Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. Just between us, I’ve grown to love analytics. Data is more than the annual goal, it’s the incremental statistic that shows us if we’re making progress. Analytics Driven Fundraising eBook.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

It’s easy to host a benchmarking session and just present data. Why benchmark? Jay Odell, Vice President of Altru at Blackbaud, discussed why benchmarking data is important. Most organizations aren’t lacking in opinions on where to focus, but benchmarking data tells you where you need to focus. Are you using benchmarks?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

While these are all important, there is another benefit of the cloud that excites me even more—analytics. Cloud analytics offer unrivaled opportunities to pinpoint the most effective ways to accelerate the mission of your specific organization and enable the highest quality solutions. Usage Statistics. Usage Statistics.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Benchmarking Major Gifts. According to a new benchmarking study sponsored by the Association of Philanthropic Counsel and funded by MarketSmart “ major gifts ” haven’t yet found their equitable place among donors or the non-profits that receive them. Target Analytics studies donors and fundraising data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Invest in data analytics : Leverage data analytics to better understand donor patterns and preferences. All modern donor databases feature donor analytics and report generation that you can use. Show appreciation for their contributions and keep them informed about the impact of their donations.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Before the advent of simple survey software, which leveled the playing field, surveys were run by businesses and organizations large enough to have a statistical department or a partnership with a university. ” Today, survey analytics are a breeze, and the number of surveys reflects that.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Focus on Event Fundraising Analytics , we looked at how peer-to-peer event metrics let us know if our event planning and execution efforts are paying off in fundraising results. Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Just getting started using metrics and benchmarks to improve performance?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

I have been knee deep researching and thinking about Web Analytics in general and Google Analytics in particular for a third screencast in a series I'm doing for NTEN. The research has been going slowly -- partly because web analytics is a very complex and geeky topic. Analytics This! Zen and the Art of Web Analytics.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Lacking Analytics. First , make sure you are using an emarketing tool that allows you to track all of the basic email statistics (open rates, clicks, actions taken, money raised, etc). The take away is simple here – always have a call to action. Third , get into the habit of reviewing the metrics. What am I missing?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2013

I don’t know for sure, but I can show you how to answer that question for yourself using the good ol’ scientific method and Google Analytics. Gather information and resources – Benchmarks and tips are a great start. Google Analytics content experiments. How can you increase your online donations by 20 percent?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

If you want to go for extra credit, you can also do sector benchmarking with resources like B Analytics and CSR HUB. Your communication strategy should be a combination of both financial + social impact metrics, and should consider statistics and personal stories that convey your impact.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

With more than half of 2010 now over, it might be helpful to review some updated statistics. . Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has been looking at trends in online and offline giving for many years now. There is often a lot of speculation and guessing about what’s happening to fundraising in the nonprofit sector.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. Why bother having a web site at all? Your site, zenofnptech.org, is already on Quantcast.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

Statistical data help us understand how our programs are performing and highlight opportunities for improvement. Compare your performance to industry benchmarks. This study lets you benchmark your performance against other events in a similar category such as walks, runs, bike, and endurance events.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

But even if your IT systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are additional significant reasons to evaluate your digital status. Even if your systems are crushing their benchmarks, there are still good reasons for a technology assessment.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 1, 2023

5 ways to elevate your association’s annual report Do you want to advanc e your annual report beyond the necessary facts and analytics? Include benchmarks and initiatives that remind your members why they joined your association and why they stay. Look for an AMS that makes analytics easy with user-friendly reports and dashboards.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2009

I just finished reading the 2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarks Analysis , put out by Blackbaud company Target Analytics. You've probably already heard statistics like these floating around at various conferences and presentations. Get the report and read it. It points to some great momentum in online giving.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2019

Last month marked the inaugural meeting of a new benchmarking group created specifically to analyze and discuss trends in athletics giving [1]. However, participants in donorCentrics® benchmarking groups get access to data from each participating school. Do keep in mind that this analysis will share aggregate data trends only.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

By using data and analytics to track donor behavior and preferences, you can tailor their communication and fundraising strategies to better engage and retain your donors. These reports can include stories of program success, testimonials from program participants, and statistics that show the impact of your nonprofit’s work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2013

I was curious if there some benchmark reports that look at negative feedback on Facebook for brand pages. I’m sure there are other analytics programs that will automatic the data jujitsu for you. This might be an interesting benchmark for the group. This used to be known as “unsubscribing.”. ? What do you think?

