Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

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. Greatest Challenges.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. At the same time, nonprofits are struggling to retain fundraisers and crucial development staff. The learning curve is steep and long.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Blackbaud hosted its annual conference for nonprofits from September 29 through October 1 in National Harbor, MD. Nonprofit experts from around the country presented best practices to over 2000 attendees. It’s easy to host a benchmarking session and just present data. Why benchmark? Are you using benchmarks?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. By executing on DEI initiatives, individual nonprofits and the sector at large will shift power dynamics in fundraising. and several countries.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Small nonprofits saw a 17% decline in donations during April, May, and June 2020 compared to the prior year. The outlook for nonprofits in 2021 and 2022 seeking more donations is optimistic—this is especially true if your nonprofit is flexible and willing to adapt to the online donation ecosystem. 2015 Stats. Giving Report.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have always found one of the most exciting things about the nonprofit sector to be its diversity. Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. Understanding Benchmark Data. This is where more focused data comes into play.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. Here’s a list of 6 things you can do to get your nonprofit website ready for the holidays. That’s a problem. Spiff up your home page.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2011

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.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. According to the latest M+R Benchmarks study , online giving increased 10% in 2019 and has been steadily on the rise, while monthly online giving has increased by 22%. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Over $400 billion in combined charitable donations were given to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Benchmarking Major Gifts. Released in September, the 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study (MGFBS), asked more than 600 organizations in the U.S. and Canada in 2016. No matter the reason, we’re generous! .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Their mission is to strengthen the philanthropic community by helping nonprofit organizations thrive in today’s dynamic, competitive environment. Like Qgiv, they strive to empower nonprofit organizations to change the world. TAG: We work with the entire nonprofit community! Q: Why should nonprofits consider working with you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The best practice listed below are result of spending the last three years maintaining and building the Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. for Nonprofits. for Nonprofits.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits May 19, 2008 There are some really interesting tidbits of stuff out there. It’s titled “ Benchmarking With a Warped Stick.&# What do you think? Time will tell. {

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

A perfect example of this is the 4Cs foundation , a Canadian based foundation that aims to bolster fine arts projects in public schools. Read Johann Beishline''s " Four ways to improve your nonprofit marketing efforts ". The first thing the two agencies did was an audit of their entire organization to review their marketing channels.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Check out the full study here.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Revenue increases were widespread, but not uniform—some nonprofits saw an influx in mid-level and large gifts, while others grew their low-dollar conversions. That was wholly evident in our 2020 EOY fundraising numbers: supporters stepped up when nonprofits asked for help. . Inboxes keep blowing up! Ad programs are growing up.

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Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Overall, the nonprofit online landscape looks good.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. The Nonprofit Summer Reading List. 4 Signs You Are a Burned Out Nonprofit Fundraiser : Even if you have a vacation on the horizon, make sure you’re not burned out.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 15, 2017

The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. In July 2015, two of the earliest SIBs in the US reported markedly different results from which a nonprofit manager can learn.

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Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Reference Sheet: Keep the benchmark rates at your finger tips with this handy reference sheet!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2006

Some key points that resonated: Mackie spoke about the issue of nonprofits keeping up to speed in technology and how difficult it was. Find your peers who are in a similar situation and it doesn't have to be another arts organization. He notes, "It isn't possible for one person to keep up. You need your peers. You need a network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

I’m now on the prowl for examples from the nonprofit world of “Little Bets” and was excited to read about how Unicef created a fictional profile for a 13-year-old girl named Ami Musa, from the poor, war torn African country of Sierra Leone. Is your nonprofit placing a little bet on pinterest?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2009

How much are nonprofit organizations spending on social media? While there have been different surveys on nonprofit adoption, for example, these two recent studies I profiled last month, I wish there was a benchmarking study. How much are nonprofit organizations spending on social media? What are the returns?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I spent the first few days of this week at Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits (#bbcon), and was granted the invaluable privilege of meeting and speaking with many of you : the forces that keep this industry thriving. As we draw closer to the giving season, Karen’s closing words will only ring more true.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" What does all of this data mean for nonprofits? Continue to embrace low dollar donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Observation is not just scanning or browsing, but looking at another organization’s practice with a critical thinking lens and gaining insights. Along with benchmarking – that is comparing your organization’s numbers with an industry average or simply another similar organization or two is great.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

After working on over 400 nonprofit email recruitment campaigns, and helping clients plan successful recruitment strategies, I’ve realized that most nonprofits don''t send nearly enough standalone fundraising appeals. The Art of Fundraising. In short, more good emails = more revenue. Use it - or lose it.

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NTEN

JULY 5, 2012

Over 450 people joined us for the 2012 Benchmarks Extra: Facebook webinar we co-hosted with NTEN and the Ad Council last week. Combine all this knowledge with your free copy of the Benchmarks Extra: Facebook study , and you’ll be rocking your organization’s Facebook page in no time! Take some tips from Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Care2

JULY 16, 2010

2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Collaborative Benchmarking Analysis); * The average online gift was $144.72, according to BlackBaud though M&R’s benchmark study noted that the average one time online gift was $81. How Does Your Nonprofit Measure Up? Create Killer Landing Pages.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 17, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits April 17, 2008 I guess because I’m a blogger, I get these interesting tidbits in my mailbox. They’ve been doing some nonprofit research. It looks very promising.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Nonprofit Leaders. 43 years of experience as a development professional, nonprofit leader, and LGBTQ+ community activist .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Example: “Datamaking” as engagement I recently worked with an arts and culture intermediary nonprofit that focused on capacity development, network building, and connecting local nonprofits to state agencies and grants.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

As an educational consultant, I offer nonprofits instruction on best practices around their technology. I often get asked questions about how a nonprofit’s website should look and behave and what benchmarking or evaluation tips I might have. What steps should an organization take to audit their nonprofit website performance?

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

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Care2

MAY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate? 60) Search « Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2013

Get ready for some great insights from a marketer that has a passion for engaging the nonprofit community and Blackbaud customers. — —. According to the 2012 Convio Benchmark report, an email address is worth the $12.92 Guest post by Ryan King , Blackbaud’s Sr. Channel Marketing Manager. in annual donations for your organization.

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