ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Businesses and other associations are always looking for team-building activities that give back to their local communities as part of their corporate social responsibility programs. The best part: You don’t need a fully staffed volunteer program to make this work. You just may get a lifetime donor or long-time volunteer out of it all!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Key Program Staff Resumes/CVs.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. Be deliberate – If you can’t tell members what you’re going to do with the answer they’re giving you, don’t ask those questions. With all these uses (and more!)

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

And you may be wondering what a mobile giving program could look like for your organization, or if focusing on mobile donations is the right strategy for you. So, here are four common questions about mobile fundraising your data can help you answer: Will donors give through text? That’s a fair question. About amplifi.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

Artificial intelligence works through machine learning, which involves the discovery and analysis of deep patterns in datasets. These algorithms are continually refined over time as more data is generated for analysis. Data analysis for planning campaigns is the perfect example. How Nonprofits Use AI.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). Which programs matter most to our members? Sentiment Analysis. Or are less likely to renew?

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Candid

MAY 4, 2023

It also seeks to provide a common baseline of the diversity of the field, as well as ensure that demographic data is available to those who can make use of it to evaluate their programs and assess progress around equity. “Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? 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

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. Analysis tip : We still create these annual data sets. Still have questions about incorporating Candid’s data set into your research?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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M+R

APRIL 27, 2023

The interdependence of email and digital ads programs has never been more clear. yes) The full feast of data and analysis is waiting for you at mrbenchmarks.com. Digital advertising investment by nonprofits increased by 28%, and search remained the most reliable platform to generate a positive return on ad spend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here. As you can see there are many different ways to apply social networking analysis to understanding networks. Someone on your mailing list or rolodex. Family members.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

Some questions to consider before conducting a survey include: Why are we conducting a survey? What question are we trying to answer? Once you know your survey’s raison d’etre , you can move forward in designing a survey instrument (also known as “the questions”). These types of questions tend to be ranking questions (e.g.,

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Do you offer any new programs? Here’s an example.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I decided to conduct two studies with my colleagues to get to answer this question. 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.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

In practice, this might mean considering where your nonprofit has a chance to grow, recognizing when ways of working need to adapt to changing conditions, or opting to rethink your mix of programs. Rather, leaders will likely find themselves revisiting those questions and asking related ones down the road.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

The Differences Between ChatGPT and A Standard Chatbot At its core, ChatGPT and standard chatbots are both computer programs that simulate conversations with users and provide automated responses. You can use it to answer donor questions, generate catchy social media posts, or draft email newsletters.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the age of AI, “Leadership will be about setting the right questions, rather than just finding the right answers.” Today, no-code programming means that computers speak human. Use empathy, mentorship, and trust to forge the alliances you need for success in an interconnected world. ” That is profound wisdom.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

And hundreds of foundations share details about their grantmaking through our e-reporter program. Which brings me to the big question—how can we continue to generate income that allows the significant investment necessary to offer the best data, while getting data into the hands of everyone who needs it?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An analysis of data from over 45,000 organizations that have shared demographic information about their CEOs’ race and gender in their Candid nonprofit profiles confirms the funding scarcity these leaders face. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

In this guide, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about passive fundraisers and suggest four passive fundraising ideas for your nonprofit to consider adding to your revenue model. To understand the idea more accurately, let’s look at three commonly asked questions about passive fundraising: What is a passive fundraiser?

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M+R

APRIL 7, 2021

Visit mrbenchmarks.com on April 21 to get the front-page news, the longform analysis, the mild-mannered reporting, even the crossword puzzle. We will be reporting the key findings and answering the biggest questions on a special Benchmarks release webinar on April 21 from 1:00–2:30PT/4:00–5:30ET. Related Links. 2021 Benchmarks UK FAQ.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

To explore how these salaries compare with other staff, we first limited the analysis to 646 organizations that reported a salary for their CEO and at least two other full-time staff among the 35 listed roles. Analysis set of grantmakers’ full-time CEO salaries Min 25th percentile Median Mean 75th percentile Max No.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what knowledge work is, what it is for, and how to do it.

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M+R

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is our annual spin through the world of nonprofit digital programs – web traffic, email, advertising, social media, and more. And of course, let us know if you have any questions at all. Read time: 2 minutes Check it out! Sign-ups for the 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study are now live! Mostly for us!),

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

For many, this means expanding programs, or “scaling up.”. Just because a program works well on its current scale, however, does not mean that it will automatically be successful on a larger scale. For nonprofits seeking to expand their programs, careful analysis of self and environment are crucial.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

They learn from fundraisers about the complex process of finding a foundation to fund their project, and from program officers and grant managers about vetting a grant applicant. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

The dashboard answers many of these questions, including more specific ones. However, in total, earned income (including money earned on programs and services) is the most common way that nonprofits bring in revenue. Program development comes in at number one, with $19.4 What questions do you have about the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

AI can help nonprofit leaders sift and segment this data into meaningful and actionable content such as customized messaging for individual donors or program updates for a specific population. Sentiment analysis. Sentiment analysis refers to the capability of AI to analyze and determine the emotion of written text or spoken word.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Leaders should also work to avoid SRT Leadership Traps – traps such as, getting in your own way, succumbing to paralysis by analysis, allowing your Board to be your customer and rushing the Reset. Rebecca Homkes Today, Homkes shares these insights with us: Question: You describe SRT as a loop, not a line. Homkes: The entire loop!

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Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

Naming an organization, project, program, or event is much like naming a new pet or baby: important but challenging. There are lots of questions to answer and stakeholders to be consulted and informed. These tips are relevant not only for naming an organization, but for any product, service, event, or program.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Monitor program impact. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

He agreed to write a four-part primer on a visual diagnostics, mapping, and social networking analysis primer and how nonprofits might use these tools for social change. Maybe your question is about inter-organizational connections in your issue system (eg: agriculture, finance, housing) – it may be local, regional or global.

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . Questions like: how did COVID affect online revenue? And so much more.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The research firm’s analysis across thousands of nonprofit organizations revealed that an average upgrade capacity of $52 was possible for annual donors and a potential lift of $1,197 existed for major donors, simply due to under-asking. To be strategic with your data means to identify which questions you want to try to answer.

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