Candid

MAY 1, 2024

In addition, our user experience team conducts extensive research—surveys, interviews, usability tests, and data analysis on specific areas where we know there is a need. For example, in designing a content-heavy page, we used an interactive element to hide or show some content until the user needed it, so as not to overwhelm them.

Tools 64

Tools Build Problem Test 64

Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Start by Creating Compelling Content Content that is compelling to you, may not be compelling to your volunteers. Your nonprofit has a unique opportunity to create inspiring and meaningful content on social media that resonates with your volunteers and volunteer prospects. Here are some tips for creating engaging content.

Social Media 91

Social Media Volunteer Media Social 91

Gyrus

MAY 12, 2016

Smaller sized content also enables them to absorb and retain the training courses in a better way. According to a survey by eMarketer, 59.3 Creative content is required to enable new and refreshed learning experience to employees. The post Online Learning Trends That You Can’t Ignore appeared first on Gyrus.

Online Learning 56

Online Learning Trend Learning Online 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

One of the posts that got a lot of engagement and contributed to the uphill trend in the metrics was about editorial calendars. I asked fans on Facebook, “Does your organization use an editorial calendar and “editorial meetings” to get ideas and manage content for a content strategy?” My answer: Yes!

Content 101

Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

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

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Audience Analysis. They give you a way to prioritize content based on what resonates with your audience so that you can keep focus and REDUCE THE NOISE. By going through card sorting activities with your audience groups, you will be sure to create an intuitive navigation and content flow that makes sense to your users.

Design 247

Design Web Guide Slides 247

Whole Whale

MARCH 30, 2023

Channels for engagement : Knowing which channels your donors use to engage with your non-profit, such as attending events, volunteering, or sharing content on social media, can help you develop engagement strategies that resonate with them. Creating donor personas is a process that involves research, data analysis, and collaboration.

Donor 52

Donor Build Demographics New York City 52

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

One section of the study pulls together multiple data points for a gap analysis around member benefits. The analysis shows organizations are doing well in several areas that are important to members. Send them a survey at least once each year to ask them about their experience. Ask what benefits are most important to them.

Life 60

Life Retention Studies Benefit 60

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Remember your goal is persuading consumers.

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

We''ve heard in NTC evaluations and in our annual Community Survey that there was a need for a chance to come together, offline, for a conference that focused on high level strategies and included content for those who''ve tried some of the standard practices already and want to be inspired for new changes.

San Francisco 94

San Francisco NTEN Change NTC 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

That sounds like the title of a report that NTEN might produce that surveys the technology landscape and nonprofit usage and provides an overview of what technologies nonprofits should be looking at in the next 1-5 years. The report methodology models the open content technology identified in the report.

Analytics 97

Analytics Teach Training Train 97

Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Do a survey, do a poll, do a Facebook Live, call people on the phone, do a focus group. You need to be able to decipher the trends and decide if they’re for you or not for you. The second big piece is content creation. Also you can ask your audience! You need to understand the platforms that you’re using. That’s the first area.

Social Media 138

Social Media Media Tips Social 138

AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . Table of Contents. **. Attendees came together in a physical location to consume event content while networking with other attendees and exhibitors. The Shift in Events.

Guide 93

Guide Virtual Registration Platform 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

That’s why I have developed the “Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly” maturity of practice framework into a benchmarking tool – so it can quantify the level of maturity of one 13 different practices in the areas of: culture, capacity, measurement, monitoring, engagement, content, and network building.

Benchmark 103

Benchmark Social Media Global Project 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this. Does a lot of &# drive by&# analysis, but no monthly review of trends. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value. Better data analysis, linking it to decisions. Often overwhelmed.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org has succeeded in connecting with a younger audience that not only reads its content but is also inspired to take action. Says Giller, “Our theory of change is engaging users around content that shows how being green can reshape our world can empower personal behavior change and ultimately impact society at large.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I wanted to avoid automated cross-posting of social content because I think it isn't very effective. Limited time and resources for maintaining and creating content on one hand, and a desire to get started. The secret sauce: Very focused objectives for your Fan Page and a selective strategy. What is the way out of this problem?

Metrics 97

Metrics Benchmark Facebook Experiment 97

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Policy-oriented organizations have long produced dizzying amounts of statistical content. So how can your organization tap into these tools and trends? At the heart of most issue-focused policy and research is data analysis. Connect the dots from raw source to visualization to analysis. Don't let your data fall victim!

Policy 36

Policy Data Content Share 36

Association Analytics

JUNE 2, 2021

When we refer to products here, we are talking about products, services and content. Considering the data more broadly will help you track trends over time, determine the lifetime value of a member, identify overlapping behaviors, take action to invest more or less in your product offerings, and maximize your return on investment.

Product 282

Product Associations Measure Analysis 282

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2010

I've been translating different audience analysis frameworks to a nonprofit context. These include: Audience Target Group Identification : This is the most important question and may be informed by research or listening. The primary research includes surveys, interviews, and observation.

