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Social Media and the Arts: How Strong Is Your Social Net?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. keep spending level.

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Decoding Nonprofit Research: Ensuring Authenticity Over Marketing Hype

Neon CRM

Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. The initiative, in which this author is actively involved, is supported by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and GivingTuesday.

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10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . Plain Language Association International. M+R Benchmarks Report. You will then be sent an invoice for $20 that can be paid with a credit card. Once paid, you will be given access to the recording. Thank you and Happy New Year! The Center for Plain Language.

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How to Use Data to Improve Prospect Identification

sgEngage

Understanding Benchmark Data. The broadest industry benchmarking data is a good place to start. Although fundraising is undoubtedly an art form in part—there’s a critical human element to building the requisite long-term relationship central to major giving—it is also a science. This is where more focused data comes into play.

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Qgiv Partner Showcase: The Alford Group

Qgiv

TAG: Both The Alford Group and Qgiv are members of The Giving Institute, an association of nonprofit consultancies and service providers. We provide services to every sector, whether it’s arts and culture, human services, foundations and associations, and more. You can find out more at www.alford.com.

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Major Gifts: Defining and Enhancing Your Strategy

Connection Cafe

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. Does Major Gifts Fundraising Get Enough Attention?

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Hot Off The Presses: Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index™ Study

Connection Cafe

Downtime may be hard to come by with SXSWi , NTC and AFP International activity this week, but just in case you have a few minutes to burn waiting for a flight, train or a panel to start, I’m arming you with some exhilarating reading material — the Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index Study. percent in 2009.

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