Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! That’s why I’m sharing the tips, tricks, and insider advice to transform you into a data nerd.

Data 139

Data Tutorial Chart Statistics 139

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While the practice seems to be on the rise, these statistics indicate that regular temperature checks are not the status quo. leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. Along with the staff, the board is your most significant human resource.

Evaluation 251

Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We spent a fair amount of time framing and reframing the problem and ended up with a question that focused on data collection. 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.

Data 107

Data Help Measure Analysis 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

One of the themes that came up is the gap in skills of citizens and nonprofits and the use of data. There are organizations and individuals who work as intermediaries on connecting the dots between data experts and the people, but what about a network? Why this resource? To create change, data must lead to action.

Data 101

Data Literacy Boston Charlotte 101

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

They serve as powerful tools to convey the human impact behind numbers and statistics. ” Analysis : This testimonial emphasizes the donor’s personal connection and satisfaction with the results of their contributions, highlighting the organization’s effectiveness and transparency.

Story 104

Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Yesterday, KD Paine and I delivered an NTEN Webinar on measurement based on the ideas in our new book ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World.” ” Well, here is are some ways to find some data nerds to help you with your measurement and analysis: 1. The skills are out there.

Data 109

Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

Through the uncertainty, nonprofit staff, volunteers, and fundraisers show signs of being resilient, resourceful, and resolute. Data scientists and epidemiologists are working hard to use a vast amount of data to impact the pandemic. Big data can help sustain P2P revenue. Complex Data Driven Personas.

Data 42

Data Analysis Virtual Education 42

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

That includes web development, technical strategy, fundraising, and CRM and data management— each of which depends on a strong understanding of an organization’s audience to be successful. What is a market analysis for nonprofit organizations? What is a market analysis for nonprofit organizations? Let’s get started.

Research 52

Research Marketing Survey Nonprofit 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Resource Gap in Rural Funding. The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding. Grant proposals benefit from showing an organization's IT sophistication, particularly in collecting data on outcomes of a grant in some depth. Just for Libraries.

America 56

America Fund Resource Library 56

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Benetech Statistical Expert Testifies in Guatemala Disappearance Case The Benetech Human Rights Program uses cutting edge computing methods and statistical analysis to provide objective evidence of human rights violations. You can read more about the case at [link].

Guatemala 145

Guatemala Statistics National Analysis 145

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Why does data matter to nonprofit organizations and what data matters? These questions and more were answered in a recent Twitter conversation on data and analytics. Collecting and analyzing data can seem like a time consuming and daunting task that takes away from an organization’s day-to-day work fulfilling its mission.

Analytics 65

Analytics Data Analysis Chart 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. That is they make decisions based on meaningful data, rather than solely by gut. Or a practice that swings the other away where there is an excessive investment in collecting gobbly gook data to appease a funder. What is the difference?

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Statistics are not just limited to the baseball field. In the age of post “Moneyball,” everyone is looking to leverage their data and do something uniquely beneficial for their organization, regardless of industry. Statistics are powerful. Data and Data Quality Disclaimer. Measuring Learning.

Learning 61

Learning Organization Statistics Cleveland 61

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 29, 2011

It provides an overview of the size and scope of philanthropic activities in our state, based on 2008 IRS data. Our analysis of 2008 IRS data indicates that individual Arizona taxpayers donated an estimated $3.87 Arizona Grantmakers Forum (AGF) released a 2010 Arizona Giving Report earlier this year. billion to charities.

Arizona 87

Arizona Research Resource Foundation 87

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

As HRDAG sets out on its own, its primary focus will continue to be on the data-driven and scientific side of analyzing human rights violations around the world. It’s a great resource for organizations that are engaged in spinning off sustainable projects, or that are considering similar strategies.

Analysis 174

Analysis Project Open Source Analytics 174

Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

If using these new technologies effectively, nonprofit professionals can speed up their ability to build relationships with supporters, analyze donor data , and create sustainable fundraising plans. More recent advances in nonprofit technology can help nonprofits organize that data into a useful format and make sense of it.

Technology 52

Technology Marketing Change Nonprofit 52

Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

labor unions based on Candid’s data and discuss trends and opportunities for future research. This is not surprising given that these states also have some of the largest workforces and highest labor union densities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Financial data. Unions by the numbers. billion in assets, $26.3

Trend 105

Trend Files Local Review 105

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Lisa Borsellino, The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Provide personal coaching: Once registered, participants are provided with immediate and frequent resources to help them train and to help them raise money for the cause. Deliver a post-event wrap-up with photos and statistics, including total dollars raised and number of attendees.

Donor 72

Donor Registration Map United Kingdom 72

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2019

If you’re like most peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) staff, you’re drowning in data. We’re very serious about our data in P2P! Ironically if we consider the use of MORE data – just different data than we’re used to – we can bring our focus back to our constituents. This type of analysis has served us fairly well to date.

Analytics 35

Analytics Data Fundraising Amazon 35

3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 28, 2015

Can the risk to your next fundraising effort be forecast in advance through some basic data algorithms? This allows management to focus appropriate levels of energy and resources on improving customer relationships and stabilizing the revenue streams. Segment your donors by data completeness. That’s in the data too.

