Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

But right now, at this moment, twitter’s demographic is both tiny and highly nonrepresentative of the population of the world. If your organization’s mission will be greatly benefited by making connections with the twitter demographic then, yeah, twitter makes tons of sense. And so what on earth does that really mean?

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Achieve

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Once you’ve located your audience, you can layer additional demographics and behaviors. When Facebook first launched the check-in feature in 2010, it was announcing its arrival in the geolocation sphere (think Foursquare and Yelp), while other apps existed that were centered on the idea of raising money for charities based on check-ins.

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NTEN

MAY 16, 2011

If you discover that a large number of your current donors are, say, 50-year-old women in the suburbs, you'll be able to find areas with similar demographics you may not have reached yet. The release of the 2010 census data means the time is ripe for just such an analysis.

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Open Analysis Fundraising Demographics 57

NTEN

MARCH 17, 2010

> Register for the 2010 IFC Online here. Understanding Online Donors: Their Demographics, Attitudes, and Behavior . Then, you'll probably want to: > Register for the 2010 IFC Online at our discounted rate today ! Register by April 13th to attend for just $199! > "Why should I attend", you ask? in a Hurry .

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International Rate Conference Fundraising 59

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

These instrumental effects are such quantifiable elements as: number of participants, academic success, economic impacts, general demographics of participants, etc. Intrinsic impact refers to those benefits of the arts that enrich or transform participants (McCarthy et al., The ogre under the bridge isn’t as scary as you might think.

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Evaluation Arts Story Impact 56

Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

While it does not yet amount to the bulk of fundraising for most nonprofits, online giving grew by 13 percent from 2010 to 2011. The only vertical experiencing a decline from 2010 to 2011 was International Affairs organizations. " The ask should be accompanied by a precise message tailored to the demographic you are targeting.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2018

Part one of the Blackbaud Institute’s Vital Signs report showed a sector that has both rebounded from and struggled with the immense technological, economic, and demographic disruption that has shaped the world since the Great Recession.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Friendster, Orkut, Hi5 and LinkedIn have very different demographic and geographic reaches. And I’m not entirely clear yet how many should be jumping on this bandwagon to either do fundraising or community-building. Ning, which is the social network of social networks, could end up being a very important player here.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Measuring relapse or recidivism rates among participants and comparing them against other data points (like demographic information or the timeframes in which they received services) can reveal actionable improvements you should make to better serve the community.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2011

We decided to upgrade the Childnet Results Manager from a local area network based system using Microsoft Access to a web-based system using Microsoft SharePoint 2010, backed with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008. I used SharePoint Designer 2010 and made use of SharePoint’s internal templates.

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Achieve

AUGUST 5, 2022

Which demographics responded well to this fundraiser? Would we do this type of event again with new designs and merchandise? . Did our partners provide satisfactory service and merchandise? Did our support base grow or shrink due to this fundraiser? . Which didn’t? About the Author. Debbie Salat.

Create 52

Create Nonprofit Product Social Media 52

Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

While nonprofit campaigners like to debate the merits of cause related marketing, according to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study , American consumers are huge supporters of cause marketing campaigns. Both demographics feel strongly about wanting to purchase products that support causes. Moms and Consumer Marketing Statistics.

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Causes Companies Support Statistics 76

Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2013

According to a study conducted in 2010 that looked at charitable habits and multichannel preferences of four different generations of constituents, The Next Generation of American Giving , younger generations tend to give similar amounts, but to fewer charities. Younger Generations Engage with Fewer Organizations, but in More Ways.

Donor 46

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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2014

According to NAIS, K-12 school enrollment numbers fell by 3% in 2009 and another 7% in 2010. In 2010, we noticed a shift from how schools managed their admissions processes on the back-end. These tools included functionality around checklists, reporting, and demographic segmentation. Use True Admission Office Databases.

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Blackbaud Application Database Demographics 36

NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . Should you be considering this important demographic when you redesign your site next time around? Jeff Patrick, Common Knowledge. Definitely. First Step – Analytics.

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Social Media Site Media Social 67

See3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

While it is true that the younger generations tend to be early adopters of new technology, the internet has become a central part of communications and commerce for every demographic group. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! “Facebook with wrinkles&# they call it.

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People Demographics FAQ Video 40

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

FG’s 2010 report provided the first comprehensive view of Americans’ demand for charitable giving and impact investing since 1994’s The Seven Faces of Philanthropy. Segment messages based on behavior (not just demographics). If you can do this, it will fundamentally change your program.

Report 20

Report Donor Demographics Statistics 20

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

Think in terms of personas, each with its own detailed demographic information, description, online habits, and needs as they pertain to the programs and services your organization provides. Read more tips in the 2010 Nonprofit Resolutions Guide and share some of your own here. Keep it fresh.

