sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

3 Data from our 2021 Industry Review shows that over $2.8 Can you talk about how Blackbaud measures the success of their goals? That survey established a critical baseline that we can use to benchmark our progress in the future. These will be critical metrics for us to gauge our performance.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2020, with little warning and without any training in “ pandemic-affected peer-to-peer fundraising ,” this industry soldiered on and continued the necessary work needed to support critical missions. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee.

Blackbaud 68

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 68

NTEN

JUNE 22, 2010

Since the release of the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , we know many of you have been hard at work looking at how your programs measure up against industry benchmarks. But the Benchmarks Study is really meant to help you think (or rethink!) Source Everything ! How's that work? ABOUT M+R STRATEGIC SERVICES.

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Metrics Benchmark Rate Newsletter 55

3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 23, 2014

QUESTION: NTEN just held an online fundraising benchmark webinar, where they talked about email open rates being low, and organizations raising something like $17 for every 1000 emails sent. Would a data management plan like you suggest really improve those kinds of metrics? Gary makes a good point about email open rates.

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Data Management Rate Benchmark 133

Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

Today, the industry has matured into a sophisticated and competitive field. Forum One designed and developed the City Health Dashboard with NYU Langone Health’s Department of Population Health to share and compare data on 37 measures of public health across more than 500 U.S.

Award 70

Award Colorado Washington Wisconsin 70

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It involves examining the data and performance metrics of individual major gift officers, as well as the team as a whole, to understand what’s working and what leaves room for improvement. Close examination of major gift metrics allows you to discover: Any obstacles that are holding individuals or your entire team back.

Blackbaud 52

Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2009

Source: A New Model for Social Media (and Traditional) Measurement.     A few days ago, I asked " What are the best metrics to track your blog's ROI and make improvements? "     Reader engagement consists of metrics for: Conversation (commenting).   Do you need it?

Metrics 71

Metrics Bookmarking Analysis Feeds 71

Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2009

The event will reveal the results of the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , which: Provides updated industry-wide metrics to analyze your online program. Helps you measure how your targeted emails, appeals to non-donors, phone call alerts, and more compare to those of other nonprofits. Starts now!

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Benchmark Results Studies DC 43

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2020, with little warning and without any training in “ pandemic-affected peer-to-peer fundraising ,” this industry soldiered on and continued the necessary work needed to support critical missions. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee.

Blackbaud 48

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

Similarly, the results or value of efforts we make in our fundraising can accurately be measured in numbers. Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Efforts that improve these metrics often lead to growth in revenue and vitality of an event or event series. Team participation.

Analytics 40

Analytics Benchmark Fundraising Metrics 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2011

If Zoos and Aquariums had a benchmarking process or what I starting to call “ bench learning &# where there is a dashboard of peer metrics to review and discuss with peers, they might discover a wealth of insights. The goal is share with peers to get a better understanding of where they are as an industry on Twitter.

Social Media 94

Social Media Connecticut San Francisco Learning 94

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Robust CSR software helps alleviate the struggles of managing your company’s philanthropic initiatives and measuring impact, so you can focus on driving employee participation and making bigger waves with your efforts. They track employee participation and measure the impact of these programs. The list goes on!

Software 52

Software Business Guide Companies 52

NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

As with anything you’re trying to get better at if you don’t measure it you’ll never know if you’re improving. Second , use the tool correctly so you can both capture the metrics you need and use the data to make educated decisions about what to do next. Third , get into the habit of reviewing the metrics. Lacking Analytics.

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email Profit Registration Review 212

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. QUESTION: Where can I get benchmarks for retention by sector? GARY: The simply answer is “yes!”

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Retention Donor Data Advice 148

Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2014

And there’s certainly truth with that statement – the 2013 Benchmark Report is broken up by not only NTEE verticals but by revenue band and email tier – but the sheer size of an organization’s email file is starting to mean a lot less. For the last seven years, the Benchmark Report measured total and usable email housefile size.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2011

The traditional measure of open rates – total messages opened ÷ total messages delivered – should be used to gauge the overall health of your e-mail program. Just bear in mind that almost every industry survey will report slightly different numbers. We like to go beyond the average to look at other statistical measures, as well.

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Rate Open Benchmark Mail 61

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. The right metrics. Themes that people want to learn: new metrics structures can bubble up. funders of a 20th century mindset - what metrics speak to them. industry benchmarks.

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Social Media Map Strategy Media 102

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. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success. Do research first and implement one presence at a time with specific goals and metrics.

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Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

How can I measure and track our overall fundraising program? . You might answer this question with metrics like the number of new donors or the number of donations. While these basic figures can be informative from a year-over-year trend perspective, they do a poor job answering questions like: Why did these metrics change?

