The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. The report explains, “After years and years of steadily increasing online revenue, including record-breaking 2016 and 2017 gains for many nonprofits, suddenly that trend line flattened out.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Common subjects include strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and community needs assessments. . Some look to peers in their community for technical support on topics like bookkeeping and accounting, human resources management, working with investment advisors, using grants management software, and finding local consultants. .

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Analytic Activism is a book about how advocacy organizations can make better decisions in the digital age. I wrote the book because it seemed like something was missing from the conversation about digital advocacy and activism. Most of the research on digital advocacy is focused on the new types of speech we now see online.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

By: Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events last year due to the pandemic. Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. For more nonprofit trends and insights, download the 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report. Many tried new things….but

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Care2

JANUARY 8, 2010

Make sure you start 2010 off right by adopting the latest best practices for online advocacy as a proven strategy to recruit and retain donors, while advancing your mission.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Join members of the Blackbaud Target Analytics Consulting Team for a discussion on the role of data during times of crisis and economic stagnation. 2020 State of Advocacy: Building a Winning Advocacy Program. Advocacy programs play a fundamental role at most nonprofits—especially now. Robyn Mendez – Blackbaud.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advocacy and Representation Membership-based nonprofits often advocate for their members’ interests—and associations are usually formed for expressly that purpose! When it comes to advocacy, the two keys are making sure that your members can offer their input and communicating the impact of your advocacy back to them.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Instead of just communicating about your fundraising campaigns, share other involvement opportunities, such as volunteer experiences and advocacy opportunities. A consultant can provide expert advice and tips, allowing your team to keep its focus on other crucial fundraising tasks. Annual campaigns or events. About the Author.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This can range from them being consulted to owning the results. Co-development led to conceptualization of participation of people with disabilities in advocacy for legislative, policy and government program change as an impact—in and of itself—regardless of outcome.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 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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Care2

JULY 29, 2014

Of least importance was hiring consultants to develop digital strategies. Online Advocacy Online Fundraising Trends' Nonprofits actually said that if they had financial resources for this work, they would use the money to hire more staff members to oversee digital efforts. And what would help you to overcome these barriers?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, NeonCRM by Z2 Systems, Inc. Cat Monaghan, Nonprofit Sales Manager, Idealist Consulting. Learn more about trends and opportunities around social media tools and digital marketing. Big Ideas Around Advocacy The Power of Technology in Advocacy and Organizing. Bill Walsh, Sr.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

The ultimate goal is to uncover trends, understand performance, and discover useful next actions to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising and donor stewardship goals. Predictive Analytics: This is the practice of using trends from past data to anticipate future outcomes. Advocacy actions. 4 Types of Data Analytics.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Paine Consulting Services. Twenty years ago, I was privileged to serve as a senior consultant and trainer with the newly created Center for Corporate Community Relations at Boston College (now the Center for Corporate Citizenship). posted by Herb Paine , President. However, it may not be enough.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Read the entire report to learn more about global trends. All Rights Reserved

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

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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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) com , Inc.

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Care2

JULY 10, 2008

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) Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

At Blackbaud, Dennis has managed the Strategic Services Practice, comprised of consultants in Business Analytics, Design & Information Architecture, Deployment Services and Agency Services. Care2 Webinars Marketing Research Trends' REGISTER to attend this FREE Expert Webinar on THURSDAY, JUNE 27th at 2PM ET.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2014

With a 60% increase in email volume sent I would have expected that trend to continue. Email open rates are actually up slightly across all four email categories – donation, enews, advocacy and other (please see the report for a definition of email categories). But it didn’t. This is a guest post by Andrew Shoaff.

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Care2

MARCH 26, 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) I hope the data is useful to everyone.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 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) com , Inc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2012

With your help, we’ve amassed a wealth of current information on demand for services, trends in government support, board participation, and financial health. The chart below highlights that upward trend. NFF provides financing, consulting, and advocacy services to nonprofits and funders nationwide. Like this article?

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NTEN

JULY 13, 2011

By Jonathan Benton, Senior Consultant, and Steve Peretz, Senior Analyst, M+R Strategic Services. took a look at data from 40 nonprofit organizations and analyzed trends in fundraising, advocacy, email list size, text messaging and social media. Jonathan Benton Senior Consultant, M+R Strategic Services jbenton@mrss.com.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2012

Nonprofit HR Solutions, a consulting firm, conducts an annual survey of human resource trends among nonprofits. NFF provides financing, consulting, and advocacy services to nonprofits and funders nationwide. Within this context, it’s easy to see why turnover persists. Like this article? Get another!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2017

Job losses could amplify current trends of income inequality by automating many middle income jobs. This means conducting a process of needs assessment, community stakeholder consultation and strategic planning that considers the following four factors: Re-envisioning programs to be relevant and using technology creatively.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

By leveraging the data you collect, you can build relationships that lead to increased or recurring giving, volunteer engagement, and advocacy for your mission. . However, if your team realizes a mess has already been made, consider looking into third-party consultants for help. . Best Practices. Grant Management Software.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2010

What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010? That about sums up my life as a social media consultant! Tags: Advocacy Community debra askanase nptechm 10NTC Program. We're asking them all to share their answers to five very important questions. Speaker: Debra Askanase, Community Organizing 2.0.

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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) a) Build or buy. b) Ask around.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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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Care2

MARCH 27, 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) Reader Comments (2) Great post Ali.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 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)

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2013

Available government resources are tied to the same macro-economic trends that cause an increase in service demand. foundations, fundraising consultants, and many others. NFF provides financing, consulting, and advocacy services to nonprofits and funders nationwide. In effect, this. contracting system. Like this article?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 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) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Each person of the knowledge team—the board chair, the executive director, marketing and administrative staff, and a community diversity and engagement consultant—came together in conversations about what mattered most in the organization’s work and what data could be collected to illuminate how their work was progressing.

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