Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. Town halls or information sessions to encourage conversation and generate buzz about your cause. Appealing to younger donors.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 80

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. and experience to bridge the gap between tracking?the funds and generating?GAAP?financial

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 9, 2019

There’s no better way to do so than by knowing the trends within your niche. Here are 7 essential fundraising trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2019. Leverage this trend and change the way you treat your donors. Focusing on Generation Z. In recent years, there has been a new generation joining the workforce.

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Trend Fundraising Alexa Social Media 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

.” So, I’m very curious about what is next the generation of evaluation? ” Key trends: What are the fundamental forces driving the need for social sector evaluation to evolve? .” ” Key trends: What are the fundamental forces driving the need for social sector evaluation to evolve? Technology!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Harriet’s going to explain how APA used convincing techniques to innovate and set trends in the planning industry. Sponsored by Multiview What’s all the hype about generative AI? How do we stay on track and meet our goals? They’ll be joined by Harriet Bogdanowicz, Chief Strategy Officer at the American Planning Association.

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Sponsor Associations Law Hype 275

Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

Carmen Wampler-Collins, Pride Center Coordinator at the Lexington Kentucky Pride Center , underscores its impact: “This next generation of our nonprofit CRM is key to making us successful. It’s helping us build a fuller picture of our interactions, which is invaluable.”

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

In fact, giving predictions continue to follow an increasing trend across the next five years. “The increase in giving in 2017 was generated in part by increases in the stock market, as evidenced by the nearly 20 percent growth in the S&P 500. 6 Trends in Fundraising Since 2015. Giving trends up, consistently.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In general, members were certainly shifting to more online products and services, such as virtual conferences or online classes. These may have not been a big revenue generator for you, but they provided a much needed connection for your members and delivered value to them. Start by tracking your members’ behaviors. Get Started!

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Data Associations Product Stream 169

Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

These decreases continue the post-COVID trends, leaving many fundraisers to wonder when they’ll bottom out. The new FEP report compares overall philanthropic giving trends in 2022 and 2023. We’re sharing noteworthy takeaways and trends, as well as five strategies to focus on. Might 2024 be the year things turn around?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. All modern donor databases feature donor analytics and report generation that you can use. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

In fact, we’ve noticed a trend among our leading fundraising customers. For example, an activity-based fundraiser like a hike-a-thon might attract younger generations, such as Gen Z. Try out different types of fundraising events or campaigns to see which ones generate the most interest and support.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Keyword research—Find relevant keywords and track their performance over time. ChatGPT and Bard, its Google counterpart, can explain the ins and outs of SEO and generate a list of plausible keywords. The next generation will lead the way. and meta descriptions (Html summaries of page contents.) Industry reports. Social media.

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Team Marketing Build Analysis 221

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? Routinely audit your data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

With the ability to generate human-like responses to a variety of topics, employees of all industries are using it to increase their efficiency! It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 359

Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

But it also means tons of content for you to produce and tons of sources to track. Ways to observe : Keep track of purchases, follow member-generated content like community posts, or track what content and individuals members engage with. Follow industry trends. Organize or create a taxonomy for your content.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. Generating first drafts of grant proposals.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

You may be most familiar with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E. Here are three strategies to leverage generative and data processing AI solutions to boost donor engagement: 1. You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more.

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 89

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Tracking campaign performance with data analytics tools allows you to understand and refine your strategies, optimize your efforts, and maximize ad spend. The Switch to GA4 + What it Means for Your Data Google launched Google Analytics 4 as a new generation of their analytics platform and sunsetted Universal Analytics, GA4’s predecessor.

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Analytics Data Tools Web 59

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Key reporting features The most impactful reports encompass a variety of aspects, from donation trends to donor retention. Sounds ideal, right?

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Care2

APRIL 30, 2014

Perhaps you have a hunch, but the only surefire way to know this info is to develop a tracking and measurement plan. Twitter Ads Dashboard : Twitter has made its Ads Dashboard available for regular use beyond advertising tracking. What are your favorite tools to track what content and campaigns resonate with your target audiences?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Based on current giving trends, s ome predict # GivingTuesday 2022 will raise a historic $3 billion. Many organizations participate in GivingTuesday to launch end – of – the – year fundraising campaigns. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement held every Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Try a new campaign.

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Celebrate Associations United States Social Media 128

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understanding trends before they become essentials is key to staying on track. Or to create FAQs for each of your platforms based on trending inquiries. Other areas where AI can make an impact are: Meetings and Events—Use predictive analytics to identify which venues will generate the highest number of registrations.

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Trend Digital Gartner Virtual 221

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Track and analyze your results. Check out our last installment here !

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But it also has key limits when it comes to parsing large volumes of data, analyzing trends over time, or supporting complex queries across multiple entities and engagement points. More detailed change tracking can be supported via Change Data Capture, allowing you to construct a history of crucial data points for more longitudinal analysis.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Social media Social media advocacy enables you to mobilize thousands of supporters to get your issue trending, generate grassroots momentum, and keep your issue on the mind(s) of your decision-maker(s.) Ready to take the next step with your advocacy program?

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. By contrast, non-endowed DAFs allow the donor to grant out the entire fund at any time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

On the surface, it makes sense that privacy and tracking would be at the bottom of a marketer’s task list. But if you engage in targeted advertising or use Google Analytics to track website visitors, privacy-first marketing should be a priority for your organization. What is Privacy-First Marketing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Fundraising software, like DonorPerfect, can help you track these figures making it easy to determine your return on investment (ROI). If you find that’s true for your nonprofit, check out this free resource for discovering and engaging major donors so you can get back on track by year-end. 3) Past Trends. 1) Pledges.

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Goal Fundraising Pledge ROI 303

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Can you track what you need to reach your goals? Identify which reports accurately reflect your impact in the community and run those reports on a regular basis to identify important trends. Do you notice that certain opportunities or activities generate more volunteer activity than others?

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Volunteer Report Demonstration Activities 85

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Start tracking your retention rates. To improve your retention rate over time, you first have to track it! Immediately begin looking for big-picture trends. Understanding these trends can quickly show you how effectively you’re currently retaining donors as well as which tactics do and don’t help in the process.

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Retention Donor Online Rate 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. You can export monthly reports to track new followers, profile visits, and engagement metrics such as total likes, retweets, mentions, and replies.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Your platform should provide several methods for donating, generate receipts for tax purposes, and allow for modification of the donor’s payment information. And donors like it.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These same metrics are important to track during crises to effectively determine which indicators can signal alarm. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes. Which campaign strategies generate the most donations?

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