Metrics 87

Metrics Fundraising Retention ROI 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

Perhaps you're looking to make your strategy more effective, less time consuming, or see measurable results. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Learn to use the tools that help you measure success.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Tips Social 98

Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2012

These are simply measurable data points that give insight into your online success. ” If there is a clear connection, for example “an increase in visitors means more people are reading about this issue we want to generate awareness around”, then you have found a good metric. Visit frequency. Time spent on site.

Benchmark 42

Benchmark Metrics Analytics Track 42

Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

I’m not comparing myself to the great philosophers of the 17 th & 18 th centuries, but I do think it’s time to reform our industry, challenge our fundraising best practices which are- ideas grounded in tradition and advance knowledge with data. So, guess what… despite all our best efforts we’re not moving this massive metric boulder.

Time 36

Time Fundraising Chart Stats 36

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2013

I spent the first few days of this week at Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits (#bbcon), and was granted the invaluable privilege of meeting and speaking with many of you : the forces that keep this industry thriving. And I hope the compilation below does just that- helps you help others. Infographics.

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Profile Blackbaud Stats Nonprofit 38

Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2016

And I learned a few other things: Social Media is More than Vanity Metrics. The philanthropic industry is evolving. Access to data and information will validate our strategies , show us when and where we’re wrong, and help us benchmark our performance. People need to see what you’re doing, not just hear it.

Guatemala 37

Guatemala Social Media Influence Chart 37

Classy

JUNE 24, 2021

Metrics matter because they give your nonprofit insights on decision-making and provide evidence for what kind of content to share. However, this amount of data can be overwhelming, so nonprofits have to prioritize which metrics to actually measure. Measuring Engagements on Social Media. Benchmarking Your Engagement Rate.

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Social Media Track Conversation Media 122

Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2019

The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper from the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact explores just that concept: How do we as a sector improve by collaboratively sharing our data? The whitepaper shows how to navigate these barriers by identifying common opportunities and examples of successful benchmarking.

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Benchmark Collaboration Blackbaud Survey 28

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

With custom implementations of Google Analytics and Tag Manager, they’ll provide detailed reports, complete with critical metrics, actionable insights, and recommendations for your next campaign. This agency boasts an incredible click-through rate (CTR) of 12.8%, which is well above the industry average of 3%. Account compliance.

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Grant Google Management Guide 52

Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound. Setting a goal that’s too broad and vague can be hard to measure and assess. Instead, decide on what metrics you can use to measure your success and base your goals around and use that to determine what goals you can work towards.

Social Media 52

Social Media Practice Media Strategy 52

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

According to a benchmark report , the average one-time email gift is $87! A word of caution if you go down this path: It may be near impossible to measure and report on progress between cross platforms. It’s one of the easiest and most direct ways to measure digital investments.

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email Marketing Strategy Fundraising 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

You need metrics or measure against goals, but you also need harvest those insights. This post harvests what I learned and what I still don't know about the birthday campaign strategy and measurement as well as guest teaching a graduate school class. Measure the Whole Funnel. Setting the Right Dollar Goal. CONVERSION!

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Classes Learning Fundraising Reflection 95

Care2

MAY 27, 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) Here are a few examples.

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Social Media ROI Media Social 59

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Analyzing Your Website’s Organic Traffic To understand how people are finding and engaging with your nonprofit website, you need to set up analytics and regularly monitor performance metrics. You’ll find key metrics under the Acquisition > All Traffic > Channels menu in your GA dashboard. Shows content popularity.

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Websites Guide Impact Metrics 59

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 7, 2016

Qgiv offers industry-leading online giving and peer to peer fundraising tools for nonprofit, faith-based and political organizations of all sizes. Maintain compliance with the payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS) to make sure that your donors can give with confidence. These five are just a starting point.

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Tips Method Social Media 28

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 10, 2016

Qgiv offers industry-leading online giving and peer to peer fundraising tools for nonprofit, faith-based and political organizations of all sizes. Maintain compliance with the payment card industry data security standards (PCI DSS) to make sure that your donors can give with confidence. These five are just a starting point.

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Tips Social Media Method 28

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

And if the collection of resources and highlights below are any indication, a lot has happened in the nonprofit industry over the past 365 days. Content is taking the Marketing industry by storm, and nonprofit marketers are no exception. It’s been quite the year. Curious about what other findings are reported in the study?

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Story Nonprofit Social Media Content 54

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis says so.

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Statistics Trend Benchmark Blackbaud 83

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2017

We all use data and analytics in some measure every day to guide our strategic planning and tactical decision making. Data and the understanding and interpreting of metrics is something I have to work hard at, because it simply does not come naturally to me. Lifetime value measurements. by Jann Schultz.

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Analytics Data Analysis Metrics 33