Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Here are 50 fascinating nonprofit statistics you might not have known. 50 Fascinating Nonprofit Statistics from Steve MacLaughlin. Research & Trends charitable giving Donation Forms donor retention email lists eMail marketing fundraising Multichannel nonprofit not-for-profit online giving Social Media stewardship'

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

As the United States becomes an increasingly pluralistic nation, where do American Muslims fit into this statistic? As the ISPU report summarizes, “as a community, American Muslims are just as invested, if not more so, in addressing issues facing those outside of their faith community as they are in helping their own community members.”.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While the practice seems to be on the rise, these statistics indicate that regular temperature checks are not the status quo. Set benchmarks for performance and accomplishments and highlight progress at each meeting. Focusing on leadership dynamics and achievements also supports prioritizing consensus over individual agendas.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

According to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 26% of online donors say that email is the communication tool that most inspires them to give. According to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 26% of online donors say that email is the communication tool that most inspires them to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions. In this example, @Codeorg features their logo with an inspirational quote from a supporter: Statistics and fact graphics also work well on Twitter. In this example from @PopnMatters , six facts are featured and engagement is high for this graphic.

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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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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., According to Double the Donation statistics , companies donate an average of $20 to $26 billion to nonprofits each year. Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. Data is more than the annual goal, it’s the incremental statistic that shows us if we’re making progress. The ultimate benchmark, the one that really matters, is YOUR performance. Giving USA.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good Report ] Nonprofits sent an average of 60 email messages per subscriber in 2022, a 15% increase in volume from the previous year. [ M+R Benchmarks ] 74% of nonprofits send an automated welcome email after joining a newsletter and these messages have an average open rate of 202% higher than traditional email campaigns.

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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. According to Neon One’s 2023 Nonprofit Email Report , That’s one of the words in a subject line that absolutely kills open rates.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As noted in the 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study , nonprofits enjoyed a 32% bump in revenue from online sources from 2019 to 2020. As the statistics above show, it’s best to keep your donor relationships thriving through proactive, digital means. Repeat donors are statistically more likely to increase their contributions if asked.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2010

You may have heard that back in April, Convio released our 2010 report on nonprofit fundraising. We publish these reports annually and they are powerful tools to help you evaluate how your nonprofit stacks up against other, similar organizations. Watch an interview with Vinay about the report here.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

According to a report by the Charity Science Foundation, statistical trends have suggested that for many organizations, the ratio may be closer to 90/10. To determine your major gift threshold amount, you can pull a report of the organization’s largest gifts in a certain timeframe.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

In trying to locate this number, I realized there isn't any reporting yet on the adoption of text messaging for communications purposes by U.S. It immediately struck me that this is the reverse of channel usage for U.S. nonprofits, so I decided to compare the numbers: Note that the "0" for Text Messaging usage by U.S. nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

Having said that, we’ve taken a look at some fundraising statistics that we think are very interesting and deserve to be brought to your attention. General Fundraising Statistics. Online Donation Statistics. Social Media Fundraising Statistics. Mobile Fundraising Statistics. Email Fundraising Statistics.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Data is such a buzzword these days that it has become almost meaningless, although according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary , data is "factual information (as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation." Get the State of Grantseeking Report. We want you to be able to.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 According to the Nonprofit Email Engagement Benchmark Study by M+R , the average email open rate for nonprofits is around 25%, while the click-through rate hovers at 2.5%.

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Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

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. Why are these statistics so dismal? According to the reports survey participants: 59% of nonprofits say they have not developed a social media strategy.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Money for Good 2015 report and it’s full of surprising (and not so surprising) data, insights and recommendations for organizations, funders and vendors. Unlike other benchmark reports, this one actually gives concrete recommendations that everyone can apply to move the giving needle.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. dang, this is a great topic, this is so timely as people are, you know, perhaps getting annual reports together. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Before the advent of simple survey software, which leveled the playing field, surveys were run by businesses and organizations large enough to have a statistical department or a partnership with a university. Mostly, though, it’s all about the benchmarks. All those individual responses were tough to crunch in the “old days.”

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Care2

MAY 24, 2011

Just because you write a great blog post or release an informative special report does not mean people will flock to your website to read it. Check out the key findings: The median group received about 40,000 visits in the last year.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Read the entire report to learn more about global trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Now its fourth edition, the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report has over 1,000 useful statistics for NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. The data is also available in the report in infographic format by region: Africa, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the United States & Canada.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Now that you have seen the statistics around Canadian giving, how will you use this data? The report suggested that you think about the following questions: 1. Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Fundraising Trends' Though you should note that this takes a lot of staff resources, planning, and time to raise significant money.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2016

Rounding out our trio of fundraising fundamentals, on January 21, GrantStation will review the most recent fundraising trends, statistics, and benchmarks in The State of Grantseeking report to help you consistently target and hit your goals. Before You Apply for That Grant: Get to Know Grantseeking Trends.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

This annual report examines the performance of 16,855 events in the United States and Canada over a three-year period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The study takes a deep dive into the metrics, statistics, and trends of four different peer-to-peer fundraising event types: cycling, endurance, 5Ks and walks.

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NTEN

JULY 5, 2012

Over 450 people joined us for the 2012 Benchmarks Extra: Facebook webinar we co-hosted with NTEN and the Ad Council last week. Combine all this knowledge with your free copy of the Benchmarks Extra: Facebook study , and you’ll be rocking your organization’s Facebook page in no time! Once again, you’ve amazed us! A: Of course!

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. The report presents an excellent case for why the field of fundraising needs to be elevated. Lindsay Walker. Executive Director. Last month, CompassPoint , in conjunction with the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr.

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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. Just getting started using metrics and benchmarks to improve performance? Pick Two or Three Metrics to Focus On.

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Metrics Benchmark Fundraising Stats 42

AFP Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Joe Pulizzi, founder of Content Marketing Institute, recently published a blog post about the importance of documentation in content marketing, citing statistics from the recent CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Marketing Benchmark report.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

advertising, surveys, reporting, and business analysis. That means that the information contained in the survey analysis report (which is free) is current, and catches the tide changes and zeitgeist of grantseeking as they happen. What are the statistics for new organizations vs. established nonprofits? She works with.

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Survey Grant Comparison Analysis 56

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Benchmarking Major Gifts. According to a new benchmarking study sponsored by the Association of Philanthropic Counsel and funded by MarketSmart “ major gifts ” haven’t yet found their equitable place among donors or the non-profits that receive them. That’s why this report is so important.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2011

That's why I was a little confounded when we first started using our new e-mail system, and it would spit out a report like this: An overall open rate of almost 33%? What our system reports – and I suspect others, as well – is an average of averages, or what I call an "Unweighted Open Rate" (as opposed to the traditional "True Open Rate").

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

” TechSoup’s Coleridge likens analytics to a roadmap that guides where an organization wants to go with benchmarks that mark the progression to a goal. The output of a dashboard can in turn be used to generate reports that document an organization’s progress. Five Reports Every Nonprofit Should Know.

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