The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

That style of approach during the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic caused the average “Overall Engagement” score to top out at 95% among the best nonprofits of 2021 (which covered 2020 results). This year, the aggregated figure stood at 92% of positive responses. Last year, we grew our headcount by 11%,” Dill said.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Sounds ideal, right? Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. Filter-based” reporting is a streamlined approach that simplifies data retrieval and analysis.

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Report Effective Fundraising Template 64

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It sounds a little confusing, doesn’t it? Each post should have a particular goal, and you should measure the result. If you don’t stick to clear and measurable metrics, it will be difficult to create an effective marketing strategy in the future. Make your marketing plan analysis your weekly habit.

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Marketing Create Nonprofit Platform 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

For many nonprofits, Google Analytics is the tool of choice for measuring traffic, reach, engagement, and action primarily because it is free. While it is somewhat easy to use, some of the more valuable features may require a little tutoring to understand and use. The syllabus includes: An overview of today’s digital measurement landscape.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

Use predictive analysis. There are a lot of valuable analytics you can measure using the information stored in your CRM—you just need to know what you’re looking for! Try out these strategies to manage data for your events: Measure the number of supporters who attended your previous event. Measure the smaller things.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

A recent survey of Arizona’s nonprofits conducted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits found that, as a result of fundraising and program cancellations due to the pandemic, Arizona nonprofits have lost an estimated $53 million in revenue. You may be thinking, “well this sounds great, but how do I start one?” Step 1: Get organized.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Ok, ok … that sounds a little bit like bragging, but I promise the report is worth the read. 54% of the organizations experienced results at or above this growth rate. Your Turn … How does your nonprofit measure up?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2013

Yet there is widespread disappointment with how most conferences and workshops are organized and the level of results that they’re able to achieve. 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. Do you have a clear purpose?).

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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. It sounds pretty technical, but it is reasonably straightforward. An ROI analysis is a decision-making document for any IT purchase. The Narrative Part of an ROI Analysis. How to Make an ROI Case.

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Technology Adobe ROI Analysis 60

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

That sounds like the title of a report that NTEN might produce that surveys the technology landscape and nonprofit usage and provides an overview of what technologies nonprofits should be looking at in the next 1-5 years. Learning Analytics comes from a report about the impact of emerging technologies for practitioners in a field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results. Sounds pretty awesome, right? I have to admit it sounded more than a little daunting for several reasons. The time, money and effort also sounds overwhelming. Learning in Public – Guest post by Victoria Dunning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2016

While these subjective measures, I discovered that my magic number of sleep hours about 7 hours and 45 minutes. I also found walking was a great time to reflect on what the data means – a brief walk does wonders for improving your pattern analysis. So, remember it is only a guide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

The result can boost their mood and reduce stress. John Haydon did this pattern analysis of different types of questions that nonprofits ask on Facebook. Experiment, Measure, Learn, and Revise. It is important to measure along your whole engagement model (see my earlier post ).

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Does this situation sound familiar? That sounds like a lot, but is actually nothing more than identifying, tracking, and making small changes to your daily work. Unless you want an entire troop of gorillas fighting you every step of the way, thoroughly involve your team in every part of the process analysis and decision-making.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2014

At the 4 th level of 100% adoption for your prospect management system, your organization is now able to provide a deep analysis with reportings based on a sound system and full buy-in from all staff. High-level analysis questions by senior leadership and during campaign/advisory board meetings: How many active proposals are pending?

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Rate System Management Analysis 35

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. This is as easy as it sounds! Types of Online Fundraising Events. Donation page or form. Encourage monthly and annual giving.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Their fundraising app makes it easy to search a keyword and find resulting grants that could be a good fit. Think about it: if you know your supporter tends to be more direct and results-driven, you can craft your communications with them to be straightforward and show the direct results of their gifts. Backlink analysis.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2015

Learning is the ultimate result of being “ data informed ” that is using feedback data to improve results. Sounds obvious, right? As a result, nonprofits’ programs and services aren’t always designed to meet the changing needs of the community. Seemingly, the same model should apply to nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

As organizations look for more efficient ways to make, keep and grow relationships, bring in more money, measure outcomes and demonstrate impact, analytics become a key enabler. While this sounds like a clear “no brainer”, organizations often struggle to implement these types of data-driven decisions. What is “Analytics”? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

And while that may sound simple in practice, you need the right tools and the right plan. 1) Data Analysis and Reporting Marketing automation platforms give aggregated insights into donor behavior and campaign performance. Better engagement means better results, and testing lets you fine-tune your marketing efforts.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. that sounds a little bit like bragging, but I promise the report is worth the read. 54% of the organizations experienced results at or above this growth rate. How does your nonprofit measure up? effective online.

