sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

Software to help measure impact: In order to provide the reporting and trends data to stakeholders, today’s nonprofit needs more than just Excel to manage data and identify insights. In a follow-up conversation, Chantal mentioned the movement to “fix the form” and for grantmakers to take a hard look at their application processes.

Conversation 76

Conversation Support Application Nonprofit 76

Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

And yet SMART goals are so crucial in data analysis because they provide direction needed for inquiry. For example, knowing that you want to increase a specific type of membership can make all the difference in measurement, analysis, and strategy. It is OK to make guesses because they can be vetted with further analysis and data.

Goal 192

Goal Data Articulate Analysis 192

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. As you get started on sifting through your data reports and action items completed this year, carefully consider how you are packaging your data in the most impactful way.

Report 70

Report Data Metrics Analysis 70

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. While the report focuses on one region, the factors behind this attrition have implications for the entire sector.

Leadership 98

Leadership Washington Local Nonprofit 98

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation over there – it’s also copied below. The Hatcher Group , a Maryland-based public affairs and communications firm, released a great report this past Fall called New Media & Social Change: How Nonprofits are Using Web-based Technologies to Reach Their Goals (PDF).

Conversation 114

Conversation Effective PDF Social Media 114

Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. When you develop quality content, you become a spokesperson for your association members, engaging them through relevant research, opinion articles, case studies, and industry analysis.

Associations 180

Associations Leadership Content Benefit 180

sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

This was a year-long project that required CDP to closely examine our processes and have bold conversations about how we wanted our grantmaking to look. Increased flexibility with reporting : We now have a process so grantee partners can submit applications and reports in alternative formats, such as through email or over Zoom.

Change Management 58

Change Management Disaster Change Management 58

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These insights can give you a clear picture of what parts of your website — pages, images, forms, buttons — are working to drive conversions and which ones need some help. Customizable Reports: While GA4 doesn’t have as many pre-built reports as GA3 did, it does let you build reports and customize them to your specific needs.

Analytics 52

Analytics Google Fundraising Track 52

M+R

APRIL 16, 2024

So, this year’s Benchmarks only reports on GA4 data collected at the end of 2023 (November and December). In past Benchmarks reports we sometimes included year-over-year comparisons for website data. This year we aren’t reporting on YOY comparison metrics, for all the same reasons we’ve mentioned (UA to GA4 changes!).

Benchmark 66

Benchmark Analytics Google Comparison 66

NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

Though the full report is not out, we shared the key findings to those who attended in person and online. Blackbaud maintains the Blackbaud Index as well as recently published the Charitable Giving Report and the P2P Benchmark Report to provide nonprofits with the necessary insight to gauge performance, but we’re not alone.

Benchmark 116

Benchmark Report Online NTC 116

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction to Microsoft Clarity Microsoft Clarity is a cutting-edge behavioral analysis tool that empowers organizations to understand user interactions on their websites. It offers a wide range of features and reports, but it can be more complex to learn and use than Microsoft Clarity. Which tool is right for you?

Analytics 52

Analytics Google Analysis Case Study 52

Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

Can I migrate data or reports from UA to GA4? By exporting data, users can maintain access to historical comparisons and enable future analysis. This integration is ideal for organizations looking to analyze large volumes of data beyond the capabilities of standard reporting interfaces. 2021-01-31), relative dates (e.g.,

Analytics 50

Analytics University Data API 50

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

These are additional benefits that the willingness to explore accomplishments as well as setbacks can deliver: The National Association of Corporate Directors reports that boards that conduct self-assessments are more likely to have high-performing CEOs. Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And last year the AFL-CIO reported CEO-to-median-worker pay ratios ranged from 6:1 to over 6,000:1 for the largest, publicly traded companies (i.e., The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. The median for all reported CEO salaries in 2022 was $200,000. How do U.S.

Ratio 105

Ratio Survey Sample Report 105

Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

While Classy’s annual report always seeks to explore the latest in donor behavior and offer insights that help organizations grow and scale , this edition focused on the strategies that not only proved effective but served as a means of strategic safeguarding into the future. . Download Now: The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Benchmark Stats Metrics 98

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report shows that, regardless of generation, online is now the preferred channel for donations. The Children’s Society is using the generated conversational data to automate “authentic and personalized donor communication.”. Sentiment analysis. AI fundraising. In-house AI expertise.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Analytics Analysis Nonprofit 98

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. Consider using surveys, direct interviews, or informal conversations to initiate this process. Develop longer versions for your website and annual reports, and shorter snippets for social media posts or marketing flyers.

Story 104

Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent). Want to see more? Miscellaneous (3 percent). Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent).

