New Monthly Donor Stats From M+R Benchmarks
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2021
That will really help you grow your fundraising revenue. . The importance of converting those one-time donors to give monthly in 2021 is crucial for your overall retention.
[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About Nonprofit Websites
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 31, 2021
It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about website communications are only presented to those that have working knowledge in nonprofit website management, thus ensuring that the data is sound to use as benchmarks in your nonprofit’s website communications strategy. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. Upgrade as you grow.
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[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Email for Digital Marketing and Fundraising
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 1, 2021
According to the M+R Benchmarks Report , for every 1,000 fundraising emails delivered, nonprofits raised $78 (up from $45 in 2020). Pro Bono Australia is a proud B Corp which helps purpose-driven people and organisations to grow their impact. 7) 68% of nonprofits send email fundraising appeals quarterly. Upgrade as you grow.
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Networked Learning Loops Through Benchmarking
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 23, 2011
I remember thinking to myself at the time, well if one networked nonprofit can do this, couldn’t a network of networked nonprofits use real-time collaborative benchmarking data sharing for learning? Number of followers has become a benchmark stat like the number of hits on our web pages used to be.
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Insights to Future-Proof Your Fundraising [INFOGRAPHIC]
Classy
JUNE 30, 2021
While Classy’s annual report always seeks to explore the latest in donor behavior and offer insights that help organizations grow and scale , this edition focused on the strategies that not only proved effective but served as a means of strategic safeguarding into the future. . Benchmark Your Fundraising Performance. .
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New Facebook Benchmarks: An Extra eNonprofit Benchmarks Report from NTEN and M+R
NTEN
JUNE 14, 2012
Last summer, we pulled together data from some of the country’s leading nonprofits to bring you the 2011 Benchmarks Extra: Facebook report, laying out basic benchmarks for nonprofit pages on Facebook. To download the 2012 Benchmarks Extra: Facebook, simply “like” M+R's page on Facebook.
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How to Attract, Retain, and Delight the Modern Recurring Donor [REPORT]
Classy
JULY 21, 2021
Here’s a snapshot of some findings that may surprise you: Get these exact stats and over 40 more inside the report. Benchmark Your Recurring Donation Strategy. The data was conducted through a third-party survey of recurring donors who give to various organizations across an array of platforms and frequencies. . Get Results in Minutes.
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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 10, 2022
Including links, of course, also helps increase traffic to your website. Using a graphic design tool such as Canva or Venngage , converting powerful stats, quotes, and CTAs into graphics is a time-tested, proven method to grab the attention of your followers, thus increasing your engagement on Twitter (and all social media).
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What do web stats mean, anyway?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? Allan’s argument is that because NTEN is in a leadership position in the field, it should lead in showing transparency by publishing its web stats.
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How are you using metrics, benchmarks, and experiments to improve your Facebook presence?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
To refine a content strategy, I used the Fan Page insights metrics tool, particularly the stats on interactions and Fan Page growth. The M&R social media benchmarks study is a good start, although the benchmarks are based on a small sample size. It might help you with: Identifying cross-collaborations with other Fan Pages.
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Decoding Nonprofit Research: Ensuring Authenticity Over Marketing Hype
Neon CRM
AUGUST 24, 2023
This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. Let’s use three recent tactical reports to illustrate how to do this.
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Web Stats That Matter
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Flicker photo: mattedgar If I could sum up the last 10 years of my life in nonprofit technology in one sentence, I'd say that up to this point, technology has been about helping us better record and manage information. . Tags: benchmarks dashboards NPTech NTEN ontc statistics tracking. Nonprofits have caught on to this.
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Relationships That Raise Funds: 5 Tips for Creating Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers
NetWits
MAY 19, 2011
Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. That said, here are 5 tips to help ensure your participants are as successful as possible. 2) Educate. 4) Activate.
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2010 Nonprofit Fundraising Data and Benchmarks
Connection Cafe
JULY 13, 2010
We publish these reports annually and they are powerful tools to help you evaluate how your nonprofit stacks up against other, similar organizations. Then, use the benchmarking report to identify some areas where you may be able to improve. Author: Lacey Kruger. Watch an interview with Vinay about the report here.
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5 Must-Know Recurring Giving Stats for Nonprofit Fundraisers
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
While there’s a ton of insightful data I could share, there are 5 must-know recurring giving stats I want you to know. This is a really scary stat to me. Not only does it improve your typical email metrics, it often generates more email responses which help to cultivate the relationship with your donor. 18% increase in opens.