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Trend Online Giving Blackbaud 50

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

A ‘Web Engagement’ is a broad term that simply refers to any occasion where a person or business seeks outside consultation, including swot analysis , assistance or collaboration in achieving online goals. All measurements of success need to be weighed against a strategy and the goals that underpin it.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

Just enter the starting assumptions in the yellow boxes below and the tool calculates results automatically. You might also consider other factors that arent measured here: Opportunity cost: what else could I have my staff or volunteers doing if they werent spending time in social networks? Need some metrics guidelines?

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

Just enter the starting assumptions in the yellow boxes below and the tool calculates results automatically. You might also consider other factors that arent measured here: Opportunity cost: what else could I have my staff or volunteers doing if they werent spending time in social networks? Need some metrics guidelines?

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 26, 2017

The truth is if you don’t show up on the first page of search results, then are you’re missing out on a lot of views to your website. If you want first page results, especially for competitive keywords, you need people linking to your site. It may sound lofty, but what if I told you it was as easy as sending a single email?

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Results Digital Strategy Chapter 82

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Just enter the starting assumptions in the yellow boxes below and the tool calculates results automatically. You might also consider other factors that arent measured here: Opportunity cost: what else could I have my staff or volunteers doing if they werent spending time in social networks? Need some metrics guidelines?

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ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Does this sound familiar? If that sounds familiar, then what your nonprofit lacks is a sound donor management strategy. Sound good? It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. You work for a nonprofit that is totally stuck in the donor acquisition cycle from hell. Then let’s get started!

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Building on a decade of analysis, the research points to areas where increased funder support has been instrumental and where reduced or absent support has significant impacts for particular communities, regions, or issues. This work is the result of a unique partnership. Showcasing the latest findings. Our latest report captures $4.1

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Collaboration Report Impact North America 79

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sound exciting? Build a Donor Data Migration Strategy in 10 Steps Migrating your donor data into your new CRM sounds like a daunting task. Assess your needs: Conduct a thorough analysis of your current donor database’s shortcomings, challenges, and the goals you aim to achieve with the new system.

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Data Donor Map Test 52

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Many nonprofits unintentionally build shaky technology foundations as a result of investing in platforms or tools on an ad-hoc basis, implementing short-term solutions for long-term problems. If creating a new technology plan for your nonprofit sounds like a smart move, you’re probably excited to get started. Comprehensive training.

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Template Guide Technology Consultant 98

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life. Forum One partnered with the Museum to launch their new brand to the world.

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Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2012

Last week, I wrote a post that summarized some tips, resources, and tools for using Pinterest. I took a look at a couple of the measurement tools available for Pinterest and got on the waiting list for Pinerly after reading this analysis from the Poynter Blog based on stats provided by Pinerly. SFMOMA love. I was [.]

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life. We partnered with the Museum to launch their new brand to the world.

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Celebrate Award Colorado Museum 46

Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Á la our Causes analysis awhile ago , we examined 150 nonprofit profiles on MySpace to see which functions people were using, how those features were working, and how much money their profiles were raising. From that 383, only 150 organizations had profiles that appeared on the first two pages of results. But was there ever any gold?

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Social Media Place Myspace Advocacy 28

Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Á la our Causes analysis awhile ago , we examined 150 nonprofit profiles on MySpace to see which functions people were using, how those features were working, and how much money their profiles were raising. From that 383, only 150 organizations had profiles that appeared on the first two pages of results. But was there ever any gold?

Social Media 28

Social Media Place Myspace Advocacy 28

Museum 2.0

APRIL 16, 2008

This post provides an overview of the project, what makes it stand out, and some analysis of the strategic implications. This may sound obvious, but we all fall victim to featuritis when we get seduced by the idea of live bodies. What is Click? They don't want your home address to send you brochures. Museums Engaging in 2.0 Projects.

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