Care2

JANUARY 7, 2011

Nonprofits and associations have faced tough times as they struggled to raise money, recruit new members, and retain old ones. As organizations continue to plan for 2011, it’s important to examine 2010 benchmarks such as the Membership Marketing Benchmark report that surveyed over 400 association executives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 25, 2012

i As I discussed in my last blog post , with SIBs, money is paid up front to a nonprofit organization, which in return commits to predetermined benchmarks. The investors assume the risk that the nonprofit organization will meet the benchmarks and alleviate the social problem. HF 681, March 23, 2011). Only time will tell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

In some cases, money also exchanges hands such as in innovation challenges where you might be seeking a solution to a complex R&D problem and provide an award to the solver. Knowing what work you need done and the quality of work you’d like to receive and set benchmarks to measure outcomes. You are looking to raise $10,000.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

According to the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , online revenue grew by 21% over 2011 totals, presenting nonprofits even more reasons to pull out the heavy gear and start online fundraising. With these experiments you can establish your own benchmarks. Thus, it’s an area requiring a fresh perspective.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Money for Good 2015 report and it’s full of surprising (and not so surprising) data, insights and recommendations for organizations, funders and vendors. Unlike other benchmark reports, this one actually gives concrete recommendations that everyone can apply to move the giving needle.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2011

Whether it’s paid media, social media, earned media or public relations – a strategic integration of branding will positively impact your acquisition rates. The 2011 Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Study shows that online advocacy files are an area of rapid growth, with almost 20% average list growth from last year.

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NetWits

MAY 30, 2012

In today’s connected world — where seemingly everyone is using their smart phones to update social networks, check email, and pump out hundreds of text messaging a week — direct mail can look a bit outdated to some nonprofits looking to raise money in support of their mission. It sure would save a lot of time and money.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

The 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report provides analysis of 28 major nonprofit organizations and transactions for over 15 million donors and more than $1 billion in revenue. Retention rates for online donors continue to lag offline donor trends.

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