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Guide to Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management
DNL OmniMedia
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
These stats were compiled by the team at Blackbaud, long-time stand-out providers of nonprofit technology. They’ve been applying science to major gifts fundraising to help nonprofits raise funds more effectively. This partners with native donor research tools to help officers discover the highest-value prospects to connect with.
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Peer to Peer Fundraising is Changing—Are You Keeping Up?
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 24, 2017
In the study, we identify areas for potential growth and share key performance indicators to help you benchmark and refine your existing events. In addition to stats and facts, our authors dug into the data and found new fundraising insights around: Gender roles. Canadian vs. American fundraising stats and more!
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How to Get Started Using Event Metrics for Fundraising Success
Connection Cafe
JUNE 13, 2013
Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Metrics and benchmarks can be our guides to whether your efforts at creating a great experience for participants are paying off. Percent of participants who are on teams and similar stats, team size, team retention rate, etc. Set your own baseline.
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39 Social Media Stats from the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
The stats below represent 5,721 organizations from 160 countries. In addition to social media stats, the report also provides data for how organizations use web and email communications, online fundraising tools, productivity software, and emerging technology trends. Click to Tweet. 6) 84% of NGOs worldwide use Facebook.
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Frank Barry, Guest Post: 4 Facebook Tips for Nonprofit Success – See What Others are Doing
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 12, 2009
Four tips to help you get started. Help people connect with others. According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. Stats, stats, stats …. Facebook Pages give you stats!! Be active daily.
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97 Put a Fitbit on Your Event Fundraiser
Connection Cafe
APRIL 24, 2014
The device syncs with my apps that help me track my miles and meals while the FitBit itself tracks my activity level, steps, and my sleeping patterns. The benchmark study found in terms of participant population and revenue that while team captains bring in 27% of the revenue, the members of their team raise a little more than 57 percent.
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37 Convio Releases Nonprofit Online Marketing Benchmarks Study - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop
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.
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31 Is Your Data Social? (And Don't You Think It Should Be?)
NTEN
APRIL 11, 2011
At the Nonprofit Technology Conference last month, I got the chance to sit in on the session about the 2011 Social Networking Benchmark Report. As we talked through all the stats – how many nonprofits are on Facebook, what they're doing there, and so on – a great questions came from the crowd. What do I do with all these interactions?
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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
The list includes See3 Communications '' 2013 Benchmarks for Nonprofit Video , mGive ''s recent Text Giving Study , M+R Research Lab ''s eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , and the 2013 Visual Storytelling Best Practices Guide by Resource Media , all for free! Did you know that play can help you, too? Register now!
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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
The list includes See3 Communications '' 2013 Benchmarks for Nonprofit Video , mGive ''s recent Text Giving Study , M+R Research Lab ''s eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , and the 2013 Visual Storytelling Best Practices Guide by Resource Media , all for free! Did you know that play can help you, too? Register now!
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61 Measuring the Impact of Your Nonprofit Program
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 2, 2015
Her company helps mission-led businesses succeed, and also connect socially minded investors with “impact investing” opportunities, where they can generate both financial returns and social impact. If you want to go for extra credit, you can also do sector benchmarking with resources like B Analytics and CSR HUB.
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Using Event Metrics to Create an Action Plan
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 31, 2013
How can we use our data during our fundraising event or campaign to identify opportunities that help us achieve our goals? Consider the following tips to offer encouragement to this specific group: Provide a series of coaching emails offering fundraising tips that will help them reach their goal. Warm Bodies. What motivated them?
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How Are Your Participants Fundraising Online?
Connection Cafe
JULY 12, 2013
There are some easy things that can be accomplished to coach your fundraisers , therefore making sure they have the information they need to enhance their fundraising experience: Email Helpful Tips. Enhance your communication plan with helpful tips on how to use those fundraising tools you are providing them. Offer Helpful Guides.
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Online Giving is Here to Stay, Folks—and it’s Bigger Than Ever
NonProfit Hub
MAY 12, 2014
Bigger donate buttons help convert more donors. In the mood for more facts, figures and really cool stats from that online giving report? Download the full 2014 M+R Benchmarks Study. This button is proof that little things can make a big difference. Some key considerations for your Donate Now button include: Make it noticeable.
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55 Septober is almost over! It’s time to get ready for Boot Camp!
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 24, 2013
My goal was to provide fellow fundraisers with an intense regime to help you identify growth opportunities and hopefully solve some challenges you might have encountered along the way. Day 2 takes attendees on a marketing and messaging journey; my goal with this session to help you craft messages that lead to action.
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What advice would you offer Working Films about measuring the impact of their social media strategy?
