Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). Community Mapping. >> Content Mapping. >>

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. 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.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

As McKinsey put in their 2024 report, the gap between the organizations leading digital transformations and their stationary counterparts is only widening. Technology challenges to digital transformation As a nonprofit, the goal of a fit-gap analysis isn’t only to understand how your current technology works.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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. You can also use the Explorations feature to dig deeper into your reports to learn more about your donors’ behavior. Let’s take donation conversion as an example.

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fusionSpan

MARCH 30, 2022

Dashboards and reports may be created in a mobile-friendly format. Availability of Maps. The map is yet another key aspect of Tableau. Tableau comes with a lot of pre-installed map data, including cities, postal codes, administrative borders, and so on. Trend Lines & Predictive Analysis. The Ask Data Tool.

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M+R

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This is from the perspective of a web developer, and this overview leans towards the implementation of GA and Google Tag Manager (GTM) and not on building reports within the GA4 interface once data is flowing. GA4 also incorporates Artificial Intelligence into its data analysis, to enable an enhanced level of forecasting.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While mapping out these types of plans is important, you should also focus on taking proactive steps to avoid putting your nonprofit in risky situations in the first place. Conduct an operational analysis in which you identify all potential risks and prioritize them based on which ones are most likely to occur.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Based on the data we were able to collect from news sources, funder websites, and from funders directly , we issued two reports with our partners at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to help the sector make sense of its collective response. First, it’s important to note that this analysis is based on U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

According to the recent Nonprofit Finance Fund State of the Sector survey, “Forty-two percent of organizations reported that they do not currently have the right mix of financial resources to thrive over the next three years.”. Intro to the Matrix Map. The map gives them a combined look so they can make better decisions.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

For example, in 2016, the sharp spike in anti-China rhetoric had me seriously wondering whether a concentration camp was in my future (given the U.S. Between March 19, 2020, and February 28, 2021, the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center received accounts of 3,795 anti-Asian hate incidents ranging from verbal harassment to physical assault.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

Check our blog – you will find that we periodically report on the aggregated polling results. QUESTION: Can you provide examples of data standards policies? We provided some examples in the presentation, which you can download from our website. Below I will discuss a few more examples for you to consider.

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Based on our analysis, the answer is, it's (currently) impossible to know —but it’s important to get right. . This data is available on our racial equity map.[ An example of an itemized pledge is from PayPal. Challenge #2: Corporations aren’t required to report on whether they fulfill their pledges or not.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

For example, if your home page and contribute pages are the highest visited pages consistently, and then one month there is another page that makes it to the top above those, you know something interesting is going on. While they aren’t the most comprehensive of reports, there is no point in ignoring free metrics!

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The key benefits of business intelligence for nonprofits Business intelligence brings several benefits to nonprofit organizations – in a nutshell, it gives you the ability to predict where your organization will be in the future, as well as minimize potential business risk by mapping trends and providing more predictability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Post-It Note Facilitation of A Network Map - 2012 Pakistan NGOs. Take for example my colleague Eugene Eric Kim who shares his facilitation toolkit which includes links to his favorite Post It notes and markers. Speaking of documentation, that’s where digital tools can come in handy – for example your mobile phone camera.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. Fortunately, collecting and reporting this data is often a mainstay of CRMs and AMSs, which will also help you analyze that data, so you know what to do with it. Prebuilt dashboards and reporting features make it easy to create the view and collect the data that fits your work the best.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With the accelerated shift to digital in motion, the Cuseum team assembled a first-of-its-kind report, featuring data and insights from 100+ membership professionals on their top digital priorities to move membership into the digital era. Map out a session grid: I recommend that you ask yourself what you want to get out of bbcon.

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Arts Culture Virtual Guide 66

Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2013

Start off in SAP Visual Intelligence by pulling data from a broad range of sources: Excel spreadsheets ("personal data sources") as well as many types of databases (for example, Access, Oracle, SAP HANA, BusinessObjects). The endless options and the stylish look might make you think these reports are difficult to achieve.

