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. Operating - we keep up; we have stable infrastructure and a set of technology policies and practices.

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Director of Programs and Policy answered a few questions about how they used learning and pivoting to get better results. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). Masha Chernyak.

Results 112

Results Foundation Community Learning 112

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. TechSoup for Libraries has profiled some public libraries that are striving to make their communities digitally inclusive. More Resources.

Digital 66

Digital Literacy Community Build 66

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

Participatory 85

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 85

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Technology can be used for a variety of tasks across organizations to help them increase their impact in the sector and the communities that they serve. Clearly there is a gap between what nonprofit organizations identify as priorities and how they rate their effectiveness with technology. But it should, because they’re incredibly powerful.

Impact 52

Impact Technology Arizona Channel 52

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.

Library 55

Library San Francisco Public Digital 55

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Fundraiser Performance Management includes predictive models, peer benchmarks, and year-round consulting to improve fundraising results. Become their trusted resource, coach, and advocate.

Develop 75

Develop Management Gift Proposal 75

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

As example, one strong idea that came up was having staffing services and temp agencies establish benchmarks for hiring workers with disabilities. Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. million to 6 million by 2015.

Hosting 140

Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Currently, nonprofit organizations are measuring effectiveness in a variety of ways including benchmarking, organizational effectiveness evaluations, key performance indicators, and outcome based evaluation. Benchmarking. This means an increased demand for more and better evaluation (Renz and Murray, 2010) is needed.

Practice 40

Practice Effective Impact Evaluation 40

Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

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) I hope the data is useful to everyone.

Convio 31

Convio Benchmark Studies Social Media 31

Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

37% of organizations did not engage in any communications with new subscribers within the first 30 days. The report is troubling because the nonprofit community has been doing online fundraising for years and there are established best practices for optimizing conversions. How welcoming!

Studies 78

Studies Online Fundraising Nonprofit 78

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals. Consider how these various elements connect and work together to vocalize your mission and brand.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

NTEN

MAY 18, 2015

It's that time again to start the process of gathering session proposals from the NTEN Community to help inform the program for the 2016 Nonprofit Technology Conference (16NTC) in San Jose, California on March 23-25. Submissions will be accepted May 18 - June 26, 2015.

San Jose 36

San Jose Open Proposal Illinois 36

BoardAssist

MAY 16, 2017

It’s important to have benchmark energy metrics so your organization can set attainable efficiency goals. Over the past four years, the network of five community colleges conducted a number of energy analyses and audits to pinpoint sources of high-energy demand.

Museum 45

Museum Metrics Nonprofit New York 45

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

We've hit something of a benchmark in this successful program: we've distributed a little over 50,000 refurbished devices through RCI — including laptops, monitors, servers, and tablets. Gosh, has it been nine years now since I started TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) program? The Greatest Benefit.

Milwaukee 61

Milwaukee Library Tennessee Green 61

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The report provides excellent recommendations on what can be done to reroute the current direction in which the fundraising profession is headed, including strengthening talent, sharing accountability, and creating achievable benchmarks. Read Brandee Wessel's " A cultural shift within the nonprofit community.". She earned a B.A.

Fun 79

Fun Fundraising Attitude Indiana 79

Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Nonprofit Leaders. Abby Maxman. President and CEO. Oxfam America.

Award 57

Award Leadership Cleveland Hunger 57

Care2

JULY 16, 2012

1) The Nonprofit Social Media Policy Workbook – Sometimes “don’t be stupid” is good enough as an informal policy to guide an organization’s social media engagement. Debra Askanase has a great review of the workbook that I’d recommend you check out as well.

Report 78

Report Guidelines Ratio Policy 78

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Community engagement, though at times unwieldy and time-consuming, is critical to truly propel all variables towards a common goal. Julie Ha Truong will outline best practices in community engagement in planning. I wish I could see you all because so much of what we do in this work is building community. That would be wonderful.

Community 76

Community Video Slides Survey 76

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

The session, "Turning E-Waste into Green," focused on how policy decisions handling e-waste can improve the economy. Apps are a powerful way for everyday people to act for social good, making their lives, and the lives of their communities, stronger. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. TechSoup for Libraries.

Global 55

Global Action Library Contest 55

Care2

DECEMBER 8, 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) All rights reserved.

Social Media 28

Social Media Online Advocacy Case Study 28

Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

APRIL 29, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

I spoke to a group of nonprofit in Seattle a few weeks ago at Pyramid Communications who found the advice for taking incremental steps towards improvement very useful. The model was also used for advanced practitioners as a benchmarking framework at Social Media Week in DC last week. Does my community love political cartoons?

Measure 99

Measure Track Model Seattle 99

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University has been doing biannual survey of nonprofit technology benchmarks for its regional nonprofits (Southwestern Pennsylvania) for the past ten years. The survey incorporates and expands nonprofit technology assessment/benchmarks used by practitioners in the field.

Adopt 50

Adopt Social Media San Francisco Media 50

Forum One

APRIL 17, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

APRIL 15, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do you have a friending policy ? Rediscover your blog and blog at a snail's pace or grow a slow online community. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success.

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Forum One

MARCH 19, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Experiment 52

Forum One

AUGUST 25, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. We also saw some.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52