NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In April 2012 NTEN worked with Idealware to conduct a survey of nonprofits about their relationships with data, and what we found was a large dichotomy—either they were doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. Here is a sample of what we found: 99% of respondents track some sort of metrics.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

This metric is created by asking your constituents one simple question: “On a scale from 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend this product/company to a friend or colleague?” She is a futurist and avid consumer of the latest research, data, and provocative insights from industry thought leaders.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

You can create a research-based fundraising strategy. . Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI). These metrics provide a comprehensive, bird’s eye view of your organization’s fundraising and outreach efforts that you can use to craft a new strategy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Get a head start on prospect research. Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Get a head start on prospect research. Start testing your outreach plans.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Here’s what to expect: Year-end giving statistics roundup. Year-end giving statistics roundup. These statistics illustrate why you should prioritize year-end giving within your overall fundraising strategy: 1/3 of all annual giving happens in December, and around 11% of total donations arrive within the last three days of the year.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Strategic partnerships and research inform her approach to new challenges and when drafting fundraising communications. These same metrics are important to track during crises to effectively determine which indicators can signal alarm. What can data help your nonprofit achieve? What tools should we invest in? Who is ready to give?

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Donor Search

OCTOBER 13, 2015

They’re called fundraising success metrics here, but they are also… There’s no better way of isolating and troubleshooting any ongoing problems. And worry not, there’s no shortage of methods of measuring performance.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

In fact, Double the Donation’s fundraising statistics show that 63% of donors in the U.S. Also, review your fundraising metrics and data from previous campaigns. Plus, you gain access to a variety of email metrics, such as open rates and click-through rates, that let you know how effectively your emails engage recipients.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

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.  Check out our last installment here! Learn more at MESG.marketing !

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Use statistics to vividly demonstrate the scale of the problem being addressed.

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NTEN

JULY 5, 2012

[Editor's note: this is cross-posted from the M+R Research Labs blog ] By Ezra Billinkoff, M +R Wow! Many of the metrics in our report require no calculations. Facebook reports negative feedback on a post level, and also as daily, weekly, and 28-day page metrics. Once again, you’ve amazed us!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions. In this example, @Codeorg features their logo with an inspirational quote from a supporter: Statistics and fact graphics also work well on Twitter. In this example from @PopnMatters , six facts are featured and engagement is high for this graphic.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Metrics matter! Without these important metrics, you will be unable to measure your success accurately. Here are the most important metrics to keep track of: Retention rate. Digital engagement rates on social media, texts, emails, etc. How are you measuring volunteer engagement? Click here to check it out.

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Volunteer Strategy Organization Metrics 91

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

New research points us to why : The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation by, on average, six years. . New research points us to why : The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation by, on average, six years. . Your board is right: It’s time to evolve and inhabit the digital landscape. Number two is revenue.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Nonprofit leaders can tell these stories of impact one-on-one or during events with stakeholders, but included needs to be both narratives and statistics. Combining anecdotes with metrics that illustrate the problem can invite donors to be a part of the solution. How to craft the story.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

When creating your social media strategy, research what tools can help you expand on your goals to make the maximum impact you can. You can create posts highlighting your volunteers and include key statistics about the impact you make in your community to help you connect with more people interested in helping your mission.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Statistics are not just limited to the baseball field. Statistics are powerful. We are living in the golden age of reporting, where statistics are feeling less like math and more like real world functionalities that are understandable and accessible. So you may be asking yourself where is the linkage to learning programs?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

To help you understand this, let’s look at Campaign Monitor’s research which states, that ‘ donors prefer email.’ Instead… Decide upon the right frequency of sending emails depending upon statistics of essential metrics like open rates, unsubscribe rate, CTR, and conversation rates.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Consider the following statistics: Workplace giving has great potential for impact. Before choosing a tool, be sure to research your options thoroughly. You can also highlight metrics provided by the nonprofits your efforts supported. What are the benefits of employee giving programs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Define Your Metrics and Create a Social Media ROI Spreadsheet. In the far left column of the spreadsheet, list the metrics that you want to monitor. Finally, pick a day of the month to begin and enter the baseline metrics for the first month, then enter your progress for that month on the same day of every month thereafter.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

According to the 2018 Volunteer Management Progress Report, the top five training needs within volunteer management are supporting volunteers, recruiting efforts, developing volunteer leaders, outcome metrics, and recognition and retention efforts, according to Johnson and Associates in "Volunteer Management Progress Report.".