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Data Chart Report Oracle 44

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

According to Exponent Philanthropy’s 2022 Foundation Operations and Management Report , sixty percent of our members collaborate with other funders. This mapping exercise helps funders meet unmet or underfunded needs and populations. .

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For example, is your organization considering a capital campaign in the near future? Data Mapping: Prepare for implementation. Errors in data entry will produce inaccurate reports and impact portfolio management. Data analysis is the pathway for establishing robust prospect portfolios for gift officers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Also, check out Lucy’s Digital Civil Society wiki for examples of open data used for the social good. Also, in some places of the world there is lower adoption rates of social — for example in very rural areas of the developing world – where this data would not be useful for informing a funding strategy. Not Data Driven.”

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

We offer a number of analytics-related services including web analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and data reporting and visualizations, so we can certainly assist your team. For example, you can compare this year’s year-end giving campaign to last year’s. With that, let’s get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

And while I haven’t done an in-depth map of this space, I keep thinking that a network of intermediaries (people who teach skills, connect skilled volunteers, generate discussion — those data nerds ) is missing. Why this resource? To create change, data must lead to action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

Here's an example of "social search" in action. both Nancy White (via the for: option in delicious) and Michele Martin (via email) sent me the link to the recent Pew Internet report on tagging. The report also shares some traffic data for the popular tagging sites, Flickr and Delicious. in some circumstances.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Analytics: Learn more about your nonprofit’s operations with web analytics, data analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and reporting and visualizations. Developing a clear map for the future now can help you create tangible benchmarks to achieve long-term goals. Setting short- and long-term goals.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

For example, let’s say you’re a nonprofit with an effective CRM, online donation platform, and marketing software. Here are some common areas where your team may discover tech challenges and areas for improvement: Software: For example, have you invested in multiple solutions with duplicate functionality?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding. Much of Cynthia Adams's presentation explained insights in the GrantStation Spring 2014 State of Grantseeking Report , which is well worth checking out. It's a free 41-page report that you can download here.

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America Fund Resource Library 56

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, a donor might use a mobile bidding app at your annual gala auction to bid on your nonprofit’s best prizes. With interactive maps, private meeting scheduling, and a personalized agenda, attendees have everything they need to get more from the event. Compliant reporting. Bank synchronization.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For example, let’s say you notice that individuals who receive a phone call, in-person meeting, tour of your facilities, and meeting with a board member have been most likely to give in the past. For example, if you were to hire new staff members, what will they accomplish? How changes to your program overall will impact your efforts.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

In the past, rows and rows of data would die a quick death in thick policy reports or inscrutable spreadsheets. They use data visualization and sharing tools like Swivel , Widgenie , Many Eyes , Google Maps , Google Motion Charts , APIs and more to make their data more available and more compelling. Get your data out of your reports.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. This takes a lot of time because I'm not just browsing, but I'm doing a pattern analysis for best practices that I can incorporate into a presentation about social media principles and nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

It was designed to complement existing technical assistance resources through tip sheets, examples, and links to multiple resources. This section of the report covers new ways of thinking about organizational culture based in continuous improvement based on feedback. Cultural Indicators.

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Candid

AUGUST 3, 2021

Since 2010, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Candid have partnered on research that maps funding for human rights globally. Our analysis provides an evidence base to understand and strengthen resourcing for social change. We are changing our analysis and shifting our practices to be fully accountable to racial justice movements.

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Today is a milestone: Candid and Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) are launching our 10 th annual Advancing Human Rights report. Building on a decade of collaborative research , the latest report contributes to our collective understanding of where and how funding supports human rights action around the world.

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Collaboration Report Impact North America 98

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! For example, they partnered with groups like Focus the Nation and 1Sky so that they could share a backend database ensuring that they were then able to share calls to action and garner far more numbers together than as competitors.

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