Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

We’ve been chatting about how to measure the impact of the crowd and she offered to write this guest post on the topic. Measuring Your Crowdsourcing Efforts by Aliza Sherman. In order to know how to measure crowdsourcing results, you first need to understand what kind of crowdsourcing you’re implementing. Measuring Work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. I found this concept difficult -- does the problem lie with me?" Question : How does spending 12 weeks using the book compare to the length of time to earn an MBA degree?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. The same is true for ongoing vs. first-time donors. How much food do you need to feed them, and within what time period? .

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2018 analysis by Ben Gose , a reported 57% of nonprofits doubted their ability to continue meeting demand, motiving many nonprofit leaders to consider collaboration with other nonprofits and across sector lines in order to increase organizational capacity. Measure and share impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Recommendations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2016

Here are four common mistakes my team and I see made by social, government, and nonprofit organizations trying to measure their impact, and tips on how to avoid them: 1. Measuring Too Much. By far the most common problem we see is that most organizations try to measure too much. Little or nothing happened as a result.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Do you need an easy way to track tweets from an event in real time? It makes really easy to do a quick content analysis, figure out what content resonated, and build community. I couldn’t actually use it because I have too many followers and it took too long to synch, but they’re coming out a version to handle this problem.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Abby : Nonprofits know they shouldn’t be asking EVERY time they post on social media, but a lot of people are looking for some inspiration for what to post when they’re not making appeals. But you can get away with asking 20% of the time. And 20% of the time you can make withdrawals. 20% can be promotional. Summarize it!

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis. The event is scheduled for this coming March, so you open registration in December to give participants plenty of time to sign up and collect pledges through their peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Does data collection may occur from time-to-time, but not formal reporting. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

But, how do you measure the results? The report captures a conundrum in measuring social change movements or networked approaches. Outcomes for “ wicked problems ” can be easily counted – policies passed, housing the homeless, educating children. Research and policy analysis. Community organizing.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Many organizations’ risk management plans focus on the steps they’ll take to mitigate problems once they’ve occurred. Although nonprofits are often composed of good, trustworthy individuals, there are still times when someone close to an organization steals its money or technology. Human resources professionals.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

Measure affinity in real-time. AI tools are able to take an omnichannel approach to donor analysis. Time donation requests. While advances are being made to prevent this problem, AI chatbots have been known to invent statistics, court cases , research studies, and other information that can be fact-checked.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

We need better tools for reporting, analysis, and business intelligence. when do you say, “As of this time, we are now raising $XXX more dollars than we did before – based on the new software?” These are not easy questions and the analysis may be complex/complicated. staff time to specify and test system enhancements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2011

I’m really curious about how networked nonprofits can use measurement and make decisions using data to get more impact from networked approaches. I want to hear about your successes and challenges in making your networked nonprofit more effective using measurement and data to make decisions about effective use of emerging media.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

In the larger IT world, the tool for doing this is an ROI analysis or return on investment case. An ROI analysis is a decision-making document for any IT purchase. It quantifies the amount of time and money saved minus the cost of the new technology. The Narrative Part of an ROI Analysis. How to Make an ROI Case.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. Use statistics to vividly demonstrate the scale of the problem being addressed. Use time-limited offers to create urgency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

According to the CDC, insufficient sleep is a public health problem. And while the trackers can’t determine if you really are sleeping, it records the total time asleep, number of times restless or awake and total time restless based on your body movement. Start with getting enough sleep.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2013

This most will likely lead to the wasting of company resources, time, and even worse, poor management decisions based on erroneous data. Defining the Problem. This will keep your survey short and focused, which in turn prevents respondent fatigue and allows for a smooth data analysis process.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. First, it solves the end-of-year giving problem by getting people to give on a monthly basis. Your Turn … How does your nonprofit measure up? This tactic is genius because it helps do two things.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2016

With that settled, it’s time to move on to the benefits of advocacy. How can advocacy make a measurable difference for your organization? And since advocacy often involves coalitions, it can be difficult to measure who owns the success—or quite possibly the failure—of initiatives. The answer is a resounding YES. New donors.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

All Form 990s had been released as TIFF image files making it both time-consuming and expensive to extract useful data from them. Though Candid does try to use the data you submit to the IRS via the 990-PF, the reality is that due to the limitations of the form and the processing time, it’s not always that helpful.

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

When an association prices a product, they must factor in the cost of however many hours of training, as well as how much time users are spending on the new program. Tatonetti says it’s when they shoot for a price number based on their gut, not based on any facts or data analysis (discussed above).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Robert Scoble pointed out some major problems with having only one account associated with the brand pages. Some say they’ll be testing, testing, and testing – throwing virtual pasta at the wall and see what sticks and how much time and effort it takes to throw that pasta. Wait for maturation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2013

They can help people with different knowledge, skills, and points of view to tackle a shared problem, see old things in new ways, or challenge the status quo. In 2012, leaders at the Rockefeller Foundation posed that question to our team at Monitor Institute, kicking off a year and a half of research and analysis. What’s the point? (Do

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. The American Red Cross can’t be everywhere at the same time. Alliance Magazine, September 2012.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

This week, the call for data measurement in the social sector heightens with the proposition of a Social Progress Index and ways that NGOs can use data maps to increase effectiveness. Data Measurement. He explains, however, why despite the increased amount of data that's available, problems with measuring social progress persist.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Troubleshoot technical problems.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act. Before her time in Sacramento she worked for environmental NGOs throughout Arizona, California, and Bolivia. Climate justice is an overlooked problem within the climate sector.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

What is the way out of this problem? 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. Page Views: Total number of times a Page was viewed per day. I have not done this yet.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

It was great to see long-time colleague from NPower Seattle Peg Giffels who I met ten years ago when she first joined the staff. I’ve asked this question before, but this is the first time I had so many stories that it was hard to narrow it down to a few. Social Network Analysis Tools for Social Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Web Analytics As Simple Gifts To Measure Mission 3. The nonprofit will most likely not have a full-time IT or web manager staff person. Or, if they do, the nonprofit will not have a full-time Web Analyst , although might work with a web analyst on a consulting basis. You'll face that problem with any tool you ultimatley use.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The time, money and effort also sounds overwhelming. When time and money are at a super-premium, all that extra commitment and dedication better be worth it. Learning for learning’s sake has high rewards every time. Collective and collaborative problem-solving can get us farther faster. And finally, the so what?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

What follows are my notes, but if you want to spend more time learning about this topic, I’ve pulled together these additional curated resources: 1) Curated Tweets. 3) Social Network Analysis of the #GPF13 tag during the discussion created by Marc Smith. gpf13 #philanthropy. Gwen Walden (@WaldenPhil) April 15, 2013.

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