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%. But a lack of access to new technology or the resources it takes to set up and maintain these programs is a barrier for many nonprofits. That’s where RoundUp App comes in.

Effective 281

Effective Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 281

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

According to Blackbaud’s Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits, online giving is on the rise–but only represents a fraction of total giving. From our experience, we know that many nonprofit marketers struggle with a lack of resources – both in budget and staff.

Marketing 88

Marketing Online Giving YouTube 88

sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

According to our Annual Luminate Online® 2021 Benchmark Report , more than 770 social good organizations collectively raised over $1.8 Increased traffic from search engines such as Google, can then be converted into engaged supporters or donors through compelling calls-to-action. billion emails in that year alone.

Marketing 40

Marketing Nonprofit Blackbaud Demographics 40

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K.,

Web 114

Web Norway Russia Mexico 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The primary goal of the report is to set a baseline of benchmarks for success for NGOs worldwide in their use of web and email communications, online and mobile fundraising tools, and social and mobile media. Other social networks used by global NGOs are YouTube (55%), LinkedIn (51%), Google+ (28%), and WhatsApp (16%).

Social Media 100

Social Media Stats Media Technology 100

Whole Whale

JANUARY 28, 2023

However, they aren’t showing data from users that use other podcast apps like Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pocketcast, or Spotify. Redirect the download URL for the feed episodes through our website triggering a Google Analytics event. Create posts for each podcast episode and embed the Podbean player.

Podcast 52

Podcast Measure Feeds Plugin 52

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). What does social media success look like, anyway?"

Web 117

Web San Francisco Bookmarking Search 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

It is the synthesis, sense-making, and sharing of the abundance of stories, knowledge, tips, resources, and wisdom that is happening in real time in the form of e-books or blog posts. While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are.

Measure 101

Measure Social Media Media Benchmark 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for informal peer learning about nonprofits and social media. It is a place to share resources and ask and answer questions. In the nonprofit sector, there is no universal review mechanism to benchmark against, but Great Nonprofits is beginning to fill those shoes. Respond here.

Summary 94

Summary Social Media Measure Media 94

NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

Set your own benchmarks: Guidelines, benchmark reports, and best practices are helpful to know, but ultimately its important to know your audience. For example, consider creating a strategy for segmenting your emails and testing, this is a great resource from Kivi Leroux Miller.

Communication 94

Communication email Marketing Reflection 94

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

Web 114

Web Map Bookmarking Conversation 114

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). And it's fun!

Web 108

Web Iraq Case Study Bookmarking 108

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. The group included a mix of Google grantees as well as measurement professionals. What are some of the best books or blogs or other resources for learning more about measuring impact?

Measure 50

Measure Impact Program San Francisco 50

Care2

JANUARY 6, 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)

Analytics 54

Analytics Google Social Media Websites 54

Care2

MARCH 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) Check out the full study here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Online 28

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

When I read that Google was donating $600,000 to provide free Wi-Fi in San Francisco parks, my first thought was, "Wow, it's going to be hard to get a signal at Dolores Park on a sunny day." Google's monetary gift to the city is a step forward. Google's proposed Wi-Fi hotspots using Google Maps (very meta).

Library 55

Library San Francisco Public Digital 55

Care2

APRIL 15, 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) Check out the full study here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Advocacy 28

Forum One

MAY 11, 2021

Start by establishing clear and defined benchmarks on what success looks like for your organization to help manage expectations. This results in a drain on time and resources. Consider the following tools a look when evaluating potential fits for your organization: Google Analytics Tableau Microsoft Power BI Domo.

Tools 52

Tools Tips Integration Evaluation 52

NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

As you refine your fundraising strategy and explore new ways of connecting with donors, check out Blackbaud ''s 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits to compare your organization to others and gather new ideas. New to Salesforce?

Research 70

Research Tools Tips Drupal 70

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Additional text-to-give resources With this guide, you should be ready to start a text-to-give or text-to-donate campaign ASAP! Looking for additional resources to help support your modern fundraising strategy?

