Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

from 2016–2018 and added a number of financial metrics to the spreadsheet. An Exploratory Analysis of Nonprofit Mission Statements , we ran a different kind of analysis. We then applied a statistical method called exploratory factor analysis to uncover themes that might be present in the data set. For our second project,?

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Donation Language Homeless Statistics 137

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That core consists of working through and with other people to create value while using financial concepts and metrics to maximize the value created for all company stakeholders.

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2020, with little warning and without any training in “ pandemic-affected peer-to-peer fundraising ,” this industry soldiered on and continued the necessary work needed to support critical missions. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 67

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). Another set of criteria, “Training, Development and Resources,” was the only one that had an aggregate ranking slightly higher in 2022 (reflecting 2021 responses) than in 2021.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

For example, implementation plans lay out the steps, sequence, owner(s), and metrics for each key activity of the plan, while performance dashboards track progress against it using a few vital metrics for the leadership team and board. Remember, too, that every strategic plan and its strategic priorities have risks.

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San Francisco Nonprofit Metrics Boston 98

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Identify Your Priorities Define and Document Your Pro c edures Prepare Your Database Review Existing Portfolios or Assign New Portfolios Train Your Team Establish a Feedback Loop Track and Review Your Metrics. Data analysis is the pathway for establishing robust prospect portfolios for gift officers. Step 5: Train Your Team.

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Database Track Donor Management 52

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. According to NPOInfo , effective donor data management keeps track of metrics like giving habits, contact information, demographics, and nonprofit interactions.

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 79

sgEngage

AUGUST 8, 2022

Return on investment is a metric that measures the profitability of an investment, giving you a way to compare the yields of investments and make more effective financial decisions. And, with that sort of analysis, you’ll be able to tinker with your model and see what works over time. Capital Campaigns and ROI.

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ROI Campaign Gift Metrics 72

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2020, with little warning and without any training in “ pandemic-affected peer-to-peer fundraising ,” this industry soldiered on and continued the necessary work needed to support critical missions. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee.

Blackbaud 48

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Save your most-used reports as templates to reuse in future data analysis. Here’s a quick overview of some of the most useful marketing platforms: Email marketing platforms allow you to schedule email campaigns in advance, segment your subscribers, and measure email marketing metrics. Customized donor reports. Payment processing fees.

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Software Guide Fundraising Platform 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

One of the posts that got a lot of engagement and contributed to the uphill trend in the metrics was about editorial calendars. ” What are the metrics for measuring your content? Over the past 5 years since I’ve been analyzing metrics and my content , I have a good list of the topics that do well.

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Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The process of linking results to key performance indicators and associated metrics it is like hooking up a big TV. I’ve even used the framework to measure trainings I have delivered! Step 5: Define your metrics. The example highlights how they link their key result area to a KPI to associated metrics.

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Results Metrics Measure Associations 97

Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

Your organization likely has staff and volunteers with expert knowledge and training regarding various animals and animal-related causes. With this idea, participants will pay a fee to participate in a one-time or recurring class, such as a Dog Training 101. Find skilled, knowledgeable teachers. Locate an accessible space.

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Ideas Organization Fundraising Classes 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Not all nonprofits are born with the spreadsheet gene. And it isn’t simply a technical problem that can be solved through training or purchasing analytics software. Data is focused on the metrics that are specific to social media channel. That is they make decisions based on meaningful data, rather than solely by gut.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

These are the practice indicators for measurement – for three different areas – analysis, tools, and sense-making. I’ve also used this as benchmark for my training and peer learning projects so one could quantify transformation. There is also the issue of social media measurement tools.

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Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It involves examining the data and performance metrics of individual major gift officers, as well as the team as a whole, to understand what’s working and what leaves room for improvement. Close examination of major gift metrics allows you to discover: Any obstacles that are holding individuals or your entire team back.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

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

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Instead of just implementing learning for the sake of having some sort of platform in which to train individuals in the workforce, we can now scrutinize the learning that is being distributed, how effective it is as a whole, and address the individual needs of learners within our systems. However, there is so much more out there.

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Learning Organization Statistics Cleveland 61

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Below I stress the importance of top-down buy-in from senior leadership is during this phase as well as properly training all relevant development staff and conducting a systematic roll-out of your prospect management. If you purchase a module within your CRM system for prospect management, then make sure the software company offers training.

