Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike. Read on to discover new ways to generate non-dues revenue, including actionable case studies. Where do you start, and what resources do you need?

Associations 169

Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community. Using an out of date email list.

Benchmark 62

Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change.

Participatory 83

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 83

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Different countries face different challenges when it comes to social justice. Many companies recognize the opportunity to develop long-term sustainability goals to address health, social and economic challenges as a part of the “social” element of ESG. Want to see what this looks like in action?

Government 96

Government Social Blackbaud Companies 96

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As another challenging year comes to a close and your end of year fundraising winds up, how did your peer-to-peer strategy perform? Maybe your nonprofit is still redefining their goals in light of changing social and professional environments. That’s a wrap! Did you hit or miss the mark in 2021?

Platform 91

Platform Facebook Tips Social Media 91

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! As we look toward next year, our panel of nonprofit leaders will discuss what has fundamentally changed.

Professional 49

Professional Communication Blackbaud Fundraising 49

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Read about the winners and how they plan to change the world through apps. Then you’ll create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slide show to enter the challenge and win prizes donated by our sponsors. The contest was judged by a panel of expert judges , but the public could vote for their favorite.

Global 55

Global Action Library Contest 55

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If one team member is confronting a persistent challenge, there’s a chance many of them are. You can create systemic processes to overcome that challenge across your entire team. You can discover that early in the process and redirect your team toward more impactful actions. Peer Benchmarking.

Blackbaud 52

Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Moves management allows major gifts officers to understand where each prospect is in that cycle, so they’re able to discern and take action on the best next step. This plan should include: The actions your team will take to steward the donor. A timeline in which those actions should take place. What is this strategy used for?

Effective 98

Effective Management Guide Fundraising 98

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Monthly giving can change the game for your new, young, or small nonprofit! There’s your benchmark for figuring out how YOUR monthly giving program is doing. They find that a lot of their monthly donors give $24 to pay for 2 days of care (and that’s right in line with Erica’s benchmarks). Why More Monthly Givers?

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Donor Nonprofit Gift Missouri 128

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Your fundraising goal should be reasonable and reachable, while still presenting enough of a challenge that donors will rise to the occasion to help meet it. Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. Create a holiday-ready donation page.

Social Media 72

Social Media Donation Hunger Donor 72

Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change. If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. How will their actions, however small, make an impact? Does it matter?

Support 52

Support Advocacy Policy Hints 52

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

What are you aiming to change within your organization during your next fundraising campaign? Once you’ve identified where your nonprofit has missed the mark in the past, come up with a plan of action for how you’d overcome those challenges in future campaigns. Did you fail to steward enough prospects?

Develop 98

Develop Calendar Chart Nonprofit 98

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. The emails should include an emotional story , appropriate imagery, and a call to action that expresses urgency. You could even give it a cute name to draw people in.

Ideas 98

Ideas Online Fundraising Charity 98

Forj

MAY 25, 2021

In this guide, you’re going to take a deep dive into CME LMSs through the following points: The Biggest Challenges with Healthcare Learning Management Systems. The Biggest Challenges With Healthcare Learning Management Systems. One of the many lessons that 2020 taught us is that the way society at large operates can change on a dime.

Associations 36

Associations eLearning Module Course 36

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The consultant you partner with can provide insight that significantly changes your organization’s technical toolkit and your team’s approach to technology. To ensure this change is a positive one, dedicate time to researching and assessing each potential consultant. How do you choose a nonprofit tech consulting firm?

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Consultant Technology Phase Nonprofit 52

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Bonus: some helpful examples and templates to put this into action now. ). It should contain purposeful actions that aim to achieve specific fundraising goals from a diversified group of sources, and be data-driven from start to finish. Just a heads-up: this is a long read. Let's get started! Making your case. Ready, set, goals!

Guide 108

Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. If you've set specific goals and metrics to measure those goals over time, if after 3-6 months you have no tangible or intangible results, don't be afraid to move on or change something.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2014

In addition to the tasks and activities we have to perform, there are countless other challenges to getting great work done. Sostrin : A hidden curriculum exists anytime there are two simultaneous challenges where one is visible, clear, and understood and the other is concealed, ambiguous, and undefined.

Job 53

Job Authoring Challenge Goal 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

In addition to the tasks and activities we have to perform, there are countless other challenges to getting great work done. Sostrin : A hidden curriculum exists anytime there are two simultaneous challenges where one is visible, clear, and understood and the other is concealed, ambiguous, and undefined.

