ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

However, increasingly nonprofits are moving to the practice of outcome evaluation. Program outcomes are defined as the expected and/or actual benefits that program participants will receive. Outcomes usually imply changes in behavior, condition, skills, attitudes or knowledge in the individual, community or other target population.

Research 82

Research Culture Evaluation Arizona 82

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. Clear Goal and Demonstrated Impact: By spotlighting specific stories and quantifying the outcomes of past contributions, donors will see their gifts as catalysts for positive change and want to give more.

Practice 243

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 5, 2022

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes.

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Question Teach Award Method 73

VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Being able to show the impacts not only in hours or financial value but also in return on investment, outcomes for residents, and long-term benefits to the community tells a story of a city that is wise and strategic with its resources. Understand emerging approaches (What new methods could enhance you impact story?)

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Impact Articulate Measure 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. And for everyone else, it can bring up feelings of boredom, overwhelm, and confusion.

Data 96

Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 96

.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Deeper insights AI algorithms identify subtle patterns and relationships within complex datasets that humans might miss, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding.

Data 221

Data Studies Music Analysis 221

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Jeanne Sheehy, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer, Bostrom Luke Vidacovich, CISA, CISM, A CSPO, Director of Digital Strategy, the American Animal Hospital Association Sherry Budziak, Founder and CEO,orgSource Quick Takes—20-Minute Snap Shots for Smart Outcomes Keep the Celebration Going, featuring Jonathan Adams, IT Director, Water Quality Association.

Sponsor 221

Sponsor Associations North America Law 221

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Leaders can use data to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of existing programs, showcasing success stories, participant feedback, and measurable outcomes. Surveys can be a great tool for this.

Guide 52

Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. Next you will want to select the outcomes that you want to examine and prioritize them.

Measure 143

Measure Issue Impact Method 143

Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Use a variety of training methods. People learn in different ways, so it’s important for organizations to leverage a variety of training methods to accommodate different learning styles. Providing a variety of training methods and resources can improve learning outcomes.

Volunteer 95

Volunteer Experiment Tips Training 95

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes.

Question 52

Question Teach Award Method 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes.

Question 52

Question Effective Teach Award 52

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Third-party advanced bot detection While our other fraud prevention methods work fairly well, we’ve also been looking at new technology to leverage against card testing. The outcomes have been nothing short of remarkable!

Donation 52

Donation Test Method Practice 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

"Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things, But few of us know how to question in a methodical way," explains Frank Sesno , Emmy-award-winning journalist, and author of the book, Ask More. How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes.

Question 52

Question Effective Teach Award 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

Look for ways to yield better outcomes and create unstoppable momentum. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues. Over time, these audiences will yield significantly better outcomes and help to create more meaningful brand relationships. What makes this IDEA different?

Audience 80

Audience Phase Nonprofit Mind 80

Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Anacostia Riverkeeper’s team regularly tests the water quality, but current methods take days for the results to come back. They partnered with DataRobot to better understand the drivers of patient outcomes and improve treatment guidelines. Do you want to support your organization’s mission by harnessing the power of AI?

San Francisco 98

San Francisco Kiva Impact Learning 98

Greater Giving

JUNE 8, 2023

This data helps identify the most effective fundraising methods and areas for improvement in future events. Methods for Collecting Event Follow-Up Feedback Greater Giving Online Bidding Solutions includes messaging capabilities that will allow you to send a text to attendees post-event. social media, word of mouth, email marketing).

Survey 45

Survey Method Profile Demographics 45

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Other times, programs can achieve rigor in collecting evidence with simpler methods, such as discussing learning questions that will lead to insights on one part of an intervention. They actively seek funding based on their hitting of outcomes, and prioritize hitting those outcomes when making financial decisions. Mélodie Kinet.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Overall, consider the intended outcome of your advocacy efforts and all the steps needed to achieve that outcome. Follow this method of storytelling to draw on these emotions and keep supporters invested in helping accomplish your goal. If you’re an established organization, consider past campaign goals.

