Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Are you ready to evaluate the success of your major gifts program? But, to be honest, carefully tracking and evaluating each and every point would be more stress than it’s worth! Let’s look at this in comparison to some of the metrics discussed above. What are the major gift metrics that matter when measuring success?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? to care a whole lot about how many hits they got in comparison to similar (or different) organizations. And, I actually hope that doesn’t change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

My chapter lays out a traditional ROI process that Nonprofit technology staff use to make major IT investment purchases such as hardware, video conference system, database system, etc. Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. Google Analytics. Return on Investment.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 2, 2023

If your abandonment rate is significantly higher than your conversion rate, you’ll know that it’s time to evaluate your donation form and look for areas to improve. Reporting and Analytics A good CRM will offer templated reports for tracking a wide range of metrics and will also allow you to build your own for your specific needs.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hidden Costs Evaluation: Carefully assess additional costs that might not be apparent initially, such as domain name fees, add-ons, or transaction fees for donations. Analytics and Insights: Consider platforms that offer analytics and insights into website performance. Top Nonprofit Website Builders in 2024 It’s 2024.

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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. Fundraising Donor Management Software Comparison: What’s Right for Your Nonprofit? It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I'm slightly out of my comfort zone here because I've only been following this topic closely for a short time, although I have co-authored a guide for nonprofits on technology evaluation and ROI. Also, most of the audiences I'll be talking to are not web analytics geeks either, so will need a basic and condensed overview too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

In the US, there are several terrific benchmark studies of nonprofits and technology , including some on social networking but these are focused mostly on US nonprofits. I spent some time searching for similar studies or compilations for international organizations as well as some specific examples. Benchmark Studies and Examples.

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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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