Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. For each outcome, specify what observable measures, or indicators, will suggest that you’re achieving that key outcome for impact. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

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Measure Issue Impact Method 143

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The compliance is not just a legal necessity but also a trust-building measure with their donors and supporters. These evolving practices can limit the traditional methods nonprofits use to reach their audience, necessitating a reevaluation of digital fundraising strategies in alignment with these new privacy norms.

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Support Fundraising Awareness Data 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 27, 2015

Methods and Metrics for Assessing Civic Tech, Guest post by Anne Whatley, Network Impact. Digital technologies are connecting residents in neighborhoods, catalyzing community discussions, changing the way governments and citizens interact, and making government more transparent.

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Metrics Method Tech Government 50

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.” Public knowledge, pressure (to change policy) and action increase in strategic areas. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source.

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Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection 101

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media. As this first impression can be hard to change, it’s worth taking your time to think about what you want to convey. 7) Measure your social media engagement. Source: Dreamgrow. on LinkedIn.

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Social Media Associations Media Social 332

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rise of digital wallets in nonprofit fundraising The past 24 months have witnessed a significant shift towards digital wallet adoption, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on traditional donation methods. Checkout conversion measured from the point at which customer starts to pay for donation. Why these platforms?

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Paypal Integration Digital Australia 104

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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Measure Roles Support Literacy 99

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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Measure Social Media Media Metrics 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. The group included a mix of Google grantees as well as measurement professionals. Create a roadmap for measuring your financial + social impact. Europe and Latin America. Report Out.

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Measure Impact Program San Francisco 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. Clear Goal and Demonstrated Impact: By spotlighting specific stories and quantifying the outcomes of past contributions, donors will see their gifts as catalysts for positive change and want to give more.

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Practice Fundraising Guide Channel 244

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2023

Leadership ColLAB strategies for your association Leverage these can’t miss methods at your organization: 1. To build trust, it’s wise to create transparency at your institution by sharing the status of certain initiatives and an honest timetable on when change is coming. However, overall member engagement increased.

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Associations Leadership Arlington Wisconsin 118

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

Engage Media's Theory of Change. It was created in the 1920s as a financial measure developed by DuPont and used by Alfred Sloan to make General Motors manageable. Should we be using an industrial measurement model in a digitally networked age? Why Use A Theory of Change.

Social Media 101

Social Media Change Media Social 101

M+R

DECEMBER 9, 2022

We hope you like acronyms, because Google is making some big changes — and that means nonprofits will need to understand some important technical details in order to effectively reach, track, and mobilize supporters. With that out of the way, let’s dive into what’s changing, and what you need to know. Read Time: 5 minutes.

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Analytics Google Track Data 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. The Leading Change Summit was more intimate (several hundred people), participatory and interactive, intense, and stimulating. Do you have a preferred method?

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities. How closely should they track those changes? Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement.

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Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

Over the past several years, I’ve met with countless people at a wide variety of organizations to connect on outcomes measurement , and I tend to hear similar questions and qualms about this still-new area. “ How do we get started? ” “ Is there a difference between measurement and evaluation? ” “ Is there a right way to define an outcome?

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Measure Evaluation Storytelling Grant 28

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. For each outcome, specify what observable measures, or indicators, will suggest that you're achieving that key outcome for impact. Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ].

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Measure Issue Impact Method 81

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. Refinable – adapt to rapidly changing environments.

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Much like a developing human, our data collections have gotten bigger over time (see chart below), undergone developmental changes, and experienced the associated growing pains. as measured by total giving. 2015 – Teens As Candid’s grants data approached its teenage years, many changes began to take place.

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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? These methods included: Developmental Evaluation , Shared Measurement , and Big Data.

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Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

This method?focuses?on that focus on the changes in net assets.?. The purpose of this change is to improve generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by increasing the transparency of contributed nonfinancial assets for nonprofit organizations. Oversight of changes made to set up, users, and permissions. on the use?of

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Software Guide Award Grant 312

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard. Dashboard design should also inspire buy-in and continuous improvement by using “ human centered design ” methods. These are methods for developing solutions (any type) in service of people. Flickr Photo by PetitPlat - Stephanie Kilgast.

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Design Marketing Metrics Measure 99

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. How do you show year-over-year changes? There are clear benefits to using a fundraiser software to track and measure key event metrics.

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Metrics Ratio ROI Sponsor 98

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The fear of fraud is more prevalent than ever with all the advancements in technology, so staying ahead of the curve in safeguarding sensitive data is paramount for your organization to be able to raise the money you need to create positive changes in the world safely.

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Donation Test Method Practice 52

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Attracts new supporters and partners with information about how they can help change the world. Investing in marketing helps you build a foundation for growth, community engagement, and impactful change. Expands visibility and credibility in the community by showing your impact.

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Marketing Guide Nonprofit Channel 52

The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. Their dedication and transparency make every dollar donated feel like a direct contribution to real change.” They are more than a partner; they are a catalyst for positive change.” These can be more personal and engaging.

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Story Guide Support Analysis 104

Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

After all, each organization, depending on its size and scale, will have a different method for measuring who is considered a mid-level donor. As your organization grows, the way you define mid-level donors may change. Get to know them better by arranging meetings, and follow up regularly using their preferred contact method.

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Donor Advocacy Nonprofit Method 52

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 9, 2015

By utilizing four key strategies of involving diverse stakeholders, creating a backbone infrastructure, developing shared terminology and measurement indicators, and promoting collective action, organizations can find success in effective networking and produce meaningful social change.

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Network Organization Change Social 49

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement. Diversity Metrics.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Greater Giving

JUNE 8, 2023

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. This data helps identify the most effective fundraising methods and areas for improvement in future events.

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Survey Method Profile Demographics 45

Robert Weiner

JULY 24, 2014

One way you can help protect credit card data is by beefing up the security measures on the back-end using your payment gateway. One of the best ways methods is to set up Address Verification Service (AVS). Another option is to set up front-end security measures. A Few Good Methods for Processing Credit Cards. Prevention.

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Online Giving Oregon Gift 233

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Over the last few years, many companies have made bold claims on plans to address global issues like climate change; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and community impact. Rarely is ESG a measure of a net positive a company is delivering to society at large. However, few actually live up to their commitments.

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Impact Service Companies Measure 59

Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2020

While we may have tried new approaches, event strategies and methods of communication, our work within the fundamentals of donor relations has not changed. We track, measure and analyze data but at the end of the day we know we’ve done well by our donors because of mutual loyalty. The basics.

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Donor Colorado Change Foundation 44

NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

It’s critical to look for ways to measure and optimize your organization’s investment and leverage progress. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues. These are the two primary filters that every step in the process needs to measured against—i.e., What makes this IDEA different?

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Audience Phase Nonprofit Mind 80

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. Braille books saved her from isolation and she became an insatiable reader.

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Data Classroom Measure Accessibility 168

EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now?

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Digital Advocacy Fundraising Channel 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 26, 2013

Note from Beth: A couple of weeks ago, I reviewed two books about measurement from two different fields – start ups and nonprofit performance assessment. We choose opportunities based on the ever-changing tides of the internet. We measure the impact of our campaigns by counting social mentions.

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Campaign Conservancy Measure Method 122