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

How to set up Google Analytics. There are two ways to convince leadership of long-term investments: Sway leadership with statistics and case studies. We’ve already discussed data-backed statistics are not enough. This formula a great way to benchmark goals and objectives while providing an accurate way to track results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2011

The survey looked at nonprofit’s self-reported results, goals, time investment, and measurement approaches for Facebook, although I wonder if you can really answer the big picture question without looking at how nonprofits use Facebook in the context of an integrated strategy and good measurement practice benchmarking study.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Here are some interesting statistics to know as you think about growing your multi-channel marketing: The average American spends over 2.5 Another reason to start with Paid search: According to the M&R 2022 Benchmark Study , return on ad spend was highest for search ads ($3.72). Install Google Tag Manager on your website.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2015

45 Fascinating Nonprofit Statistics in 45 Minutes. Data geeks will love this rapid-fire session covering nonprofit statistics from all areas of the sector, including fundraising, online giving, social media, donor retention, direct mail, and so much more. Analytics: A Journey of Change. Steve MacLaughlin.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2016

This stark statistic, revealed in the 2016 M+R Benchmarks Study , is a reminder of the challenge of raising money online. Take a look at your website analytics, and you'll see the huge variety of devices and screen sizes that prospective donors are using when they reach your donation page. Anticipate Multiple Screen Sizes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Analyzing Your Website’s Organic Traffic To understand how people are finding and engaging with your nonprofit website, you need to set up analytics and regularly monitor performance metrics. Sign up for a Google Analytics account and install the tracking code on your website to start collecting data. Don’t over-optimize.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Nathan, he is another mentor and friend of mine who believes in knowledge and statistics and database. . How do you develop, you know, your research analytics? If you’re a fundraiser, think of yourself as offering an opportunity to support your organization rather than pleading for support. I mean that in a really positive way.

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Care2

JULY 2, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The fifth installment of GrantStation and PhilanTech 's survey will provide the most current information available to help nonprofits as they begin to assemble their grantseeking strategies, as well benchmarks to compare to their own experiences. today, not a year or two ago,” said Cynthia Adams, CEO of GrantStation. Interest piqued?

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

And so I had to come up with ways that made it easier for me to meet my benchmarks, to be successful, and get the results I needed for the nonprofit I was working for at the time. Do you have better opens and clicks, you know, your analytics for your newsletters? Do you have better analytics when you send it monthly versus quarterly?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

In 2014, it rang in the new year with a new series of its Internet data reports , which aggregate a range of statistics to help make some sense of what’s happening in terms of Internet usage around the globe. Benchmark Studies and Examples. There are many labs working on projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

About a year ago, I decided to benchmark my blog using some tips suggested by Avinash Kaushik. Kaushik suggested these metrics for benchmarking blogs: Raw Author Contribution (posts & words in post). Calculating benchmarks should not take you more time than it is worth. Okay, I'm procrastinating. Thank you readers!

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Statistics show that the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide is 147 minutes per day , representing a significant portion of the time that people spend on the internet. Optimize your donation page for mobile According to the M+R Benchmarks study , mobile devices accounted for 54% of nonprofit website traffic in 2021.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis says so.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This post is all about analytics and the vital role it should play in your organization: Let Go of Your Fear – Anyone Can Be Data-Driven. Predictive Analytics: Lighting the Way. Looking for a deeper dive into a particular analytics topic? You might find our Analytics Toolkit helpful! by Jann Schultz. by Jann Schultz.

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