Care2

JANUARY 30, 2012

These aren’t necessarily the same organizations we included in our write-up last year; this analysis compares two years of data for these 14 groups. Compared to last year’s report, this is the one downward trend. Last year this figure was 85%, so this trend may be slowing a bit.

Fundraising 67

Fundraising Benchmark Rate Aggregator 67

Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

To do that, let’s examine some key findings from the most recent Alumni Annual Giving report, a comprehensive analysis produced each year by Blackbaud Target Analytics. The FY2018 analysis features median metrics from the over 200 institutions that participate in the annual donorCentrics Collaborative Benchmarking service. .

Report 21

Report Strategy Giving Analysis 21

Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

Below are the four key areas to focus on while preparing your pitch for technology investment: Know the trends. Paint the picture for your board or leadership team by analyzing your current campaign results, conducting a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat analysis) and compare your organization to industry benchmarks.

Technology 44

Technology Leadership Offline Demographics 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do a regular task analysis of your social media work flow looking for redundant actions or where you've simply lapsed into automatic pilot or bad habits.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2014

The great news is that there’s no other industry I would rather be trading naps and pecan pie for, and the resources below are proof that I’m not the only one. It’s here – the 4th annual edition of Nonprofit Communications Trends Report by Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Take a look.

Communication 32

Communication Retention Childhood Statistics 32

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2016

At bbcon 2015, some of the top minds in the nonprofit industry came together to present Big Idea sessions. These high-level discussions focused on key thought leadership topics and trends shaping the industry. If the funder calls it a benchmark, so will we. Or an indicator. Or a milestone. So how do we get there?

Language 20

Language Foundation Proposal Nonprofit 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2009

"   I've been trying think through a benchmarking process that would identify metrics to track, how to track, and how to reflect on the data to make improvements in your blog. The areas of the blogging ROI analysis included:  author contribution, readership growth, reader engagement, authority, cost, and value. 

Metrics 71

Metrics Bookmarking Analysis Feeds 71

Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There’s something about attending an industry conference that makes you feel more energized and inspired by the work you’re doing. Speakers include industry leaders like university presidents, nonprofit consulting firms, and advancement leaders. Also, why is it that conference breakfast muffins are the best muffins?) Want more time?

Conference 52

Conference Las Vegas Fort Worth San Diego 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do a regular task analysis of your social media work flow looking for redundant actions or where you've simply lapsed into automatic pilot or bad habits.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Care2

MAY 9, 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)

Advocacy 28

Advocacy Social Media Online email 28

Care2

MAY 8, 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)

Advocacy 28

Advocacy Social Media email Online 28

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While these basic figures can be informative from a year-over-year trend perspective, they do a poor job answering questions like: Why did these metrics change? You need a detailed analysis to make an actionable plan to improve your fundraising efforts. So, how successful was your organization’s fundraising last year? Lost Potential.

Metrics 87

Metrics Fundraising Retention ROI 87

sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21 Small and medium sized organizations had a positive growth trend, but large nonprofits were negative over this period of time.

Blackbaud 66

Blackbaud Trend Haiti Benchmark 66

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Top States for New Donors & Online Donors Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 23rd, 2010 Blackbaud has a tremendous amount of data about the nonprofit sector. That’s the power and importance of benchmarking.

District of Columbia 72

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 72

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,376 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 This growth trend has been fueled by improving results from both large (+3.9%) and small (+15.1%) nonprofits. over last year.

Blackbaud 70

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 70

sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,468 nonprofit organizations representing $2.25 Large and medium sized organizations had a negative growth trend, but smaller organizations continued to experience positive growth.

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Haiti 62

sgEngage

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,412 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 This growth trend has been fueled by improving results from both large (+6.2%) and small (+17.2%) nonprofits. over last year.

Blackbaud 58

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 58

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. It is unclear if they are listening!

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What’s Different One Year After Haiti? Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 12th, 2011 One year ago a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Hispaniola.

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

There are 75 pages of statistics and trend information in the report. Giving Amount Trends High net worth households gave $54,016 on average to charity in 2009. The study is part of an ongoing research partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , which began in 2006. The average wealth of respondents was $10.7

Studies 74

Studies Philanthropy Trend Attitude 74

sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What Facebook Knows Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 7th, 2010 Think about all the things people post on Facebook or any other social networking website. That can be a good thing and sometimes that can be a bad thing.

Trend 73

Trend Facebook Blackbaud Feeds 73

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

The Blackbaud indices include organizations that raised money specifically for Haiti relief in the year-over-year analysis. Some important trends will be explored later to show analysis of post-Haiti giving. Small, medium, and large organizations all had positive growth in the analysis.

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Disaster Haiti Giving 62

sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21 Large and medium sized organizations had a negative growth trend, but smaller organizations continued to experience positive growth.

Blackbaud 56

Blackbaud Haiti Trend Arts 56

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here are some tips to get started with organic traffic analysis: Set Up Google Analytics Google Analytics is a free and powerful web analytics service that provides detailed insights into your website traffic. Monitor Trends Check metrics regularly to spot trends and changes over time. Review reports regularly to spot trends.

Websites 59

Websites Guide Impact Metrics 59

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Retention rates for online donors continue to lag offline donor trends. Observations: The participants in the benchmarking group are dominated by direct mail focused nonprofits.

Benchmark 73

Benchmark Internet Giving Offline 73

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Last week I published the 112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss , that compiled some of the wisest words and insights from across the industry this year. . The result: Fundraising Ideas to Reverse the Trend of Declining Email Response Rates. What’s a fundraiser to do?

Meme 51

Meme Ideas Content Generation 51

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2010 Online Giving Trends Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on February 15th, 2011 Blackbaud released its 2010 Online Giving Report today. Over the next few weeks I’ll be going through some of the findings and trends in the report.

Trend 82

Trend Online Giving Blackbaud 82

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis says so.

Statistics 81

Statistics Trend Benchmark Blackbaud 81

Care2

MAY 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) A great overview!

Social Media 59

Social Media ROI Media Social 59

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Just When You Thought Direct Mail Was Dead Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 10th, 2010 It’s baaack! The analysis found that 2% of donors under the age of 35 only gave offline.

Mail 78

Mail Trend Offline Blackbaud 78

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Data—the capture, analysis, and use—can be overwhelming. The analysis of our fundraising programs’ performance helped set the foundation for embracing big data and creating the cultural shift needed at Project HOPE. The analysis moved beyond short-term metrics such as annual net revenue and took a macro view of our program.

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Analytics Data Analysis Metrics 33