web research, verification of new features and analysis of how the 19 applications relate to one another and the marketplace. New methods for customer service and quick market research. But much of the points are definitely transferable to nonprofits.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. The above chart represents the responses from survey participants. You can download the complete report for free here.]

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project just released its report for the second quarter of 2020 and, let’s just say, there is definitely a pandemic boom. With our research partner, we surveyed a panel of donors that give $100+ or more annually, which makes up 97% of individual giving in the U.S. Donors, Donations, and Drives.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Check your country’s definition for charity status. Only send traffic to your website — the domain you applied with Maintain an account-wide 5% clickthrough rate and a keyword quality score of 2 or higher Complete Google’s surveys about the impact of the program (usually at the end of the year). Not in the US?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Follow these steps to outline your organization’s definition of major gifts: Assess your previous largest donations to determine your major gift threshold. Prospect research software like DonorSearch provides tools that will automate analyzing wealth information for each prospect. Send a survey if you don’t hear back.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we look to hire BIPOC designers and amplify their voices, we also have to examine our industry definition of what “good” design is and start building a completely new system—by everyone, for everyone. . Research famous architects, what pops up? . If we research good designs, the products we find are often expensive.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

If your organization tends to not put much strategic thought into its toolkit aside from periodically purchasing new tools, it’s definitely worth your time to get started. As you look ahead to your organization’s new year of growth and engagement, tech strategy updates should definitely be a part of the picture. Let’s get started!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Social media is a prominent social gathering place where these goals can definitely be met. The survey found that blogging and blog outreach was the most popular social media choice. Over half of the organizations surveyed reported that they do not use Twitter and do not intend to, with only 24% reporting use of the tool.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mission statement: The mission of St. Look into: Your primary audience.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Survey your Existing Volunteers. Consider sending out a survey that asks why they got involved, why they come back, and what they find frustrating. You can definitely recruit these folks to volunteer, but consider other needs that they can help you deliver on. Cultivating and Retaining Your Volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2010

The topic is our Society for New Communications Research Fellowship research. This leaves me with some good ideas about contextual questions to ask in interviews for the case study part of the research. If you have a case study that you think embodies the research we are undertaking, please let us know.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Assemble and track collected data from surveys, assessments, and interviews all in one place to efficiently manage your foundational impact statistics and more. This metric will allow you to definitively calculate the impact of your nonprofit’s efforts by noting positive changes in your beneficiaries. Constituent-Reported Improvements.

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