Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report :: Download. Published by CECP.

Social Media 100

Social Media Report Media Asia 100

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

Action 73

Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

Ideas 98

Ideas Online Fundraising Charity 98

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. This is where EveryAction comes in!

Benchmark 62

Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

EveryAction

JUNE 3, 2016

Today, EveryAction released the 2016 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an exploration into just how much spam is negatively impacting nonprofit online fundraising. Download a copy of the report now - it's free. Simply put, better email deliverability practices could actually make you money. Why analyze email deliverability?

Spam 147

Spam email Studies Nonprofit 147

NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The tie between online advocacy and fundraising is significant. So significant that organizations who run effective online advocacy campaigns followed by timely and relevant fundraising appeals are seeing double the fundraising response rates. Download the full report ). Transform Actions Into Money.

Giving 235

Giving Advocacy Rate Action 235

Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2021

One of the most difficult tasks in fundraising is also the most important: asking for money. Some fundraisers find discussing money to be uncomfortable or impolite. What if you could skip that step, and instead create an open door for sponsors to offer up their own donations—without even having to ask for money?

Sponsor 83

Sponsor Open Create Conversation 83

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

Guide 108

Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Download the report now! . I know unrestricted money is your top priority. Here are a few ideas for you.

Websites 207

Websites Online Donor Cancer 207

NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. Download this free recording from Blackbauds webinar about setting your goals for #GivingTuesday.

Communication 94

Communication email Marketing Reflection 94

Classy

JULY 28, 2021

See What’s New In Fundraising. Get ready to deep dive into new considerations based on new data and what it shows us for the future of fundraising. Download the full report to dive deeper into these insights, as well as many more. Get Over 40 Fundraising Insights From 1,000 Recurring Donors.

Experiment 93

Experiment Donation Ideas Create 93

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The 2016 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study released this month give us some interesting insights into different types of fundraising events. By studying the benchmarks, we can get insights into achieving greater fundraising success – and the solutions definitely vary depending on the type of event.

Raise 23

Raise Money Blackbaud Registration 23

Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. donating money). The findings mirror many of benchmarks in the Convio report. Email fundraising response rates averaged at 0.13

Benchmark 50

Benchmark Convio Trend Statistics 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

This tool allows users to dig into detailed geographic data about how much money Americans give to charity. Tools that mash up public data allow nonprofit fundraisers to do benchmarking and a better analysis of market conditions. A data analyst on the fundraising team or a data analyst position on staff like at DoSomething ?

Attention 99

Attention Data Fundraising Journal 99

Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

After working on over 400 nonprofit email recruitment campaigns, and helping clients plan successful recruitment strategies, I’ve realized that most nonprofits don''t send nearly enough standalone fundraising appeals. In short, more good emails = more revenue. If you break that down, it''s two per month, on average.

email 77

email Fundraising Rate ROI 77

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2019

If you’re like most peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) staff, you’re drowning in data. You ascertain averages, browse benchmarks , and create charts. Make data analytics work for your organization – download the Blackbaud Institute’s free Analytics Toolkit. But what about P2P fundraising?

Analytics 35

Analytics Data Fundraising Amazon 35

Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

Peer to peer fundraising events like runs, walks and rides have become a staple for nonprofit fundraisers, and often bring in more revenue than any other fundraising campaign throughout the year. What are you doing to ensure your fundraisers have the tools they need to be multi-channel in their outreach efforts?

Measure 40

Measure Fundraising Benchmark Stats 40

3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results. You may also download a copy of the presentation. QUESTION: Where can I get benchmarks for retention by sector?

Retention 148

Retention Donor Data Advice 148

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)

Convio 31

Convio Benchmark Studies Social Media 31

Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2013

Baseball season is in full swing this time of year and so are multitudes of fundraising events. Alongside the rides, walks and runs, many organizations are utilizing Third Party or Independent Fundraising Events (IFE) to raise money for specific campaigns. Have a communication plan to keep your fundraisers informed and engaged.

Fundraising 44

Fundraising Celebrate Campaign Tips 44

Care2

JANUARY 27, 2010

On Tuesday, Care2’s Justin Perkins moderated the webinar Connecting Advocacy to Fundraising for Maximum Impact. However, according to M&R’s eNonprofit Benchmark study, 61% of online activists take action one-time. Integrate advocacy and fundraising. Click here to download the entire presentation. ?

Advocacy 42

Advocacy Fundraising Benchmark Blackbaud 42

Care2

MAY 8, 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) All rights reserved.

Social Media 41

Social Media Studies Facebook Raise 41

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. We want to help nonprofits that implement year-end fundraising campaigns be successful. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

Guide 73

Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

Online fundraising has become a popular method for increasing revenue and acquire new donors. While it does not yet amount to the bulk of fundraising for most nonprofits, online giving grew by 13 percent from 2010 to 2011. Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online? Look at Web Traffic. Search engines?

Results 44

Results Online Donor Fundraising 44

Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The study, which you can download here , summarizes “$381 million in online giving through Network for Good’s platform, including 3.6 Online fundraising is all about relationships. Similar to offline fundraising, online fundraising is all about relationships. Here are some key findings. No surprise here.

Studies 70

Studies Summary Online Giving 70

Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

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) And the house was packed.

Social Media 31

Social Media Advocacy Online Money 31

Care2

APRIL 16, 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) How do you compare? Environmental $2.59

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2023

In combination with other factors, the time of day you send your fundraising emails can have a major impact. When you send a fundraising email can be the difference between improved engagement metrics (open rate, click-through rate, donation amount, etc.) That begs the question: What’s the best time to send a fundraising email?

email 69

email Time Fundraising Benchmark 69

Care2

JUNE 5, 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)

Social Media 47

Social Media Online Advocacy Media 47

Care2

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

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) Warning: this is addictive.

Social Media 28

Social Media Money Advocacy Case Study 28

Care2

JUNE 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) What a huge waste of money.

Social Media 37

Social Media Gift Advocacy Support 37

Care2

DECEMBER 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)

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Fundraising Online 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 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) Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

Demographics 45

Demographics Social Media Online Advocacy 45

Care2

MARCH 25, 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) How do you compare? Environmental $2.59

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

NTEN

JULY 22, 2013

Henry Timms, founder of #GivingTuesday, and Christine Schaefer, VP of Community and Marketing at Salsa Labs , will teach you how to boost your fundraising through this movement in the upcoming webinar, #GivingTuesday in July: Get Ready for December Now! Download The Buyer''s Guide to Choosing a Nonprofit CRM for free here.

Registration 57

Registration Research Report Free 57

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The latest Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study is now available. As a life-long peer-to-peer fundraiser – well it seems like a lifetime anyway – I look forward to this report every year! If your campaign is beating the benchmarks, it gives you the tools you need to show off to your boss! It’s a P2P staffer’s guilty pleasure.

Data 20

Data Studies Raise Stats 20

Care2

JUNE 16, 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) • Ask early!

Social Media 34

Social Media Advocacy Donor Online 34