Candid

MAY 1, 2024

We start by meeting with scores of users of our current products– GuideStar and Foundation Directory –to understand how they work, observe them using our software, and ask what challenges they face in their work. A small feature, sure, but it saves time—time constraints being the challenge we hear most about from nonprofit professionals.

Build 64

Build Tools Problem Test 64

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. Sharon notes that 50-year longitudinal studies from Gallop Poll, NORC’s General Social Survey, Harris Poll, and Edelman Barometer, find that trust in public institutions and their leaders has declined steadily. Could the issue be trust?

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The analysis gives insight into your operations, helping you determine if your organization is on the right track or moving in the wrong direction. Each successive type of analysis requires more complex tools than the former , with prescriptive analytics only available to those with access to an experienced data scientist. .

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Analytics Associations Business Software 135

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Additionally, the manual’s third section describes response attrition in the data set, details changes to the race/ethnicity categories in the survey, and explains some key limitations of the data. As of October 2023 when this analysis was conducted, the total number of all responding organizations was 59,749.

Demographics 111

Demographics Data Free Evaluation 111

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. You’re probably already asking for this data on your application forms, in surveys and during event registration. There’s got to be a better way, and we’d argue that there is!

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Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

The challenge is part of the fun, right? Our research included interviewing thought leaders, organizing think tanks, and surveying professionals. Whether you’ve been in the big chair for years, or just reached your dream destination, don’t get comfortable. Stuff” is coming your way. No leader expects an easy ride. Association 4.0

Leadership 170

Leadership Associations Skills Digital 170

NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

> Download the 2012 NTEN Community Survey Report. In May of 2012 we circulated the link to the online survey to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss email list, our Facebook page, and our Twitter network.

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NTEN Survey Community Report 64

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Consider using surveys, direct interviews, or informal conversations to initiate this process. These could include transformational stories, accounts of overcoming significant challenges, or powerful endorsements of your work. Initiate Contact for Feedback Proactively reach out to those who have interacted with your organization.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2013

In this article we are going to discuss a challenge that every researcher is confronted with when creating a survey : How to design the right question list for their questionnaire? ” Essentially, a survey is only as good as the questions created will allow it to be. Defining the Problem.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? This framing captured the impact not only of the technology tools of their partners, required by certain funders, but also of the access to information for migrants, which would be measurable on an ongoing basis through surveys. How closely should they track those changes?

Impact 120

Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

To achieve this, we recommend focusing on your organization’s most important challenges or opportunities. To build in adaptability into your strategy, the planning team should identify key risks to better understand the challenges they might face and how they might adapt along the way.

San Francisco 98

San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Highlights from Microsoft’s Nonprofit Sector Research on AI Devi kicked off by sharing a sentiment analysis from a recent survey of nonprofit leaders that fall into one of two different perceptions: comfort and concern. Below is my fully human-generated reflection.

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Conversation Adopt Generation Nonprofit 122

Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

While this list is great for starting the discussion, for a more detailed audit and analysis, enlist the support of Media Cause MarTech experts. Once you have surveyed your organization and learned about the tools in use, have you come up with any pain points?

Build 59

Build Map Platform Integration 59

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. The challenge is due in part to data silos , or groups of raw data isolated from different departments.

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 76

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Kaz McGrath, who cofounded the fundraiser Ration Challenge , a P2P event that challenges supporters to spend a week eating the same rations as a Syrian refugee, said organizers should not simply make their best guess. Explore identity and feelings : Use proposition testing; A/B test Facebook ads; conduct sentiment analysis.

Donor 72

Donor Registration Map United Kingdom 72

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. This is even more essential during challenging times. Successful fundraising takes the commitment of the entire organization, not just the fundraising team.

Gift 103

Gift Pledge Disaster Strategy 103

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Some of the biggest reporting challenges for nonprofits, associations, and foundations include: Where to get the data: Some data is found easily in data dashboards, some is not. It’s also important to contextualize the data from your platforms with qualitative data, A/B testing results, survey results, and audience interviews.

Report 70

Report Data Metrics Analysis 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

One of the concepts that the group designed was a strategy for collecting data from low income individuals which was identified as a key challenge for some participants who work with homeless populations. There may be someone in another department who is a data nerd with expert excel or data analysis skills. Ask around.

Data 107

Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe. The same thinking also applies to European foundations’ efforts to address racial injustice.

