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.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 73

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

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start. Starting a campaign without properly identifying the capacity for such a program can lead to less-than-ideal results, so ensure that you are ready by asking a series of questions such as: Do you have a mission statement? What Are Major Gifts?

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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. If you don’t have access to external benchmarks, another approach is to compare your own organization’s results over time. or “What could we be doing 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. Not your grandma’s non-dues revenue Embarking on a new non-dues revenue program can be a daunting prospect for associations.

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Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. The big sound bite from this year’s Benchmarks Report is that total online revenue grew by only 1% in 2018. What’s the state of your monthly giving program? Email acquisition is not optional.

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Benchmark Digital Report Learning 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. 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%. That’s where RoundUp App comes in. How does RoundUp App work?

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Effective Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 281

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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! For the complete series, check out our Google Ad Grants Program resources.

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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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Benchmark Library Generation Impact 58

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

53% of nonprofit staff who are extremely or somewhat satisfied in their current roles donate to the organization where they work ( World-Changing Work Report ). Email messaging drives 13% of all online revenue ( M+R Benchmarks Report ). Nonprofits sent an average of 59 email messages per subscriber in 2018 ( M+R Benchmarks Report ).

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

People are fearful of change. Gather information and resources from organizations that are successfully implementing programs. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. The evidence points to equity as good for business.

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Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Working on our 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , we noticed something interesting when looking at year-over-year data by sector: The share of online revenue from monthly giving for International groups seemed to decline from 2009 to 2010. For this Benchmarks Extra , we separated the data for one-time giving and monthly giving.

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Benchmark Giving International PDF 52

Givinga

APRIL 6, 2021

As companies consider effective, modernized methods to connect with their employees, proactive giving plans and programs are becoming more popular – and more critical. While the benefits of having a corporate giving program are clear, for many businesses, the question remains: where do we start? Step 4: Tailor the Technology.

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M+R

MAY 31, 2024

Read time: 6 minutes Here we go: another big change in the advertising landscape! We have seen that implementing these bidding strategies can improve donations/revenue for your ads program. Earlier this month, Google began rolling out their generative AI experience in search to everyone in the US. What is this? M+R can help!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Positive news about your mission and programs. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. A good photo can perform very well on Twitter – not stock photos, but an original photo that your nonprofit has the right to use online that speaks to your mission and programs. Twitter can be mean.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 343

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Start with benchmark data. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. These are some places to begin: M+R Benchmarks ; Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports ; Fundraising Report Card Benchmarks. . Start with those programs that are most productive.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 126

Candid

MAY 16, 2024

Majority white-led organizations have more financial resources, and with more resources comes more opportunities to create programs, offer services, and steer social change,” said Clerkin. “In The median revenue of majority white-led organizations is 54% higher than that of majority BIPOC-led organizations.

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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.] We have HIGHLY innovative staff who push our available technology structures to capacity.

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Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

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

EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. Ready to take the next step with your advocacy program?

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Advocacy Action Support Help 222

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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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 90

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Illuminate India and Clubhouse Guatemala both completely cover the cost of many of the children in their programs with monthly sponsors.

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Donor Nonprofit Gift Missouri 128

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

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Email inboxes are often crowded, and major players in the tech sector have made changes in the recent past that affect the way we understand open rates. One common priority for many advocacy program managers is rapid response—and what’s more rapid than texting? Volunteering. Membership.

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Mobile Digital Fundraising Advocacy 130

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. Either the state-of-the-art changes too quickly for a book or an MBA program to keep up with.

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This program promotes efficient water use in homes and businesses throughout the country by offering a simple way to make purchasing decisions that conserve water without sacrificing quality or product performance. M+R Benchmarks Report. 4) Revitalize your Tribute Giving Program. Organize Your Tribute Giving Program.

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Trend Digital Marketing Fundraising 309

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In high-performing, flexible organizations, this openness to productive change–inclusion–becomes the status quo,” write Scott Nielsen and Helena Huang in the National Civic Review. An assessment tool can help identify strengths, challenges and gaps and help the board hold themselves accountable to reaching benchmarks and goals.

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Help Strategy San Diego Iowa 96

sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

From formal Diversity and Inclusion Programs to product responsibility and safety, the types of initiatives are wide-ranging. As I looked a little deeper into social justice issues that companies try to address with their programs, I found that these initiatives can look vastly different around the globe.

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Government Social Blackbaud Companies 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. Set Program Goals & Metrics. Report Out.

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Measure Impact Program San Francisco 50

Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself. This can include incentive structures, remembering that women’s philanthropy is part of thinking more inclusively in programming, speakers, professional development, and etc. Women give, and you want them to give to your organization!

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Philanthropy Strategy Fundraising Indiana 90

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. Conducting a power analysis will highlight these gaps in your volunteer program; information that should be part of your campaign and resource planning.

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Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

Nearly all new reports and benchmarks show a decline in both donors and dollars, and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) latest Quarterly Fundraising Report is no exception. We may also see an impact from organizations that cut their acquisition programs in 2022 to save money. But don’t just set it and forget it.

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Trend Podcast Retention Nonprofit 52

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. Women for Women International does a good job of keeping their supporters updated with stories of women impacted by their program. Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S.

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Storytelling Homeless Generation Social Media 265

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

EGA has a long-standing history that includes more than 10 years of data collaboration with Candid, to support their Tracking the Field (TTF) research program. As part of their mission, members are on a journey to “walk the talk” and fulfill the tenets of its Racial Equity Point of View (POV). For racial equity, this is doubly true.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 99

M+R

MAY 31, 2022

that thing Apple is doing to email that’s going to change everything.” We saw some of the impacts of these changes in this year’s Benchmarks. Well, first of all, the definition changed. To add to the confusion, different email tools are handling this change in different ways. Read time: 8 minutes. Apple MPP, a.k.a.

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M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

And if you’re expanding your ads program and adding more platforms? Donors that come in through ads are generally less familiar with your program than existing supporters or even people who found your website on their own — so it’s extra important to introduce your organization from the moment they sign up! those KPIs.

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