Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Whichever format you choose, you should consider your historical event data as you develop your event marketing strategy. Be deliberate as you start to dig into the data you need. In our previous blog posts on retention and product value , we illustrated how data isn’t one dimensional. Does it fluctuate? ).

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

With all of the time and resources that nonprofits pour into creating their programs, it's important to know whether these efforts are creating the change you need. The answers to these questions probably exist within your organization's data, but the challenge is knowing how to make sense of it.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 14, 2021

On a recent webinar, Cloud for Good teamed up with Tableau to talk about impact measurement best practices and to conduct a live demo showcasing Nonprofit Dashboards in Tableau (which are available to Tableau users completely free of charge) to help you get a head start on data analysis based on your organization’s unique needs.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As more funders seek to use demographic data to inform their grantmaking decision-making, 125 partners have now joined the Demographics via Candid movement. Here I highlight their best practices for collecting this data from grantees, as well as what this information is helping foundations to achieve.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Based on Candid data processed as of October 2023, approximately 78,133 grants valued at $16.8 My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift? billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Data is power and behind every data point is a human story. Your data tells you who is supporting your mission and offers insights into how, when, and even why they choose to give. Building an informed strategic plan relies on your ability to gather, interpret, optimize, and safeguard this data.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

The answer: craft your own strategy that uses your data, is customized to your audience, and won’t overwhelm your team (or yourself). As you define your goal(s), also think about how to measure it. Create an engaged online community: success is measured by an increase in engagement, particularly comments and re-shares.

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Candid

MARCH 29, 2022

Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, SXSW 2022 . In this SXSW session, Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, pulls back the curtains on the current philanthropic landscape, shows how data can empower marginalized leaders, and presents a hopeful vision for a more equitable future. . Meme Styles, founder and president of MEASURE .

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of the most valuable assets that any nonprofit can have is consistent marketing and paid advertising data—this is especially true in the midst of a major crisis or shift that deeply impacts society, like tough financial times or global events. Based on the data, shifting funds away from acquisition spend may become a reality.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. As a leader, you’ll be guiding your staff and members through transitional change. Lay the groundwork for change. Seek feedback.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

In today’s data-driven world, having knowledge of analytics and data is a must. As an association professional, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding how to leverage the insights that data provides. Not one of them said with data or analytics.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Why are analytics + data so important for marketers? Data and analytics are the key to better understanding your marketing efforts. Tracking campaign performance with data analytics tools allows you to understand and refine your strategies, optimize your efforts, and maximize ad spend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The day ended with a curated conversation on “ Data, Transparency, and Impact ” facilitated by the amazing Erica Mills and with Jane Meseck (Microsoft), Paul Shoemaker (Social Venture Partners) and Eric Stowe (Splash). “Is measuring data about proving it or improving it? Transparency and Measurement.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 19, 2020

While keeping attendance numbers down can help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, event organizers will still need to follow a series of COVID-19 safety measures to ensure attendees and participants are protected. . Every physical event needs to have basic security measures in place to ensure the safety of the participants.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

We recommend running your campaign for at least a week to get sufficient data before analyzing performance. After a week, review the following data points: 1) CTR (Click-Through-Rate): The CTR is the number of times your ad is clicked on after it is visible on the SERP (search engine results page).

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Meaningful data is a tremendous asset to advocates, policymakers, and mission-driven organizations. Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

There are more tools available to nonprofits today that can be used for measuring their donor data than ever before. Whether it be a CRM , GoogleAnalytics , or a social media analytic tool like SproutSocial , measuring and understanding data is an essential part of contemporary business. Data degrades.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Your data can reveal hints about donors’ giving preferences, giving capacity, willingness to give, and the reasons why they support your cause. Monitor data and adjust your appeals. Determine your objectives.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

Rather than merely hoping you’re making a wise marketing spend—or simply doing what you have always done—it’s time to let the data drive your direct mail marketing programs. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Your data for direct mail is more reliable. Direct mail?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2023

Universal Analytics (UA) has stopped processing data. Accurately measuring the performance of marketing efforts is crucial for nonprofits to evaluate and optimise their strategies to make the most of precious resources. In a big change from Universal Analytics, GA4 reports on traffic and user acquisition. It’s official.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2022

Digital strategy runs on data. Without robust data and analytics, any organization’s strategy is just a series of guesses. While it’s easier than ever to access data—every digital action, from website clicks to member signups produces a trackable trail—knowing how to use the data is a different story. How reliable is it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2012

I’m in Boston with Katie Paine as part of our book tour for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” where we jointly delivered a keynote at the e-metrics conference yesterday. The audience consisted of data geeks, data scientists, and analytics professionals! p/QTToUNlZjr/.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech. These stories about the needs in our communities are data points of real, positive change. Data is now a core resource. We ask the question: data for whom?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

This post summarizes the sessions I facilitated or participated in related to “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” which included a book signing, panel discussion in the Beacon Lounge , and a workshop with co-author KD Paine. KD Paine reminded us again that we become what we measure so choose wisely.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Building from your theory of change, it is crucial for organizations to have a comprehensive, clear set of metrics (also called “indicators” in the social sector) that track inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; all of these build evidence of your program’s effectiveness. Data access. . What Evidence Should I Be Collecting?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . A big part of this is understanding and leveraging data to inform any changes they make to the donor experience.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. I’d like to start by hearing why the Packard Foundation felt it needed to make a change in how it gathers data. Also, why do this now?

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M+R

JUNE 10, 2021

Apple recently made an announcement about upcoming privacy changes to their products that could have a major effect on how nonprofits do email work. . When will this change go into place? What will this change? If open rates from a significant portion of email list subscribers are unreliable, then that data point is unreliable.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, the ability to harness data for informed decision-making is more critical than ever. Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors.

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Forum One

JANUARY 31, 2023

Not that long ago, powerful data management and analysis tools were often only accessible to the commercial sector. Thankfully, that has changed. Today, there is a wealth of modern tools that make deep and meaningful data analysis more accessible to the nonprofit and social good sector.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

If you are looking to launch a lean and agile innovation culture, you must change your mindset to overcome inertia. Use Modern Tools and Data to Enhance Decision-making The path to innovation can be improved by implementing the right tools and taking advantage of data. Manage Change This brings us to the last step.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 15, 2021

In a success-from-anywhere world, data is currency. But for mission-driven organizations, data is more than numbers; it is the story of their impact. For nonprofits and education institutions, data represents donors, grants, volunteers, students, faculty, staff, and the impact they are driving.

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