Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Here we share four key insights from our recent analysis of Candid’s nonprofit demographic data and what they mean for the nonprofit sector today. Analysis is limited to 501(c)(3) public charities that filed at least one Form 900 or Form 990-EZ between 2017-2021 and had at least $50,000 in annual expenses. Source: Candid, 2023.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At a recent webinar hosted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Jennifer Chheang of The California Endowment (TCE) and Allie VanHeast of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KCF) shared how they are using Demographics via Candid in practice to better understand alignment with institutional goals and measure their progress.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Here’s a few of the highlights … Key 2011 Online Giving Trends Include. 54% of the organizations experienced results at or above this growth rate. Your Turn … How does your nonprofit measure up?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There are two solutions for integrating your data — either build an in-house centralized data platform or research an analytics vendor to outsource data collection and analysis. Data integration allows nonprofit healthcare organizations to: Exchange data at a faster rate. This leads to measurable growth and improved patient results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The result is a shift from ad hoc data analysis and simple (though detailed) record-keeping to a systematic approach to improving their programs and campaigns by using data. ” @ mmorino just finishing up talks in RI/Boston – some great discussions about measurement. What is funder’s role to support good measurement?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics? Can the development office customize workflows and notifications when a donor is lapsing to help you determine the root cause and how to turn the trend around? Is the technology popular in the market?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving insights to stay ahead of the curve. Our examination of giving behaviors and results on GivingTuesday each year have highlighted these important and consistent trends: Leveling the Playing Field.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Understand donors’ giving behaviors. Monitor data and adjust your appeals. Engagement level.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Implement donor retention strategies: Uncover insights on retention rates to strengthen donor loyalty and reduce donor attrition. Sounds ideal, right?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes. Being aware of email open rates and clicks is very helpful when determining how to best focus your outreach efforts. The idea of data analysis is to work smarter, not harder.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. Conducting a marketing opportunity analysis.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

The online platform provides metrics on over 40 measures of health and drivers of health for over 750 cities across the U.S. The deepest layer is the Dashboard itself—embraced by researchers and policymakers who use the platform to its full capacity, running analysis and downloading multiple data sets. Understand your capacity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

How Nonprofits Can Use Measurement to Adapt to the Facebook Algorithm Change – guest post by Meghan Keaney Anderson, Hubspot. Put your top content through each of the following questions and see where trends emerge. million posts from the 10,000 most-Liked Facebook pages to glean some larger trends in the timing of social shares.

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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. Predictive Analytics: This is the practice of using trends from past data to anticipate future outcomes. Web Analytics.

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Care2

OCTOBER 19, 2010

So what should the ROI for advocacy groups’ social media programs be and how can we measure them? Aside from fundraising, a good social media program for advocacy (or rather “social advocacy&# program) should focus on measuring influence. Be sure and also check Frogloop's blog post " The Four "I's to Measure Social Media ".

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Audience Analysis. Creating a website with your users at the center of your strategy will get their attention, keep their interest and inspire more action. Use qualitative measures (surveys, interviews and onsite usability testing) to understand how the new website resonates with key audience groups. What’s the bounce rate?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Overlooking important trends. There are multiple facets to this process, which involves analysis, preparation, and research. As the first step to developing a strategy, set clear, measurable goals. Overlooking important trends. A KPI measures how effective your marketing efforts have been. Neglecting site design.

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Media Cause

JULY 22, 2021

Developers are already preparing to use machine learning modeling to support various modes of analysis. These add-ons make it easier for you to track and measure your on-site and in-app actions in real-time without adding code or setting up event tracking in Google Tag Manager. Now, you can receive automatic alerts about data trends.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Instead of manually consolidating data from across sources, you can instead have it all stored and standardized in one place to streamline analysis and interpretation. The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates.

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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. This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention.

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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. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Key 2011 Online Giving Trends Include. 54% of the organizations experienced results at or above this growth rate. Check out the presentation slides for 2011 Online Giving Trends by Blackbaud. effective online.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2018

The point is that in most cases these exceptions are highly beneficial to your organization, but because they do not fit previous trends in behavior, they cannot be predicted or anticipated. Which channels have the best response rate, gift frequency, average gift size, and retention rate?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

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. A community foundation that was doing a landscape analysis of issues in its community to guide funding strategy development.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

From improvements in user experience to new trends in visual design and technical performance, there are a lot of factors that are fundamental or high on your priority list. Plan for a way to manage change in order to effectively measure progress and stay on track. There are many things to consider when planning a website redesign.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This helps you monitor your progress with various campaigns, your donor retention rate, and other metrics that are important to your fundraising success. For example, if you see a high bounce rate on your donation page, you may rethink the donation form you’re using and switch it out for one that’s more user-friendly. Individual tasks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2010

It's the dance floor and the balcony - both strategy and tactics but deployed in a lab with focused experiments, measurement, reflection and learning from peers. Reviewing, recommending, and rating – Users equipped with opinions and a sense of taste can make valuable reviewers and recommenders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

Jay Dedman pointed to an analysis Feedburner by Chris Baskind. Next, you need to know the right metric(s), the tool or combination of tools to collect the data, and how the tools measure the metric. You should be looking at monthly trends over time. But the exchange prompted some reflection on how I use Feedburner.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 9, 2015

Let’s identify the type of data analytics we discussed & how they can help your organization: How to use your CRM data to analyze trends in gift history, affiliations, connections, etc. They both combined internal trend analysis (gift history, visitation rates, membership loyalty, event attendance, etc.)

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Divided into three sections, it began with a look at the importance of text messaging by Jessica Bosanko of M+R Strategic Services , then went to apps and tools, discussed by Shana Glickfield of the Beekeeper Group and then wrapped up nicely by Amy Sample Ward of NetSquared who discussed measurement; both what and how.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

This means companies can track their return on investment with an array of measurement tools and metrics available online, and ultimately improve their conversion rate and quality of leads over time. Types of Online Fundraising Events. At Ligon Marketing, we recognize that the digital space is constantly evolving.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Citrix cites Gartner Device Shipment Forecasts that find that the business PC market will grow at a rate of about 10% per year for the next few years. ” IDC has forecast that from 2009 to 2014 , worldwide IT spending will increase from $360 billion to $460 billion, a 5% compound annual growth rate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

Your organization has identified a social media objective, audience, strategy, tools, measurement, and experiment. He notes that they have a 80% retention rate with members and "you can't do that without listening." Pattern Analysis . Your pattern analysis will tell you when to ignore something or when to address it right away.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Audience Analysis. Use qualitative measures (surveys, interviews, and onsite usability testing) to understand how the new website resonates with key audience groups. Then, you can use Google Analytics to start understanding trends — how long are users spending on your website? What's the bounce rate?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Both Giving USA and The Chronicle of Philanthropy are reputable sources of information, but the way each measures philanthropic giving for their reports differs – significantly. Listening further, I learned this was a report of a study just recently published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, using data on giving from 2008.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IDC has forecast that from 2009 to 2014 , worldwide IT spending will increase from $360 billion to $460 billion, a 5% compound annual growth rate. Thus, it continues the decades-long trend that IT spending has an increasing share of the global economy. How robust is the used computer market and is it trending down or up?

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