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Rate System Management Module 38

NTEN

MAY 19, 2010

" That's where the Analysis Exchange comes in. Time strapped nonprofits can sign up to receive free web site analysis. Not only will you gain valuable insights quickly, you'll contribute to training the next generation of web analysts. > Learn more and join the Analysis Exchange today! And you should.

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Analytics Web Consultant Free 60

Forj

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Assessment Authoring and Analysis. When choosing an LMS for your association, be sure both assessment authoring and analysis are possible. Assessment Analysis. Remember: analysis leads to data-driven decisions, which leads to a stronger education program in the long run. Assessment Authoring. External Credit Claiming.

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Associations Analysis Course Learning Management 35

Association Analytics

JUNE 2, 2021

Those traditional metrics are a good starting point, but often do not tell the whole story. Data can help you think more broadly to identify a valuable product based on your specific goals and success metrics. Understanding post-purchase behavior is an important part of the analysis. What is the trend in sales over time?

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Product Associations Measure Analysis 282

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

Reporting ⁠— Look for software that provides detailed insights into matching gift progress, trends, and other relevant metrics. From the sale to the onboarding training and the ongoing customer support has been exceptional. Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying.

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Gift NPO Software Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2010

For the past few years whenever I doing a training or speak about nonprofits and social media and more recently when we’ve presented about the book, The Networked Nonprofit , someone always raises this concern: “Social media is a time suck.&#. Source: Valdis Krebs. Here’s a few that I’ve used.

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Twitter Network Tips Influence 107

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance. Implementation: Onboarding your team onto the CSR software often has associated costs like data migration, training, and customization to fit your specific needs.

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Software Business Guide Companies 52

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. First, a simple metric relating to security reports, and second, what processes are in place in the communities to deal with security. More on that in a bit.

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Drupal Comment Report Metrics 100

Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2017

Read the post below about how to measure your reach, and then join our training on how to boost it: Social Media for Social Justice: How to inspire and be seen . Nonprofits need a better metric than number of fans that more accurately reflects how many users you can expect to reach. Learn more about these trainings.

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Facebook Benchmark Social Media Studies 32

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Bottom line: the tracking, mining, and analysis of data should be central to your 2011 event fundraising strategy. Understand the difference between metrics and analytics. Avoid being caught in simply a descriptive analysis, which describes current participant patterns. Analytics has been a recurring theme this year.

Marketing 55

Marketing Tips Online Analysis 55

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

You may begin with a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Determine your key fundraising and marketing strategies You may consider doing a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of your past fundraising to better understand what areas you’re already strong in and what could be improved.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 119

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Look first at your organizational metrics. Those metrics and accompanying goals are the best resources for identifying the focus and the calls to action for your campaigns and even daily communications. But, we have to train them! We have to train our communities to drive with us. How do we move away from slacktivism?

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Build Community Technology Action 220

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

After you've been able to use metrics to learn what works and adapt your approach, you can use a traditional approach which begins with defining value and culminates with a financial calculation that could go something like this. Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time.

ROI 50

ROI Social Media Slides NTEN 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice.

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Social Media Fun Experiment Media 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years.

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Reflection People Network Colorado 103

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

While working at NPower PA , I was often surprised by the nonprofits we were serving and and how they were using metrics. Hire, train, bribe, beg, and experiment until you have the in-house skill sets you need to focus on data-driven decisions. My eyeball generating and tracking toolbox: Google Analytics for free web traffic analysis.

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Technology Adwords Analytics Analysis 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

Over the past six months, I've been doing some writing on metrics/analytics in general and Google Analytics in particular. We're using the Idealware stats to explore Google Analytics and to look at some of the basic reports and explain metrics. Which is real life is always much harder and complex than in a training context.

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Analytics Web Metrics ROI 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

The key takeaway for me is the whole point about the need for new metrics to measure learning from games. That the old metrics aren't working. This is the same conversation that is happening around web metrics versus blog metrics. Looking at how to be less of training but more on learning. We need metrics!

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Game Change Metrics Learning Environment 50

Care2

MAY 9, 2009

The new study is packed with solid analysis of the latest online messaging, fundraising, and advocacy data from 32 leading nonprofit organizations. New Organizing Institute’s Summer New Media Training Want to find out about the latest new media tools and how to use them to launch hard-hitting online advocacy and fundraising campaigns?

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Benchmark DC Studies Advocacy 28