M+R

APRIL 27, 2023

This year we are serving up data from 215 amazing nonprofit partners, with a refreshing mix of fundraising, advocacy, engagement, and marketing. Total online revenue for nonprofits decreased by 4% in 2022 , and nonprofits reported especially sharp drops in revenue on Giving Tuesday and December 31.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Monthly giving is an essential revenue source for nonprofit organizations.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a wide-ranging exploration of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data. Across channels and platforms, we end up with answers about what is working and what’s not, trends in nonprofit strategies, and insight into supporter behavior. . Read time: 2 minutes. That’s the destination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

Networked Nonprofit: Care2 Webinar. Join Allison Fine and me on June 21st at 1-2 PM PST/4-5 PM EST for the launch of The Networked Nonprofit published by Jossey-Bass. One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement? Why does your nonprofit exist? All right, let’s get started.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

We focus on spreadsheets and financial management platforms and forget about the enormous impact our clients (nonprofit and social enterprises) make in their communities and the world. There is a direct correlation between sound financial management and the ability of a nonprofit to provide broader and more in-depth services.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The mission of RBC Foundation – USA is to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business by supporting nonprofit organizations that make a positive difference and promote diversity. They continue to proactively invest in leadership and advocacy, and public policy change within our children’s behavioral health systems.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

posted by Karyn Cooks Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit interest in cross-sector collaboration is ramping up due to evaporating resources and increased demand for services. So where should nonprofit leaders begin? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Build a trusted network. Conclusion.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The mission of RBC Foundation – USA is to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business by supporting nonprofit organizations that make a positive difference and promote diversity. They continue to proactively invest in leadership and advocacy, and public policy change within our children’s behavioral health systems.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. Nonprofits looking to reassess or develop a new technical strategy should consider partnering with a nonprofit technology consulting firm. Your nonprofit is unique, so your solutions and strategies should be too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2015

There is a lot of discussion in the nonprofit sector about Millennials (a.k.a. Philanthrokids , but almost no analysis of Generation X (aged 35-50 years). As the first generation to donate online and the generation that pioneered web design, email, blogging, and online advocacy, ignoring Gen X is a big mistake. In fact, 29.7%

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M+R

APRIL 7, 2021

Visit mrbenchmarks.com on April 21 to get the front-page news, the longform analysis, the mild-mannered reporting, even the crossword puzzle. It’s all the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . Related Links. 2021 Benchmarks UK FAQ.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a tasty fusion of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data. Across channels and platforms, we end up with answers about what is working and what’s not, trends in nonprofit strategies, and insight into supporter behavior. Be sure to sign our consent form to secure your spot!

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many nonprofits have relied on technology as a crucial aspect of standing out from the crowd, connecting with donors, and raising the needed donations to further their cause. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. That’s where a nonprofit technology assessment comes into play. So, let’s dive in!

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EveryAction

APRIL 6, 2017

I recently sat down with the good folks at The Campaign Workshop and chatted about marketing automation for nonprofits. The Campaign Workshop: "Why should I care about nonprofit marketing automation?". TCW: "What's a common mistake nonprofits make with marketing automation?".

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. The Ads Manager interface is not particularly intuitive, and the advertising advice offered by Facebook and third parties is almost always focused on e-commerce rather than nonprofits and advocacy campaigns. and has appeared in Axios Media Trends.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. . This has been a dominant trend in the past eight years of our analysis. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts. Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S. and internationally.

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NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

It contains online fundraising, advocacy, email, social, and mobile results from 55 U.S.-based based national nonprofits in 2012. Nonprofits often use this study to benchmark their own online activities and fundraising ideas. For certain nonprofit sectors, the eNonprofit study cites real world activities as a possible cause.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Nonprofit annual reports play an important role as we head into the end of the fiscal year or the onset of giving season. In our data culture , we suggest your nonprofit takes the time to put one together as a means of showing your organization’s transparency — and bragging about your success in the past year. Girls Who Code.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. How would you describe Virgin America in social networking analysis and mapping terminology? . I flew back from DC last night on Virgin America. Source: Monitor Institute.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Your nonprofit is on a never ending journey to understand your supporters. When you have a strong grasp of your audience’s motivations, you can increase donations, volunteer hours, advocacy actions, and the overall public opinion of your nonprofit. This is done through a process called nonprofit market research.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

It can contribute to exchanges and interactions that are at the heart of nonprofit network building. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. In working with a nonprofit intermediary, we brought together a knowledge team that met monthly over the course of nine months.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

The goal of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation is to care for and cure children through the provision of high-quality care, education, research, and advocacy. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Consider the evolution of nonprofit tech over the past year and a half. When the pandemic hit, you probably invested in video conferencing tools as your nonprofit’s team headed home to work safely. In addition, your nonprofit is focused on year-end giving from now through December. With that, let’s get started!

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. It’s common for lean funders to exchange information about community needs, nonprofits, and grantees. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment.

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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. Team DNL provides Digital Nonprofit Leadership to mid-sized and large nonprofit organizations. This includes assisting with nonprofit analytics!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2016

In my last post, I answered the age-old questions, “ Can my 501(c)(3) really engage in advocacy? ” With that settled, it’s time to move on to the benefits of advocacy. How can advocacy make a measurable difference for your organization? All this being said, advocacy can be difficult to quantify.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

million for reparations advocacy. Rate of nonprofit sector jobs recovery slowed in August. September 16, 2021 After two consecutive months of robust gains, the recovery of nonprofit sector jobs slowed in August, an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies finds.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

posted by Marina Sandoval Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on nonprofits nationwide. Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Melanie Calhoun leads the effort to leverage and expand technology adoption to address food insecurity for Crossroads Community Services, a nonprofit that focuses on strengthening families by building nutrition-stable communities. Prior to Heller, Jennifer spent a decade working for a variety of nonprofit and higher education organizations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions often negotiate with employers to allow convenient contributions to charity (most notably United Way) through direct payroll deductions and can mobilize members to volunteer for local nonprofits. Projects like these are vital for understanding how unions and worker advocacy in general fit into the larger social sector mosaic. [1]

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The true test of any nonprofit is to demonstrate impact. Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. Instead of repeating those numbers, we’ll focus on the practical “in the weeds” analysis that can support you in making data-driven decisions that go well beyond this time of year.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. No matter your biggest challenge, the ticket to solving those issues is figuring out how to break down these silos and make your data analysis easier.

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