Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

DIY Community Engagement Metrics. When people who work in services, programs, grant writing and fundraising, for example, all share their view of the groups in the community, not only can you start mapping the network but you can also have really rich discussions about the way different parts of your organization view the community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

” Practicing Empathetic Leadership in the Nonprofit Workplace Empathy isn’t always a hardwired skill, but the good news is that with practice we can develop itHere are a few examples of what this looks like in practice in the nonprofit workplace.: Leaders need to set an example and hold themselves accountable.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Using that knowledge, we’ve created this guide to help your team understand major gift KPIs, the metrics you should be tracking, and the top tips to do so successfully.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Association membership marketing is much different than marketing a product for sale. This is how you organize and describe your data. Once you have your taxonomy and metadata in place, you can use metrics to analyze the performance of your marketing channels. Let’s use email as an example. Sales are instant.

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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. Once you know what qualifies as success, Amy suggests setting your goals based on benchmarks you've established for your organization, although this is a good place to start.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Target new audiences – We focus on member experience, satisfaction, and retention, but what about the more tangential groups we touch as an organization? One example of thought leadership is this blog!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly. A professionally designed website can help establish your organization as a reputable, trustworthy institution. Make your donation and volunteer opportunities easy to find.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Below are five convincing points you can present when making your case, each paired with relatable examples to drive the point home. Focus on the Outcomes Embracing the Future: We know change is hard and in long-standing organizations, can be met with resistance. Let’s take member retention as an example.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. For example, your organization may have a 2021 goal of “increasing membership.” These metrics are called leading indicators.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Member scoring is a crucial topic for organizations because providing superior member experience drives all associations. Any guidelines for determining member values will differ from organization to organization because membership needs are unique in each association. How are these lists different?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. To begin, and this is important, your nonprofit should conduct a search on LinkedIn to see if a page already exists for your organization. For example: 1. Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Be sure to ask stakeholders in different departments. Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? The outcomes you can achieve tend to fall into four buckets that benefit your organization. Ask your colleagues questions.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 29, 2010

It involves using technology to organize, automate, and synchronize business processes—principally sales activities, but also those for marketing, customer service, and technical support. Now we could easily translate that into “managing and nurturing an organizations’ interactions with donors and constituents.&#

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Jen Frazier , President at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. It should convey the organization’s impact and the urgency of supporting its mission.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Of course, we’ve spent the year sharing tips and tricks to get your virtual fundraising to the next level all year long, but let’s be real: few things are as helpful as seeing real examples of real nonprofits doing it right. So here it is: our favorite 7 crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Let’s take a look.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. This time around, my topic was Crowdsourcing vs Community-Sourcing, answering questions about the difference is and what the opportunities are for organizations looking to get connected outside their organization.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Nonprofits that are reliant on organic search traffic need to start optimizing for this new reality now to mitigate the drop in engagement and support as the sea change happens. Jump to something more interesting: A Visual Example of Chat-First Search How to create an AI Chat-first search traffic risk audit?

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Nonprofits that are reliant on organic search traffic need to start optimizing for this new reality now to mitigate the drop in engagement and support as the sea change happens. Jump to something more interesting: A Visual Example of Chat-First Search How to create an AI Chat-first search traffic risk audit?

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format. For example, a report is the weekly number of new members who joined your association. Some examples to consider: What are the main drivers of member retention?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

Why should your member-based organization leverage an online community to engage your members? Some examples of online communities include a LinkedIn or Facebook group where industry professionals connect. Here are three more ways an online community differs from virtual networking communities: 1. What is an online community?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In June 2007, Apple launched the iPhone, and in subsequent years we saw the rise of apps as a competing method to websites for how people interact with organizations. For organizations using both apps and websites, there were challenges in seeing how the data interacts—are web visitors the same people using the app?

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

Customer experience (CX) is the sum of every interaction a member of the public has with your organization. How do your audiences feel about your organization and brand? There has never been a more critical time for mission-driven organizations to prioritize creating an inclusive customer experience.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly and without hassle. This can establish your organization as a reputable, trustworthy institution. Make your donation and/or volunteer opportunities easy to find. Let’s dive in!

Websites 74

Websites Organization Tips Map 74

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Even as overall giving slumps, this increase is significant because it means that more organizations are receiving reliable funding on a monthly basis. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Organize them into groups based on their gift sizes.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

That’s why we put together a list of the five essential metrics you need to know, as a fundraiser, to achieve higher retention rates. Tracking these metrics will help you keep a pulse on the current engagement of your donors so you know which efforts are working and which ones need to be increased or modified. Donor Attrition Rate.

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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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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One thing that is different is the size of the investment: $500 million is an initial figure. “$500 Other grants will likely go to intermediary organizations that support local news, either by making grants themselves or providing support like training, legal support, and technical infrastructure. “The Did civic engagement increase?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

Text marketing , also known as SMS marketing, can help your organization engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately boost your fundraising results. Keep an eye on your metrics. Give your nonprofit more chances to interact with donors by asking every existing donor to opt in to receive texts from your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2020

Any time you see an impressive Google Grant case study , the metrics are always made possible through conversion tracking. . Example Conversions. The Google Grant is designed to be as impactful for nonprofits as possible, which is why Google has required that each organization set up conversion tracking. .

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is why it’s so important to keep a sponsor’s attention, even after your silent auction , run/walk/ride, or other event concludes. In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm? Now you’re all set to go live.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to content management systems (CMS), WordPress is a stellar choice for a variety of organizations, including businesses and nonprofits. With our guide, you’ll be well prepared to create a content strategy for your site, whether you’re migrating from a different CMS or starting from scratch. Donation page.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get. The input you send back will be well-received if you can connect it to the organization’s mission.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

As an animal-related nonprofit, you often compete with other similar organizations, not to mention thousands of other deserving causes, for every donation. Pet businesses—from kennels to dog washes—are a logical connection to your organization. Fundraising for any nonprofit can be a challenging task. Let’s get started! Sponsor a class.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

In the 2018 Charitable Giving Stats from NP Source , 77% believe everyone can make a difference by supporting causes. A flexible and scalable nonprofit CRM is at the center of an organization to enable the highest return on their cause initiatives. There is no shortage of CRM’s in the market that sell to nonprofit organizations.

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