Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

I have been thinking a lot about actionable social media measurement strategies that are fit and trim and light on their feet! Inspired by the Measure Everything: Is Your Nonprofit Facebook Page Worth It? , You should also be thinking about what to measure and an efficient method for collecting that data before you begin.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

They want us to invest in digital analytics tools to measure our efforts, but I’m not really sure what this will tell us. And, with that, it’s why you need to track data that tells you if your digital efforts are succeeding or if you need to tweak certain strategies. . How can these tools help you track meaningful data?

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s critical to actively track and measure your website traffic against your goals. Making the switch is vital — if you’re still using the old version, your data is no longer being tracked. Event-Based Tracking: Where the previous version was session-based, GA4 is event-based. leads) it’s bringing in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Start with broader objectives, then narrow in on SMART (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Timely) goals that fall under each. 3) Promote the event intentionally and across all digital channels. Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors? Is fundraising your key priority?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We’ll also be sharing the important metrics you need to keep an eye on to measure your performance. This strategy will encompass tailored activities, communication channels, and personalized interactions aimed at making their members more satisfied and encouraging them to contribute to the organization’s mission.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

With the ability to run paid advertising across a variety of different channels and placements, it can all seem a little daunting. How will you measure the success of your paid advertising campaign? There are tons of online resources that share benchmarks for specific channels and industries—like Wordstream and TechSoup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Source Codes: The Most Useful Measurement Strategy You May Not Be Using – Guest Post by Laura Quinn. You’re likely using more than one channel to communicate. How do you know which of those channels is actually driving people to donate, register for an event, or even sign up for your eNewsletter? Enter source codes.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

For example, tracking the volume of social interactions only works on social media, whereas bounce rate helps you determine if your email or membership information website is capturing users’ attention. As for choosing new recruitment channels, start with the ones your target audience prefers.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. Measurable. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. Outline your digital marketing goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

Those decisions are implemented across the organization’s web properties and social channels. The work is tracked in a shared spreadsheet and accompanying meeting notes. So we want to make sure that we getting conversions from our content — which, depending on the content type, is a variety of next actions.”

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Understanding the ebbs and flows of donor relations by tracking your organization’s interactions with donors and prospects is necessary to support long-term growth. Measurable Growth Donor management helps cultivate prolonged success and growth by steering organizational leaders toward a donor-centric action plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. “ For example, during Hunger Action Month in September, Feeding America created a tab on their Facebook page where people could share a different action every day.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . Set goals and track progress over time. . Output metrics assess the intermediate results of an intervention, action, or project.

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M+R

JUNE 10, 2021

A quick reminder: email opens are tracked by tiny image pixels embedded in the content. The long answer: open rate has always been just one of many metrics we track, and the reliance on image downloads has made this number a little squishy. The new feature helps users prevent senders from knowing when they open an email.”

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here’s what we’ll be covering to better utilize marketing for donor engagement: Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels . Integrating Marketing Channels . Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels. Donor Profiles and Records .

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Care2

APRIL 30, 2014

Do you know what types of content or campaigns resonate with your audiences on your website, email list, and social media channels? Perhaps you have a hunch, but the only surefire way to know this info is to develop a tracking and measurement plan. To help get you started, here is a list of some of my favorite measurement tools.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Match the cause with the business Set a mutually beneficial goal Use more than one marketing channel Make it a collaboration, not just a donation Track the campaign Match the cause with the business Before you start your cause marketing campaign, you need to find the right business to work with.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. We view our social media channels as a fun on ramp to our ladder of engagement.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. The post or tweet will then link to your website – your online marketing hub – where the supporter will be compelled to take an action like donating or signing up for an email list.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

How are you measuring your success? The Four Elements of a Nonprofit Self-Audit of Your Marketing Plan When you walk through your nonprofit self-audit, you have four major tasks: clarifying your marketing goals, taking stock of your organizational assets, reviewing your systems, and tracking your progress. What’s working?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Are you on track to meet your goals? There is still plenty of time left in the year -including important events like Giving Tuesday and end-of-year campaigns – to reset and get back on track. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets. Get Back On Track (Or Stay on Track!)

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Media Cause

JULY 22, 2021

Tracking your website’s activity with Google has just gotten easier. You may have not heard, but Google has officially rolled out Google Analytics 4, a new kind of tracking property. Not only can you get a more complete picture of how your customers engage with your organization across channels, but also devices.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Convey the mission as urgently needed and highly solvable to inspire hope and action.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

It includes both your appeals and general communications and their actions and responses. Your supporters are ultimately in charge of their own journeys, but you can certainly take action to influence and guide them. Build Supporter Journeys A supporter journey is the series of interactions a supporter has with your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” . Measuring inputs and outputs Calculating ROI and other relevant metrics requires measuring your campaign’s inputs and outputs. . or $1 raised for every $0.40

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

And, of course, don’t forget that you also need to measure your content strategy and “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” has lots of tips and resources that help you do that. Become Your Own Publishing Powerhouse with LightBox Collaborative’s 2014 Editorial Calendar guest post by Holly Minch.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

But before you can capitalize on the information stored in your CRM or other nonprofit software, you need to know exactly what analytics to track in the first place. The ultimate goal is to uncover trends, understand performance, and discover useful next actions to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising and donor stewardship goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

They allow you to communicate a clear call to action and show supporters the tangible impact they create. That way, every step you take is centered around a common objective, and you know what to measure to determine success. To achieve this, use more private channels, like email, to tell your campaign narrative and build excitement.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations. This channel also tends to see positive returns—for every $1.27 Mail enhances trust and credibility.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

The simple call to action also lends itself to participation by many, including government officials. Here’s an example of a Senator showing his support for veterans through participation in the #gosilent pledge: Tracking silence. Sharing across platforms – Facebook.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Once you have a clear mission, set both short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This will help you create a stronger connection with your target audience and inspire them to take action. This purpose should be the core of your mission statement.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Ways to measure your efficiency and success within each . “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. How to Measure Success.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With personalized information about your donors, you can send out messages that will appeal to different groups across your marketing channels. Your CRM should help you create donor-customized response emails based on their actions. Measure campaign effectiveness. It’s also about getting people to take action.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content. Keeping track of your engagement rate allows you to determine whether you’re effectively communicating and connecting with social media supporters over time.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Digital channels have made it affordable for brands to communicate their message to a broad audience. Email marketing is an effective channel but your message is often isolated to people who already know you exist. What’s an action you need to take to achieve your goal? When do they need to take this action?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2020

Even fewer measure and reward alignment. The book will show you how to release the power of alignment, how to create unified action, and channel everyone's energy in the same direction," With each of the book's 14 chapters, readers are are presented with a fictional case study based on the authors' experiences.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Marketing automation tools, such as Mailchimp, Salesforce/Pardot, and Marketo, can assist in personalizing the content in your emails by using automated sequences based on a contact’s actions. You can reimagine old footage or images by giving them new life on your social media channels.

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