NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The recession certainly had an impact across the entire nonprofit sector. The Index shows that online giving remained positive during most of 2009 and the trends for 2010 have been very encouraging. A recent meeting of the donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarking Group reviewed online and offline giving between 2005 and 2009.

Trend 86

Trend Online Fundraising Offline 86

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 6, 2009

2009 eNonprofit Benchmark Study. “I For more: Messages, Stories, and Conversations: Creating a Strategy for your organization and your supporters. Social by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact. For more: What Will Online Giving Look Like Next Year. Dealing with Resistance.

Social Media 105

Social Media Interaction Government Case Study 105

Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

In this webinar, fundraising experts from Union of Concerned Scientists, Blackbaud and Care2 will analyze the most significant results of the newly released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. In 2009, Fast Company recognized her as one of the "Women in Nonprofit Technology Who Rock!"

Channel 58

Channel Fundraising Blackbaud Advocacy 58

Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2011

In 2009 Volunteers of America looked to get more out of their online fundraising program by tapping into the power of integrated online and offline fundraising. As a result, online revenue originating from direct mail integration increased from 12% to 28% from 2009 to 2010! Online revenue from 2009 to 2010 increased 148%.

America 24

America Results Volunteer Offline 24

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

Demographics 34

Demographics Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

Demographics 45

Demographics Social Media Online Advocacy 45

Care2

MAY 29, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead?

Mail 34

Mail Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Just because organization 1 gets 45,000 unique visits per month, and organization 2 gets 3,000 means nothing in relationship to the impact that organization has in the world, or in relationship to how it uses its resources. On a related note, I think a benchmarking study might be a useful exercise for nonprofits.

Stats 100

Stats Web Statistics NTEN 100

Care2

MARCH 6, 2009

This survey is designed to answer questions like "buy or build," to give nonprofits benchmarks, and to help move beyond anecdotal data about social network use. UNICEF Launches the Tap Project to Rally Support for Clean Drinking Water. Click here to take the survey and to contribute to nonprofit tech community knowledge.

Synchronous 28

Synchronous United States Social Network Survey 28

Care2

MAY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The details of your emails are critical.

Social Media 34

Social Media Tools Online Advocacy 34

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

ROI 53

ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Instead greatness is directly correlated with a relentless focus on social impact and results. At some point, it became clear to them that in order to create systemic change, programs had to be supported by advocacy. But eventually, they greatly extended their influence by building environmental programs to support advocacy efforts.

Advocacy 28

Advocacy Homeless Convio Empowerment 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The best way to think of it as taking a little chunk of your marketing plan that supports your marketing goals, but incorporates social media. You don’t want to create an extra program or extra work, it has to support your existing marketing goals. It is used to take photographs so they have more visual interest and impact.

Marketing 70

Marketing Blackboard Social Social Media 70

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

Steve MacLaughlin , Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions, will discuss key technology trends impacting nonprofits, the role of social media in online fundraising, the emerging channel of mobile giving, and the importance of building a multi-channel strategy.

NTEN 71

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 71

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2011

Blackbaud’s Internet marketing manager, Chad Norman, will lead the session, with support from leading experts including Danielle Brigida, digital marketing manager at National Wildlife Federation. It all begins with the first workshop in Blackbaud’s new Social Media Learning Series on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

NTEN 48

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 48

sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

The negative trend continues to show the impact of Haiti giving in 2010 compared to 2011. The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving reports that online revenue decreased by 10.6% for the 3 months ending March 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

Blackbaud 66

Blackbaud Trend Haiti Benchmark 66

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Beth Kanter is a nonprofit rock star and I’ve had the good fortune of being her editor for a book chapter , a supporter of her work, and she’s always been receptive to my thoughts and the occasional guest post on her blog. That would need be true for supporting donations too. Probably not.

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2012

Recognition of the combined capacity, or collective impact, for large-scale change has redefined the sector. Accepting that collective impact relies on dedication to a common agenda, it becomes evident that interaction is at the heart of the effort. 2009): 326-345. ^ [13] Thomson, Ann Marie. Social Work & Christianity.

Collaboration 81

Collaboration Research Arizona Journal 81

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

Nonprofit organizations responded to the disaster and so did their supporters. Showing Fundraising to Outcomes Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) raised over $68 million in the US to support their important work in Haiti. Planning for the Unplanned Emergency situations can impact any nonprofit organization.

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

Disaster Giving Giving both online and offline towards disaster relief had a significant impact on the nonprofit sector in 2010. We know from the 2010 Online Giving Report that online giving to Haiti was mostly concentrated in January 2010 and had much less impact on other months of the year.

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Disaster Haiti Giving 62

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2011

Blackbaud TV will be doing live streaming of two sessions today: Using Technology for Impact: A Social Media Panel Discussion Saturday, March 19, 2011, 10:30am to 12:00 pm Led by Frank Barry , Blackbaud’s Internet Strategy Manager, the panel will challenge attendees to think differently about how social media technology can positively impact their (..)

NTEN 48

NTEN Conference Technology San Francisco 48

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2010

She is going to be talking about a vision for using data to build stronger social media programs to support our causes. The day’s sessions wrap up with the Social Media for Nonprofits Ignite!

Blackbaud 40

Blackbaud Conference DC Nonprofit 40

sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2011

If we exclude online giving to international relief organizations, which were substantially impacted by Haiti giving, the online index shows an increase of 2.6% This decrease continues a trend from January and is attributable to the large amount of Haiti relief giving in 2010.

Blackbaud 56

Blackbaud Haiti Trend Arts 56

Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Will social networking evolve? My 2 cents.

Mail 47

Mail Social Media Online Advocacy 47

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) more feasible.

Social Media 34

Social Media Online Fundraising Advocacy 34

Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) We did all that and survived!

Avatar 42

Avatar Life Online Social Media 42

Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) We did all that and survived!

Avatar 37

Avatar Life Campaign Social Media 37

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Donors Flip Channels Dunham+Company has new data out in “A National Survey of the Impact of Offline Communication on Online Donations.&# It’s Generational (Not) The donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarking Group recently reviewed 2009 giving data for 14 very large nonprofit organizations.

Mail 78

Mail Trend Offline Blackbaud 78

Care2

JUNE 29, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005.

Social Media 31

Social Media Advocacy Fundraising Online 31