Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Note from Beth: As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m running several peer learning groups based on the ideas in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Maturity of Practice model. Because what gets measured gets better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

“Is measuring data about proving it or improving it?” “Take away the (NonProfit) status if you can’t demonstrate public good!” Advice for Nonprofits To Get Started with Measurement. “If you’re just starting with measurement, start with an easy win.” Funding Measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Most nonprofits do not have the resources to hire one of these in-demand professionals nor do you see many funding opportunities to build this type of commitment to measurement and learning from data into a nonprofit’s DNA. ” @ mmorino just finishing up talks in RI/Boston – some great discussions about measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How will you measure it? ” # 150jobs – ow.ly/dm4V4.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

. Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). 2: Measuring the Effect on Outcomes is Preferred to Measuring Outputs : Measure your results, not just numbers.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

Demonstrating your association’s benefits will separate you from the industry competition. MacRae explained that measuring member engagement data became difficult due to shifting processes and initiatives. We hope you discovered helpful strategies in our blog. However, overall member engagement increased. Subscribe now

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. This practice demonstrates your organization’s evolving impact and keeps your content fresh and engaging.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

You will be able to set goals and measure outcomes more effectively, propelling your nonprofit towards impactful innovation. Once your innovation culture is flourishing and you have got started with exciting innovation projects, you need to measure they are bringing in results. Manage Change This brings us to the last step. Click here.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

The average Ivy League school received 178 times more funding than the average HBCU To understand the philanthropic funding disparities HBCUs face, we examined funding to Ivy League schools as a proxy measure of philanthropic funding capacity. The post 5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

To gain the trust of prospective donors, you need to show how your values align with theirs and how you’ll make a measurable impact. While the amount can vary depending on each individual’s means, a personal contribution is a demonstration of commitment to the nonprofit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. This new book describes six easy steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work that you do. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2009

Photo by Smitty42 Lucy Bernholz has a great post called " Metrics Are Good, Unless They Are Bad " which talks about the problems we encounter when we're trying to measure hard to measure stuff - like social media, social return, and social enterprise. If you didn't read the thread over at Allison Fine's blog, you can find it here.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

Impact numbers are a great way to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has provided. By sharing compelling stories that highlight the real-life transformations resulting from their work, your grantees can demonstrate the impact they have on their communities. Or two organizations. Or 25 organizations.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

For philanthropists looking to invest in locally led authentic solutions that deliver results and measurable change, general operating support grants are that pathway forward.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Ethical Responsibility : Protecting donor information is an ethical obligation, demonstrating respect for their privacy and building stronger relationships. Implement access control measures. The post Data Privacy for Nonprofits and Fundraising Events appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

When the music video was focused on Mexican culture, the researchers found that the white and Asian participants demonstrated a decrease in prejudice against Latinos, both immediately after the activity and six months later. It''s impossible to process everything I am learning from these four psychologists in just one blog post.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate financial sustainability and transparency to donors and stakeholders. It offers a comprehensive overview of revenue and expenses over a specific timeframe.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Many grant applications will ask similar questions, such as what programs or materials you need funding for and why, how your nonprofit makes an impact in the community, and how you’ll measure success if selected for the award. Demonstrate Impact With Data and Examples. Your first few sentences should reply to the question.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The study aimed to get the nonprofit perspective on these two important questions: How important do nonprofits believe performance assessment is to demonstrating impact? Nonprofits want more help in performance assessment efforts than they are currently receiving from their foundation funders.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

At the Platinum level, you can also highlight metrics that demonstrate the impact of your programs and initiatives. For further inspiration on how to highlight your nonprofit’s metrics and impact, visit Candid’s Common Results Catalog and our free course, “ Introduction to measuring your impact.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

These officers average four months or less between creating proposals and closing gifts; in some cases, this demonstrates a less measured approach to major gift solicitation. The post Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. At least for now.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 8, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore why post-event follow-up matters and provide you with effective strategies to do it right. Gathering Data for Informed Decision-Making Measuring Fundraising Success Evaluate the total amount of money raised and breakdowns of different revenue streams such as ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In addition to the financial reporting requirements that grant recipients must meet, funders also expect statistical data that can demonstrate outcomes and effectiveness of program delivery, such as the number of meals served, people reached, or employees trained.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. This new book describes six easy steps to measure and improve the success of any project, program, initiative, or work that you do. Patricia Pulliam Phillips and Jack J.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

We believe that any measurement of the impact of investment in strong organizations should ultimately come back to demonstrating the additional impact organizations are able to achieve after receiving this kind of support. Most had weak measures of accountability especially towards clients, beneficiaries and community.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Upgrading your nonprofits technology is always a must-do, however not proving the proper post-implementation measures can lead to a lack of adoption or low use of new features, rendering the investment worthless. Image courtesy of Planet Side 2. Here are 6 strategies for increasing adoption and user awareness from NTEN. Usability Testing.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The immediacy of the call to action can rally communities to come together and provide timely assistance, demonstrating the power of collective goodwill. The post Donation Drives: Catalyzing Change Through Collective Giving appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Whatever campaign initiative you choose, it should showcase your mission and demonstrate why you are the best organization to pursue it. Getting initial donations from major donors in the silent phase demonstrates that your nonprofit can foreseeably achieve the fundraising goal.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of Media Relations and the job description of the team responsible for this critical function. Measuring Impact and ROI : The team analyzes media coverage and quantifies its impact on event attendance and overall success. The Power of Great PR What are media relations?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This year’s Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report, published by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Candid, tracked roughly $121 billion in aid to date in 2020 across multiple sources—including bilateral and multilateral aid, U.S. appeared first on Candid Blog. All funders are disaster funders”.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

It also allows them to measure their progress toward their 30% equitable funding goal. These kinds of early efforts demonstrate the criticality of data and research in supporting transparent, intentional funding decisions. The post Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

Demonstrate progress and success of active projects. How to Create a Blogging Plan and Actually Reach Your Goals This Year by ProBlogger. How will you measure results? Demonstrate progress and success of projects – Publish posts that are specifically about the projects you have going on. Raise more money. Build loyalty.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures? Does your application align with your vision? Does your application match your values?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2013

Two new books on measurement and analytics came to my attention this week. While I was working “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” with KD Paine several people said I had to read Mario Morino’s Leap of Reason which is about how nonprofits can manage to outcomes. ” Here’s a quick review of both books.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, write search engine optimized blog content to drive traffic to your site. Use data, visuals, and concrete examples to demonstrate the positive changes your organization has made. Text: Encourage supporters to opt in for text updates to stay informed about your nonprofit’s activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The highest level leaders (Level 5) are measured by the caliber of leaders they develop, not the caliber of their own leadership. Demonstration – Show them what you want them to know and do. To be an effective leader, you must learn to not only get a lot done, but to get a lot of the right things done.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this. I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement.

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