Whole Whale

JANUARY 28, 2023

If you are going to pour the amount of work necessary into creating a podcast, you will want to measure its success — but how? We can track total downloads and we can tell if those downloads were from unique devices, but that’s where the measurement trail meets the edge of the cliff. Ways to measure a podcast's success!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs. It can also be used to measure progress and keep the planning team focused. Who are your key stakeholders and decision-makers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2014

As KD Paine and I wrote in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” measuring your social media channels, overall communications or marketing strategy is not a form of voodoo black magic; it is an art and a science. So, what does it take to do the art and science of measuring your marketing or communication strategies well?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. It’s like that old adage from carpentry, “Measure Twice, Cut Once.”. It’s about people.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization As a superhero in the nonprofit world, you’re making a real difference every day. Nonprofits are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks Let’s imagine for a moment that you’re a cybercriminal.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And that information can almost always be broken down into its underlying data: the literal and figurative bits and bytes that catalog our lives, the work we do, and the world around us. Why pay attention to data? Data is valuable! Our environment is telling us how important our data is by how hard we work to protect it.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have always found one of the most exciting things about the nonprofit sector to be its diversity. Nonprofits encompass organizations of all sizes, varied organizational structures, unique missions, and a limitless range of fundraising priorities. Understanding Benchmark Data. This is where more focused data comes into play.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Fundraising Software In a world driven by fast-paced technological advancements, the heart-powered, hope-filled engines of nonprofits too, can tap into the futuristic revolution. Welcome to the transformative world of fundraising software designed for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

First I had to “ Stop Fearing the Spreadsheet ” and then started to interview nonprofit data nerds about their Excel secrets. Top 10 Secrets of Excel Data Nerds. My Nonprofit Needs a Data Nerd and How to Find Them! Here are the top 10 things you need to know in Excel to become a data nerd: Secret #10.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Work with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound). Step 2: Identify specific, realistic goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2012

. ”Don’t measure the world, if you don’t have the time and resources to do so.” ” It is a key theme in our book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Measuring World Hunger Day – a guest post by Geoff Livingston. We aim to encourage this type of activity.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

In this post, I’ll walk you through why that’s important and what metrics you should measure. . When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. Looking at this data will help you make informed decisions and have an accurate picture of your organization’s health. . That includes the following: Theme.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

At a conference packed with grants managers, talk of data and data systems were abundant and layered. Data governs almost every aspect of our individual lives and plays a significant role in our field. And it's clear that now is the time for philanthropy to step up and collectively be more data-driven.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board. And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Remember that marketing for nonprofit organizations is not only about fundraising. Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. The first step in creating any marketing campaign is to conduct preliminary research that investigates and explores data about your organization’s current audience and past campaigns. Research and exploration.

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VisionLink

JUNE 19, 2012

Is your nonprofit looking for ways to improve your website and increase traffic? Tech4Good Denver hosted an excellent and extremely informative group panel who shared true and tested content strategies when designing or managing your nonprofit’s website. Use visuals and graphics to turn complex data into easy-to-understand pictures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

When nonprofits started to read and apply our book, ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” I noticed this tweet from the ACLU in NJ showing a white board capturing their team meetings to define success for social media. Pictured is: Eliza Straim (Communications Associate) and Katie Wang (Communications Director).

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits. What are the benefits of using Facebook Ads for nonprofits? How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s critical to actively track and measure your website traffic against your goals. Making the switch is vital — if you’re still using the old version, your data is no longer being tracked. You’ll be pulling in rich data in no time! However, GA4 does need to collect about four weeks of data before this function can begin.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The bbcon 2023 agenda is full of great sessions for finance professionals serving nonprofits, schools, foundations, healthcare, and cultural organizations, from creating better systems to extending what you currently do with Blackbaud’s fund accounting software, Financial Edge NXT.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In February 2023, we officially launched Demographics via Candid , an initiative that empowers nonprofits to share their demographic data one time, through the Candid profile, where it can be accessed and reused by funders and other stakeholders across the field.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A product, whether in the for-profit, nonprofit, or government sector, is a powerful tool that delivers a valuable service to a specific audience. For nonprofits and government agencies, products serve the same purpose but with a different focus.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

And if you aren’t transparent about how you track and store data, you also squander an opportunity to build brand trust. So, how can you ensure your donor data is kept safe but keep your marketing plans well-informed? Here, we outline the latest trends your nonprofit needs to know in the ever-evolving world of data privacy.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

A new year means new resolutions, and for nonprofits that often falls into the category of better fundraising practices. If you’re a nonprofit professional you know what it’s like to drown in excel spreadsheets tracking your supporters, donations, major gifts prospects, and almost anything else. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit? LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. Make sure your “About” section provides an accurate picture of your mission and what your organization does.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They can give your nonprofit a deeper understanding of direct and organic traffic. UTM tracking provides your nonprofit with a way to understand how supporters get to your website and how interactions and engagement differ depending on the source. Manually tagging takes a bit more work but is the best source of data you can get.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chances are, your donor base is included in that number, making your nonprofit’s presence on social media and developing your nonprofit social media strategy just that much more important for attracting potential new donors and engaging with your loyal supporters. How to Create a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy. Set SMART goals.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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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.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to content management systems (CMS), WordPress is a stellar choice for a variety of organizations, including businesses and nonprofits. However, unlike business employees, nonprofit professionals may not have the time to devote to a website strategy or the capacity to spend time mastering a complex CMS. About page.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

Advertising can be an effective way to help grow your nonprofit’ s digital footprint, complement your current organic marketing efforts, and be an essential, part of your integrated marketing strategy. Here are our top advertising tips to help your nonprofit supercharge your paid media strategy: 1.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Having a strong, engaged board is one of the most underappreciated keys to nonprofit success–but building one is no easy task. According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.”

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