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Care2

MARCH 9, 2013

If you have ever doubted the power of Twitter, check out these statistics that my colleague Anne Weiskopf over at Digiday shared with me. Note, these statistics were provided by Twitter executives. Note, these statistics were provided by Twitter executives. 400 million : tweets per day. 100 million : that figure a year ago.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

There are plenty of statistics that demonstrate that what is good for society is also good for business. From the Center for Talent Innovation—companies with more diverse boards of directors are more likely to outperform their peers on financial metrics such as return on equity and return on sales.

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2012

According to research conducted by Social Media Today , pictures are also worth a lot of “Likes” on Facebook too. Another statistic to consider from this study, was how poorly video performed in generating "Likes" despite YouTube being the second most trafficked website in the U.S. Take a look at the chart below.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Proper Training: Depending upon the role you play at your organization (prospect research/management, advancement/development services, development/gift officer, vice president for development/advancement, executive director, database manager, etc.), Staffing turnover is often to blame, but not always.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

We’ve done our research and heard what nonprofit professionals have to say about matching gift software. Reporting ⁠— Look for software that provides detailed insights into matching gift progress, trends, and other relevant metrics. A big part of that involves exploring the software systems available to such organizations.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That donor checks to see if their donation is eligible for matching, either by doing their own research or using a matching gift database. That volunteer checks to see if their volunteer time is eligible for a volunteer grant, either by doing their own research or by using a volunteer grant database.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people. In June, Tides partnered with Rhiza on a data mapping pilot using their Insight software. and "to what ends?"

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

Sure, there are joint projects and special events that bring them together on a limited basis… …but for the most part, these two departments have their own goals, objectives, leaders, customers, and metrics. Throughout the industry, there is very little overlap between the two functions. Times have changed. Not necessarily.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

billion in online giving data from 2015 and features key statistics on year-over-year charitable giving broken down by nonprofit size and sector. The 50 Fascinating Philanthropy Stats is the central hub for need-to-know statistics on charitable giving, online fundraising, donor characteristics, and more.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

With your staff member’s many priorities, it is important that the program help keep you on track with measureable results, metrics and plans. You’ve probably seen the statistics. There is no time for complacency when it comes to online communications. If you want to keep up with your peers, then you’ll need to take the plunge.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Regularly review account statistics for your campaigns, ad groups, ads, and keywords. When reviewing performance statistics in your account or within reports, identify problem areas (whether they be individual keywords or ads or even entire campaigns or ad groups). We hope you do, too! . Let's get started. Impressions. What to do: .

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! Research previous winners. Before writing, research the grant you’re applying for and who the previous grant awardees are. Pick a few key ways the funders can evaluate your program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Social Media for Non Profits Primal Media’s sideshow is loaded with information on trends, recent statistics, and examples of social media used by nonprofits. Use metrics to discover what works and what doesn’t. Use the Rule of Thirds (1/3 web presence, 1/3 one-way, 1/3 social). Listen first. Build relationships with influencers.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

Open rates can be an unreliable metric due to spam filters, preview panes, image blocking which have little to do with whether someone is actually opening (or reading) an email. Tags: Case Studies Marketing Research Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Advocacy Online Fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

For example, if you know I’m interested in lung cancer issues, send me a lung cancer project or research to fund. You might also test including a video screen shot, which Forrester Research found increases clicks two-three times. When looking at test results, make sure you achieved statistical significance. How to Test.

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