ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A board of directors is a legal requirement to establish and maintain a nonprofit organization and helps to ensure the organization achieves its stated mission and meets the expectations of stakeholders, according to Nick Price. Examine current goals and objectives around board diversity and create benchmarks.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Laureus is a global movement whose purpose is to change the world through the power of sport. In 2000, our founding patron Nelson Mandela stood on stage at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards and declared: “Sport has the power to change the world.”

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Classy

JUNE 23, 2021

When your work changes the world daily, your nonprofit board should see just how impactful it is. Fundraising benchmarks help you elevate where your current strategy shines compared to peers in the sector. Step 2: Know Which Fundraising Benchmarks to Share With Your Nonprofit Board.

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Slideshare Benchmark Share Fundraising 56

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Learning, we do naturally.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

M+R

JUNE 10, 2021

Apple recently made an announcement about upcoming privacy changes to their products that could have a major effect on how nonprofits do email work. . The new feature helps users prevent senders from knowing when they open an email.” When will this change go into place? What will this change? What’s happening?

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

Dennis McCarthy and I had the pleasure of presenting Online Benchmarking: What Worked in 2012 at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis, MN. NTEN and M&R also released their report, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. A benchmark study is a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how it’s used.

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Benchmark Report Online NTC 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This metric is important because it can help you figure out how well your ad copy is performing! You can use that benchmark to determine how well your ad copy is performing. This could mean changing your ad copy or pausing a keyword. The more often you review and make changes as needed, the better your ads might perform!

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Google Evaluation Grant Campaign 267

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2011

Some describe this as “try it and fix it.&# It might seem like changing a flat tire while the car is still moving but for many Networked Nonprofits it is a secret to their success. Number of followers has become a benchmark stat like the number of hits on our web pages used to be. No one knew what I was talking about.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. When you hear directly from clients, you can better tailor services to their needs and preferences, which, in turn, helps increase client retention and impact.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Candid’s 2022 Nonprofit Compensation Report can help fill in the gaps when it comes to benchmarking compensation. CEO compensation itself is steadily increasing, but the annualized change from 2019 to 2020 declines as the organization’s size increases. Compensation for CEOs . Conclusion .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

So when I saw that The Millennial Impact released benchmarks. The benchmarks are based off results from the Millennial Impact Survey , which was conducted by Achieve, a creative services agency that works with organizations to understand how Millennials get involved in causes. How the Benchmarks Work. The Benefit of Benchmarks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. 1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. Or you may use a sector wide benchmarking study such as the NTEN Social Networking Benchmarking Study. By: Rebecca Shore.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Point a Compass to the Future Regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path. 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. What could we have done better?

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike. Once they completed the survey, they gained access to previous weeks’ responses, helping to foster a sense of engagement and community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Data from M+R , overall online giving revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22%. RoundUp App automatically rounds users’ credit or debit card transactions up to the nearest dollar and donates the “change” to your nonprofit.

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Effective Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 278

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

If your association is struggling to launch a strong diversity initiative, these activities will help you get closer to that goal. People are fearful of change. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. Equity is good for business.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4% This trend is unlikely to change. increase in fundraising email revenue.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . While benchmarking is an understandable impulse, it’s often useless,” says Wes.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

She spoke about the importance of keeping your association’s culture at the center of your mission and having it be your benchmark for building relationships at all organizational levels. Who can strategically help your association? If your members desire something to be changed at your organization, be sure to deliver.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2009

One person can change the world. We all get burnt out, whether we are dancing, canvassing, emailing or speaking for the changes we want to see happen. Stay focused : We all create goals and benchmarks and metrics. Empower the community : We can’t change the world completely alone. What did this guy do right?

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Change Social Benchmark Metrics 169

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.]

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Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Use your data to find out how your customers interact with the organization and how it changes over time, which can help you understand member journeys.

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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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Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. While there are many things vying for your attention, when it comes to digital growth there are only five critical metrics you should look at to help you get the most out of your budget and drive long-term sustainable growth.

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Metrics Digital Marketing Retention 310

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

The change in congressional leadership and redistricting means you might no longer have highly-trained volunteers in the districts where you need them most. These volunteers are mostly your lowest level advocates who might help you fill up a lawmaker’s inbox or gain some attention on social media during critical parts of your campaign.

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M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

Data from this year’s Benchmarks made it clear that TikTok is being used by many nonprofits—30% of Benchmarks participants were active on the platform in 2022. And while most TikTok trends change daily, sometimes even hourly, there are some evergreen trends that have graced For You Pages for months and sometimes years!

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NTEN

JULY 13, 2012

[This is part two of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. Another benchmark we think is importmant for nonprofits to consider is the ratio of organizational staff to their tech-responsible staff.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Blackbaud’s annual Online Benchmark report was released earlier this month at #bbcon and the results speak largely to a positive outlook for nonprofit fundraising. . Flat open rates represent a very big change from the recent past. Total online fundraising is up 8% YOY, with double digit growth in both repeat and sustained giving.

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Benchmark Metrics Report Online 55

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Another reason you need to embrace this type of strategy is because it will help you understand why your efforts succeeded or failed. Start with benchmark data. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. — Kevin Shulman for the Agitator-DonorVoice.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 125

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Of these users, 70-80% will then delete or relegate the app within 1 month (benchmarks via Localytics ). Note the version history on whatever updates are available, and note the major changes. You might have heard that building your app to be cross-platform will help with some of these costs. CTR (benchmark via MailChimp ).

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Mobile Build Benchmark Rate 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. 2014 Nonprofit Benchmarks Study :: Download. 2014 Online Benchmark Report :: Download. 2014 Social Change Impact Report :: Download. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. For Nonprofits in the United States: 1.

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Social Media Report Media Australia 225

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

So, rather than honing in on just a few individual practices as part of a limited-scope retention strategy, it’s ultimately more helpful to look at your organization’s broader talent strategy and how it is or isn’t helping to drive retention. This is one area where data is extremely helpful for managers.

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Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 71

NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

[This is part one of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.]

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Benchmark Technology Nonprofit Survey 85

M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

Some things never change. We know that IOS and cookie changes are already changing what we know about how donors interact with ads and email. Related Links: Come join Benchmarks 2022! Help us map the whole year in data. Read all about it: The 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study is here. Others, not so much.

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