M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

December is for two things: cooking great big extravagant feasts, and using every tool at our disposal to raise money. And those who weren’t in the news… didn’t do as well, generally speaking. Related Links: Come join Benchmarks 2022! Read all about it: The 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study is here. Read time: 4 minutes.

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Fundraising Gift Sample Benchmark 109

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. Does sharing link with a 2-sentence commentary work better than sharing with a question? How often do I need to post content to keep fans engaged and attract new fans? I have not done this yet.

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Metrics Benchmark Facebook Experiment 97

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

Setting a baseline for advancing racial equity It’s nearly impossible to create change, at the scale required, without research-based benchmarks on where the social sector currently stands. For racial equity, this is doubly true. After all, good research requires the essential ingredient of high-quality data.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 27, 2019

You can then publish your own report, blog post(s), news articles, social media posts, etc. Now in its fourth edition, this year’s report provides technology benchmarks for Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States and Canada.

Global 205

Global Trend South Africa Report 205

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

The Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group reached 40,000 members today – a benchmark that took three years, 323 days, and countless clicks of “Flag as Promotion” and “Block & Delete” to keep the group as spam free as possible and on its trajectory of growth. Attention Nonprofits!

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Linkedin Social Media Group Spam 192

NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

Vanlue Fundraising tips, some new (and free!) research and tools, and a list of creatures that walk a fine line between ugly and cute bring this week to a close--check out what your industrious community has been up to! Community Fundraising member news Member Round Up nptech' Happy Friday! Anything we missed?

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Research Tools Tips Drupal 70

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Qgiv Conference is one of Qgiv’s many initiatives designed to provide nonprofit professionals with exceptional fundraising tools and learning opportunities. To be the first to learn about Qgiv Conference’s 2024 dates, email events@qgiv.com and ask to subscribe to conference updates.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Understanding Benchmark Data. The broadest industry benchmarking data is a good place to start. The bad news : Overall donor counts are shrinking as the number of nonprofits continues to grow. It provides an overarching view of the state of fundraising in recent years.

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Data Los Angeles Gift Model 68

Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Fundraising IQ is a collection of AI, machine learning, and data science tools designed to empower nonprofits and fundraisers to maximize their impact by simplifying day-to-day tasks.

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Fundraising Press Test Industry 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Facebook Fundraising Tools [ Conservation International ]. Since the release of Facebook Live , Facebook video exposure has increased 360% across everyone’s news feed.

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Trend Communication United States Online 278

TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Benchmarking. Comparing your experience with that of other nonprofit organizations can help you answer questions with and see what others are doing to implement and promote adoption of the new tech service. Provide demos and tips to users to encourage new tools and exploration of the new technology service.

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Technology Strategy Adopt Industry 138

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. Strange News. Available on news stands now, so check one out if you see a new issue while in line at the grocery store. This is technology for good news from India.

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Phone News Technology Free 48

Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

Classy’s purpose to mobilize and empower the world for good flows from the expertise of our technologists right through to the tools we provide our nonprofit customers. Today, we continue on that path by welcoming Eric Pannese as our new Senior Vice President of Product Management & Design. . Unlocking Generosity Through Classy.

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Product Design San Diego Management 52

Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. Introduce volunteers to tools and procedures specific to their job. Establish objectives.

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Volunteer Management Kansas Canada 76

Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

A member newsletter or club newsletter is a great tool to share important information with members in a place they likely visit every day, multiple times a day: their email inbox. Announce Exciting Updates Did your organization hire a new Executive Director? Have you added a new member benefit?

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Newsletter Content Ideas Tips 52

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Here are a few: The blog at the Nonprofit Times, called “Don’t Tell the Donor&# has a very interesting entry on the flurry of benchmarking studies that came out recently. It’s titled “ Benchmarking With a Warped Stick.&# It takes aim at Convio’s recent benchmarking study. What do you think?

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API Open Source Kintera Benchmark 100

fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences. Proud to be part of a team that believes in empowering, learning, growing, and giving back. Certified companies put employees first”, says Michael C.

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National Place Celebrate Work 52

Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" What do Convios latest benchmarks mean for your nonprofits online program?

