Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

New this year, fans can support and celebrate this year’s Finalists through Anthem Community Voice from now until December 21, 2023. The team also delivered a detailed Measurement Plan to evaluate the dashboard’s success in reaching key goals and provided recommendations for future growth opportunities.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

GivingTuesday best practices revolve around three key pillars: goal setting, database segmentation, and crafting compelling messages. By focusing on these three items, you can create a solid foundation for your campaign: Goal Setting: Establish S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting, you should check out our article on how to set fundraising goals.)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. When planning for National Volunteer Month, the team considers stakeholders, SDG focus, impact measurement and call to action.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 14, 2021

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Match the cause with the business Set a mutually beneficial goal Use more than one marketing channel Make it a collaboration, not just a donation Track the campaign Match the cause with the business Before you start your cause marketing campaign, you need to find the right business to work with. Don’t focus your goals solely on money!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Before social media, “Influencer Marketing,” was a matter of finding a celebrity who had an affinity for your organization’s brand or programs and the goal was to get them to talk about it with their audiences. Step 5: Measure Results.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees? Are our key performance indicators the right ones, and are we measuring what matters? And, one more questions to ask is: Do we celebrate success ? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Gathering information and involving stakeholders is an important practice to set goals and develop a recruitment strategy. It is a good idea to have specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based - SMART - goals. Phase 3: Evaluate and celebrate. A nominating committee can be setup to prioritize recruitment.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. Our goal for these videos has always been to reach younger audiences and those with a preference for video content, as well as captivate our existing followers on social media.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Set Achievable Goals. It’s good to start with a specific goal in mind. This will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the year following if it’s your first time getting involved. Get Planning Now.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Celebrating progress To date, more than 137 partners have signed onto Demographics via Candid. Time to scale This year, we will expand the campaign and hold ourselves accountable for measuring Demographics via Candid’s success from a nonprofit perspective. Here we reflect on what we learned and set the stage for where we’re headed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Video engagement on social media is the measurable action that viewers take after watching. High video engagement should be your goal because social media algorithms prioritize content that get lots of reactions, comments and shares. You spontaneously leap to your feet and shout as you celebrate your team’s epic win!

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Knowing the potential pitfalls and ultimate goals of your event makes a huge difference. We have been thrilled with the response to Tartan Tuesday; over time, it has really proven what the Maryville College community can do when everyone comes together and unites around a common goal. Set explicit measurable goals.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Making fundraising decisions based on that data is a little trickier, especially if you are not sure what to measure, why, and what to do with the results. Measuring for success at each stage. Acting on the right KPIs corresponding to goals. Nonprofit pros and analytics teams know that collecting data is the easy part.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

Whether you’re recruiting for a professional association or a union , these tech-savvy tactics can put your organization on the map and push your recruitment goals across the finish line. In this guide, we’ll review how you can harness the power of digital marketing to promote your membership-based organization.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. The platforms you choose to focus on will depend on your specific goals and resources. Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. Help them feel connected with other people who all want to work toward the same goal—making the world a better place—and watch your support grow.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ). Fundraising goal: 17% had a goal to raise $15,000 – 25,000 at year-end. 22% had a goal to raise $25,001 – $50,000 at year-end.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

With our blog firmly established as a valuable source of content, we are now developing strategies to further leverage our blog to support our policy goals. MomsRising planned a blog carnival and social media bonanza to mark the 6 month anniversary of health reform and to celebrate the new consumer protections rolling out.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Over a third of adults in the United States are now using health apps or wearable devices to track their activities, making it easier than ever to monitor progress, set goals, and stay motivated. Participants set daily meditation or mindfulness goals using their activity trackers.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Create a dedicated campaign page Although peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns utilize personalized donation pages for your supporters, your nonprofit’s website is still the go-to source for all information about your cause and fundraising goals. That way, all visitors to your website can easily find key information about your initiative.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. If so, excellent job!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The year-end campaign’s objective can vary from meeting a specific monetary goal to rallying your donor base or broadening range or giving spotlight to a particular project. Setting Up Tracking and Metrics What’s measured gets managed. Setting Clear Objectives Half the battle won is knowing what your endgame is.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. The Sustainability Committee helps us to meet our goals to make our events more sustainable. Andrea Berry, Director of Partnerships and Learning, Idealware.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our analysis of donations, and that of our donor platform partners, has shown that GivingTuesday has always been highly engaging, driving a spike in donations and donors that consistently meets or surpasses December 31 levels, as thousands of organizations come together to celebrate generosity and inspire their supporters.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Share enthusiastic endorsements from recognizable opinion leaders, celebrities, or experts. The goal is to develop sustained relationships through habitual positive exposures. Their long-form copy and primetime targeting were more effective for their goals.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2017

million followers on Twitter, more followers than the celebrity Kathy Griffin. We'll help you build a social media strategy, including how to select platforms that work with different types of library content to create brand awareness, increase traffic, and meet community goals. The New York Public Library has 2.2

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Goal Setting as a Foundational Fundraising Basic Any fundraising campaign should start with realistic goal setting. To set effective goals, use the S.M.A.R.T Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success. Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The annual conference celebrating Blackbaud’s ecosystem of changemakers is back and in person this year! Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

This strategy helps educate them that you have a lot on tap already and that you won’t be dropping everything to sell poinsettias, publish a cookbook, enter a national contest, or write a letter to a celebrity asking for money (or whatever else they’ve come up with). Set an Impact Goal. Set 3 critical goals. It’s too vague.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Get people to: Set a goal. Reach their goal. Exceed their goal. Those who have: Reached their goal. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Avoid trying to fit “something for everyone” into your messages, such as including tips to get started, reach your goal, and be a top fundraiser in one email.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Like any new initiative, defining clear goals is an essential prerequisite to workplace giving success. These include the following practices: Understand typical workplace giving programs.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

An endorsement from a well-known animal lover, pet influencer, or local celebrity can potentially lead to increased donations, volunteer support, and adoption rates. When approaching influencers, clearly communicate your expectations, goals, and the scope of the collaboration. Establish clear collaboration guidelines.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

The goal with your theme is to make it memorable. Then, get your staff and volunteers up to speed on security measures. Rather than just celebrating that they paid the registration fee and came to attend the event, create additional opportunities to give or support your nonprofit. Show progress toward your fundraising goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! HSUS Society Infographic To Celebrate Reaching 1 Million Fans. Source: Hot Button Studio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs. Example of A/B Testing Results.

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