Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Explore the March of Dimes case study Smithsonian NMAAHC’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal now makes more than 400,000 pages of volunteer-transcribed records and previously-unavailable data sets accessible for anyone to search.

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Product Develop Impact Case Study 88

Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Toward this goal, DOCN is collecting noteworthy case studies from Pledge participants that can serve as examples for others. In addition, they are using the Pledge as an opportunity to create a supportive learning community. However, collecting and sharing demographic data poses a learning curve for many organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

That’s why we’re excited for bbcon 2023 to be back in person, where we can learn from our amazing grantmaking community face to face! Using their own experience as a case study, they will show their process for collecting and managing the information, including how they created and distributed the survey through Blackbaud Grantmaking.

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Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 89

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. Measure impact according to your company’s specific needs with drill down and self-service dashboard builder capabilities.

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As they develop community benefit programs to address health disparities and elevate community well-being, co-investment with like-minded partners helps drive greater impact. Community benefit managers and C-suite leaders alike struggle with questions: Where do we start? Remember to include community-based experts.

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Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Despite the difficulty of working measurement in a generic way, the output from sessions was quite valuable.

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Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. This measures the percent of total expenses that are spent on programs, and the higher the better. Here are the metrics: Program ratio = program expenses / total expenses.

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Metrics Ratio Government Nonprofit 96

sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When measuring your impact, you probably do so in relation to the specific needs of the community you serve, but you are also just one in a broader network of organizations working collectively to create a sustainable future for all.

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Impact Global Literacy Articulate 71

NTEN

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

(If you missed that post, check it out for case studies, webinars, and other resources that might help.) The 2013 Communities of Impact (CoI) pilot program consists of two groups, both focusing on the ways that nonprofits measure, learn from, and share their data.

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Impact Community Jordan Hunger 88

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Strategic alignment – implementing standardized KPI dashboards across your organization helps ensure all of your departments are measuring progress and that their goals ladder up to your organization’s strategic goals. Describe what you plan to improve and outline how you plan to measure it. Leverage the community. Take action!

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I love community organizing. I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. What are the online community organizing best practices from your experience?

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Local Community Organization Netsquared 145

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. SMART goals are the foundation of your social media strategy and should be tied to building brand awareness, increasing engagement with your community, or raising more funds. Engagement.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

Care2

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

If you have not read Beth Kanter and KD Paine's awesome new book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit , then you must check out Care2's webinar on December 4th at 2PM ET led by Beth, Ashley Boyd of MomsRising, and Ryann Miller of Care2. The 7 steps of measurement. What you'll learn: How to lead with a networked mindset.

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Measure Network Empowerment United States 65

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 26, 2021

Your volunteer center relies on the support of volunteers and community partners to reach goals and obtain its mission. This functionality makes collaboration possible and can help your volunteer center strengthen relationships within your community. Open Hand Atlanta Saves $649,656 Using Gamification in VolunteerHub ( Case Study ).

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Volunteer San Diego Case Study ROI 54

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 8, 2019

Since 2008, SEFCU’s Community Support Program has helped more than seven million people within its branch footprint – which includes upstate New York’s Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse and Buffalo areas – through funding vital nonprofit organizations. with more than $3.7 This is the first step along the journey to results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I particularly like the sections about how to create a culture of storytelling and measurement. Stories with purpose don’t just materialize—they’re strategically planned, they’re creatively crafted, and designed to achieve measurable outcomes. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: How to Make the Case to Invest in Story.

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Storytelling Digital Impact Tools 111

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It’s a measure of the way an organization impacts the community it’s a part of. over people’s safety and well-being, will eventually lose the trust and support of the community (including investors, customers, and partners). They serve the community and, in return, gain their trust and support.

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Story Social Storytelling Case Study 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Organisations across the world are responding to the devastating pandemic by using everything at their disposal to make lasting change in their communities, and Giving Tuesday offers a significant fundraising opportunity for the sector to recruit new supporters and volunteers. The world needs nonprofits now more than ever. Get Planning Now.

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Giving Tips Game Digital 112

Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

The online platform provides metrics on over 40 measures of health and drivers of health for over 750 cities across the U.S. The City Health Dashboard provides a case study in data storytelling that is unique to their platform but provides universal lessons for any organization looking to use data to reach audiences or influence action.

