Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 29, 2010

CRM stands for “Customer Relationship Management&# (not to be confused with “Cause Related Marketing&# - it came from the for-profit space. In the nonprofit world we use this acronym to mean “Constituent Relationship Management&# , generally. And I welcome any comments.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? Think about the last time you heard someone mention a safety deposit box and compare that to the last conversation you heard about creating, managing, or forgetting login credentials. That’s okay!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Autumn 2022. About the Author.

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

Moves management is a difficult term. All the steps that you take in moves management fundraising are dependent on a close personal connection. All the steps that you take in moves management fundraising are dependent on a close personal connection. It’s all about targets and numbers and metrics. Here’s how.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Best of all, there are professional Google Grants managers out there to help you navigate the program and make the most compelling ads possible. In turn, professional account management can empower you to make the most of your marketing budget. How do I manage Google Grants?

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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. Thus, performance management was a way to drive activities, not results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you’re just looking for simple newsletter sends and database management, you might need one thing. Essential functions: Figure out what the tool can do for you, with special attention to the features that get unlocked at each paid tier. Data capabilities: Learn what metrics the tool can track, along with reporting functionality.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. The Ads Manager interface is not particularly intuitive, and the advertising advice offered by Facebook and third parties is almost always focused on e-commerce rather than nonprofits and advocacy campaigns.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 2, 2021

The topic of functional expenses has garnered attention at nonprofit board meetings over the past year. This metric has always been a matter of debate. Nonprofits […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. Call attention to and recognize cooperative behavior. As we process new ideas -- including from management books! -- we're always looking for social validation. "I

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is why it’s so important to keep a sponsor’s attention, even after your silent auction , run/walk/ride, or other event concludes. In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round. They’ll be sure to return the favor!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But what role does your board play in donor management, exactly? With their direct involvement, they must understand what donor management tactics are working, which are falling short, and what the overall financial situation of your organization is. Three pieces of information to steer clear of include: Advanced metrics.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to content management systems (CMS), WordPress is a stellar choice for a variety of organizations, including businesses and nonprofits. Keep an eye on the following metrics for your site: Web traffic. This metric measures the overall visits to your site, helping you gauge the success of your outreach efforts.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Management : Is someone in your organization assigned to manage data hygiene? You also need to manage your data properly. It is good business practice to spend time managing it. As you plan for ongoing data quality management, take these tasks into consideration: Allocate Resources: Investigate your situation.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These same metrics are important to track during crises to effectively determine which indicators can signal alarm. Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Where should we focus our attention?

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

But managing a campaign’s moving pieces can be challenging. Similarly, for display advertisements on websites, distill your messaging into compelling headlines and striking visuals to grab your audience’s attention. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Event metrics can be great guides as we plan. In earlier posts, npENGAGE has discussed how to focus on our event fundraising analytics and how to use these metrics for success. Below are some ways to use your event metrics to identify and engage specific participant types during your fundraising event. Warm Bodies.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). Nonprofits not making the best of rankings tended to show greater disparities between 2021 and other years.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

Marketing funnels help to give context and relative value to metrics that build on each other to work toward achieving a goal. Sending retention emails is a great tactic to help with improving metrics and cleaning out your list.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Fundraisers have other metrics available. Any number of variables can influence these metrics. The length of an email, the frequency with which you send out emails, and the time of day or day of the week an email gets sent can also impact these metrics. Actual revenue generated is another datapoint.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

In addition to the media attention surrounding MacKenzie Scott’s remarkable giving , there are other movements that also highlight the importance of unrestricted funds. Don’t Settle for Commercial Accounting Software On the surface, unrestricted funds are easier to manage than restricted funds.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Such employers utilize a matching gift management system to host these forms, and your organization can direct supporters to exactly where they need to go with a direct link to the portal. Some matching gift email metrics are similar to those of a standard nonprofit marketing email.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

No nonprofit fundraising plan is complete without specific attention paid to online fundraising. For example, you might find that your annual fundraising 5K is well-attended, but you have a hard time maintaining supporters’ attention in the aftermath. Also, review your fundraising metrics and data from previous campaigns.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Effective data management is key to understanding your constituency and building better fundraising and engagement strategies. Data Analytics for Nonprofits: 13 Key Nonprofit Metrics. There are virtually unlimited metrics you can track— if you can collect the data, you can analyze it. 4 Types of Data Analytics. Web Analytics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future? Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each. How do I balance work and life? How can I take care of myself while supporting others?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future? Separating opposing demands ensures that we pay attention to both. Polman had distinct metrics, targets, and roles to separate financial and social targets and track each. How do I balance work and life? How can I take care of myself while supporting others?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

What can you do to improve the metrics that matter? Put all your goals on paper and include every metric you need to measure to meet the goals in your fundraising plan. Check your metrics, focusing on overall numbers and growth. Consult the metrics for every site and write down three things you can do to grow your metrics.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

This helps ensure that the organization can run more efficiently and devote attention to areas that need it the most. Look for features like list segmentation, automation, analytics, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with your CRM or donor management system. This is key in building and maintaining relationships with supporters.

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

I’ve worked for over 15 years in marketing as a project manager. Paying attention to contrast ratios is one of the easiest ways we can adapt our websites to be more accessible for color blind people. In honor of GAAD, we’ll be diving into accessibility across digital marketing starting with website accessibility. .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Do I Need a Dedicated Team to Manage Google Ad Grants? No—many nonprofits successfully manage their Google Ad Grants on their own without hiring outside help. You can create targeted ads that draw attention to your event and point them to dedicated landing pages where people can learn more, sign up, buy tickets , or donate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Also, make sure to follow writing best practices by keeping your paragraphs short and using bolded text strategically to draw attention. An effective communication cadence will help you stand out and maintain their attention. After the year-end giving season ends, assess relevant metrics to determine how well your strategy played out.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

This was the only group that had an increase for all metrics from the 2019 report. Companies are addressing social justice issues: The 2021 Porter Novelli Business and Social Justice Study brings attention to the transformation of the consumer-company and employee-company relationship from the last year.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Donor Retention Donor retention as a metric has gained traction since 2001 when Adrian Sargeant published the first academic research on the financial impact of increased donor retention. Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2013

” When Alison Carlman , unmarketing manager for Global Giving, shared her social media measurement spreadsheet during a peer learning session I’m facilitating for Packard Foundation grantees based on “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” I couldn’t help but think, “Now That’s A Spreadsheet!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

This might include reaching a certain fundraising amount or achieving specific metrics like email open rates or donation page conversions. Email Fundraising Best Practices for Every Organization Email is a cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising because it’s low cost, effective, and relatively easy to manage. Here are some tips.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

One-third of executives said that they do not spend enough time managing and developing staff. In the words of one executive, personnel management is a "sucking bog.". How can managing people be satisfying and rewarding while simultaneously frustrating and depleting? In other words, performance management requires rigor.

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NTEN

MARCH 25, 2010

Session: Making it Real: Getting Project Management Right for Content Management Web Projects & That's Not Funny: Using Humor in Online Communications. We're asking them all to share their answers to five very important questions. Speaker: Heather Gardner-Madras, Gardner-Madras | Strategic Creative.

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