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. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

Social Media 100

Social Media Report Media Fundraising 100

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. According to the report, overall giving grew 4.9% in 2013 compared to 2012 (You can take a look at the review I did of their 2012 study). This just in!

Benchmark 73

Benchmark Studies Online Donation 73

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. One of the eye-catching findings from the study was the steep decline in the performance of fundraising emails in 2012.

Rate 235

Rate email Ideas Trend 235

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The latest 2013 Charitable Giving Report by Blackbaud analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. According to the report, overall giving grew 4.9% in 2013 compared to 2012. Online giving on #GivingTuesday in 2013 was up 90%, compared to 2012. increase from 2012.

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Report Online Donation Giving 77

NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

NTEN partnered with Charity Dynamics to conduct the 2012 Nonrprofit Donor Engagement Study. Survey questions sought to understand understand individuals’ preferences regarding traditional and digital media for donating, volunteering, and engaging with nonprofits.

Studies 73

Studies Donor Benchmark Charity 73

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? According to the ALA report, 21 st. The Role of Schools.

Digital 66

Digital Literacy Community Build 66

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2012

Highlights include Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager at Feeding America , along with Melissa Roberts & Drew Bearn from Free Range Studios talking with David J Neff of Lights. about nonprofits & innovation. Keep an eye on myNTC in the Online NTC tab for the full in between the sessions schedule.

NTC 66

NTC Australia Conference Camera 66

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Last month we released our seventh annual report on nonprofit investment and practices regarding technology. You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research.

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Download the report now! . 2011 Online Giving Report. let donors also give to projects that are meaningful to them.

Websites 207

Websites Online Donor Cancer 207

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

The price is lower than the recently reported $800 million figure, but still a formidable investment from the enterprise software giant, which is on a seemingly never-ending acquisition spree. Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011."

Web 117

Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. One of the things we wished for as we navigated the campaign: benchmarks. We learned so much while running that campaign, but we also made lots of mis-steps along the way. " Is email going out with 2011?

Web 117

Web Indiana Case Study Bookmarking 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Observation is not just scanning or browsing, but looking at another organization’s practice with a critical thinking lens and gaining insights. Along with benchmarking – that is comparing your organization’s numbers with an industry average or simply another similar organization or two is great.

Charity 128

Charity Lesson Marketing Digital 128

Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

At first this convenient numeral system that included simple combinations of digits and a zero (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) interested mainly mathematicians. Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Common peer-to-peer benchmarks include the following: Repeat attendance.

Analytics 40

Analytics Benchmark Fundraising Metrics 40

Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

Cynthia Adams, President and CEO of GrantStation, reports on the results of GrantStation's survey about grantseeking challenges facing nonprofit organizations. Michael offers some suggestions for developing Your Tech Game Plan for 2012. TSDigs Digital Storytelling event kicks off in the Nonprofit Commons. From NetSquared.

Global 45

Global North America Romania Asia 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Reporting begins with benchmarking. I’ve created my own deadlines for social media reports. Beth adapted her lesson that month so we could focus on how the changes would affect our reporting process. Upper management has developed the mindset to think “digital first”, including our campaigns, and our website designs.

Social Media 96

Social Media Media Social DC 96

NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. Size does matter, according to Donor Digital. In the mood for more facts, figures and really cool stats from that online giving report? Download the full 2014 M+R Benchmarks Study. More than 5.5

Online 55

Online Giving NPO Paypal 55

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. Here are this year’s big winners in our world of digital impact. For us, it was no different!

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Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 67

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For many at the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth. Department of Education program, assesses students around the country on educational outcomes and reports the results to a wide set of stakeholders, including policymakers, education officials, and the media.

Celebrate 46

Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 46

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2012

Last month I donated online to 25 of my 32 Favorite Nonprofits in celebration of reaching the benchmark of following 100,000 nonprofits, nonprofit staff, and nonprofit service providers on Twitter. What a lost opportunity to convert their donors into Facebook Fans, Twitter and Pinterest Followers, and blog subscribers!

Campaign 257

Campaign Online Fundraising Social Media 257

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2013

March is not only great for basketball, but is also good for nonprofit research studies about digital strategies and launches of new data tools. So if you like looking at and thinking about data and love to get your hands dirty with a data jujitsu, here’s a couple of goodies for you. 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study.

Studies 112

Studies Research Attention Data 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2012

Last month I donated online to 25 of my 32 Favorite Nonprofits in celebration of reaching the benchmark of following 100,000 nonprofits, nonprofit staff, and nonprofit service providers on Twitter. What a lost opportunity to convert their donors into Facebook Fans, Twitter and Pinterest Followers, and blog subscribers!

Campaign 109

Campaign Online Fundraising Social Media 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

I’ve spent some time taking a look at various reports, studies, and International organizations and the use of networks and social media. Every time I have taught a social media and digital communications strategy over the past decade, I always include useful research studies about the who and how people are using these tools.

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Policy Social Media International News 103

Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2015

Now, with a post-wallet economy gaining popularity, consumers as well as businesses and organizations alike should be paying attention to mobile wallets, digital payment, and even cryptocurrency (a form of digital currency that can be used for online transactions, Bitcoin being the most prolific brand). Crypto-Mobile-Digital Players.

Digital 36

Digital Minnesota Mobile Phone 36

NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

A new report, "Digital Citizenship: Exploring the Field of Tech for Engagement", released by the Knight Foundation, explores the potential for technology to improve democracy -- specifically at how it can help people engage with their communities, leaders, and governments. Anything we missed? Share your links in the comments!

Research 67

Research Ideas Tools Survey 67

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounts for seven-percent of total fundraising and has seen double-digit growth over the past four years. Back by popular demand was Steve MacLaughlin’s analysis of the 200 email subject lines sent to him from nonprofits between December 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012.

Meme 51

Meme Ideas Content Generation 51

Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

billion dollars in 2012. According to the Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits [ Download Now !] and the Charitable Giving Report , online fundraising saw double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive year [ Tweet it !]. 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits by Blackbaud.

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Metrics Online Benchmark Fundraising 52