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. No book can offer a privileged network or a prestigious credential. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2018

Based upon data gleaned from the 2018 Global NGO Online Technology Report (to be released January 29) this webinar will highlight how NGOs worldwide use the internet to build awareness and raise funds to advance their mission. Attendees will gain insight by learning benchmarks for success based on NGOs across six continents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Digital Payments on Social Networks. Today, there are two emerging databases addressing this obstacle: 1) The BRIDGE Registry 2) OnGood Global Directory of Verified NGOs.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

But, here’s something you might not know: Nimble AMS is part of a connected network of solutions for associations from Community Brands. Some recent reports from Community Brands studies include: Association Trends 2020 Study: How a Global Crisis Has Shifted Member Expectations. Download now. Request a demo.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 27, 2016

A collaborative research project by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good, the 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report is an inaugural effort to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use online technology to communicate with their supporters and donors. 70% use the.ORG domain.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2016

The global internet population is set to triple in the next four years. By 2018, the global population of social media users is projected to grow to 2.44 Source: Global NGO Online Technology Report. Source: Global NGO Online Technology Report. Source: Global Web Index. Source: M+R Benchmarks Study.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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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. This new-era approach ensures that your fundraising campaign is not confined to a specific physical location but can reach a global audience.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. Throughout the pandemic, we saw individuals far and wide rally around local and global causes and missions that were important to them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

population — and what attention has been paid to American Muslims’ giving has been consumed with a fear of it possibly being linked to foreign terrorist networks. Muslims make up around 1% of the total U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. Then tie your user-generated stories together using hashtags and encourage them to tag your organization and share it with their social networks. And this is where storytelling comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Based on data gleaned from the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , below are 27 stats about how NGOs worldwide are using online technology. 92% of global NGOs have a website. 92% of global NGOs have a website. 92% of global NGOs have a Facebook Page. 32% of global NGOs have a written social media strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. The survey will be implemented regularly to benchmark adoption of AI. It is the next phase of digital transformation – from networks to artificial intelligence.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

From the TechSoup Global Network. From TechSoup Global. Sarah reports on the Public Access Technology Benchmarks project. TSDigs Digital Storytelling event kicks off in the Nonprofit Commons. From NetSquared. Alicja rounds up upcoming 2012 European conferences. A New Year's call to volunteer action from Catchafire.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 23, 2011

New Report: 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study | NTEN – "A high unsubscribe rate is bad, right? Not necessarily, according to the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study, just released at the 2011 NTC by M+R and NTEN. As it turns out, a high unsubscribe rate correlates directly with high fundraising results.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

Globally, charities raised 3x more in 2020 than 2019 using Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising , powered by JustGiving® 2021’s P2P Benchmark Study. Exclusive receptions, behind the scenes tours, invitations to programs/events to network with major donors, etc. Rooney, Ph.D. But thankfully those that were able to pivot succeeded!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. The first was a free general admission ticket that included access to all live keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking events.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2014

This research provides valuable benchmarks to help you assess and plan your technology budgets and strategies, and considers the nonprofit sector as a whole to gauge the maturity and effectiveness of technology strategies and use. Thank you to The NonProfit Times, Network for Good, TechSoup Global, Idealware, and NPower.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2011

Book: My colleague, Micah Sifry , has written a book, “ Wikileaks and the Age of Transparency.&# The theme of transparency was an important idea in the Networked Nonprofit and I can’t wait to read Micah’s thinking about the transparency movement. Here’s a few good resources shared on the wall in the past week.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Here's just on that's got me thinking: "We're now beginning to experience a shift from a global-objective index of needs and providers to a personal-subjective one." government also has its own problems with networked activists. Below is a typology of how networks affect hierarchies in the digital world.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The first GivingTuesday took place in 2012, and since then it’s grown into a global movement. Think of actionable steps and physical outcomes, such as reaching a benchmark on new construction or funding a specific program. Get familiar with the big day. Your goal should translate directly to a tangible outcome.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. As a leader, the goal setting for your nonprofit should include activities like: Networking with other nonprofit leaders. Networking in the community.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

Though the social networking behemoth continues creeping toward 700 million global users, six million Americans quit the site in the month of May. That's the first time Facebook has lost U.S. users in over a year. The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K., The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K.,

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! to networking opportunities galore, join us in San Francisco for the multi-day event. Here's a rundown of where to find us in sessions presented with TechSoup Global staff: Tuesday, April 3. Delivering Services Through a Global Network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. Reporting begins with benchmarking.

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Forum One

MARCH 18, 2010

" The session featured a facilitated conversation about how hospitals and health care providers are using new media and social networking software to support their primary objectives — treatment, research, education and outreach, and patient-provider communication. For me, one of the most valuable sessions was " E.R.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

It is also serving as a focus group, producing deep insights and stories for my next book on social media measurement, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , that I’m co-authoring with goddess of measurement, KD Paine. This will be used to set objectives for a networked approach.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

Amy DeVita, Third Sector Today “Email’s Not as Awesome as It Used to Be”: Highlights from M+R Benchmark Study , Aine Creeden, Nonprofit Quarterly Social-Media Stars Ascend as Top Partners for Nonprofits , Megan O''Neil, The Chronicle of Philanthropy Storifys #15NTCGreenScreen - We should have one every year! 15NTC Community NTC press'

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. ” Globally, people have more access to phones than the Internet. Tom Dawkins, Co-Founder of StartSomeGood.com Fundraising Focus: Crowdfunding for local and global causes.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2011

During the month of October, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. CTT is a member of the TechSoup Global Network, providing donated hardware and software to charities in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2008

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Internet users, or 72.5% of our population, according to Nielsen/NetRatings.

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Congratulations, Civic Ventures! The result?

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Forum One

JULY 23, 2008

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!"

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. According to the Global NGO Technology Report , 47% of nonprofits purchased Facebooks Ads in 2019. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 32% of online donors gave through Facebook Charitable Giving Tools in 2020.

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