Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

Does it still reflect your mission, purpose, strategic goals, and the ways your audiences use the internet? The only constant is change,” saith Heraclitus. Change, for nonprofits, can be both internal and external—from a shift in mission to a change in political or economic winds. Organizations are always changing.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Analytical tools have changed the way we digest important information on everything from website effectiveness to Facebook engagement to Twitter insights. Enter Demographics Pro, a go-to service for e-tail, non-profit and online business interests looking to grow their audience and, in turn, their bottom lines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That changed when LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. 3) Monitor your LinkedIn Analytics. and the best way to learn is to spend an hour or so a month studying your analytics.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

As Candid’s manager of digital communications, I’ve been digging through our social media analytics, researching broader trends, and determining our strategy and tactics for 2024. The top-level analytics The first thing I do is look at the big picture. There’s a stable audience, but historically they didn’t engage much.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

By creating a culture that leaves room for innovation, you will be able to improve how your nonprofit operates and makes decisions, benefitting both your internal and external audiences. If you are looking to launch a lean and agile innovation culture, you must change your mindset to overcome inertia.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. The answer: craft your own strategy that uses your data, is customized to your audience, and won’t overwhelm your team (or yourself). In a year, what will success look like? This is your road map.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

It helps if they’re easy to understand, shareable, and engaging across a broad audience. Besides their impactful graphics, they provide clear and concise information about the year’s progress alongside compelling copy and analytics. They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2013

Two new books on measurement and analytics came to my attention this week. One is about nonprofit performance assessment and written for an audience of nonprofits, especially those that manage social service programs. They have some ideas in common – including finding the “One Metric that Matters.”

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Care2

MAY 31, 2013

During our discussion, Jessica and I talked about nonprofit and political campaigns obsession with vanity metrics. Because engaging people and mobilizing supporters to advocate for social justice and policy change is how we help move the needle. Focus on Target Audiences. Why is engagement important? Focus on Influence.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Before you commit to a complete overhaul of your nonprofit’s branding , make sure you understand what a rebrand entails: Your audience’s perception of your nonprofit will change. Your audience’s perception of your nonprofit will change. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Facebook Changes: A Complete Guide – by Mari Smith. Also, a few insights about the what the changes mean for Facebook pages. It isn’t all private or all public – it’s a continuum. Facebook’s new changes (and Google +) gives us a couple of shades of gray. .” Brand Page Changes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

What social media analytics should we pay attention to? And the nuts and bolts questions like, “Given all the Facebook changes , what do I need to understand about the new Facebook metrics and the Insights analytics program?” 3) Applause Rate: I think arts organizations might like this metric!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Liking mentions and replies, when appropriate, shows your audience that a real person is managing your Twitter account. CircuitEditor regularly hosts Twitter Chats on the subjects of social change and philanthropy in Africa. 8) Get to know your Twitter Analytics Dashboard. Like mentions and replies.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Once you have a good understanding of your brand identity, you can start to develop messaging that resonates with your target audience. This will help you ensure your branding is on point and resonates with your target audience. Be clear about your target audience. Be open to making changes to your branding as needed.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause. By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors. Engagement.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Follow these steps to map user journeys: Create audience personas. Dive into your constituent data to understand your audience’s demographics. Assess website analytics. This lets you know which pages visitors are interested in and which page elements are engaging the most audience members.

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Care2

OCTOBER 15, 2013

That’s why you need to change the way you measure social media and declare a war on vanity metrics. As nonprofits organizations, your ultimate goal is to fight for social change and mobilize people to take action. The human brain is the best analytics tool. Why is Social Media Data Important? Your email appeals?

