Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2011

Here’s a few good resources shared on the wall in the past week. Benchmarking: When assessing social media performance, many nonprofits want to benchmark their social media results against other similar nonprofits. Here are a couple of nonprofit and social media benchmarking resources.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If you don’t have access to external benchmarks, another approach is to compare your own organization’s results over time. There are many resources out there to help nonprofits carry out these steps, including Listen4Good , Feedback Labs , and Fund for Shared Insight.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I launched a Facebook Fan Page for my blog over the summer shortly after Facebook announced vanity urls. Limited time and resources for maintaining and creating content on one hand, and a desire to get started. The secret sauce: Very focused objectives for your Fan Page and a selective strategy. Click to see larger image.

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey. First, go take this years survey.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Resources to Jump-Start Your Thinking. As important as these efforts are, the array of resources and the complexity of the topics can be challenging, whether you’re just getting started or are deep into your ESG efforts. That survey established a critical baseline that we can use to benchmark our progress in the future.

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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. The new Luminate Online Benchmark Report is a powerful asset that studies over 500 organizations and their online marketing and fundraising efforts. Just between us, I’ve grown to love analytics.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Marketo blog has a great deep dive on why this is and what you can do about it. Storytelling Tips: Create Benchmarks for Comparison One final piece of advice I’ll share about measuring the ROI on stories is to have a benchmark for comparison. Let’s do a deep dive on one example so you can see how this might work.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

But, generally, your member newsletter should have a few strategic sections that deliver updates, resources, and more to your members. to give members a steady stream of reminders and resources. Who creates the resources and sets up the workshops that help them in their career? Let’s get started!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. I hope these resources fill you with inspiration and gusto to go out and create your own amazing content! Are you on course to reaching those optimistic January goals and resolutions?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Benchmarking. Keep track of future upgrades, department needs, and the allocation of resources. Leverage Existing Resources. Nonprofits are surrounded by technology resources from sources like Tech Impact. What can’t they do now that they used to be able to do? What would make adoption easier?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Flickr:Kristina B The NTEN blog wouldn’t be as valuable a resource without the contributions of our Members. From case studies to best practices to user tips for implementing technology in your work, our guest bloggers provide important resources for the entire nonprofit sector. Benchmarks Extra: Monthly Giving.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Historical support shows that charitable response is swift in response to natural disasters, financial crises such as the Great Recession of 2008 – 2009 and the pandemic, as seen below: Revenue Trend: Human Services Benchmark. The post Charitable Giving in a down economy: Performance strategies for any market appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And it links you to a website where you alone or in a group can supplement your reading with some interactive exercises and resources. The cocktail of comfort and anxiety you get when you benchmark yourself against your peers is just one of the many ways a social learning experience like a book club can help keep you interested and focused.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

This type of data will allow you to determine further or future prioritization and/or resources. Provide peer-to-peer fundraisers with easy access to information and resources they can use to fundraiser for your event. Utilize naming opportunities to recognize above described benchmarks. 2) Educate. 3) Involve. 4) Activate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2013

While techniques and equipment are important, it is also useful to have some benchmarks and best practices in the nonprofit sector to inform your strategy and measurement plan. Tactics will only go so far. Currently, there are no significant benchmarks around video for nonprofits.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

For more information about how you can use teams to maximize your peer to peer fundraising, check out our deep dive blog post on the subject! Consider using a tiered approach, by encouraging donors to meet certain fundraising benchmarks to qualify for incentives and prizes. More Resources on Peer to Peer Fundraising.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Of course, there is a concern about ‘cutting through the noise’ in a crowded marketplace, so in this blog we aim to offer you some best practice tips to make the most of your Giving Tuesday 2021 efforts. Giving Tuesday offers opportunities for every organisation, large or small. Set Achievable Goals.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

According to our Annual Luminate Online® 2021 Benchmark Report , more than 770 social good organizations collectively raised over $1.8 Budget Constraints: Nonprofits often operate with limited resources, which can make it difficult to allocate sufficient funds to marketing efforts. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Members who have become more involved with their association have done so because the organization is offering more online resources. In this benchmark report, you’ll learn insights into what association professionals are thinking about their organization’s future and how your organization compares with other associations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

It is the synthesis, sense-making, and sharing of the abundance of stories, knowledge, tips, resources, and wisdom that is happening in real time in the form of e-books or blog posts. While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). What does social media success look like, anyway?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for informal peer learning about nonprofits and social media. It is a place to share resources and ask and answer questions. In the nonprofit sector, there is no universal review mechanism to benchmark against, but Great Nonprofits is beginning to fill those shoes. Respond here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The primary goal of the report is to set a baseline of benchmarks for success for NGOs worldwide in their use of web and email communications, online and mobile fundraising tools, and social and mobile media. 38% regularly publish a blog. 77% agree that blogging is effective for their communications and fundraising strategy.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K.,

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

I thought I'd do my part with a few of 2010's best resources (so far). If you haven't yet downloaded the free eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , released in April in partnership with M+R Strategic Services , you should definitely do that now. For the Cliff's Notes version, check out the blog post from Steve Peretz of M+R.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. Through automation, responsive nonprofits empower themselves to create multichannel and personalized experiences using fewer resources, transforming each interaction into an opportunity for meaningful connection.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This makes it easier to visualize and benchmark fundraising performance to identify opportunities for improvement. Automation: Nonprofits can save valuable resources with the automated functionality offered in donor management software. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. The post What Are Recurring Donations?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. Below is the live blog or the archive of the live blog. The internet connection here is such that I don’t think a live blog portal will sustain itself. industry benchmarks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Besides average gift amount, what might we expect?"

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

Since August 2012, TechSoup for Libraries has been interviewing librarians , hosting webinars , and writing blogs about the Edge benchmarks and the libraries that have benefited from it. For more on all resources Edge, visit libraryedge.org. Visit TechSoup for Libraries' webinar archive. to learn even more on Edge.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

Set your own benchmarks: Guidelines, benchmark reports, and best practices are helpful to know, but ultimately its important to know your audience. For example, consider creating a strategy for segmenting your emails and testing, this is a great resource from Kivi Leroux Miller.

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AFP Blog

MAY 28, 2012

E-newsletters: Read This Before You Press Send - Resource Center - AFP : May 22, 2012) More and more companies are using e-newsletters to connect with their customers. In fact, 67 percent of businesses are increasing their email campaign budgets, according to the 2012 Email Marketing Benchmark Report from MarketingSherpa.com.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

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) Check out the full study here. com , Inc.

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