Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

While enrollment numbers and completion rates provide surface-level insights, digging into learner behavior and demographics can uncover more valuable information like which courses hold the most value for which learners and the factors contributing to their success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation. Common ways of doing this are through online petitions, surveys relating to your cause, product or item distribution, or a whitepaper or e-book “call to action.” For example: 4) Begin cultivating your new donor prospects.

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Social Media Donor Media Social 353

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Successful fundraising story examples. Gehlhausen and the team at Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County held an event that drove more than 300 donations and were able to upload that information quickly into their database and get back to their mission. We want to celebrate these nonprofits along with the other fundraising success stories.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

Gathering this information is the only way to improve future offerings and to create a virtual event that people are clamoring to attend. 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.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Why data should drive your decisions Many key industries, including retailers, manufacturers, and healthcare organizations, use data to inform decisions. For example, a clothing store puts out a new line of clothing; they want to know how that line is performing. What information is vital and helpful?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, let’s say your association sold two products (Product A and Product B) last year that brought in the same total revenue – $20,000 each. You can do this by sending them surveys or asking at your events. That’s why it’s also important to view behavioral data alongside survey data.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Its compelling aim promises to empower nonprofits to share vital information about their organizations, one time, on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all to reduce the inefficiency and reporting burdens faced when applying for funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

For example: Hey there! For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer! For example: The Coral Acres Virtual Gala is a day away! If you need to get the word out about a scheduling change or technical issue, there’s no better way to share the information than with an instant text message. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Our partnership model is simple and innovative: in exchange for promoting the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey to donors and supporters of nonprofit organizations in your country from March 1 through May 31, 2020 , our partners receive the anonymized survey data for their country or cause. Benefits of Partnership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2020

If possible, you want to try to pre-fill as much information as possible. Then, all they’ll need to do is check that the information you have on file is still correct. Once they’ve renewed their membership, you might want to send a second form to get any additional information that you require. Conclusion.

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Associations Tips Social Media Structure 286

CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Donor Persona Examples (credit: Kindful ) The more we understand about our donors, the better we can communicate with them in a way that resonates. Research The first step is finding as much information as you can from your existing analytics. People like surveys that are short and sweet. From there, you can analyze the data.

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Audience Donor Survey Demographics 83

sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to BWF’s AI for nonprofits guide , the process of using these predictive AI fundraising tools looks like this: Your nonprofit gathers data using sources like your online donation form, donor feedback surveys, and website analytics.

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. An effective project charter will include the following information: What is the purpose of the project? Who are your key stakeholders and decision-makers?

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Websites Analytics Project Proposal 304

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders. For example, we heard that funders want more information about fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsors.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. i (See previous blogs from the 2022 and 2021 surveys.) The Foundation Giving Forecast Survey provides timely estimates and helps inform the Giving USA annual report on philanthropy. Source: Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, 2017–2023. How did these factors affect U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, you can create groups based on supporters’ giving habits, such as donation recency, type, amount, frequency, and reason for donating. This ensures seamless data transfers between the platforms, providing access to accurate information like the spelling of donors’ names or their giving histories. Leverage A/B testing.

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Donation Strategy Nonprofit Gift 110

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

At the same time, these simple steps can help to make a big impact on your opinions of data collection quality and how those data collection and quality issues affect your ability to make data-informed decisions. Those attendees willingly shared their information thanks to a unique ask and compelling offer.

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Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

In the digital age, where information travels rapidly and online interactions shape public perception, nonprofits that prioritize their online presence build trust, attract support, and foster long-term engagement. Powerful storytelling is the key.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

The data you receive for every event you run will help inform your next attempts. Examples of direct donor signals include: Surveys Conversations with donors Direct messages or tagging your organization on social media Indirect signals are a bit less obvious, but no less valuable. Are they responding to surveys?

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2024

While it can be time-consuming and occasionally overwhelming, it is also incredibly rewarding to congratulate them on their scholarship awards, collect post-acceptance information and thank-you messages, and share those messages with donors. Do you currently collect post-acceptance information from your award recipients? Let’s face it.

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Student Process Communication Award 71

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Many of the nonprofits we surveyed did that with great success.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

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Data New York Government Digital 91

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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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 91

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Then, when a donor gives, fills out a survey, or takes another specified action, they trigger that message and receive the corresponding email automatically. For example, if you use Salesforce and its marketing automation add-on, you can populate emails with data like donors’ first names and most recent donation amounts.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign. nonprofit sector, we want to better identify who , exactly, is sharing demographic data with Candid and what information they are sharing. Source: Candid, 2023.

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Demographics Share Data Taxonomy 98

Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2023

DON’T Buy Lists DO Hold Informational Events Being able to buy a list of engaged donors is pretty much the nonprofit equivalent of magic beans. Many nonprofits approach informational events in a sort of one-sided way. For example, when you receive a new donation, you could send out an automatic thank-you email.

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Practice Data Newsletter Survey 52

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Appeal to Different Learning Types People learn and comprehend information in different ways. Some volunteers may be visual learners while others may digest information better through hands-on experience. The best way to achieve this is by first providing volunteers with an example, followed by an action.

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Training Train Volunteer Tips 85

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focusing on experience leads to higher survey scores, more supporters inviting a friend or sharing on social media, greater reach, larger results, and most importantly, more impact generated. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began. Appreciated? Entertained?

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Tips Fundraising Management Cancer 334

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. The practices of this relatively new form of philanthropy are still evolving. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks.

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Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff. On the surface, it may seem like we are doing what most libraries are doing—providing our community with access to information.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Your online community platform should be your member volunteers’ go-to resource for all sorts of pertinent information about your volunteer program. For example, you could celebrate one, two, or five years of service at your organization. Your staff and can easily share resources within your volunteer program groups.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

For example, consider where they live. Collect only the information you must have – such as contact information, emergency contact information, a liability waiver, and t-shirt size. You can collect more information later. Explain how you’ll use the information collected. Target potential fundraisers.

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Tips Registration Campaign Template 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

For example, some people might regularly use forums to meet with others online. In some cases, you can survey to see what people currently associate the organization with. Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. Give reliable information.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 332

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Prospect research allows you to evaluate donors’ capacity to give using information such as business affiliations, stock ownership, and home value. The other type of data nonprofits collect as part of prospect research is philanthropic data, including personal information, past giving, and nonprofit engagement history.

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Social Media Data Media Atlanta 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

The way you set up your dashboards and reports will depend on multiple factors, including your data analysis goals and what data you need to inform your analysis. If total funds raised by participants are down from the last campaign, you might increase participant engagement by offering tips and examples from your top fundraisers.

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Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 84

Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

A newly released executive survey revealed that 99% of major American companies invested last year in data and analytics, and 91.9% In this latest survey, 29% reported achieving “transformational business outcomes” during the past year – so what is holding the others back? In the 2021 survey, 92.2%

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Associations Data Analytics Culture 130

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. Membership information is easy to find, but the benefits can be highlighted more, and this is another opportunity to bring in visual content and feature more Member Stories.

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