Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. The findings mirror many of benchmarks in the Convio report. Still, these reports are some of the best measuring sticks we have.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Registrations were up year-over-year, in a reversal of the trend we have been seeing over several years. Though the trend line started to move in the same trajectory as in years past, the rebound was not as significant as many had hoped, with August seeing the “best” post-pandemic outcome.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 66

Care2

MARCH 22, 2011

Do you know the average click-through and open rates on action alerts and fundraising appeals across the nonprofit sector? Check out the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN which surveyed 40 nonprofit organizations and analyzed all of this data and more. Are nonprofits experimenting with mobile more?

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Benchmark Advocacy Studies Metrics 76

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 104

Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

Driving action for the greater good is not just the outcome of our products but the core of who we are at Classy. . Keep Up With the Data and Trends Informing Fundraising Today. Download Classy’s 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report based on benchmarks from 4,800 nonprofit organizations. Meet Eric Pannese.

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Product Design San Diego Management 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Earlier this summer I posted on top tips for measuring ROI and getting strategic with data , touching on the idea and importance of actionable data, or rather, data that helps draw meaningful conclusions and future actions to optimize programs. Benchmarks - Taking raw data and reporting in a comparable way.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Who decides what is measured? Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Registrations were up year-over-year, in a reversal of the trend we have been seeing over several years. Though the trend line started to move in the same trajectory as in years past, the rebound was not as significant as many had hoped, with August seeing the “best” post-pandemic outcome.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Care2

MAY 13, 2014

Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. You can leverage your email list to drive further action on other platforms. You will see common trends that you can address.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. You can leverage your email list to drive further action on other platforms. You will see common trends that you can address.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Each was focused on getting their supporter base to take action by registering for a physical event or support the event by making a donation. Pay attention to this trend and start reviewing your email content with an eye for length. No Call to Action. The take away is simple here – always have a call to action.

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email Profit Registration Review 212

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. These indicators measure the prospect’s propensity to give to your organization.

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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!

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

We’d like to try to benchmark it against other disruptive pinterest campaigns but we’re not sure there is a good comparison case study. Having specialists in-house means we’re always monitoring trends and looking for opportunities. Plan your content and any calls to action with this in mind. -

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Sierra Leone Case Study Benchmark Comparison 126

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And, as I was sharing earlier, we usually teach this in person over a period of two to three hours, so, you all are getting the, what we’ll call, the boot-camp version of “Measure of Success.” We want people to take action. ” So what action or what reaction are you looking for? And I’m looking over.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2014

And there’s certainly truth with that statement – the 2013 Benchmark Report is broken up by not only NTEE verticals but by revenue band and email tier – but the sheer size of an organization’s email file is starting to mean a lot less. For the last seven years, the Benchmark Report measured total and usable email housefile size.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

How can we set an accurate, measurable goal for a Giving Day if it is our first one? Prize and match incentives build excitement and can be used to encourage particular actions by donors and nonprofits to help you reach your goals. Also note how they have clearly stated the criteria.

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Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The Content Marketing Institute defines content marketing as “ a strategic marketing approach focused on creating valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience – and, ultimately, to drive action. ”. Here are a few of our second year benchmarks. Why is Content Marketing Important?

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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. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success. Then pick one idea to reduce information overload in your life from this list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Web Analytics As Simple Gifts To Measure Mission 3. To understand how to identify actionable reports from the complex sea of information collected in an analytics tool. Test three times and if doesn't lead to action, you are wasting your time! What is the overall trend in the number of visits for each page of our site?

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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.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Charity 98

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Top Free Fundraising Software Solutions Fundraising software solutions are tools nonprofits can use to accept online donations and report on giving trends. Visualize trends and patterns to make data-driven decisions. Fees or limitations: The starter plan is $0/month with a 4.99% credit card fee per donation.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 84

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. Perhaps you're looking to make your strategy more effective, less time consuming, or see measurable results. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success. Good for you! Great work.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2016

When they want information, they don’t turn on a TV; they search for the trending video clips. You must provide clear calls to action. Always have a call to action. Access to data and information will validate our strategies , show us when and where we’re wrong, and help us benchmark our performance.

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Guatemala Social Media Influence Chart 37

Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

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)

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2016

Our social sector is in dire need of determined action to diminish donor attrition. We also had him share insights on the metrics you should measure. Multiple Year Retention Rate : Same as above, but by tracking these year-by-year you can spot trends, problems and opportunities. Burnett is right.

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Track Donor Retention Metrics 28

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. What are the most important website metrics to measure? It’s easy for us to measure clicks and time spent on pages, but that’s only relevant based on what an organization wants their users to do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2009

Anyway, here's my takeaways: Need to know how to convince "C-Suite" (corporate level executives) that social media is required to compete in today's economy and that it is measurable. As KD Paine said on our SXSW ROI Poetry Slam , "You have engagement fully measured, now calculate the resulting treasure!". We know that.

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Public Metrics ROI Chapter 50

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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. By understanding your activity and performance, fan response, trends and comparisons, you are better equipped to improve your presence on Facebook. What is measured you ask? .

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Facebook Stats Los Angeles Tips 97

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.

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Forum One

AUGUST 20, 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.

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Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 16, 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

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

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)

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

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)

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

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.

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Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MARCH 24, 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.

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