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

Just like the private sector, mission-driven organizations need to ensure they are providing personalized marketing and digital experiences in order to effectively engage their online audiences. This includes: Email databases Website analytics CRM systems Online giving platforms. Segment your audience on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

You can set up the posting times by looking at your analytics to see which are the best times to reach your audience. Your success metrics can focus on likes, comments, shares, clicks, and even conversion. You also need to be reactive so change your schedule if needed. Be ready to change what doesn’t work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2012

I’m in Boston with Katie Paine as part of our book tour for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” where we jointly delivered a keynote at the e-metrics conference yesterday. The audience consisted of data geeks, data scientists, and analytics professionals! p/QTToUNlZjr/.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Moreover, automation ensures consistency in communication, which is vital for establishing credibility and staying connected with the audience. Consistent Communication With automation, you can ensure that your audience receives consistent communication. Data-Driven Decisions Email automation tools often come with analytics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2012

Post consistent content that your audience loves and your social media will be successful. One technique I use to get insights from my social media data is to do an analytics Rorschach Test. And, if you don’t bother to look at your data, get insights, and make changes – you are wasting your time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 11, 2018

Stacking the Deck: How to Lead Breakthrough Change Against Any Odds , is as relevant today as it was when published a few years ago. That's because the pace of change in business is just as fast as it was a few years ago. Pottruck offers these 14 action items for establishing the need to change and a sense of urgency.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A big part of this is understanding and leveraging data to inform any changes they make to the donor experience. However, most board members aren’t familiar with various fundraising metrics and won’t be able to draw effective conclusions when they’re presented with data without an explanation of what the data shows. .

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If you haven’t already started using Google Analytics 4 (GA4), there’s no time like the present. We’ve said it before and said it again —there’s no reason to delay the switch from Universal Analytics (UA), the tool 99% of our partners use as default. What is Google Analytics 4? Needless to say, a lot has changed since 2005.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Social platforms are included in Google Analytics traffic sources. This is done through “boosting” organic content or creating individual ads themselves.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2017

Stacking the Deck: How to Lead Breakthrough Change Against Any Odds , is as relevant today as it was when published two years ago. That's because the pace of change in business is just as fast as it was two years ago. Pottruck offers these 14 action items for establishing the need to change and a sense of urgency. What are they?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

A hybrid event means that at the same time, you can host two types of event styles tailored to each audience (an online audience and an in-person audience) for a great attendee experience. . A hybrid event intends to be an event that connects people in person if they want and allows online audiences to tune in. .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A cause marketing campaign provides your nonprofit with a wider audience, an increase in revenue, and wider awareness for both your cause and your nonprofit. By building these connections, your for-profit partner reaches a new audience in your supporters, and your organization finds new supporters in their customers.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The upcoming iOS15 update will create some changes in how email marketers use opens to track success and retarget their audiences — but as we all know, adapting to change is part of operating in the digital landscape. What can I do to prepare before the iOS15 changes? How will iOS 15 impact email marketing? Use your UTMs.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Don’t just open your Google Analytics dashboard and expect that your best insights will just pop out. Regularly monitoring performance metrics or KPIs throughout the year allows you to know what you need. The goal is to enable these individuals to advocate for more resources or changes in strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

Stacking the Deck: How to Lead Breakthrough Change Against Any Odds , is as relevant today as it was when published two years ago. That's because the pace of change in business is just as fast as it was two years ago. Pottruck offers these 14 action items for establishing the need to change and a sense of urgency. What are they?

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Consider your audience’s demographics and group audience members based on shared characteristics. Review your website analytics. Assess your site’s metrics such as time spent on each page and the bounce rate to determine your most popular pages. This lets you know which pages visitors are most interested in.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Even if your mission has a narrower focus, you can use your Google Ad Grant to promote your message to a brand-new audience, the first step in increasing contributions. This audience will be more likely to click on your ads and interact with your volunteer page. Low clicks and CTRs indicate you’re not engaging your target audience.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. To start establishing yourself as a world-changing, impactful organization on the platform, here are a few best practices to succeed on LinkedIn. Reaching out beyond your current audience isn’t always easy. Use LinkedIn Analytics.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Plus, you’ll need to adjust it often to ensure you adapt to changing audiences and preferences. Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Stacking the Deck: How to Lead Breakthrough Change Against Any Odds , is as relevant today as it was when published two years ago. That's because the pace of change in business is just as fast as it was two years ago. Pottruck offers these 14 action items for establishing the need to change and a sense of urgency. What are they?

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