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.

Report 20

Report Donor Demographics Statistics 20

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic President and Conference Founder Gary Angel says " What a gift to have the best minds in the industry to work together and the big bonus is helping 2 chosen non-profit organizations."" The Analytics Challenge is a ½ day event at X Change conference on September 13th. "" Apply today!

Hunger 120

Hunger Web America Case Study 120

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Research firm Quorus Consulting Group polled 2,003 teens and adults in April 2011. Channel of Influence. Regarding which "channel of influence" most influences mobile giving, among the six percent of respondents who made a text-to-give donation, more than two-thirds (68 percent) were prompted by a newscast or radio mention.

Attitude 95

Attitude Mobile Giving Canada 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Disparate marketing channels complicates the life of the average NPO today. Arlene McCrehan: Arlene directs the digital communications team at Goodwill Industries International which includes their integrated mobile strategy. USPIRG ToySafety.mobi is a 26 year annual report on toy safety. Her blog is Contentious.com.

Mobile 99

Mobile Conference Resource Social 99

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

reports that 75 percent of CRM initiatives fail to impact the customer experience. Prior to joining The Nature Conservancy, Doug was the nonprofit industry lead for the consulting practice of Arthur Andersen in Washington, D.C. All across the fundraising landscape, donor retention is falling. Gartner Inc. He received a B.A.

Support 52

Support Conservancy San Diego Gartner 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Trust me — I know them well because I used to be one.” Giller, a journalist, established the Seattle-based nonprofit as a destination news web site for environmental news, reports and opinion with a wry sense of humor. We view our social media channels as a fun on ramp to our ladder of engagement. Source: grist.org. Source: grist.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Based on data from 3,828 charities that raised more than $12 billion in the prior 12 months, The Blackbaud Index reports that overall charitable giving grew 2.3 After flat years in 2011 and 2012, giving to religion has grown slightly in 2013. “So less of their charitable dollars are being channeled through the church.”

Organization 36

Organization North Carolina Blackbaud Dallas 36

NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

The next step is to make those data meaningful, relevant and actionable information by communicating them in some way via a channel to an audience. Joe Hellerstein, a computer scientist at the University of California in Berkeley, calls it 'the industrial revolution of data.' Information equals data plus communication.

Data 91

Data New York Government Digital 91

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. Online is a critical piece … You could argue that if offline fundraising accounts for such a large portion of fundraising revenue in the industry then you should place all your focus there.

Offline 279

Offline Results Fundraising Blackbaud 279

NetWits

MAY 30, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. So what’s the harm in dropping a channel? Here are few key insights about multichannel givers from our 2011 Multichannel Fundraising Report. When you can convert an online donor to an offline channel (i.e. 2011 Multichannel Fundraising Report.

Online 234

Online Fundraising Offline Mail 234

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 72

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 72

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.

NTEN 48

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 48

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

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

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. You could argue that if offline fundraising accounts for such a large portion of fundraising revenue in the industry then you should place all your focus there.

Offline 67

Offline Results Fundraising Time 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2022

Mission: The Code (short for “The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism”) is an industry-driven initiative to provide tourism businesses with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.

Asia 98

Asia Dominican Republic Cambodia Children 98

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,434 nonprofit organizations representing $2.19 The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving reports that overall revenue increased by 4.7% million in yearly revenue on a monthly basis.

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Disaster Haiti Giving 62

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. 33% of online donors will switch channels to become offline donors. Here are five that need to be busted.

Trend 79

Trend Online Giving Offline 79

NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

According to a report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project nearly half (46%) of U.S. adults use smart phones as of February 2012, up 11% from May 2011 and 10% said that their phone was their primary means of getting online. Obviously I’m biased on the killer find, but I think you’ll enjoy the report. > [link].

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. Mobile is going to be a huge channel.

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What is Jumo? Btartus123 there is a Internet TV Channel being developed called www.planetchannel.com which gives Non-Profits worldwide the ability to add a video and create more online exposure for their Org. All Rights Reserved

Trend 81

Trend New York Blackbaud Argentina 81

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 Do you have offline and well as online channels ready to go? Do you have email templates ready to go?

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

She would have helped answer questions, point folks to appropriate rooms, discussions, or resources, and would also have probably kicked folks out of rooms or deleted posts when inappropriate behavior was identified or reported. Do you need a Communications Manager or a Community Manager for these new channels? What's the difference?

Management 90

Management Communication Community Roles 90

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2010

I particularly like the parts about: How much information is enough information to communicate How to choose the best communication channel How to manage your companys rumor mill David recently told me that his eBook is for any leader. Dont limit your time for only your direct reports. Make conversation with your team.

eBook 40

eBook Communication Mentoring Kansas City 40

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This is in line with the 2010 Online Giving Report.

Benchmark 73

Benchmark Internet Giving Offline 73

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Just When You Thought Direct Mail Was Dead Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 10th, 2010 It’s baaack! Actually, it’s single channel communication that’s dead. Donors flip channels. Is it easy?

Mail 79

Mail Trend Offline Blackbaud 79

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

He got the NTEN Award IN 2011. In fundraising, John boldly predicts that single channel fundraising is dead. Nonprofit fundraising in 2014 will be multi-channel. By single channel John Merritt means using only one, often traditional, way to reach donors – like email or direct mail, but leaving out all other options.

Celebrate 90

Celebrate News Technology Nonprofit 90