Advocacy 130

Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? These methods included: Developmental Evaluation , Shared Measurement , and Big Data.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

A handwritten thank-you letter can be a deeply personal method of showing appreciation and leaves your employees with tangible evidence that you value them. This method is particularly well-suited for showing appreciation for remote employees. Sending a thank-you email is convenient and easy. Establish an Employee of the Month program.

Ideas 52

Ideas Method Gift Nonprofit 52

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. Licensing Methods The licensing model of a CMS plays a pivotal role in long-term costs. Both methods have their pros and cons.

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Open Source License Drupal Platform 52

Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

At Gravitate, Andrew has seen that there are often individual staff members within associations that are hesitant to adopt new methods until they see for themselves that the new process or new tool provides a better way.

Discussion 130

Discussion Associations Technology Analytics 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2013

The deck and blog summarizes some key points and methods from three resources: A lot of what we shared was drawn from three resources that we’ve found valuable in our work. What methods are you using? Despite this, when it is times to do measurement, many feel that it is a daunting task. How can we improve our measurement practice?

Measure 106

Measure Resource Miami Case Study 106

Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

With the ever-rising cost of higher education, your association must embrace the new trend of outcomes-based education , such as training and certifications necessary for young graduates’ personal and professional goals. Building a vibrant volunteer program at your association is a great method to attract young members.

Associations 113

Associations Mentoring Industry Professional 113

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Measuring impact and managing outcomes is at the core of the work performed by nonprofits, academia, foundations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, and more. The key point is that impact is integrated with how an organization manages all of its parts, and involves: Decision-making based on the program outcome evidence.

Impact 120

Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time. As you proceed, you’ll have concrete methods for measuring the efficacy of your changes. Stakeholder Satisfaction.

Statistics 52

Statistics Stats Program Management 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. Next you will want to select the outcomes that you want to examine and prioritize them.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The overall consensus from professionals across the state is that outputs – tangible, numerical data – correlate to outreach, while outcomes – documented action – are consistent with engagement. With this, organizations must collaborate and answer: What nonprofit outreach methods are most effective for community engagement?

Arizona 40

Arizona Method Nonprofit Relationship 40

Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2021

For example, many organizations have had to shift their resources and budgets to create engaging virtual events and online resources for their constituents, audience research is adapting its modes and methods to better understand the behaviors and needs of new and changing audiences. Diverse research samples result in more inclusive outcomes.

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Audience Research Change Sample 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

There are tips for using humor successfully and methods for creating funny content as well as how to avoid a big fail. It is the second installment of a series about the adventures of “ Data Girl and Measurement Boy ” that promotes a conference on data and improving outcome measurement for nonprofits.

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Content Examples Strategy Social 128

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Break down your goals into objectives and strategies: Objectives are the specific steps or milestones needed to achieve your goals, while strategies are the methods or tactics you’ll use to accomplish your objectives. These methods can help you gain insights into potential supporters’ preferences, motivations, and concerns.

Guide 52

Guide Donor Fundraising Social Media 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

To harness the full potential of performance measurement, funders and nonprofits must join together to co-create mutually beneficial methods and metrics. Ben’s Bells Project and the University of Arizona teamed up to create surveys that measure outcomes from the nonprofit’s Kind Campus curriculum.

Measure 52

Measure Create Arizona Participatory 52

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Establish a logic model and identify inputs, outputs, activities, and intended outcomes. . Develop outcomes-monitoring plans to measure performance. .

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 128

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This is a classic example of Intention Deficit Disorder (IDD ) or being busy without a clear purpose or outcome in mind. . In fact, too many of us are up checking emails, responding to text messages, scrolling through social media, and going through our mental checklists before we even roll out of bed. . But you’re not a robot.

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Life Tech Create Work 78

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Not every donor is eligible for a matching gift though, so it helps to use this method of offsetting AmazonSmile in conjunction with other methods on this list. Tie the goal to a tangible outcome so that donors can see the difference their gifts will make. Then, use crowdfunding to make it happen.

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Amazon Gift Nonprofit United States 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard. Dashboard design is more than simply clarifying outcomes and key metrics. Dashboard design should also inspire buy-in and continuous improvement by using “ human centered design ” methods.

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Design Marketing Metrics Measure 99