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Websites Effective Lesson Nonprofit 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

ALSO, incredibly important measurements are the demographics of who your non-profit is reaching. Holly Ross, NTEN, Four Lessons Learned About Social Media in 2010. I believe this is because it is so difficult to measure behavior change. JD Lasica shares an awesome list of social media measurement tools , many of them free or low cost.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

The organization wants to capture the demographic details, as well as make sure that data is synchronized with the data they might already have on that web user, so they can track their constituents over time. In addition, sometimes nonprofits want to expose data from the CRM to the CMS. <a

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When we started the effort in 2010, only 6-7% of foundations had a website. What we learn from this view is that foundations struggle the most when it comes to sharing information about overall foundation performance, demographic data, executive compensation processes, and strategic plans. This history seems worth revisiting.

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Reflection Work Demographics Profile 111

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

129 have donated again in 2010. Donor demographic information. Let's say your development staff shows you something like this: 782 first time donors in 2009. 16% retention rate . Clearly a problem, right? What would be helpful in understanding how to solve this problem? Dates of gifts. Amount of gifts.

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Data San Francisco Problem Gift 82

Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2011

But did you know she topped the list of most charitable Celebs in 2010 , as ranked by Do Something , by how much energy celebrities devote to cause? It also engaged a younger demographic of primarily 18-24 year olds in supporting the cause. Author: Rachel Muir. Lady Gaga & Celebrity Philanthropy.

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Celebrate Philanthropy Homeless Headline 48

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Long gone are the days of ‘a database’ – we now manage numerous, vast repositories of data that result from recording not only demographic information and financial transactions, but all manner of consumer behavior, psychographic details, preferences (likes, along with dislikes), and social activity.

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Integration Database Data System 28

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

The Independent Sector reports that in 2010 the estate tax was repealed, and charitable bequests decreased by 37%, only to increase to 92% in 2011 when the estate tax came back. This study does not look at demographics; however, further research could be useful to charities when considering methods for appealing to various groups.

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Law Charity Impact Giving 56

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

Starting off 2010, the monthly #4change Twitter chat focused on the topic of campaigning with social media. creativegreeniu : and why the 350 campaign worked is because it effectively reached a diverse demographic & moved them to action on a complex goal. There were quite a few participants and some really great conversation.

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Campaign Org Social Media Measure 108

See3

MARCH 27, 2008

My understanding of Care2, based on comments from Care2 clients, is that the lists perform well, however the demographic is clearly progressive, and somewhat skewed to middle-aged women. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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NTEN Web Case Study Stumbleupon 45

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Have the answers to these questions changed during recent years (2007, 2010, 2013)? How do national-level demographic and labor market features shape the Uruguayan outcomes, in comparative perspective? Which outcomes/patterns are unusual? Which are widespread?

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

Demographics: is the audience youre recruiting from the social network appropriate for your organization? Investing in the future: Maybe the younger demographic of the social networks will be interested in your organization in the future, so it may not be a bad idea to start building awareness now.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

Demographics: is the audience youre recruiting from the social network appropriate for your organization? Investing in the future: Maybe the younger demographic of the social networks will be interested in your organization in the future, so it may not be a bad idea to start building awareness now.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

MAY 29, 2009

Frogloop wrote about the seeming decline of direct mail in February due to rising costs and the fact that direct mail appeals largely to an aging demographic. Stan @SonicPrint May 14, 2010 | Sonic Print Direct Mail Copyright © 2008, Care2.com But email advertising continues to surge and is now the number one online ad category.

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Mail Social Media Advocacy Online 34

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Top States for Loyal & Wealthy Donors Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 14th, 2010 Blackbaud has a tremendous amount of data about the nonprofit sector. Sometimes that leads to very valuable insights into what’s happening.

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District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 71

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Top States for New Donors & Online Donors Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 23rd, 2010 Blackbaud has a tremendous amount of data about the nonprofit sector. Sometimes that leads to very valuable insights into what’s happening.

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District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 72

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Demographics: is the audience youre recruiting from the social network appropriate for your organization? Investing in the future: Maybe the younger demographic of the social networks will be interested in your organization in the future, so it may not be a bad idea to start building awareness now.

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ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 6, 2020

But according to the Blackbaud Institute, while social media is on the rise, direct mail has declined from 49% to 23% of donors from 2010 to 2018. . If you’re looking to reach out to an older demographic of donors, direct mail is still a great way to reach your base. . Although less personable, it’s become a major outreach tool.

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Effective Fundraising Mail Causes 90

Connection Cafe

JULY 6, 2017

The giving data examines demographic and donation data for donors that only gave online, donors that only gave offline, and donors that made both online and offline gifts in 2016. In 2010, first-year retention for multichannel donors was 51% compared to 30% for offline and 22% for online. million donors.

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Offline Donor Online Retention 35

NTEN

MARCH 25, 2013

Holly was recognized as one of the " NonProfit Times Power and Influence Top 50" three times, in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Holly Ross is former executive director of NTEN, and currently executive director of the Drupal Association.

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Collaboration Project Data Lesson 80