TechImpact

MAY 22, 2013

Many of the studies feature examinations of trends and benchmarks, but many offer ways to improve operations moving forward. A recent post from Miratel examined the recently released Nonprofit Fundraising Study … Continued The post Study Highlights Nonprofit Fundraising Challenges appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 7, 2013

What are the key challenges or hurdles HQ''s face in dealing with multiple chapters? Our Multi-Chapter Benchmarking Survey offers some insight. Multi-Chapter-Benchmarking-Survey'

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Chapter Challenge Benchmark Survey 108

Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2021

To succeed, nonprofit organizations need to continue to manage the challenges of staying connected to their existing member base while reaching new audiences through the already crowded digital landscape online. It's not surprising that 2021 is expected to be a busy year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

The report, “I nto Focus: Benchmarks for Video and A Guide for Creators ,” is based on a survey of 500 nonprofits and interviews with experts (including me). The report describes current nonprofit use, adoption challenges, and best practices. Free webinars are being offered to share the report.

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Benchmark Video Practice Measure 120

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. Those are the months that organizations push their year-end giving, host challenges, and release their annual reports. This just in! increase in online giving.

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Benchmark Studies Online Donation 73

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

It’s a challenge for many international organizations to engage with (and navigate the complexities of) what many consider to be the world’s most generous market. When engaging with donors online, organizations will encounter various challenges inherent in geographic distance from those donors, including: Prevalence of fraud.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community. boost in their conversion rates.

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Business challenge Challenge interns to create a 10 page presentation that researches an existing problem in the company and pitch practical solutions. Update and benchmark the organization chart It’s amazing how quickly this can fall out of date. Online file spaces on the cloud also have a tendency to devolve into a mess.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges. Set benchmarks for performance and accomplishments and highlight progress at each meeting. But going out on a limb has benefits that far outweigh the potential risks.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sustainer programs are growing in popularity—M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2021 found that recurring giving grew by 24 percent over 2020. My advice is to begin by addressing the low-hanging fruit first, then tackle more challenging parts of your sustainer fundraising strategy with your team and your fundraising platform.

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Care2

APRIL 6, 2010

If your nonprofit is not developing yearly benchmarks for its fundraising program, website visits, email and e-newsletter open and click-through rates, start now. Establishing benchmarks helps organizations better leverage supporters, engage activists and keep websites dynamic with compelling content that drives people to take action.

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Care2

APRIL 29, 2010

I’ll try to keep it short and just sweet enough to fill you in on everything you need to know about the new 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN. Thanks to Allyson for inviting me to guest post. This stuff fascinates me – which I guess is good since it’s my job.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

With limited resources and staff, it can be challenging for small nonprofits to execute successful fundraising campaigns. Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a powerful tool for small nonprofits to raise funds and increase awareness about their cause. However, with the right strategies and tools, small nonprofits can achieve exponential results.

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Fundraising Benchmark Metrics Nonprofit 74

Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Our Multi-Chapter Benchmarking Survey offered some insight on communications and website practices and challenges at multi-chapter organizations. Multi-Chapter-Benchmarking-Survey Multi-Chapter-Benchmarking'

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Chapter Environment Communication Benchmark 107

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals. Examine current goals and objectives around board diversity and create benchmarks. Laura Tancredi-Baese, CEO of Home Start, Inc. Invest in training.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Over the past few years, the nonprofit sector has been challenged by an ever-changing fundraising landscape, rocked by the pandemic, the Great Resignation, and now rising costs. Nonprofit founder and consultant, Rachel Muir, led the conference’s opening keynote, providing thought-provoking commentary on the future of fundraising.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. FYI, nonprofits have an average email open rate of 24.11% , so use that if you’re in need of an initial benchmark. Making it a monthly occurrence gives your members a reason to hit your follow button. Looking for an easy win?

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Strategy Measure Social Media Metrics 98

NetWits

APRIL 6, 2012

While we were there, Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. Don’t forget to download the complete 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. The conference was amazing! Key Information.

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Facebook San Francisco Benchmark NTEN 241

M+R

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I’m looking at you, random person challenging a GOP rep I’ve never heard of in a state I’ve never been to. p.s. if data and analysis like this is your thing, don’t forget to sign up to participate in the 2024 Benchmarks study! Fun new channels! Can’t wait! And…fingers crossed for great results in the month ahead.