Fundraising 100

Fundraising Retention Data Donor 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 6, 2009

Benetech Analyzes Human Rights Data for the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission A Guest Beneblog post by Kristen Cibelli Our team at the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) has recently concluded a three-year project with Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help clarify Liberia's violent history.

Liberia 100

Liberia Statistics Analysis United States 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

You don’t have to be the world’s best artist to create a respectable infographic to help you make sense of your data, but it does take a little consideration and small amount of inspiration. The visualized data remains editable, allowing for hassle-free updates and styling.

Chart 130

Chart Tutorial Template PowerPoint 130

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In our data culture , we suggest your nonprofit takes the time to put one together as a means of showing your organization’s transparency — and bragging about your success in the past year. Power Poetry developed this quarterly/annual report in a customizable way from a Google Data Studio template built by Whole Whale.

Report 85

Report Template Org Nonprofit 85

Achieve

AUGUST 10, 2014

The research, evaluation, and data needed to satisfy funders about these issues can easily overwhelm an underfunded nonprofit. Fortunately, more and more resources are available to help nonprofits address the growing demands of their stakeholders. Standards for High-Quality Research and Analysis. , I’ve listed a few below.

Research 40

Research Analysis Stats Sound 40

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Then, provide them with the resources they need to advocate for a new program , such as: Educational materials about the basic process. Provide statistics you can share with companies, such as how workplace giving can boost employee retention or what percentage of consumers want to buy from companies that conduct CSR initiatives.

Software 52

Software Giving Gift Nonprofit 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2013

If this sounds like your organization, then it may be time to do some sort of analysis of your database to help uncover some potential upgrades to your annual fund and major/planned gift prospects to assign and qualify in your portfolios.

Question 48

Question Gift Analysis Analytics 48

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Donors are your nonprofit’s greatest resource. A deep-dive analysis of your current donor database is the first step you’ll need to take. Adding wealth data to your prospect file will result in a more successful campaign. Average gift statistics help you assess which organizations’ donors give larger gifts typically.

Mail 52

Mail Donor Strategy Files 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

advertising, surveys, reporting, and business analysis. GrantStation is a set of tools and resources to help organizations identify and secure grant dollars.) That means that the information contained in the survey analysis report (which is free) is current, and catches the tide changes and zeitgeist of grantseeking as they happen.

Survey 56

Survey Grant Comparison Analysis 56

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

NP Source is devoted to providing nonprofits with the knowledge and resources they need to grow their digital marketing and fundraising efforts to new heights. Ensure the software covers a wide range of companies and their forms and is regularly refreshed with accurate and up-to-date data. Best of luck!

Gift 52

Gift NPO Software Nonprofit 52

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Policy-oriented organizations have long produced dizzying amounts of statistical content. In the past, rows and rows of data would die a quick death in thick policy reports or inscrutable spreadsheets. Don't let your data fall victim! Today, there are many tools to visualize and share data online. Make it easy to find.

Policy 36

Policy Data Content Share 36

sgEngage

JULY 17, 2011

The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving and The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving provide fundraisers with up-to-date data on fundraising trends and to couple that information with valuable analysis by leaders in the sector. The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending May 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

Blackbaud 48

Blackbaud Trend Statistics Analysis 48

Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Social Media Marketing Statistics. Let’s face it, there are a ton of resources online that claim to have the answers to your social media woes. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STATISTICS. The statistics are more compelling when you dig into them by platform. Facebook Statistics For Nonprofits.

Social Media 109

Social Media Resource Marketing Media 109

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Isn’t it true that they are providing your organization with time and financial resources in exchange for value? Letting data dictate your organizational strategy should not be an option…it’s a must. Letting data dictate your organizational strategy should not be an option…it’s a must. Let’s look at some data.

Analytics 39

Analytics Volunteer Donor Google 39

BoardAssist

APRIL 12, 2016

The process of researching and selecting potential partners is not a difficult exercise but requires adequate sector experience, time, and resources. How adequate are your resources and board in delivering your mission effectively and efficiently? Conduct a financial analysis of each nonprofit (and of your organization).

New York 40

New York Collaboration Nonprofit Analysis 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Full Data by Marc Smith. The latter can be a very geeky topic, requiring expertise in statistics, understanding social network analysis terminology, and hard to master software. How do you measure your network to learn how to improve outcomes? NodeXL and Marc Smith.

Measure 105

Measure Social Media Media Map 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

That’s also how we’ve been able to obtain more resources to handle the volume we have.&#. The way to do that is with statistical factor and ANOVA analysis which definitely requires an advanced level of practice and enough data. Do those people do what you want them to do, like advance the mission of your organization?

Measure 100

Measure Social Media Survey Relationship 100

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2013

There are several resources out there that you can investigate on the subject of learning the mechanics and strategies behind database analytics as it relates to your various fundraising programs and initiatives. What’s Your Data Plan – Using Analytics to Drive Fundraising Success. Google Analytics. AnalyticsEducation.com.

Analytics 36

Analytics Professional Model Portland 36