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 ! Raise the Roots.

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Communication Practice Program Instruction 130

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

It’s a rare occasion for you to earn their full and undivided attention, with some beautiful visuals and compelling information that will stick in their mind even if they don’t drop everything and mail in a gift immediately.

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Channel Work Fundraising Movie 224

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

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.

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Advocacy Action Support Help 222

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 356

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.]

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Keep in mind that the journey takes place in a particular order, but not necessarily in a defined sequence of time.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Benchmarking, forecasting, and determining how your organization fares with its supporters is difficult when there is a data gap. To stay top of mind when the world is chaotic, you have to push your creativity and your marketing efforts a little bit outside your comfort zone. Until you do, you’ll never know how far you might go.

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Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Keeping in mind this increased scrutiny and securitization surrounding Muslims for the past two decades, to better understand what the vast majority of Muslims believe in and hold dear, it is important to know what they actually give to and what they are motivated by. American Muslim Giving Trends. Click to Tweet.

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Giving United States Fundraising New Zealand 264

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.

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Online Fundraising Benchmark Report 221

Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

He will lead our new product development, keeping the nonprofit top-of-mind. Keep Up With the Data and Trends Informing Fundraising Today. Download Classy’s 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report based on benchmarks from 4,800 nonprofit organizations. Meet Eric Pannese. Unlocking Generosity Through Classy.

Product 52

Product Design San Diego Management 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

In engaging in interviews with nonprofit agencies, there is a common trend among practitioners who have clients, volunteers, and staff who are of a primarily homogenous make-up. What does it look like to benchmark progress with intercultural and interracial outreach and collaboration? Leaders and managers need to keep this in mind.

Community 52

Community Build Minnesota Collaboration 52

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. We are excited to release the 8th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing and Investments Report !

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Report Technology Survey Amazon 98

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Be mindful of job hoppers. Sharing peer trends and results quarterly with the whole team can also drive performance throughout the year. Fundraiser Performance Management includes predictive models, peer benchmarks, and year-round consulting to improve fundraising results. Officer Training and Retention Lead to Big Results.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 73

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data.

Analytics 52

Analytics Data Giving Metrics 52

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

From improvements in user experience, to new trends in visual design and technical performance, there are a lot of factors that are fundamental or high on your priority list. So do make sure are keeping these key elements top of mind as you approach, execute and launch your next website. Planning to redesign your site?

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Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While the look and feel of a new website is often top of mind and absolutely essential in making a resounding impression, there are also a number of non-design-related strategies that you need to take into account. Keep these key elements top of mind as you approach, execute, and launch your next website.

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Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Before even getting started, be clear on what you want to achieve, starting with specific goals and KPIs in mind will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the next year. What’s Your Goal? What will your Giving Tuesday highlight look like this year?

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Giving Tips Press Netherlands 59

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

identify current trends that can assist you in your 2016 and 2017 planning. If you aren't using real-world benchmarks in your grant applications, your organization will have a more difficult time positioning itself among other similar organizations. We want you to be able to. utilize data to build cutting-edge grant requests.

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Grant Data Develop Strategy 36

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 103

Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

What does Forum One have in mind? We’ll share benchmarks from other nonprofits you can use to evaluate your own communication. But how do you translate commercial trends to the impact space, and how do you actually get it done in a complex organization with entrenched ways of doing business?

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Colorado Digital Audience Denver 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

We’d like to try to benchmark it against other disruptive pinterest campaigns but we’re not sure there is a good comparison case study. Having specialists in-house means we’re always monitoring trends and looking for opportunities. Plan your content and any calls to action with this in mind. -

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Sierra Leone Case Study Benchmark Comparison 126

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The latest Giving USA data suggests that, while overall giving in the United States continues on an upward trend, the growth of individual giving in 2014 “accounted for 58 percent of last year’s total growth in giving” over 2013. First, it helps to understand where charitable contributions are coming from these days.

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Let’s take Salesforce, for example.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 84

Care2

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The big question on every nonprofit organizations'' mind is, will this Donate button help their charity raise a decent amount of money? BTW, you should check out the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , which historically shows that the majority of nonprofits have not raised a dime on Facebook.

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Facebook Donation Disaster Social Network 78

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. This disturbing trend has a huge budgetary and social cost in our deficit-ridden climate, as manifested in the increase in applications for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.

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Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

Care2

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report provides some incredible data on how 11K+ nonprofits are using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. The study also answers the biggest question on everyone's mind. Are nonprofits raising any money on social networks? Big Picture Data.

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Social Network Raise Money Network 78

Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2014

CharityDynamics just released the Interactive Investment Benchmark Study that looks at how organizations plan to invest in digital resources and strategy. Demographics & Donor Trends. But don’t assume the leadership team knows about the current trends. The right tool set. Preparing for the pitch.

Technology 37

Technology Guide Proposal Leadership 37

Care2

JANUARY 27, 2011

Look for our session, where we’ll present the 2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , outlining the results of the survey. In taking the survey, know that we promise to maintain your confidentiality, and keep in mind that your responses are anonymous. Survey participants also will receive a free copy of this report.

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Social Network Survey Network Social 62

Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2020 to some (hint: it’s not), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2019 has taken you. In the newest Blackbaud Institute eBook, 10 of the brightest minds from across the nonprofit sector share their unique perspectives to help you create a culture of philanthropy.

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Blackbaud Nonprofit Hints eBook 37

Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

Below are the four key areas to focus on while preparing your pitch for technology investment: Know the trends. Paint the picture for your board or leadership team by analyzing your current campaign results, conducting a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat analysis) and compare your organization to industry benchmarks.

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Technology Leadership Offline Demographics 44

Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. In the newest npEXPERTS eBook, 10 of the brightest minds from across the nonprofit sector share their unique perspectives to help you create a culture of philanthropy.

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Resource Blackbaud Chart Retention 48

Neon CRM

JULY 19, 2023

Here are 10 year-end giving statistics that show just how important the final month of the year can be—and how your nonprofit can leverage these trends to make your end-of-year campaign a success. But, whatever the reason, it is something to keep in mind. Get the guide 2. Need some help composing those end-of-year appeals?

Statistics 98

Statistics Giving Fundraising Benchmark 98

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Once Septober ended and while our events were fresh on our minds it was time to see how we did. Are you noticing a trend here? Benchmarks & Stats Event Fundraising Friends Asking Amy Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Traditional Events' It was a crazy two month blitz of bank nights, tents, boxes, helium tanks and the actual events.

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Time Stats Reflection Analysis 36

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2014

In this npEngage post, One Thing Most Nonprofits Stink at (Donor Retention) and How You Can Change It in 2014 , Frank Barry has rallied some of the industry’s brightest minds to weigh-in on the #1 key to a successful donor retention strategy. I’ve got one on my mind. Take a look.

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Communication Retention Childhood Statistics 32

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In her actions are two important messages for all of us who make grants and support nonprofits: the first is the desire to look at ourselves, and the second concerns an open mind. At Exponent Philanthropy, one of the ways we help our members look inward is via our annual Foundation Operations and Management Report.

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Foundation Report Advice Management 22

Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Another benchmark to consider when making applications is organizational age. Organizational collaboration may be another way to increase grantseeking success; it is a trending topic and is encouraged by many funders.

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