Social Media 95

Social Media Remix Research Audience 95

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Audience Analysis. They give you a way to prioritize content based on what resonates with your audience so that you can reduce the noise (see Ben's blog post on the importance of prioritization through wireframes). Create a content strategy: Don't forget to plan your content strategy! Create a Visual Strategy.

Design 55

Design Web Strategy Slides 55

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Global Community Affairs for Microsoft kicked off the day with an interactive presentation about the trends in technology. I used a brief pre-survey where I was able to collect information about success stories, challenges, and current social media usage.

Knowledge 97

Knowledge Seattle Social Media Measure 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

It is used to improve content, messaging, and engagement on specific channels. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2009

The areas of the blogging ROI analysis included:  author contribution, readership growth, reader engagement, authority, cost, and value.    Here's what she shared: Basically we track all these different ways people respond to and share content (like blog posts). since it won't have any engagement yet.

Metrics 71

Metrics Bookmarking Analysis Feeds 71

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

We’ll draw from recent experiences in setting up an active advisory group made up of NGO partners from all corners of the globe; our network-wide campaign to survey NGO technology trends in 24 languages; and, our own technology solution to communicating with these partners to deliver services in 37 countries. Susan Tenby.

Conference 44

Conference Technology San Francisco Disaster 44

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 18, 2011

Resolve to… Listen to your users by conducting periodic reviews of your analytics data and/or surveying them about what works and what doesn’t work on your website. Conduct a competitive analysis of some of your favorite sites. Make a list of recommendations for your own site based on your review of your peers.

Offline 24

Offline Test Analysis Review 24

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. Your nonprofit can use a variety of tools and techniques to track donors’ progress through the donor journey, including donor management software , surveys, and analytics. This could include volunteering, attending events, or joining a donor community.

Management 52

Management Donor Guide Retention 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. ROI analysis requires documenting, collecting data, and internal discussion and cooperation. Above all you must pick the right metrics to measure what your doing and look for trends that can tell you what works and what doesn't.

ROI 50

ROI Social Media Slides NTEN 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup. 2014 Nonprofit Content Marketing: Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends—North America. The Glasspockets Site has just been relaunched. It has a new sleeker look.

Studies 116

Studies Research Trend North America 116

M+R

JANUARY 31, 2023

We surveyed our nonprofit clients to dig into the trending hits and surprise breakout stars when it came to 2022’s year-end fundraising playlist, with detailed results from 21 organizations. 71% of the nonprofits surveyed saw a small decline in year-over-year revenue, and 60% saw a decline in the number of gifts.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Gift Digital Trend 107

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Within Salesforce, we’ll streamline your experience and provide a centralized 360 view of your data, allowing you to utilize campaigns, dashboards, and donor scores, organize donations, and personalize your donor content. As donors form the fundamental pillar of nonprofit work, fostering these meaningful connections is essential.

Management 59

Management Donor Fundraising Track 59

Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2014

However, a few informal surveys I conducted at recent events suggested otherwise, so I thought it worth repeating here. Survey your attendees, but more importantly engage those who did not attend (in particular those who attended in previous years). Clear Goals and Objectives. as well as year-over-year comparisons for each metric.

Volunteer 38

Volunteer Social Media Interaction Demonstration 38

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2007

Do you want them to read content, download a screen saver, sign an online petition, sign up for more information, sign up to volunteer, make a donation, or something else? I'd also want to do some analysis and find out what works best for keywords -- signing online petition, making donations, or both. What are your tips and advice?

Adwords 69

Adwords Google Game Campaign 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2009

Inspiration for How To Think Like A Social Media Marketing Genius Presentation by Beth Kanter For the past two years, I've been doing an annual Blog benchmarking process that attempts to do a ROI analysis. At the end of 2008, I did a " Best of Beth's Blog " analysis using PostRank. Bookmarked saves for value of content.

Metrics 50

Metrics ROI Measure Content 50

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

What content does the best? What do they say in surveys that we conduct? What are the trends on all of the above? Looking at them in isolation without all the other data and the trends and information they entail makes no sense. at 11:31 am Web stats are intended to be an internal control and analysis tool.

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Stats Web Statistics NTEN 100

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

So if you have to leave early or maybe you get interrupted, or you just want to review the content later on, maybe share it with a friend or a colleague you’ll be able to do that because I’m going to send you the recording also going to send out the slides. And that starts kind of with a readiness assessment and a gap analysis.

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Campaign Video Project Process 95

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 26, 2017

Let me ask you a question: Is there anything more frustrating than publishing content online that nobody can find? Promotion strategies take a multi-channeled approach to distributing content, news, and offers. Therefore, earning backlinks from authoritative sites increases the trust and value of your content.

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Results Digital Strategy Chapter 82