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Europe Case Study Fund Practice 98

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Strategic partnerships and research inform her approach to new challenges and when drafting fundraising communications. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. The idea of data analysis is to work smarter, not harder. Conclusion.

Data 69

Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

This session presents a new form of social media analysis that combines social and survey data. We’ll share the results of three demonstration projects based on social media and survey data from 6,000 respondents. What questions can you answer by combining social media and survey data?

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Social Media Analytics Media Virginia 97

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Over the years, Salesforce has surveyed thousands of volunteers and nonprofits that have participated in the Pro Bono Program. In fact, in our most recent Annual Volunteer Survey, 93% of people who participated in a pro bono project reported they felt happier, and had greater purpose in their everyday work. Communities Thrive.

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Companies Volunteer Impact Service 59

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you don’t already have this information, consider conducting a donor survey. By speaking to the people directly impacted by your work, you can uncover issues with your programs, identify new opportunities, and better understand the challenges they face. Do they have ideas on how you can improve? Remember: Every word counts!

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. We started with a survey this past winter: those results are summarized in this report.

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Volunteer Story Technology Management 69

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Climate anxiety is seriously affecting our youth: In a recent global survey of 10,000 young people aged 16–25, 59% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and 83% said they think people have failed to take care of the planet.

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Student San Francisco Technology Charlotte 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Leaders should also work to avoid SRT Leadership Traps – traps such as, getting in your own way, succumbing to paralysis by analysis, allowing your Board to be your customer and rushing the Reset. But continuous loops are emotionally challenging, as once you are in the Thrive mode you want to stay there.

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Latvia Companies North America San Francisco 92

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

A recent survey of Arizona’s nonprofits conducted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits found that, as a result of fundraising and program cancellations due to the pandemic, Arizona nonprofits have lost an estimated $53 million in revenue. Step 6: Prepare feasibility Financial Analysis. Step 3: Brainstorm and screen venture ideas.

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Stream Adopt Arizona Create 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Unfortunately, adding to the complexity right now are the economic challenges hitting every sector. We did a survey of hundreds of professionals during the 2008 and 2009 downturn, and found that often wasn’t the case. They are highly responsive and counted on by the community to provide support and subject matter expertise.

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Interview Build Companies Skills 59

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. Understand Your Target Audience One of the most important steps in refining your membership model is to gain an understanding of your target audience by conducting an audience analysis.

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Model Florida Nonprofit Benefit 52

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. This is even more essential during challenging times. Using Facebook Challenges to Engage Supporters. Connect with them on social media on LinkedIn or Facebook.

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Fundraising Podcast Gift Org 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts. But we have SO MUCH information in our CRM or database that it’s easy to become stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to using data for donor acquisition. What’s a fundraiser to do when you feel like you’re all out of ideas?

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Donor Social Media Websites Content 82

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

And because the digitalization of finance is happening so quickly, we need to be ready to take on new challenges while demonstrating exceptional nonprofit stewardship. More than 20% of those surveyed intend to decrease the amount of spending in their finance offices. We need to be agile, and our working principles need to be agile.

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Digital Gartner Nonprofit Fund 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

There are lots of ways to collect data on the current practices of your organization- common best practices are surveying and interviewing. Administer a Survey Pilot. Analyze your Results - Complete a qualitative analysis across and within levels of your stakeholders. Communicate the Results throughout the Organization.

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Knowledge Process Share Organization 100

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Because no one wants board members approving budgets that they don’t fully understand or making decisions to expand staff when they aren’t clear if the budget can withstand additional salaries and benefits or voting on fundraising approaches when they don’t understand cost/benefit analysis. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Identify the most pressing needs and challenges facing your community. Perform an analysis to determine the gap between existing resources and the actual needs in your community. Consider conducting surveys, interviews, focus groups, or community forums to gather input directly from those affected by the issues.

Files 52

Files Nonprofit Guide Law 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 8, 2017

While most nonprofit directors report being satisfied with their board, in a survey done by researchers Larcker, Donatiello, Meehan & Tayan, (2015), nearly all nonprofit participants also reported some sort of serious governance-related problem within the previous calendar year that has negatively affected their organization. Holland, T.

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Los Angeles Alexa Analysis Government 45

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

She advises using various parts of the Grunig instrument which you can be done for free using Survey Monkey or Zoomerang or a poll on a blog. The way to do that is with statistical factor and ANOVA analysis which definitely requires an advanced level of practice and enough data.

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