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Giving New York City Channel Trend 97

Care2

MAY 11, 2023

This year’s data indicates that nonprofits are facing a number of new challenges, as well as opportunities, in 2023. Topics include: - Digital fundraising performance by channel - Employee hiring and retention - Payment processors and online marketing tools - Acquisition and advertising benchmarks Can't make the webinar on May 23rd?

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Digital Report Benchmark Retention 36

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

This is a challenging time for associations. Attaching benchmarks to your statement provides structure and something for people to work toward. Lack of resources. Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Compare your data and look for trends One of the challenges of opinion data is that it’s hard to know what’s a good average overall rating or result. If you don’t have access to external benchmarks, another approach is to compare your own organization’s results over time. Is a 4 on a 5-point scale typical or superlative?

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Rate Survey Nonprofit Sample 128

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Pro tip: you might need to use a benchmark lower than four actions if your action opportunities were sparse over the past six months. Be sure your grassroots team is engaging in and making the most of this critical planning time so you’re ready for all of the legislative opportunities (and challenges) that will soon be coming your way.

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Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Maybe your association is experiencing challenges, so you’re searching for strategies to empower your staff and enhance the member experience. Regardless of your large association’s situation, the Nimble AMS team is here to offer tips to measure your success and meet your future goals!

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Associations Missouri Measure Culture 147

Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. But they often find it difficult to know where to begin.

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Hype Research Marketing Benchmark 52

sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

In a three-year comparison, the 2022 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report found that organizations hosted 15% fewer events in 2022 than they did in 2020. On the other hand, offering a P2P event that’s in sync with your supporters’ interests might mean you need to offer fewer events.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Different countries face different challenges when it comes to social justice. Many companies recognize the opportunity to develop long-term sustainability goals to address health, social and economic challenges as a part of the “social” element of ESG. Want to see what this looks like in action? Resources to Jump-Start Your Thinking.

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Government Social Blackbaud Companies 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation. Whew, I thought I was alone, but I'm not" is comforting.

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. I say this because getting a pure A/B test can be a challenge. This is not like running a subject line test in email where we can get a clear, reliable result.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The book is divided into three sections: The first section includes: A focus on how and why women tend to build strong companies, staring with the structural challenges they must overcome to raise venture capital and scale their businesses. Then create benchmarks so you can improve upon your skills and measure your progress.

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Leadership Benchmark Story Structure 67

sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Table of Contents The Impact of Nonprofit Marketing Types of Nonprofit Marketing Nonprofit Digital Marketing Breakdown What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face? What Challenges Do Nonprofit Marketers Face?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As another challenging year comes to a close and your end of year fundraising winds up, how did your peer-to-peer strategy perform? Facebook has pioneered the largest array of these tools on their platform, including donation buttons or stickers, fundraisers, livestreaming and challenges. That’s a wrap!

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Platform Facebook Tips Social Media 91

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Festive Fundraising Challenge. Virtual fundraising challenges are easy and convenient ways to raise money for your holiday fundraiser. You can start the challenge early in December and then end the event with a live stream that celebrates all involved, highlighting those who exceeded certain contribution points. .

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Benchmarking, forecasting, and determining how your organization fares with its supporters is difficult when there is a data gap. Adjust + Empathize to Find Your Fundraising Footing —DAN REED, VP OF FUNDRAISING Finding your fundraising footing can be challenging in times of uncertainty or societal shifts, but don’t stop fundraising!

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Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If one team member is confronting a persistent challenge, there’s a chance many of them are. You can create systemic processes to overcome that challenge across your entire team. Peer Benchmarking. With this, you can benchmark against overall efficiency, contacts acquired, new households visited, proposals granted, and more.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In 2021, despite the challenges of COVID-19, Laureus positively impacted more than 250,000 young people through its programs and initiatives. To set this tone, Laureus published the Sport for Good Playbook, a deep dive into the work of some of the brands named on the Index and how those business leaders have approached the challenge.

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M+R

AUGUST 14, 2023

Come join us to walk through successful research examples and explore surprising insights that can help you rethink your own program, develop more effective messaging, and challenge long-held assumptions.

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