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Story Data Storytelling Lesson 67

Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

Michael DeLong, senior manager of online community and social media at TechSoup and managing editor at Emerging Arts Professionals , moderated the discussion. Panelists included: Danielle Siembieda, former community engagement and special projects manager for ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network in San Jose, CA.

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Arts San Francisco Community San Jose 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It has been almost exactly four years since I published Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , with co-author, Katie Paine. Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. Communicating Results. How to collect data?

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Organizations experience increased social capital and higher accountability to their stakeholders, all according to a case study by the European Management Journal.

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Program New York City Strategy Case Study 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2009

I interviewed technology practitioners from the poverty law community about how they approach ROI and significant technology systems investments like client databases, document assembly systems, or video conference systems. The basics include: benefits, value, metrics, and financial calculations. Improvement in marketing efficiency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

As a trainer, I strongly believe that learning experiences need to weave content delivery with participant interaction. Also, it is far more effective to have peers share their own case studies and experiential learning with others. Peer Case Studies. Connecting Learners to the Content and Each Other.

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Social Media Integration Media Case Study 100

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2009

You also have a volunteer program for middle and high school students to work with the children in after-school time in lieu of child care, but find that the current partners you have in the community don’t work for attracting new volunteers to participate. So, how do we measure those items?

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ROI Case Study Metrics Student 135

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Her goal is to see more nonprofits become true “sustainable social benefit organizations”– those that help people be the change they want to see in their communities and the world. The NTEN Connect blog is a community-sourced publication offering first-hand advice from professionals in the nonprofit tech industry. BETH’S BLOG.

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Bookmarking Storytelling Nonprofit Social Media 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2013

This story became a case study in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” to illustrate the value of crowdsourcing and how to measure the return. Like many of you, I get paid to use social media to effect change – to create and engage an online community and mobilize people to take action around a cause.

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Social Media Life Media San Francisco 126

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Let the voting begin … Making Social Media Measurement Sexy. This interactive panel will showcase nonprofit case studies about advanced social media campaigns with multi-channel marketing strategies linked to CRM services. –> Vote Now ! Boost Fundraising & Engagement w/ “Gamification”.

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Social Media Case Study Chad Nonprofit 148

NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Recently we announced the launch of our 2013 Communities of Impact program. In addition to the case studies NTEN has compiled , here are some more examples the Communities of Impact and I have spotted: Children’s museum data informs health policy. Global nonprofit measures and shares its impact in real time.

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Open Source Case Study Museum Social Media 65

Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Here are 13 tips for writing a grant proposal: Keep the narrative on how the world or community will be different as a result of the work. Make a convincing case for why your organization deserves funding and how you will use it effectively. Note the methodology and what research your measurement assumptions are based on.

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Grant Foundation Tips Proposal 52

NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

What are excellent practices and what questions are good to ask when you want to create a thriving community while maintaining your organizational effectiveness? Having a conversation with your community of stakeholders is an essential activity for nonprofits. Two Community Stories. Two Community Stories. LikeMinded.

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Voice Practice Community San Francisco 75

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Participation builds loyalty and community. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos. Growing your community of supporters is the only measure that matters.

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2012

” That panel marked the beginning of my friendship and collaboration with KD Paine which lead to our book, which is going to be entertaining and practical look at how to measure all things networked nonprofit. .” The description: Social Media Nonprofit Measurement: Beyond the BS.

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Doc ROI Measure Austin 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

I was very fortunate to be a part of the early Network of Network Funders community of practice. I entered the community as a foundation evaluator wanting to find the best strategies and tools for documenting and learning about networks but also for measuring those difficult-to-pin-down outcomes and impact.

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Evaluation Network Effective Case Study 95

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Empowering Communities: Participatory Grantmakers Say We Must Go beyond Feedback. Why Impact-Per-Dollar is a terrible, harmful way to measure nonprofit effectiveness. Nonprofits Struggle to Implement Diversity Measures, Survey Finds. Equity in the Center: Video Case Studies. Community-based participatory research.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

My slides covered the tools and apps for the back stage side of energizing your community. Having tools in place to help you monitor, measure, and evaluate your work in real time will help you be more successful with your campaign, better engage with the community, and make more lasting change in the long run. Community Mapping.

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