sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Building this trust with your community and stakeholders is only possible through radical transparency—sharing information into the world that showcases who you are as an organization, your strengths, and your areas of opportunity. If the data is proven, why in the world isn’t everyone doing this? So instead, they don’t share anything.

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Metrics Ratio Government Nonprofit 104

sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2024

The 16th annual Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report is here! We look forward to this report every year. To encourage you to download and read the full report , we are sharing a few highlights we think you will find particularly compelling.

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Benchmark Blackbaud Report Online 83

Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The team at Association Analytics often hears questions like, What exactly is data analytics? What’s the difference between analytics and reporting? First: Reporting vs. Analytics. Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format. Why is it important?

Analytics 169

Analytics Data Beginner Associations 169

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

What is the state of your member data? According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. Reporting on the state of member data.

Data 139

Data Organization Associations Analytics 139

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.

Data 169

Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

Your board may well be aware of metrics surrounding the cost to raise a dollar and be keen to understand what that number is for your nonprofit. Be aware, however, that in the world of nonprofit research, many experts discount that this metric has any real value in rating a nonprofit. Why Reporting Matters to Board Members.

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ROI Demonstration Metrics Analysis 329

DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In this sense, impact metrics are the specific measures of the positive and negative effects of an intervention, action, or project on individuals, communities, or the environment. In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

Metrics 52

Metrics Impact Guide Literacy 52

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

I am a big fan of actionable metrics. Fenton’s guide divides up the kinds of metrics you can focus on under the headings See, Say, Feel and Do. Ss I suggest in my Community Mapping approach , the actions and metrics should be mapped against the segments of the community doing them. What do you think?

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Metrics Social Media Media Social 227

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.

Measure 96

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Suddenly, tasks like applying for grants, keeping track of budgets, and reporting became simpler and more efficient.

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Grant Software Trend Fund 204

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?

Integration 83

Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 83

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Metrics Tracking. >> Presentation. Do-It-Yourself.

Metrics 219

Metrics Community Map Template 219

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What do we mean by “data?”. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

Data 69

Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

But did you know Facebook offers you post level data, and page level data? Post level data reports on the analytic behind individual posts on a page, whereas page level data measures the impact as post has on the entire page. Here are the actions that trigger post level data, and page level data.

Metrics 170

Metrics Facebook Stats Nonprofit 170

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

Leverage donor data, segmentation, and targeted communications to identify these leads and direct them to your moves management team. Be sure to share genuine, personal thank you messages that greet the donor by name, reference the specific ways they are supporting your mission, and report on the impact their gift will make.

Gift 52

Gift Marketing Data Strategy 52

DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofits just like yours to position their nonprofit tech solutions for effective fundraising data tracking. Using that knowledge, we’ve created this guide to help your team understand major gift KPIs, the metrics you should be tracking, and the top tips to do so successfully.

Metrics 52

Metrics Gift Track Tech 52

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

I’ll share what I’ve learned from the big-picture analytics, insights from my deep dive into content, and how they inform my approach to our social media plan (which you’re welcome to borrow for your nonprofit). We get it, who doesn’t love data presented in a nice visual format? Link clicks are not included. You also love a nice chart.

Social Media 52

Social Media Data Strategy Media 52

sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

And for a capital campaign, data-driven decisions depend on you and me, the unsung data nerds operating quietly in the background. We work hard to transform basic input into high-quality data. An audit query can be as simple as looking for data entry errors, like a recent cash gift with a gift date of two years later.

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Database Goal Campaign Phase 79

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

. —– I love data as much as the next person. But, there’s more to being data-informed and more to what we should demand of our data, right? When it comes to focusing on the right data, I like to ask myself these two questions. Is data helpful if you aren’t using it? data nten'

Metrics 158

Metrics Impact Change NTEN 158

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Before we dive in, we want you to start thinking of data as one of your most important assets. Of course, they are valuable assets, but data is, too. Let’s build your business case to make data analytics a top priority: 1. Start by assessing and documenting the current state of your data. What do you think about our data?

