Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How are you tracking success? These tools help you see how your campaigns are doing in real-time, so you can optimize your marketing budget by spending your money on what’s working best. Once you have your taxonomy and metadata in place, you can use metrics to analyze the performance of your marketing channels. Online Tracking.

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Analytics Marketing Taxonomy Module 169

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Every score has a treasure trove of insights you can work with to improve your members’ experience. Membership – This person works to get unengaged members more involved in the organization and target non-members for recruitment. Choose what works best for your association and its overarching mission and goals.

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Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofits just like yours to position their nonprofit tech solutions for effective fundraising data tracking. 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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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Streamline the application process. Set up interview processes that are as transparent as they are engaging.

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Director Guide Metrics Nonprofit 84

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. Working with a consultant (either your vendor’s or an external partner) will save time and money because the system will be set up for your organization’s exact needs. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring effectiveness equitably across grantee portfolios A number of promising practices have emerged for how funder collaboratives can equitably measure impact across their full grantee portfolio: Tracking grantee characteristics across the portfolio. Tracking feedback across the portfolio to improve grantee support.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Unfortunately, 50% of nonprofits do not know how data can support their work, and 31% do not know what to do with this information. Recognize that your organization may need to pivot, and doing things the same way may no longer work. You may be tracking the number of likes on a Facebook post. Does this sound familiar to you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

After 10 years of experimentation, nonprofits are learning that there are correct (and incorrect) ways to post on Facebook, format a tweet, upload a photo, and send a text alert, but if your nonprofit doesn’t know the science, then math isn’t going to work. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 222

.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. Personal fulfillment, career development, and work/life balance are among the intangibles that applicants are seeking. Whether you are developing a job description or trying to improve the vetting and selection process. I love that answer.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

You get my point; before we even start to layer on information from the wider sector or filters to subdivide topics and categories, we have A LOT of information to work with. But, does it matter if we don’t work with it? Why are you measuring or tracking something that you can’t (or don’t want to) impact?

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Metrics Impact Change NTEN 158

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

Note: See all the Best Nonprofits To Work For stories in the 4/1 digital edition … [link] ** There are some surprises in the data from 2023 for this year’s The NonProfit Times ’ “Best Nonprofits To Work For.” Offices were shuttered and work from home setups proliferated. Stress soared.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

After 10 years of experimentation, nonprofits are learning that there are correct (and incorrect) ways to post on Facebook, format a tweet, upload a photo, and send a text alert, but if your nonprofit doesn’t know the science, then math isn’t going to work. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

Track 185

Track Mobile Media Fundraising 185

sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

We work hard to transform basic input into high-quality data. Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. Otherwise, plan a process to receive, scan, and store all signed agreements.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

But before you start seeking a grant, ask yourself: Is your organization really ready? Before you get started Here are some basics you should be aware of before applying for grants: First, getting a grant is a labor- and time-intensive process. If you’re already understaffed, this is time you may not be able to give to this process.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. The average nonprofit email open rate is around 25%.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Strategy 2: Double Down With the Double Down strategy, you’re looking for products, services, and member segments that are really working well for your association. Once you’ve identified what’s working, you can reinvest, and promote those projects. This helped to nurture and engage these members until they were eligible.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Candid

MAY 14, 2024

A social media audit involves reviewing your organization’s complete social media presence, not just analyzing the metrics (to learn about assessing metrics, read my article on creating a social media plan ). Test the link as a user to ensure it’s working. Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen by doing a security check.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Whether things are going well or need improvement, both you and the employee should know well in advance so that you can work together to either drive even greater impact or find solutions. The performance review process itself should also be straightforward and transparent. Hold them at regular times and follow a set agenda.

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Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics? Does it streamline processes and meet the donor needs? 3) Tracking the Donor Journey or Donor Funnel.

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Metrics Nonprofit Profile Platform 262

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

Marketing campaigns dedicated to membership recruitment can help you build brand recognition, reach the right audience, and grow your networking opportunities — increasing your membership’s value in the process. Getting Attention recommends working with a Google Ad Grants agency so you can see the best results.

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Organization Online Influence Metrics 52

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

By asking the right questions , clearly advocating for your organization’s needs, and building a clear roadmap , you can make sure your board understands your situation and supports your ultimate goal of helping your teams work more efficiently and effectively through technology. Let’s dive in. A roadmap is a pathway to the future state!

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Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

The strategic planning process is a rare chance for a nonprofit’s leaders to step back and look at their organization and its activities as a whole—to understand what success looks like and to allocate time, talent, and dollars to the activities that can help achieve it.

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 94

Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Working with a nonprofit marketing agency can take this step off your plate if your organization doesn’t have the bandwidth for detailed planning. Consider auditing your digital campaigns to ensure you are accurately tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), properly managing your digital advertising accounts (e.g.,

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Marketing Analysis Nonprofit Audience 52

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The scope of the problem seems really big…but is bad data really preventing you from getting your work done? Start the process by looking at your data from these perspectives: Strategic Alignment: Prioritize the data points that are most essential to your strategic priorities. Have you allocated time for routine maintenance?

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Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

Many frontline fundraisers – especially those more junior – often find themselves defaulting to the easier “busy work” tasks that can make one feel as though they are being productive, when in fact they ignoring their most vital responsibilities. These must be tracked and evaluated. Learn more about fundraising and metrics through NMI!

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Metrics Fundraising Evaluation Measure 68

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is not a long process. Process – If you have a question, what is the process to get your answers? Or do you have to go through a long process to get the answers? Improved efficiency that will reduce manual work, optimize processes and eliminate redundancy. Tools – What tools do you have?

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

A volunteer engagement strategy should work towards matching volunteers with opportunities they are qualified for and interested in, giving them the best volunteering experience possible. When all your volunteers are thriving in their work, the whole program and organization will thrive as well. WHEN can they work?

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Volunteer Strategy Organization Metrics 95

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. Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2015

Methods and Metrics for Assessing Civic Tech, Guest post by Anne Whatley, Network Impact. A big topic of discussion as the field is maturing is how to track on-the-ground outcomes for people and communities, in addition to counting clicks, views, downloads and tweets. Hone in on your true scope of influence.

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Metrics Method Tech Government 50

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.

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Metrics Donor Fundraising Retention 42

Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to matching gift marketing emails, you need to make your subject lines work. And in order to simplify the matching process for donors, it helps to share guidelines and eligibility criteria specific to the individual’s employer. Here are a few examples to consider: Does your employer match? Click here to find out!

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Gift Results email Metrics 97

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. To help you work through these decisions, and what to do about the maybes, check out our conversation guide, Aligning on a Revenue-Wise Strategy. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

How AI Fundraising Tools Work There are many types of AI fundraising tools that suit a wide range of needs. Other AI solutions nonprofits commonly use include chatbots or virtual assistants to help streamline manual work. Here are three strategies to leverage generative and data processing AI solutions to boost donor engagement: 1.

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 92

Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Market research is the process of gathering information about current and potential customers for your product or service, as well as general trends for your industry (e.g., This streamlines processes for your business and its customers. To make completing the process easy, you link to the half-completed form.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Working as a team to maximize donations benefits your nonprofit’s mission and overall financial health. . Members of this team review fundraising metrics , such as: Which recurring donors have upcoming credit card expirations, in order to stay ahead of lapsed recurring gifts. Check Out The 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy.

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