Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Discover 5 fundraising trends the social sector should capitalize on in 2022. Five nonprofit fundraising trends to watch in 2022. Data from Classy’s annual Why America Gives report shows that donors are not only starting, but completing more donations on their mobile devices than ever before. So what’s still ahead?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is an annual research project that examines how donors prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. The report also explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 1, 2021

There are a number of trends worth exploring: Technology that fuels data-driven storytelling. Our work with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) shows the power of harnessing data for impact storytelling. With this system, reports that previously took months could be done in minutes.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

They were leaning into data-driven insights and proven strategies for success. For instance, they’re focusing on digital engagement, targeted appeals, and impact reporting. Less interested in events that are in person; fewer personal interactions.” Are you being ghosted, or is your engagement still good? Contact us today.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

When you migrate to Salesforce, you become deeply familiar with your organization’s data—the volume, the quality, and the insights it can provide. You carefully analyze and map your legacy data, populating your new system until it’s full of your organization’s history. The Role of a Data Warehouse. Host Locally or in the Cloud.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

This allows nonprofits to efficiently personalize interactions and communications to develop relationships with a large number of supporters at once. It creates more personalized interactions, building loyalty to your nonprofit and increasing the chances that they will continue engaging and contributing to your mission.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

You may not realize it, but you are sitting on a treasure trove of data in your AMS. Your AMS focuses more on current and past data, however with analytics, you can use this data, and data from your other source systems, to be more forward-thinking. Who are the community influencers on trending topics?

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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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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making. Use Data as a Connector Integrated planning isn’t a one-time event. Data is an important connector. The numbers, statistics, and trends should inform joint initiatives. They can alert membership to emerging issues.

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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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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With this feedback, they revamped the course material, incorporated interactive elements, and saw a significant improvement in learner satisfaction and completion rates. This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

A few months ago, Salesforce.org released the fourth edition of its Nonprofit Trends Report , which revealed how nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia are struggling, but also succeeding and learning from the past two years. Here are some of the report’s insights into these ongoing shifts in the nonprofit workplace.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

It’s helping us build a fuller picture of our interactions, which is invaluable.” The ability to access real-time data on donors and volunteers and automate fundraising progress has improved the organization’s agility and efficiency. Automation helps nonprofits use the data in a personal way, keeping staff efficient.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

This all-in-one giving platform seamlessly connects every step, from someone first hearing about your cause to making that crucial donation, using data-driven insights to shape interactions that tap into the emotions of each member that lead to donations. Bloomerang simplifies the process of securing legacy gifts.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Is keeping up with technology trends on your association’s radar? In the State of the Connected Customer report, Salesforce found that consumer expectations have hit an all-time high. Consider these statistics from the report: 76 percent of customers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Follow-up questions might ask about specific aspects of the service or clients’ interactions with the nonprofit. Collect data from as many clients as possible Our research showed that it is essential to collect survey responses from as broad and representative a sample of your client population as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

DALLE , an image generation tool, Vision, an AI-driven image analysis tool, and Advanced Data Analysis provides the ability to upload a CSV file for AI to identify trends, create graphs, and generate reports. Additionally, nonprofits can create their own custom-trained GPT chatbot with their custom data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. While this tool is a valuable asset for nonprofits, it shouldn’t be seen as a substitute for human interaction.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

That's one of the questions we set out to answer as part of the 2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. The CRM data is like the CMS data: 69 percent of the most effective organizations say they are proficient or masters at this best practice. Using a Website Content Management System. spanhidden.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2022

CRM technology helps you to know your members better, build and track interactions with them, and gain useful business intelligence on membership trends – all in a streamlined way. Business intelligence + reporting/dashboards? . Membership data management?. CRM is all about managing customer relationships.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. In fact, 89% of nonprofits report that digital communications are critical to achieving their organization’s mission.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Start by looking at your data from a wide lens. That’s why we built our data analytics platform, Acumen, specifically to help associations do just that.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. Are there 2020 trends that we will continue to see in 2022? There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4%

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

Though the full report is not out, we shared the key findings to those who attended in person and online. Blackbaud maintains the Blackbaud Index as well as recently published the Charitable Giving Report and the P2P Benchmark Report to provide nonprofits with the necessary insight to gauge performance, but we’re not alone.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

We’re talking about data management. The phrase “data management” might make some nonprofit professionals feel a bit intimidated, but it’s something that your organization absolutely needs to focus on. So how does data tie into all of this? Are you ready to take a deep dive into these data management strategies?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Since 2004, October has also been Cybersecurity Awareness Month to provide much-needed information for individuals and organizations to protect themselves against online threats like phishing or data leaks. Data breaches are highly detrimental to organizations. IBM reports the average cost of a data breach was $4.35

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NetWits

APRIL 19, 2012

Download The 2011 Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance Report to learn more about the 6% revenue growth and other key performance indicators of annual funds at more than 100 public and private institutions. Download the report now! . Ensure that you have up-to-date data on each of your alumni.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

As always, we’re compiling and collating a mountain of data generated from last month’s fundraising efforts, but who wants to wait until that’s fully cooked? We’re hungry for data now. . So here it is: a first pass at the trends and top-line findings from about 30 of the nonprofits we work with. Fewer gifts, higher averages!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

In-person events are on hold this fundraising event season, but fortunately, streaming tools like Zoom implemented new features throughout the year that make virtually interacting with guests a lot easier and way more fun. Consider searching social media for posts about your organization and interacting with the people who’ve posted them.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Leverage Trends When Applicable (Or Create Your Own!) One of the beautiful things about running advertising across paid social channels is the myriad of trends you can engage with to break through the social clutter and make an impact on your audience. 5000 Voices. campaign. 5000 Voices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Odds are, LinkedIn Analytics will evolve to become some of the most useful data in your social media strategy. Gmail, Yahoo, etc. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

If you think about the ways brands and organizations interact with you leading up to the holidays, you’ll notice how those communications are cohesive and accurate in real time—but they’re not coming to you in just one channel or avenue.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

But now between alarming data silos, slow staff processes, and concerning member pain points, it seems like your association management software (AMS) is no longer doing its job. Do your employees invest too much time in manual processes like building reports or completing member support requests? Data silos.

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