Mobile 59

Mobile Guide Giving Fundraising 59

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2015

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. You can take a wild guess, or you can take ActionSprout''s Facebook Benchmark Survey for Nonprofits. Educated and wild guesses both welcome on Geoguessr , which uses Google Maps and Street View. Pure paradise! Last year was so … last year.

eBook 36

eBook Map Game Benchmark 36

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 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) It’s $330 a day, every day, period.

Google 31

Google Grant Adwords Social Media 31

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

Just as most nonprofits initially resisted getting on board with social media, they’re also apprehensive to spend the time and resources to devise and implement a mobile strategy. But the real question is, how can your nonprofit leverage this device for social change? The higher the figure, the bigger the priority.

Mobile 117

Mobile Causes Tips Phone 117

Care2

AUGUST 21, 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)

License 28

License Social Media Google Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2013

When studies like the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report find that the majority of nonprofits have raised less than $10,000 through social media , this news seems like it could make a big difference. That’s why nonprofits spend a lot of time and resources on designing donation pages that focus on conversion rates.

Facebook 122

Facebook Donation Grant Nonprofit 122

Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2013

I don’t know for sure, but I can show you how to answer that question for yourself using the good ol’ scientific method and Google Analytics. Gather information and resources – Benchmarks and tips are a great start. Check out (https://www.blackbaud.com/nonprofit-resources/onlinemarketingstudy).

Technique 44

Technique Analytics Google Test 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

The model was also used for advanced practitioners as a benchmarking framework at Social Media Week in DC last week. There are lots of reasons I struggled to find the right measurement groove at Resource Media. A person could get lost in Google Analytics, or spend days tracking the trajectory of every link and tweet.

Measure 99

Measure Track Model Seattle 99

Care2

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Google’s decision to close Reader’s sharing features to cajole people into using Google+ got me thinking about this. Many people who have invested time cultivating community on Reader feel that Google doesn’t care about their needs and should have been more transparent about the changes.

Change 66

Change Yahoo Delicious Google 66

Care2

OCTOBER 13, 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) Google is celebrating its 10th birthday.

Google 28

Google Social Media Ideas Project 28

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. Set up a social media dashboard with google apps for your listening, separate it from your work email and tools. by habit or just the resources you actually need to retrieve?

Awareness 100

Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

18, and a Google Hangout with the Chronicle of Philanthropy at 1 p.m. Below is a summary of answers to some questions during the webinar and related resources on the Giving Day Playbook. ET Thursday Sept. How can we set an accurate, measurable goal for a Giving Day if it is our first one?

Hosting 94

Hosting Foundation Question Giving 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

When looking at our google analytic stats, I usually note the number of visitors, sites that people come from and keywords. Any ideas/links/resources would be helpful! You need to set up a benchmarking process. About a year ago, I decided to benchmark my blog using some tips suggested by Avinash Kaushik.

Social Media 50

Social Media Advice Measure Strategy 50

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

What are you really going to implement from the online marketing plan that is packed with a lot of great ideas, but in all honestly, you just don’t have the resources to do them all. Set benchmarks and specific goals for traffic, engagement, and online giving for the year. test different images, ad copy, and targeting.

Online 71

Online Tips Calendar Test 71

Care2

JUNE 13, 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) com , Inc.

Vlog 28

Vlog Video Social Media Resource 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

One of our most valued nonprofit resources is our time, especially in these days of tighter budgets and cutbacks in funding. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Make Time for Reflection. Be your own filter.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

If you have the bandwidth, establish benchmarks and guidelines for ongoing portfolio and pipeline management. Research can be very technical and leverage lots of data and analytics—or it can be more informal and rely on Google searches. Can’t do it yourself? Ask for help!

Activities 47

Activities Active Activism Develop 47

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) The yellow cells are input (variable) cells.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44