Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. 1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign. The very first step before you even open Ads Manager is to have your web developer set up a conversion event that’s triggered when someone makes a donation on your website.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

The conversational nature of podcasts makes them a digestible way for supporters to learn about your nonprofit. You can visualize the marketing funnel with Fifty & Fifty’s diagram that outlines the awareness, consideration, and conversation phases. Interactive.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Digital ads have had an interesting few years in the nonprofit world: despite conversations among digital thought leaders about the effect Apple’s iOS 14 and 14.5 It’s easy to understand why brands use direct mail: in the nonprofit world, mail can be an especially powerful tool for educating your supporters.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With it, you’ll shape the rest of your website to drive conversions If your nonprofit is already well-established, you may be able to glean audience information from your constituent relationship management system (CRM). Keep that in mind as well as you continue to build your site. Conversion rate. About page. Traffic sources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The always thoughtful and inspiring, Avinash Kaushik, suggests that there four social media metrics that we should focus on measuring across channels. Of course, you need to start with. We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?)

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Think about the last time you heard someone mention a safety deposit box and compare that to the last conversation you heard about creating, managing, or forgetting login credentials. This usually means identifying key metrics that you have been using—or want to be using—to measure your organization’s success.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

Consistency demonstrates professionalism and commitment and keeps your organization in the minds of your audience. Setting Up Your Nonprofit Email Marketing Automation with Time-Efficiency in Mind To make the most of automated email marketing , it is essential to have a robust and focused strategy. Observe Conversion Rates.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Regularly monitoring performance metrics or KPIs throughout the year allows you to know what you need. Analyze with actionable data in mind.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Craft a conversion journey. When the entire donor journey is addressed in your plan, conversion rates for donor acquisition are much stronger. Conversely, amplify the strategies or messages that lead to the most conversions. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors? Launch your campaign.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. Keep in mind that you can grow your program in two main ways: by increasing the amount your current monthly donors give and by recruiting new monthly donors to join the program. Determine your objectives.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! Encourage Two-Way Communication Much of nonprofit email marketing would be considered a one-sided conversation. Some matching gift email metrics are similar to those of a standard nonprofit marketing email.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Like-minded people need to know about your organization, and the right marketing concept will help you achieve this. Most likely, you have an understanding of which social media are suitable for finding like-minded people. Simplify the Conversion Process. Otherwise, you will not receive the desired conversion.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Forget the hundreds of metrics that are being spat out and focus on what matters most for your nonprofit. For nonprofit marketers in particular, tracking conversion metrics on supporter behavior is what you should probably be focused on — versus just viewing vanity metrics of how many people have visited your website.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Data Analytics for Nonprofits: 13 Key Nonprofit Metrics. If your organization is ready to begin analyzing your data or simply is looking to refresh your current practices, consider the following tips: Choose the right metrics to measure and analyze. However, not all metrics will be useful for your organization’s strategy.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2015

Where I see nonprofits often still coming up short, though, is measuring multi-channel results, especially beyond email conversions. With that in mind, here are four additional metrics to track for your multi-channel campaigns: Homepage Slideshow Conversions. Donation Form Conversion Rate. Main Website Conversions.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. In this conversation , they emphasized how organizations are most effective when they aren’t trying to be all things to all people. But what about your value proposition?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . This small touch of personalization builds rapport and loyalty to your organization, increasing engagement and the likelihood of conversion. Then, assess relevant metrics to see which types of content receive the most engagement. Conduct a content audit.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the nonprofit world, we can expect something similar, which is why we recommend trying to reach out to a potential donor eight times to get a conversation. Write them a letter to show further appreciation for their support and invite them to have another conversation. Send a survey if you don’t hear back. Make one last phone call.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

An added benefit of email marketing strategies is that you can analyze performance and optimize those conversations in real-time. Keep in mind the importance of monitoring metrics related to engagement and spam complaints, as these directly correlate to the effectiveness of the sender name. Share their why.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2019

Direct Relief , a humanitarian aid organization, and its Direct Relief and its bot builder, Mind Heros , have open-sourced their model. Even though the answers are available on the organization’s web site and Facebook page, they discovered engagement and conversation got people to the information faster.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The essence of the study is that as partners in a conversation interact, their brain patterns for both listening and speaking mirror one another causing a number of observable side effects such as imitating one another, body posture, grammar structure, and accents. These metrics also allow you to measure change and progress over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In the language of Google Ads, donations are one of the most valuable conversions an organization can measure. A conversion is any measurable action that a visitor takes on your website. Common conversions include newsletter sign-ups, navigating through multiple pages, and of course, making donations. Impressions.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

In addition to the conversations with participants in three separate tracks, #14LCS includes a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who will spark new conversations and nudge existing conversations to introduce new questions. To get a jump-start on conversations for LCS, we asked Matt a few questions, shared below.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Just make sure to keep your donor base in mind and come up with a challenge that they would be excited to participate in. Use all your content to start conversations with your supporters, then provide opportunities to continue them. . Lastly, keep track of your engagement metrics and use them to inform your next steps.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When a client is looking to drive awareness —of their organization or something more specific, like an upcoming event—we will likely measure top of funnel metrics such as reach, video completions, or brand recall. Keep in mind that the best ROI for one organization may differ from another.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 8, 2022

Return on investment is a metric that measures the profitability of an investment, giving you a way to compare the yields of investments and make more effective financial decisions. However, keep in mind that it’s a less straightforward metric in the case of capital campaigns than it is for annual campaigns you might host.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In fact, a study by Salesforce found the number one most valuable metric of success for service organizations is customer satisfaction. To figure this out, look at your website analytics, email analytics, conversion rates, social listening, and more. . Finally, keep in mind that it’s not just about collecting data.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This could involve: Running digital ads on a consistent daily/weekly basis to stay top-of-mind. Highlight growth in conversions.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Once you have a target audience in mind, start putting your ideas into action and building a strong digital presence for your organization. Solicit feedback about your clients’ communication preferences and ask how they came across your business. Optimize your website Your website should be central to your digital marketing efforts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this phase, you will review performance, metrics, and outcomes. Try to keep the conversation a two-way street. Clarify what success looks like and try to apply a metric to it. Use the metrics to encourage or course correct your team. Keep in mind that even small changes can add up and lead to change fatigue.

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Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

He will lead our new product development, keeping the nonprofit top-of-mind. Nonprofits will now have the option to embed a checkout form directly on their website, streamlining a supporter’s checkout journey while donating online and increasing conversion. . Meet Eric Pannese. Embedded Checkout. Recurring Giving.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Be mindful of job hoppers. Successful organizations create a quantifiable performance evaluation using fundraising software to identify the top 3–4 metrics. Here is one recommended cadence: Do not wait for the end of a campaign or fiscal year to have these conversations. Measure the most important goals that lead to results.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

And there is, to my mind, a lot of fodder for thought and conversation among folks thinking about how to really measure success in social media, as well as those of us thinking about SocialCRM: how to best capture that data – whether it be engagement metrics, or actual constituent information.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Design a conversion-optimized donation page. Tip #1: Design a conversion-optimized donation page. Without a conversion-optimized donation page, you’ll risk losing prospective donations due to a clunky process. . take a look at engagement metrics. For your website, this would mean traffic and conversion rates.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

June #4Change Chat Questions: To keep the two-hour chat on topic, I’ll be helping guide conversation by using some of the questions below to drive us to share ideas, examples and resources. If you want to take a peak at where we may go in the conversation, review the questions below. Conversations and Presentations.

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