Job 53

Job Authoring Interview Challenge 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

Points of Light Institute’s primary mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. We believe that civic engagement is a vital part of a healthy democracy and therefore promote and support volunteerism in the broadest sense. What are the key results of this campaign ?

Hurricane 97

Hurricane Measure Social Media Pledge 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Sally and Roger's book challenged me to do just that. Framework for Producing Transformative Change Two key concepts from the book really stuck with me. The first is their core concept of equilibrium change. That’s the group the Skoll Foundation wants to invest in: social entrepreneurs driving large-scale change.

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Change eBook United States Conservancy 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

Putting a resolution into action with baby steps is the best way to succeed. The economic crisis has changed the external environment. The tools are changing, so if you've settled into one way of using a particular social media tool or set of tools, don't set yourself on automatic pilot. What are our successes and challenges?

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. We’ll introduce those elements here, then provide actionable steps for incorporating each of these aspects into your fundraising strategy. Offers accountability. But what does a fundraising strategy look like in practice?

Strategy 104

Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 104

Care2

JULY 22, 2009

eCampaigning benchmark survey 2009 How does your nonprofit measure the success of an online campaigning action? Are your online actions as effective as they could be? And how does your campaigning measure up against others in the field? Now is your chance to find out. Click here to take the survey. The survey closes August 7th.

Advocacy 28

Advocacy DC Survey Washington 28

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2013

In addition to the tasks and activities we have to perform, there are countless other challenges to getting great work done. Sostrin : A hidden curriculum exists anytime there are two simultaneous challenges where one is visible, clear, and understood and the other is concealed, ambiguous, and undefined.

Authoring 44

Authoring Job Challenge Goal 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Socap 09 Conference brings together a mix of the world's top social innovators, investors, donors, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders, today's leading catalysts of change from across the globe. There was an emphasis on finding consistent or standardized quantitative benchmarks. We faced challenges. They don't. They don't.

Social 88

Social Kiva Artist Sample 88

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

bbcon 2020 is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be presenting on the critical role of benchmarking and analytics in shaping your fundraising strategy. One way to help organize results is through benchmarking your performance against other organizations and fundraising programs. The world has changed considerably this year.

Benchmark 43

Benchmark Analytics Strategy Fundraising 43

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

What are you expecting to change in the upcoming year? You’ve adjusted your programs, changed up your fundraising, responded to COVID, and found ways to continue working through a pandemic. Create a featured banner with an image, graphic, and a short amount of text with the name of the campaign and the call to action.

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Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

Networked nonprofits are experts at using new media (social media, mobile, and other emerging technologies) to spread their missions, design and scale programs, communicate with stakeholders, or inspire behavior change. For some, the first action step is to develop a basic communications strategy or program plan.

Social Media 101

Social Media Practice Media Social 101

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Unlike other benchmark reports, this one actually gives concrete recommendations that everyone can apply to move the giving needle. But now I’m wondering if anything has really made a difference–have we just been talking, not changing? If you can do this, it will fundamentally change your program. Never heard of the $FG report?

Report 20

Report Donor Demographics Statistics 20

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 16, 2017

But, running a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign can be challenging, involving a great deal of time and logistics. Use prominent calls to action. The top two calls to action in a peer-to-peer campaign are “register” (for participants) and “donate” (for donors). The worldwide mobile revolution is changing philanthropy.

Practice 33

Practice Fundraising Sponsor Registration 33

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Through our Storymakers campaign and webinar series, we're hoping to change that. This very simple video won an honorable mention in The Chronicle of Philanthropy's Six-Second Appeal Challenge. Aaron Bramley: Teeny Tiny Stop Action Video. Benchmarks for nonprofit video and guide for creators. Fundraising videos.

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Audience Video Camera Library 58

Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2017

We’re getting report after report of diminishing returns on Facebook posts due to constant changes with the newsfeed algorithm. This is a challenge because many nonprofits are more focused on text than visuals — be the org who does visuals well! David Chang: [link]. paid for your posts to be seen ). Heal the Bay: [link].

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Org Influence Nonprofit Facebook 43

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

I often get asked questions about how a nonprofit’s website should look and behave and what benchmarking or evaluation tips I might have. So, unless you’re going to be making changes and running tests to see how those behaviors change, it’s only part of the picture. Devices like Alexa have changed the way people shop.

Design 35

Design Websites Practice Philadelphia 35

Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) • Make it a match.

Social Media 34

Social Media Advocacy Donor Online 34