Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. Provides information on the ad buyer and funding entities behind political/issue ads.

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Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Now in its fourth edition, the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report provides 100+ technology benchmarks NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. This year the benchmarks are available for six regions: Africa. A global average of the benchmark data – as well as Global NGO Technology Effectiveness Ratings – are also provided.

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NGO Global Report Technology 277

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

1% via text message ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 92% of donors say it is important that NGOs, nonprofits, and charities make a concerted effort to protect their contact and financial information from data breaches ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Emerging Trends. The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40

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Stats Social Media NGO Media 279

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.

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Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

Dennis McCarthy and I had the pleasure of presenting Online Benchmarking: What Worked in 2012 at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis, MN. NTEN and M&R also released their report, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. A benchmark study is a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how it’s used.

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Benchmark Report Online NTC 116

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we share recommendations on effective feedback practices, based on research we carried out with the Irritants for Change , a group of feedback experts and nonprofit rating and information-sharing platforms. and explaining why you are gathering the information. Is a 4 on a 5-point scale typical or superlative?

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Rate Survey Nonprofit Sample 128

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

It’s also worth noting that according to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 10% of donors worldwide prefer to give directly through their bank account. per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report. Monthly donors give $35.46

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Practice Donation Paypal Badge 363

M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

By the time you’ve read this very sentence, all of those trends have become irrelevant (except for Taylor, of course!) and new trends have emerged, taking over 150 million users in the United States on a visual ride with them. By jumping in on evergreen trends, your organization’s content could become part of the ride.

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Team Meme Sound Trend 82

Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Recruitment is becoming increasingly competitive, making it crucial to be up-to-date with the latest trends, particularly being upfront about salary ranges when screening and interviewing candidates. . Candid’s 2022 Nonprofit Compensation Report can help fill in the gaps when it comes to benchmarking compensation. Conclusion .

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Report Benchmark Nonprofit Trend 106

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Segment your donor base : Use the information from the report to segment your donor base effectively. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

Action 73

Action Report Practice Fundraising 73

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. Are there 2020 trends that we will continue to see in 2022? There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4%

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Online Fundraising Benchmark Adwords 92

Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. Trends Reports First, let’s look at reports that focus on large scale trends impacting the entire sector. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help.

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Hype Research Marketing Benchmark 52

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here !

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Communication Practice Program Instruction 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. Or you may use a sector wide benchmarking study such as the NTEN Social Networking Benchmarking Study. By: Rebecca Shore.

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Benchmark Social Media Global Project 103

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Email Let’s say you continue your search for a holiday gift, and you decide to enter your email address somewhere in your search for information. Digital ads have had an interesting few years in the nonprofit world: despite conversations among digital thought leaders about the effect Apple’s iOS 14 and 14.5

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Channel Work Fundraising Movie 224

EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” An effective digital petition form should include a few key features and characteristics. If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder!

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Advocacy Action Support Help 222

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Here are a couple of examples: Association industry research – Community Brands conducts frequent industry research studies to stay ahead of trends that are impacting associations. We’re not only able to share insights from these studies with the market, but also use the insights to inform the solutions we offer to the industry.

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Associations Industry Studies Benchmark 123

Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2012

The sixth annual Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Index Study is now officially released. As monthly giving typically increases a donor’s lifetime value, this positive trend is very good news for the nonprofit sector and the causes being served. For a summary of trends seen in the benchmark, watch my video here.

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Benchmark Convio Studies Summary 48

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. According to the M+R Benchmarks Report , for every 1,000 fundraising emails delivered, nonprofits raised $78 (up from $45 in 2020).

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email Marketing Data Digital 334

Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

To understand the demographic makeup of nonprofit partners, individual funders often request this information on their own. Candid saw an opportunity to relieve this data-request burden while also providing a standardized benchmark measurement for the entire sector: enter Demographics via Candid. Introducing Demographics via Candid.

