NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

The allure to both nonprofits and potential donors is obvious. What is not so obvious is what this allure means to nonprofits in terms of bankable dollars. Taking a strictly intuitive position on online giving can actually be harmful to nonprofits overall fundraising efforts. 2011 Multichannel Fundraising Report.

Offline 219

Offline Donor Online Fundraising 219

NetWits

JANUARY 14, 2011

Jeremiah Owyang, an industry analyst with digital strategy consulting firm Altimeter Group , interviewed 140 enterprise-class social strategists for a report on the “ Career Path of the Corporate Social Strategist ”. Do you plan on increasing your budget for social media efforts in 2011? What’s your 2011 social media budget?

Social Media 230

Social Media Profit Difference Media 230

NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

The much-anticipated 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark study was released last week. based national nonprofits in 2012. Nonprofits often use this study to benchmark their own online activities and fundraising ideas. Fundraising email click-through rates dropped 27 percent and response rates were down 21 percent from 2011.

Rate 235

Rate email Ideas Trend 235

Care2

JANUARY 30, 2012

In January of last year I wrote up a quick summary on how some of our clients' end-of-year fundraising campaigns did vs. the prior year, and I thought it’d be nice to repeat the exercise to see how nonprofits fared in 2011. Lower average gifts – 79% had lower average gifts in 2011 vs. 2010.

Fundraising 67

Fundraising Benchmark Rate Aggregator 67

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. For Nonprofits in the United States: 1. Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

Social Media 100

Social Media Report Media Fundraising 100

sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Here are five good nonprofit infographics worth looking at.

Blackbaud 87

Blackbaud Benchmark Nonprofit Chart 87

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have always found one of the most exciting things about the nonprofit sector to be its diversity. Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. Understanding Benchmark Data. Making Identification Proactive, Not Reactive.

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Data Los Angeles Gift Model 68

NetWits

JUNE 14, 2012

That is, of course, only true if the nonprofit is successful in converting the online donor to an offline giving habit, usually direct mail giving. Watching this growth in online giving, combined with the steady performance in offline giving, can cause nonprofits to mistakenly believe that donors are seamlessly flowing between channels.

Offline 209

Offline Donor Online Giving 209

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011." Target's data this year was drawn from 80 different nonprofit organizations, 38 million donors, 79 million gifts and $2.5 What does social media success look like, anyway?"

Web 117

Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2011

[Editor's note: the following is an excerpt from the 2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , sponsored by NTEN , CommonKnowledge , and Blackbaud. It turns out that nonprofits of all sizes are able to scale their fundraising efforts on commercial social networks. You can get the entire report for free here.]

Fundraising 71

Fundraising Social Social Network Blackbaud 71

Achieve

MAY 19, 2022

You’re hyper-focused on the impact your nonprofit can have on your community. Such is the life of a nonprofit fundraising professional! But, when has your nonprofit ever been one to back away from a challenge? This improved bidder experience is often what draws nonprofits to this type of software to begin with!

Tips 59

Tips Organization Charity Software 59

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Unlike other benchmark reports, this one actually gives concrete recommendations that everyone can apply to move the giving needle. 2011’s $FG II looked at how individuals, foundations, and advisors research nonprofits, and what information packaging or channel might result in more giving to high-performing nonprofits. $FG

Report 20

Report Donor Demographics Statistics 20

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 2 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 18th, 2011 Day 2 of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) in Washington, DC is when things really kick into high gear.

NTEN 71

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 71

NetWits

OCTOBER 4, 2011

If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline. 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report. Are you searching for ways to raise more money? Because Internet usage continues to skyrocket.

Offline 279

Offline Results Fundraising Blackbaud 279

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 1 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 17th, 2011 NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) is in Washington, DC and it’s sold out once again.

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NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 48

sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending March 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21

Blackbaud 66

Blackbaud Trend Haiti Benchmark 66

sgEngage

MAY 10, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 25 Largest Online Fundraising Nonprofits in 2010 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on May 10th, 2011 The Chronicle of Philanthropy is not only a great publication, but they also publish some excellent research about online fundraising trends.

