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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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

To celebrate 21 years i of grantmaking data, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come and how we’ve evolved over the years. as measured by total giving. This typically resulted in about 900-1,300 funders represented and 100-150k grants collected in a given year. And this year, it enters full-fledged adulthood!

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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. While video views are nice, we measure our success by engagement—using likes, comments, saves, or shares as our metrics. These results convinced us to make video a permanent part of our social media strategy.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2020

As I am sure we all have heard over the past few years (or maybe much longer), we need to demonstrate the results of our programs and tell our organization’s impact story in order to update our board, grow our donor base and develop new programs. Within healthcare, data and results are at the forefront. Result or Behavioral Change.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

objectives (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) to define clear and quantifiable goals that align with your organization’s mission. goals for your fundraising campaign is to give you an objective way to measure success. Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely Collect $5,000 in donations.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

The result? This event celebrates both physical and social responsibility, fostering a sense of unity and immediate, measurable impact.  Driving Results through Activity     Wondering if activity tracking will work for your organization? More engaged supporters, increased donations, and a wider impact on the community. 

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our examination of giving behaviors and results on GivingTuesday each year have highlighted these important and consistent trends: Leveling the Playing Field. Our goal is an expanded horizon of generosity based on a rethinking of how we measure giving.

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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. Nonprofit pros and analytics teams know that collecting data is the easy part. 18, at 11:45 a.m. Capitalizing on only the relevant data.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. They set out to raise £750 for a new machine to measure oxygen levels in babies’ blood, but significantly exceed their original target. Get Planning Now.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Review previous year-end campaigns to understand what drove results and what fell flat. Setting Up Tracking and Metrics What’s measured gets managed. Reporting and Analytics Measuring the effectiveness of your fundraising campaign is crucial, and Flipcause understands this.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Defining and assessing impact is rarely simple but taking a collaborative grantmaking approach can help you identify the real learnings and center the stakeholder to create a solution that actually drives results.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Analyze results data to double down on what inspires action.

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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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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Transparent impacts: To build trust and establish credibility with prospective donors, highlight the measurable outcomes of your programs and your commitment to transparency. Publicly celebrating your fundraisers on social media, your website, or newsletter can help invite your entire community into the recognition.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. A birthday fundraiser allows them to celebrate their special day by making a difference in the world—for your nonprofit, this means additional funds to power your work and additional promotion of your organization online. Measure Facebook traffic and engagement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The product of doing this are measurable results and, importantly, a felt sense of success. is there systematic follow-up of commitments arising from group engagement to celebrate the gains made and to share associated learning?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

A huge measure of progress should be the number of quality touches a fundraiser has with donor prospects. Having supervisors serve as traffic cops will diminish both the fundraiser’s sense of self-esteem and capacity to work entrepreneurially to maximize results. Celebrate victories genuinely and enthusiastically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Example of A/B Testing Results. 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.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 18, 2018

For instance, many companies match donations to a charity of an employees’ choice to celebrate their birthday or will fully or partially match employee crowdfunding campaign contributions. In the past, corporate philanthropy was often viewed as a necessary cost center that returned few measurable results.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2017

million followers on Twitter, more followers than the celebrity Kathy Griffin. This series will highlight social media best practices to keep patrons and library staff engaged, develop measurable goals, and cultivate new readers and learners in your community. Nearly all brands have a social presence, and libraries are no different.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Set explicit measurable goals. They should be measurable and align with the strategic or divisional vision of your Advancement Office. Remember that this is a major achievement for your donors and celebrate accordingly. Create thank you e-mails and videos to share the results of your Giving Day with all donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Providing consistent convenience fostered trust and resulted in the brand becoming a staple in the consumer’s way of life. Did you know Google is now separating search results between mobile and desktop? If your website is not mobile friendly, Google may not even show your organization at all in search results.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. Instead, deliver a message that tells them how easy it is to get started ( 1 in 4 emails you send will usually results in a donation ). Measuring Success. And for good reason. Now it’s your turn ….

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The product of doing this are measurable results and, importantly, a felt sense of success. is there systematic follow-up of commitments arising from group engagement to celebrate the gains made and to share associated learning?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 28, 2021

Instead, they should be a valued part of the organizational culture and be celebrated and promoted to employees. Some critical aspects are how often employees are surveyed and asked for feedback, how the quantifiable measures of success will be tracked, and how well the offerings are promoted. Implementation.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

The frenzy of your year-end appeal has subsided and you're now busy tallying your results, comparing year-to-year performance, and plotting your next moves. If a donor is celebrating a milestone birthday, a month before their big day, send them an e-mail suggesting gifts to your organization in lieu of presents.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Save time and amplify results with automation technology. Save time and amplify results with automation technology. And it all happens without having to lift a finger or worry about possible matches slipping through the cracks, ultimately resulting in increased revenue collected through the programs.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency is currently transitioning from the ‘laugh’ to the ‘fight’ stage as the Federal Government is making plans for measured regulation s. Belief in credibility over celebrity . Consider how this kind of confidence can be conveyed beyond ‘we have this celebrity endorsement’, which is becoming a hallmark of crypto scams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

How does one measure that? More difficult to measure is the transformation of how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. What is the change that will result? What are the transaction and transformation metrics? The first is easy – dollars raised, # of volunteers, etc. What about you?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In fact, one in four solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with one in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. Set a dollar amount goal, tie it to a specific impact measurement, and hit go! When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Make Online Donations Easy.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 22, 2019

To hold yourself accountable, create a calendar that documents your target numbers for fundraising, donor outreach, social media and anything else you’d like to measure in the next 12 months. Also, make sure all your goals are time-sensitive and results-oriented. Don’t forget to celebrate your small victories! Show appreciation.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Relying on staff alone to run your auction can result in long lines and means longer set up and tear down time. Then, get your staff and volunteers up to speed on security measures. Then, share the results of your fundraiser. Volunteers are another aspect of your auction you’ll want to get figured out early.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2013

On March 8th every year, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire and celebrate women. It would be interesting to learn more about their measurement framework and results, but for now – Happy International Women’s Day. The UN highlights a different theme for International Women’s Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It defines the outcomes of training in four different areas that you can measure. However, if you were doing a 6 month peer learning program, you would definitely want to look at the four levels of outcomes and measurement them. Learner Culmination and Celebration. to define the four levels of training evaluation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Choose a text fundraising platform Plan your campaign Promote your text fundraising campaign Thank your donors Update your text fundraising supporters Analyze your results Choose a text fundraising platform If your organization is using text fundraising for the first time, you’ll need to find a platform that supports text donations.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Show impact and results. An endorsement from a well-known animal lover, pet influencer, or local celebrity can potentially lead to increased donations, volunteer support, and adoption rates. For instance, a rescue group might say, “Puppies like Luna are often found on the streets, emaciated and in dire need of medical attention.

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