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Convio Benchmark Studies Social Media 31

Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Check out the full study here.

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Benchmark Convio Social Media Online 28

Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Reference Sheet: Keep the benchmark rates at your finger tips with this handy reference sheet!

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Benchmark Studies Social Media NTEN 28

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips leveraging the tools in your Neon One account, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange. Cost: Tickets are free!

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Conference NTC Virtual Registration 98

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2009

As I announced recently , Advocacy Online and Fairsay have jointly produced a benchmark report to examine key e-campaigning performance measures. The benchmark data is derived from the activity of over 2 million supporters from 50 campaigning organisations in the UK, Canada, and several other countries. This is bad news!

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Review Benchmark Advocacy Database 120

Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

You don''t have access to every news outlet, generating millions of dollars worth of earned media, or the funds to spend millions of dollars on advertising and marketing. According to the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report by Blackbaud, only 2% of nonprofits raised between $10K and $25K on Facebook in a 12 month time period.

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Social Media Money Raise Media 77

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. But there is even more bad, as Farra Trompeter points out: User data (donor’s name, address, etc.)

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Facebook Donation Grant Nonprofit 122

Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Check out the full study here.

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Advocacy 28

Care2

MAY 14, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" When people first join your list, hook them and engage them immediately.

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Benchmark Social Media Studies Advocacy 28

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

The tool is meant to openly share and visualize the operations of World Bank financed activities down to as local a level as possible and compare these with actual need and monitor the effects over time." " 2011: The Year the Check-in Died – "Early last year, "checking in" was the cool new craze.

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Web Map Bookmarking Conversation 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

Whether compared to adoption of the wheel, the car, or even fire, the mobile phone is the most popular tool in human history. The good news is the answer is simple: start by making your website mobile-friendly, and only then should you consider building an app. The higher the figure, the bigger the priority.

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Mobile Causes Tips Phone 117

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Most online donation tools offer default language for this, but you need to customize it so the language is warm and on brand. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest news about our fight to end hunger in our community.”). It can just be news and notes that you want your supporters to know about.”

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Websites Giving Donation Nonprofit 89

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 17, 2008

ReviewBasics is a collaborative editing and reviewing tool. They have released two studies, one on the “wired wealthy&# and another which is a “nonprofit benchmark index&# study – basically providing some benchmarks for organizations to measure themselves against, traffic, email newsletter click through rates, etc.

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Open Source Convio Benchmark RSS 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

The survey will be implemented regularly to benchmark adoption of AI. The challenges include: good data; expertise; context; and better understanding the tools. Solving Humanities Problems With AI: A Quick Guide, an article from the UK Charity News, interviews Microsoft’s AI for Good program staff. The author, Sema K.

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Phase Global Nonprofit Colorado 87

Care2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

And now a n ew study by Applum, the developer behind Page tool EdgeRank Checker says that using 3 rd party apps like Hootsuite to post Facebook updates decreases comments and Likes by 70%. Facebook’s algorithm has always been tricky for marketers to figure out.

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Studies Facebook API Benchmark 78

Classy

JULY 28, 2021

At the same time, introduce tools and strategies that increase your revenue and grow your audience. If you get inspired to switch up fundraising to meet your year-end goals, take our free Benchmark Assessment. An easy donation experience offers value to both supporters and nonprofits, and we’re breaking down how to achieve it all. .

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Experiment Donation Ideas Create 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, to stand out from the other nearly one hundred million Facebook Pages vying for likes, comments, and shares, your nonprofit needs to excel at Facebook to ensure News Feed exposure. Ensure that when potential new followers land on your Facebook Page, the design of your cover photo and your avatar is visually compelling.

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Facebook Practice Avatar Nonprofit 364

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Many organizations that weren’t prepared technologically had to re-think and re-tool. 2020 Benchmark Report: Preparing for 2021 and Beyond. They didn’t have a lot of time to think about it – they just had to do it. Nimble AMS gives them the ability to easily access key systems and data no matter where they’re located. Download now.

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Associations Management Virtual Industry 78

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Your text-to-give campaigns will be safe when you use secure fundraising tools and a reputable service provider. Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy.

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Mobile Guide Giving Fundraising 56