Online 111

Online Fundraising Blackbaud Chile 111

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 3 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 19th, 2011 This is the last day of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ). That’s it for NTC 2011.

NTEN 48

NTEN Conference Technology San Francisco 48

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 3 Nonprofit Predictions for 2011 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 10th, 2011 Philanthropy Journal has published three of my nonprofit predictions for 2011. Giving Gets Better 2. Social Gets Integrated 3.

Trend 45

Trend Blackbaud Journal Haiti 45

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Nonprofit Research Collaborative Releases First Report Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 29th, 2010 The Nonprofit Research Collaborative released its first report today.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Research Report Indiana 75

Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2015

If you’re into peer-to-peer fundraising numbers like me, then you’re probably anxious to know how your participants compare to the industry. Join us next week for a preview of the annual study. This webinar will be filled with a few of our favorite things… we’re not talking rain drops on roses or whiskers on kittens.

Studies 20

Studies Fundraising Info Raise 20

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Key Trends in Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 7th, 2011 Blackbaud has released two new groundbreaking research studies that reveal insights about peer-to-peer event fundraising.

Trend 72

Trend Blackbaud Fundraising Benchmark 72

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Early Bird Registration for 2011 NTEN NTC is Open Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 12th, 2010 NTEN’s 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open for early bird registration.

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Registration NTC NTEN Open 40

NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

It’s been a few days since I returned from the Nonprofit Technology Conference (#12NTC) hosted by NTEN in San Francisco, CA. Key Takeaway : Email should be a critical part of every nonprofits communication strategy. The conference was amazing! 2) Mobile (as expected) is On the Rise. Check out the slides here.

Technology 245

Technology Game NTC San Francisco 245

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. Probably not. Probably not.

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2011

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending February 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21 million in yearly revenue on a monthly basis.

Blackbaud 56

Blackbaud Haiti Trend Arts 56

sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Questions for Geoff Livingston Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on June 2nd, 2011 I’m starting a new series of short interviews with people who are really changing what’s happening in the nonprofit sector.

Trend 69

Trend Question Blackbaud Nonprofit 69

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. That’s the power and importance of benchmarking.

District of Columbia 70

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 70

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. That’s the power and importance of benchmarking.

District of Columbia 72

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 72

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Myths about Online Giving Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 1st, 2010 There are so many myths about online giving. 77% of nonprofits had at least one online gift of $1,000 or more last year. Here are five that need to be busted.

Trend 78

Trend Online Giving Offline 78

sgEngage

JANUARY 20, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking How Nonprofits Can Avoid Online Credit Card Fraud Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 20th, 2011 Nonprofit organizations are a big target for online credit card fraud. Here are steps organizations can take: 1.

Online 64

Online Blackbaud Nonprofit Test 64

sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Key Insights from the 2010 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 27th, 2010 Blackbaud has conducted its North American State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey annually for six of the past seven years.

Global 48

Global Netherlands New Zealand Germany 48

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What is Jumo? GuideStar does have Jumo International listed as a nonprofit organization but very little information is shown and likely won’t be until they file their first 990 with the IRS.

Trend 80

Trend New York Blackbaud Argentina 80

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,376 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 This growth trend has been fueled by improving results from both large (+3.9%) and small (+15.1%) nonprofits. over last year.

Blackbaud 70

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 70

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

He's spent close to ten years helping nonprofits be more. If you’ve been in the nonprofit industry for a while, you’ve likely heard that “direct mail is dead” or that offline fundraising is on the decline. Frank Barry is a digital and online marketing strategist at Blackbaud. It’s grown 34.5

Offline 67

Offline Results Fundraising Time 67

sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,468 nonprofit organizations representing $2.25 Positive trends are being experienced by large (+8.3%), medium (4.8%), and small (20.2%) nonprofits. million in yearly revenue on a monthly basis.

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Haiti 62

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What’s Different One Year After Haiti? Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 12th, 2011 One year ago a devastating 7.0 Nonprofit organizations responded to the disaster and so did their supporters.

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63