Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

In today’s world, organizations simply cannot afford to invest their time and limited resources in initiatives that do not demonstrably deliver outcomes that support their goals. SMART is an acronym people use to remember the five aspects of a well-articulated goal: SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound.

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Goal Data Articulate Analysis 192

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2020

As I am sure we all have heard over the past few years (or maybe much longer), we need to demonstrate the results of our programs and tell our organization’s impact story in order to update our board, grow our donor base and develop new programs. Program Action / Activity. Result or Behavioral Change. Program #s.

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Impact Program Measure Data 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2012

. ”Don’t measure the world, if you don’t have the time and resources to do so.” ” It is a key theme in our book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Measuring World Hunger Day – a guest post by Geoff Livingston. We aim to encourage this type of activity.

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Hunger Measure Metrics Case Study 104

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Impact Communication Effective Ratio 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

If you want to win over Millennial and Gen Z supporters, you need to do three things: connect with their activism, engage with them where they are, and demonstrate your impact. To win over Millennial and Gen Z supporters, you need to: connect with their activism, engage with them where they are, and demonstrate your impact.

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Demonstration Ukraine Nonprofit United States 98

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. Images of the association’s founders, history, and current activities are displayed throughout the facility, and spaces were created to accommodate a variety of work styles. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 3, 2020

We’ve used Independent Sector’s annual calculation of the value of a volunteer hour in order to talk about the impact of our programs in terms that the business world understands. We’ve been counting the resources volunteers are providing, not the impact they seek. How does the impact measurement framework work?

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Measure Volunteer Skills Demonstration 30

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Note from Beth: As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m running several peer learning groups based on the ideas in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Maturity of Practice model. Because what gets measured gets better.

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Measure Track Model Seattle 99

Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Are those strategies having a positive impact on improving volunteer experience ? Demonstrate and Communicate Impact…Often.

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Volunteer Tips Retention Demonstration 94

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Culture is created intentionally and must be actively maintained by leadership, requiring work and consistency. The better your culture, the greater the potential for your nonprofit to positively impact the community.

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Culture Create Nonprofit Leadership 105

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact. Ultimately, you will be able to strengthen the impact your mission has on the people and communities you serve.

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Culture Create eBook Attitude 80

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

These surveys—more than 75 to date—all help tell the story of the pandemic’s continued impact on the sector, including how needs and responses have changed and what funders and nonprofits expect moving forward. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19. News from Turkey does offer a glimmer of hope.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. This new book describes six easy steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work that you do. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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Work ROI Law Project 63

Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2017

One of the most exciting parts of 2017 for me so far has been to see how many nonprofit organizations and foundations are becoming more and more passionate about outcomes measurement. And this got me thinking, how can we ensure that organizations don’t feel like they’re facing this outcomes measurement journey alone?

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

Communicating impact is the nonprofit’s responsibility, and it’s especially critical for capital campaigns anchored by high-value lead gifts. After all, philanthropic investments are measured in impact rather than dollars alone. Regularly seek donor input with surveys, Q&As, and other activities to show you’re listening.

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Campaign Donor Gift Test 111

sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

These officers average four months or less between creating proposals and closing gifts; in some cases, this demonstrates a less measured approach to major gift solicitation. Set the right goals: Getting Every Major Gift Officer to Peak Performance How long is too long to keep a proposal active in a portfolio?

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Gift Proposal Blackbaud Phase 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How will you measure it? ” # 150jobs – ow.ly/dm4V4.

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Measure Twitter Campaign Celebrate 103

Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The immediacy of the call to action can rally communities to come together and provide timely assistance, demonstrating the power of collective goodwill. Increased Awareness Hosting a donation drive not only raises funds but also increases awareness about your nonprofit’s mission and activities.

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Donation Change Giving Empowerment 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. This new book describes six easy steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work that you do. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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ROI Law Authoring Measure 52

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Programs and Services: Description of the nonprofit’s activities and how they align with its mission. Strategic Goals and Objectives: Specific and measurable targets the nonprofit aims to achieve. Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs.

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Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Art of Event Promotion Through Media Relations As an event organizer, one of your primary goals is to ensure that your event reaches its maximum potential in terms of attendance and impact. Media Pitching and Follow-ups: The team actively pitches event stories, press releases, and exclusive interviews to media outlets.

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Roles Media Press Sponsor 40

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Social media: Maintain an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Text: Encourage supporters to opt in for text updates to stay informed about your nonprofit’s activities. Tell the story of those impacted by your organization. Show impact and results.

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Marketing Tips Influence Nonprofit 52

Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

While major donations are often the first to catch your eye and may seem the most impactful, it’s equally important to consider the value of mid-level donations. This way, you can carefully tailor donation appeals and donor recognition activities to your mid-level donors’ involvement, preferences, and interests in your organization.

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Donor Advocacy Nonprofit Method 52

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In this post, I’ll highlight four of the key takeaways identified by our attendees as being the most critical to positioning their foundations for greater impact in 2020. bbcon Takeaway #3: Impact measurement must be baked into the culture of your foundation . What is impact, and why does it matter? Align expectations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Consider the gift amounts that have a significant impact on your organization’s ability to work toward your mission. Determine whether external factors like economic changes or global events may have an impact on your major giving strategy. Development director. Major gifts officer.

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Gift Raise Guide Relationship 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting? What is impact? ” I know I speak fast. Why is it important?”

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Report Measure Impact Process 78

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

Every nonprofit needs to organize its supporter data, and using a constituent relationship manager (CRM) is the most impactful way to do this. Track how you’re interacting with supporters to ensure you maintain an active relationship with them. Measure the smaller things. Let’s get started! Use your CRM. Enhance your events.

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Data Campaign Practice Management 52

Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Since today’s consumers are demanding more social responsibility and impact from the companies they support, brands also often already have giving programs established for cross-collaboration, so you won’t necessarily be pitching them a new idea. Stories and data showing your impact to date. Learn How To Tap Into Local Partnerships.

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Donation Influence Local Nonprofit 108

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Help uncover compelling or creative stories of impact to use in fundraising. People like knowing the charitable activities of friends, family, and neighbors.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 353

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. I wanted to know more.

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Measure Arts People Museum 47

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to turn your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from well-intentioned efforts into strategic drivers of social impact? CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives.

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Software Business Guide Companies 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Demonstrating impact, an essential part of any impact management strategy for nonprofit, and making change for good is the raison d’etre of every organization. With an increasing level of pressure to report on impact, taking a single step to meet this requirement is a great start.

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Impact Measure Evaluation Management 69

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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Raise Campaign Money Online 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2018

One of my favorite activities is to do a networking walk on The Dish trail, a five mile somewhat challenging hike adjacent to the Stanford University campus, a location where Silicon Valley start up entrepreneurs have famously walked and made deals or come up with great ideas. How do you measure that impact?

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Review Social Lecture Lesson 73

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Define user habits, outline behavior, document social activity, note technology savvy-ness (IE, % mobile, etc.?), By going through card sorting activities with your audience groups, you will be sure to create an intuitive navigation and content flow that makes sense to your users. Assign them key tasks and document results.

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Design Web Guide Slides 247