Demographics 112

Demographics Fund Practice Data 112

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.] What Do the Results Tell Us About Tech Adoption at Nonprofits? “We

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Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Furthermore, email revenue grew by 25% in 2015, faster than the 19% overall rate of online revenue growth ( 2016 M+R Benchmarks Study ). Once a consumer enters their credit card information into their Apple, Android, or Samsung Mobile Wallet, they can then purchase products online or in apps with two taps or a tap and a finger scan.

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Technology Trend Social Media United States 100

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Apple’s statement on the changes is, “In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user. Benchmark Data Now. We still don’t know the full scope of the changes with iOS15, and we’ll likely hear more information from Apple as the update gets closer.

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email Marketing Test Mail 104

Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Next Thursday, we''re holding a webinar that will dive into the key findings from the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study – to indicate where your organization''s performance stacks up in relation to your peers, as well as what you can be doing better to speed your journey to online success.

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Benchmark Measure America Blackbaud 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Also think about the data and analysis that a development professional would perform on the donor data base to analyze multi-channel fundraising campaigns. Tools that mash up public data allow nonprofit fundraisers to do benchmarking and a better analysis of market conditions.

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Attention Data Fundraising Journal 99

NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

In a couple of weeks, the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study will be released (previously the Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Study ). The annual report informs how organizations measure impact relative to their peers. However, the benchmark study is a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how it’s used.

Rate 139

Rate San Diego Open Benchmark 139

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With innovative association management software (AMS), you can seamlessly update your records and leverage robust reports and dashboards to keep everyone informed. If your large association currently faces data silos, repeated records, or platforms that don’t automatically sync, it might be time to reinvest in new technology.

Associations 148

Associations Missouri Measure Culture 148

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. Overall, the report is well done and shows the information in a visually appealing manner (I’ll admit that I took a few extra copies!).

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Benchmark Convio Trend Statistics 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

As a general rule, donations pages should be simple, optimized for mobile giving, and ask for the minimal amount of information required to make a donation and to capture a donor’s contact information. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.

Practice 339

Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

The 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study. Don't miss our most popular webinar series of the year, where we'll reveal the results of the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study. We'll highlight key online trends to help you measure success and identify what you can be doing better to help you reach your mission.

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Benchmark Studies Marketing Online 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Photo by Monster Today is Information Overload Awareness Day. The purpose is to call attention to the problem of Information Overload, how it impacts both individuals and organizations, and what can be done to lessen its impact. Take my information overload quiz. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI.

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Awareness Tips Social Media RSS 100

NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Even though December is a universally-accepted annual benchmark that signifies conclusion, certain sectors have their own benchmarks that they count on for donation surges. For example, June serves as the annual benchmark for educational sectors, as it denotes the academic year’s end. Non-December Surges.

Online 221

Online Fundraising Benchmark Report 221

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Your platform should provide several methods for donating, generate receipts for tax purposes, and allow for modification of the donor’s payment information. And donors like it.

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Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 15, 2015

This year we’ll be producing the third edition of the annual report — Nonprofit Content Marketing: 2015 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends ! We live in the information age – supporters have all the information they need at their fingertips. We’re Partnering with The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) Again!

Benchmark 20

Benchmark Survey Content Marketing 20

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Benchmarking, forecasting, and determining how your organization fares with its supporters is difficult when there is a data gap. Also, when your team misses out on seasonal trends, your nonprofit misses relevant keywords and search terms.

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Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

I recently had the privilege of hosting a panel discussion with Sue Cunningham, President of Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and James Wiley, Principal Analyst for Technology at Eduventures, about 2017 charitable giving performance and trends for higher education. What’s Next?

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Education Trend Conversation Giving 23

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2013

24th. Will nonprofits follow that trend? While techniques and equipment are important, it is also useful to have some benchmarks and best practices in the nonprofit sector to inform your strategy and measurement plan. Tactics will only go so far. Currently, there are no significant benchmarks around video for nonprofits.

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Video Benchmark Headline Comparison 113