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APRIL 26, 2017

One important part of effective digital measurement is being able to benchmark your performance relative to your organization’s past performance or compared to peer organizations. One excellent resource to use for benchmarking nonprofit digital results (in the US) is the annual M&R Benchmarks study of nonprofit digital advocacy.

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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. Tools and channels that house data often do not make it easy to navigate. Does our website traffic spike when X event happens?

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Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Mission statement: The mission of St. Look into: Your primary audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The results of two new research studies about nonprofits and adoption of social media were released this week. The findings of this research offer insights into how nonprofits and foundations can optimize their use of social media in the future. Measure social media with key metrics for visibility, engagement and advocacy .

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APRIL 16, 2008

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MARCH 25, 2008

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MARCH 13, 2009

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JUNE 13, 2009

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The impact of these donation appeals is also often even further blunted by infrequent engagement opportunities, such as advocacy or other storytelling and educational messages where the constituent has a chance to make a difference without being asked for money. I use a basic Breakeven/ Return On Investment (ROI) calculator that I built.

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MAY 8, 2009

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AUGUST 16, 2007

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AUGUST 10, 2007

Ruby Sinreich's Advocacy 2.0 Heather at Aspiration is doing some research on blogging and professional development. Web Site Usability, Social Media Engagement and ROI. FrogLoop has a ROI calculator for social networking sites in a campaign. Presentation Slides on flickr Blog post here. NpTech Talk.

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MAY 22, 2008

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MAY 22, 2008

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APRIL 24, 2008

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