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. It was a time-consuming process that was prone to mistakes, making it tough to stay organized and keep track of everything.

Grant 221

Grant Software Trend Fund 221

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Though annual reports can come at any time, a key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. Start with the goals you set yourself Before searching for data, start with your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Story 60

Story Report Data Blended 60

sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

The 12th edition of the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report is here! This report compares peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising data from 2020, 2021, and 2022. So, we were curious: What would the data tell us about three key questions? So, we were curious: What would the data tell us about three key questions?

Blackbaud 76

Blackbaud Report Fundraising Benchmark 76

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 Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated.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

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data?

Associations 136

Associations Data Benefit Practice 136

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

In addition to general business practices, your nonprofit must also be able to accurately track the effects any increases or decreases in fundraising expenses might have on the overall financial picture. . The intention of this metric is to identify inefficiencies and wasteful spending. Why Reporting Matters to Board Members.

ROI 342

ROI Demonstration Metrics Analysis 342

Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Your members can provide you with a lot of data about what they are interested in and how well your association is meeting their needs. This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success.

Analytics 169

Analytics Associations Model Metrics 169

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

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Going Beyond Basic Metrics Learning analytics goes beyond basic metrics to offer you a deeper understanding of course performance and learner engagement. This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention.

Analytics 169

Analytics Education Program Impact 169

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

I am a big fan of actionable metrics. If the numbers you are tracking don’t give you an action, how valuable are they? For example, if you track just how many people come to your website, it doesn’t give you much action. Download ”See, Say, Feel, Do: Social Media Metrics that Matter” here. .

Metrics 227

Metrics Social Media Media Social 227

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Let’s find out how to achieve that level of reporting Zen consistently.

Report 60

Report Effective Fundraising Template 60

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You need data collection and data structure skills, not just a data entry person—someone who knows how your organization operates and the best ways for information to be delivered. This person shouldn’t be the clerical or data entry person. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

Fund 88

Fund Software Community Tips 88

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 8, 2021

Hear insights on how and why they decided it was crucial to start measuring, tracking, and reporting on the efficacy of their partnerships and how they will use this information to accelerate their entire corporate partnership strategy moving forward. Overview of data and metrics you need to start tracking now!

Free 269

Free FAQ Metrics Track 269

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Once you invest in some of these strategies, it’s important to track what works to engage with potential members. Plan ahead, so you’ll know what data to track. What’s slowing these association’s down?

Create 169

Create Strategy Associations Registration 169

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 76

Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 76

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.

Fund 87

Fund Chart Grant Report 87

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

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

Access your data. Of course, analyzing your fundraising campaigns starts with accessing data from your online fundraising software. It can be helpful to set up dashboards that give you a daily overview of key performance metrics and trends for each of your campaigns. Evaluate post-campaign data.

Campaign 83

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 83

M+R

APRIL 16, 2024

Hey data friends, it’s our favorite time of the year, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, you can sip your iced coffee outside and read Benchmarks ! So here’s your action item: If your organization hasn’t already, save any existing UA data before this date for historical tracking! We’ll wait. What does that mean?

Benchmark 40

Benchmark Analytics Google Comparison 40

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Data Mapping: Prepare for implementation.

Database 52

Database Track Donor Management 52

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

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

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?

Metrics 158

Metrics Impact Change NTEN 158

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s a strategy that I have been using, testing, and adapting since @NonprofitOrgs first launched on Myspace in 2006 and now there’s an ever-increasing flow of data being released that proves that social and mobile media are, in fact, powerful fundraising tools. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

Track 234

Track Mobile Media Fundraising 234

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

While almost all nonprofit professionals recognize the importance of running data-driven programs, most fundraising and digital staff of all levels don’t feel like they have access to the data they need for informing strategic decisions. Then read about one of our highlighted reports below! Long Term Donor Value Report.

Report 45

Report Track Donor Channel 45

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

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

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. The data you’ll receive when using an online community will better help you understand your members and create a personalized experience.

Community 116

Community Platform Benefit Online 116

Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

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. From your board members requesting the latest donor stats to your digital director asking for email conversion rates, tracking your data can be hard.

Report 56

Report Data Tools Stats 56

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 72

Time Metrics Analytics Adopt 72

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! Event-Based Tracking: Where the previous version was session-based, GA4 is event-based.

Analytics 52

Analytics Google Fundraising Track 52

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s a strategy that I have been using, testing, and adapting since @NonprofitOrgs first launched on Myspace in 2006 and now there’s an ever-increasing flow of data being released that proves that social and mobile media are, in fact, powerful fundraising tools. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given.

Track 186

Track Mobile Media Fundraising 186

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

For example, can this new tech augment existing reports and dashboards—or provide more accurate forecasting into campaign revenue, grants, and major giving? Emphasize increased data access and transparency Demonstrate how the new technology can help you see a 360-degree view of supporters regardless of where they are in their lifecycle.

Technology 186

Technology Change Analysis Tech 186

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

However, a clearly defined scope is critical to keeping a project on track throughout its life cycle. You’ll want your IT team to be aware of the project so they can review any data security requirements or integrations that need to be established, for example. Goals and Metrics What does success look like? out of scope).

Project 89

Project Fund Software Help 89

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time. Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes.

Statistics 52

Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

While Classy’s annual report always seeks to explore the latest in donor behavior and offer insights that help organizations grow and scale , this edition focused on the strategies that not only proved effective but served as a means of strategic safeguarding into the future. . Achieve Success Backed by Timely Fundraising Data.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Benchmark Stats Metrics 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

Foundation 80

Foundation Build Grant Fund 80