Grant 111

Grant Analysis Application Contact 111

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 14, 2021

You know you are making a difference in your communities, but do you know how to showcase that impact to your grantmakers, board members, donors, and volunteers without spending countless hours building endless spreadsheets and reports? Can Tableau show me things that standard reports and dashboards can’t? Dana Genson: Absolutely!

Measure 116

Measure Impact License Report 116

Blue Fox

APRIL 11, 2022

She said I might be surprised by the conversation and to keep in mind that many of our clients come to us in the same state of mind. They just gained a financial thought partner and another set of hands to oversee accounting data entry, management, and reporting. But our CEO suggested that I listen to this one. Boy, was I wrong!

Mind 78

Mind Analysis Chart Data 78

Everyaction

JULY 2, 2018

In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent report, 9 Trillion And Counting: How Charities Can Tap Into the Transfer of Wealth , researchers undertake a qualitative and quantitative study of the state of nonprofit planned giving programs. Start the conversation by sharing stories. Here are 10 of the biggest findings.

Report 44

Report Giving Case Study Conservancy 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. Organizational reporting. For example, on Twitter, a strong tie could be two nodes or people that engage consistently in two-way conversation. Source: Monitor Institute.

Analysis 95

Analysis Social Network America Network 95

Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

UA is what many organizations think of simply as “Google Analytics,” the code that’s on all your website pages and the companion reports that show page views, bounce rates, click-throughs, conversions, and other metrics. GA4’s focus on user “events” as data is a major switch away from more straightforward, or simple actions.

Time 72

Time Metrics Analytics Adopt 72

CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts. Use natural language: Use conversational language that is similar to how you would speak or write. A few practical applications include automating reminders and generating reports.

Language 93

Language Generation Nonprofit Social Media 93

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

No longer an abstract concept, many nonprofit staff are experiencing the “dividend of time” as they adopt tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT for scheduling and managing meetings, processing email, writing drafts, summarizing long reports, analyzing data, and creating efficiencies in other common workflows.

Adopt 98

Adopt Strategy Skills Job 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign. The very first step before you even open Ads Manager is to have your web developer set up a conversion event that’s triggered when someone makes a donation on your website. Select “Conversions” as your marketing objective, name the campaign, then continue on to plan your ad sets.

Facebook 236

Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 236

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Nonprofits usually report retention as a percentage. Craft a conversion journey. When the entire donor journey is addressed in your plan, conversion rates for donor acquisition are much stronger.

Fund 52

Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

Data 69

Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Jerry and I had a great conversation about open sourcing of agricultural scientific models, such as those used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in their climate change reports.

Open Source 174

Open Source Open Illinois Model 174

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. The mission of A People’s Guide to AI is to open up conversation around AI by demystifying, situating, and shifting the narrative about what types of use cases AI can have for everyday people. Here’s this month’s roundup. … Read More

Social 98

Social Beginner Seattle Hunger 98

3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The conversations about the ALS Association’s astounding success with the Ice Bucket Challenge continue. It’s true – Mashable reported this amazing data milestone in September. It is time for data mining, data analysis, data science. Did you know that the Ice Bucket Challenge has its own Wikipedia article ?

Challenge 183

Challenge Data Analysis Charity 183

Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

There are key components of advancement support missing in the current software (one of the two areas above, or Events management, or Volunteer management, or on-line fundraising, or Campaign Reporting, or…). We need better tools for reporting, analysis, and business intelligence.

Database 181

Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

According to Exponent Philanthropy’s 2022 Foundation Operations and Management Report , sixty percent of our members collaborate with other funders. For example, one collaboration’s gap analysis revealed that a city’s private funders offered minimal support in the areas of health and drug addiction prevention.

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Foundation Local Philanthropy 93

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In recognition of Equal Pay Day this year, we decided to analyze Candid’s Nonprofit Compensation Report data to estimate Equal Pay Day for leaders of nonprofits. Additionally, Candid’s Nonprofit Compensation Report has shown a narrowing, but persistent, gender gap in nonprofit leader compensation over the years.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit National Trend Report 98

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

We were proud to note that through this intervention, there were no reported outbreaks. With our local partners, we were able to connect with the farms we worked with to quickly distribute water bottles with purification tablets to workers. While this story was inspiring, it didn’t necessarily represent the great work SAI did as a whole.

Dominican Republic 88

Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. Translated to the nonprofit world, these for-profit tactics can be the difference between simply accessing reports and understanding how to leverage data to serve your mission.

Causes 52

Causes Data Profit Demographics 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what knowledge work is, what it is for, and how to do it.

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67