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. But sometimes, those stats don't really tell us anything. Any ideas/links/resources would be helpful! You need to set up a benchmarking process. What are some things that I should be looking for?
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50 What Can Our Past Tell Us About Our Future?
Connection Cafe
MAY 20, 2015
Statistical data help us understand how our programs are performing and highlight opportunities for improvement. If this is the first year you’re doing some P2P archaeology, start by pulling the following stats: Event level data: Online and offline fundraising totals (separate from sponsorship or other dollars).
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One Email Tactic Nonprofits Need to Steal from Brand Marketers
Tech Soup
MARCH 12, 2013
In their gigantic 2011 email benchmark report, Marketing Sherpa indicated the most effective way to improve email message relevancy was to automatically send email based on triggers.What's a triggered email campaign? But these stats show how receptive people are to email after they've take an action.
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55 Getting Advancement into Gear: A Conversation on Higher Education Charitable Giving Trends
Connection Cafe
APRIL 26, 2018
Here are some key stats that recap the impact to the higher ed sector: Online giving grew 13.2% This helps drive people—in a targeted and appropriate way—to online campaigns via email, text, and other methods. James Wiley: We are seeing a lot of institutions use reports like these to benchmark for their institution.
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How are you going to handle your next fundraising set back? #TT
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Because blaming someone for falling isn’t really helpful at 22thousand ft. But, that’s not helpful or productive. As I’m writing this, I can’t help think about my Mom. Benchmarks & Stats Event Fundraising Friends Asking Amy Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Traditional Events #ThrowbackThursday #TT Event fundraising'
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How are you going to handle your next fundraising set back? #TT
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 26, 2013
Because blaming someone for falling isn’t really helpful at 22thousand ft. But, that’s not helpful or productive. As I’m writing this, I can’t help think about my Mom. Benchmarks & Stats Event Fundraising Friends Asking Amy Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Traditional Events #ThrowbackThursday #TT Event fundraising'
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10 Year-End Giving Statistics Every Fundraiser Should Know for 2023
Neon CRM
JULY 19, 2023
1/4th of Annual Nonprofit Revenue is Raised in December Source: M+R Benchmarks According to the 2023 M+R Benchmarks Report , December giving accounts for roughly one fourth (26%) of annual nonprofit revenue. If you need some help planning your campaign, be sure to download our handy guide, Neon One’s Ultimate Year-End Giving Timeline.
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The Nonprofit Weekly Roundup: Going Viral, Brand Identity, and Killer Infographics
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 6, 2013
In Executive Director Karen Worcester’s opening keynote to the 2000+ in attendance, her message was clear- to find yourself, you must first lose yourself in helping others. And I hope the compilation below does just that- helps you help others. It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats.
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Newly Released! The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Now in its third edition, the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report provides 100+ donor benchmarks for NPOs, NGOs, and charities worldwide. In addition to the global benchmarks, this year the benchmarks are also available for six regions: Africa. 10 Key Stats from the. 10 Key Stats from the.
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Does The $1.80 Marketing Strategy Actually Work On LinkedIn?
Nonprofits Source
MARCH 10, 2019
At the very least this will give you a benchmark to reference your progress. If you’ve ever wanted to increase your “ weekly search stats ” on LinkedIn then investing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) might be a good place to start. I truly hope this helps you crush LinkedIn marketing in 2019!
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Does The $1.80 Marketing Strategy Actually Work On LinkedIn?
Nonprofits Source
APRIL 3, 2019
At the very least this will give you a benchmark to reference your progress. If you’ve ever wanted to increase your “ weekly search stats ” on LinkedIn then investing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) might be a good place to start. I truly hope this helps you crush LinkedIn marketing in 2019! Shout out to my new friend Eke.
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Best Tips to Rock your Online Presence
Care2
AUGUST 22, 2013
So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Not to worry, here are some tips that Avi Kaplan and I of Rad Campaign compiled to help nonprofits rock your online presence. Set benchmarks and specific goals for traffic, engagement, and online giving for the year.
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The team, a little faith and fundraising success!
Connection Cafe
JULY 23, 2013
But, what you learn along the way will help you make better decisions. In fundraising and life for that matter you’re not always going to have a proven formula, sometimes it takes an unlikely coach to help you win a championship. I’ll be back next week with more data to help you embark on your fundraising revolution.
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Let’s Get Personal: How to Ask P2P Participants to Make a Donation
Connection Cafe
JULY 9, 2015
Or is it something that helps defray event costs? Let’s help them become great fundraisers. There is LOTS more P2P Benchmark data where this came from! Download the new 2014 Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Study. Read more about participant loyalty stats. Be transparent about your registration fee.
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