Analytics 169

Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

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. According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 360

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Tracking common outcome metrics across grantees. Some collaboratives fund grantees to work toward a clearly defined, shared goal—and use shared outcome metrics across grantees. Modeling equitable grantee- and constituent-centered practices. Remember, though, that collaboratives also work across stakeholders.

Measure 59

Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Shows ad performance data like impressions, spend, and demographic reach. Google Ads Transparency Report: [link] Provides ad spend data across different advertiser industries and political entities. Microsoft Advertising Transparency Reports: [link] Provides spend data and ad creatives for ads across Microsoft platforms.

Library 104

Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Fundraising metrics are the key to unlocking your most effective, generosity-encouraging strategies. That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More 4.

Statistics 97

Statistics Fundraising Metrics Mail 97

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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Story Data Storytelling Lesson 66

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Last week, I sat down with Amy Peyrot, Senior Consultant, Social Media Specialist, and resident mathlete at M+R , to discuss all things social media metrics. First things first, Amy shared an important piece of advice: before you ask about how a social post performed, be sure qualify what you're asking for.

Metrics 100

Metrics Social Media Measure Media 100

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually. Security By using a private online community, you’ll have increased security for your member data. Data If you leverage an online community platform, you will gain valuable member insights.

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Community Platform Benefit Online 115

sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. They don’t come with any direction or reporting requirements.

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Fund Chart Grant Report 95

Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This year, the need to check in is even more critical, as 2023 will usher in a whole new paradigm for a core part of digital strategy: web metrics. UA has been a reliable benchmarking tool for more than a decade, and many organizations have comfortably adopted strategies and reports that deliver data to inform their broader digital strategy.

Time 71

Time Metrics Analytics Adopt 71

Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

For years, when nonprofits would publish digital reports with their best stories, they had to point inspired readers to a separate page to make a donation, disrupting the storytelling to fundraising pipeline. We solved this problem with Storyraise , a solution for nonprofits to create digital annual, impact, and donor reports.

Storytelling 81

Storytelling Digital Integration Blended 81

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Next, you’ll want to focus on the metrics side of your formula, ensuring your values are measurable. Consider the frequency of the member activities, how many dollars you spend, or the rates compared to peers to get measurable data before start assigning values. What metrics will help your association move forward? .

Hosting 110

Hosting Metrics Associations Measure 110

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

From a steep learning curve to having to interpret new metrics, the frustration is real. The data isn’t apples-to-apples We knew this going in, but organizations are still having to adjust to learning and setting up new metrics, while data like unique pageviews and bounce rate are gone. Key issues of concern (i.e.,

Analytics 74

Analytics Museum University Google 74

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Our recent eBook, Nonprofit Expert Insights: Culture of Innovation, shared tips, tricks, and experiences from 11 industry experts across the global nonprofit space. Trust: A trusting environment ensures your team feels comfortable sharing their ideas and asking questions. You can do so with open and transparent communication.

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Culture Create eBook Attitude 84

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. By collecting essential metrics as part of your program management process, you’ll be able to use this information to: Identify program gaps and areas of need.

Statistics 52

Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc. Candid uses 990 data as a starting place for our nonprofit profiles and grantmaking databases. What’s in the future for 990s and Candid data?

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Files Data Survey Profile 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The panel also featured, Mary Beth Smith, from the SF Ballet, who share her organization’s experience integrating social media into marketing strategies since 2007. The panel was on social media, adoption, and measurement. We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?)

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Metrics Facebook Data Measure 96

M+R

JULY 6, 2021

We are hella stoked to share it with you; our UK partners at Rally are dead chuffed. . Discussion of the digital space is often quite dominated by a US-centric perspective, but the kind of data we share in Benchmarks is only useful to the extent that it’s relevant to your experience. Register for the webinar here.

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Benchmark Headline FAQ Rate 97