TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

Try using your audience personas you developed as guidelines for what different demographics you want to track and report on. If you haven’t been using the trackbacks page, this might be a good page for you to start reporting on. Track backs, located under the social tab, shows you who has been linking back to your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. How is Accounting Different for Nonprofits?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This week, Candid released the 21 st edition of our annual Nonprofit Compensation Report. The report reviews key employee compensation based on 160,726 observations from 101,489 Forms 990 and 990-EZ filed by 501(c) organizations with the IRS for fiscal year 2019. Why it matters .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

Being able to report on this data in an easy-to-read format was very important, as was having robust induction and training resources for the volunteers who run the pantries. Tracking Operations With Real Time Data. This community is a very big reason that the YLP franchise is so popular,” says Kathryn Cheetham from YLP.

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Adopt a robust fund accounting system.

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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?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. What that statistic means is that for 90% of foundations, the 990-PF is often the only means for communicating their work. Open Data Defined.

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Communication Oregon Grant Portland 92

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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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

Using data to drive your digital marketing campaigns is essential. Without the discipline of data, your digital marketing success is based more on hope than strategy and execution. Our corporate marketers understand the criticality of data all too well, especially retailers. Use small data (i.e. Data and story-telling.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here are a few statistics that we shared: 27% of Americans say they have not too much or no confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest ( Pew Research ) 39% of Americans, a record-high, say they don’t trust the media at all. Many attendees expressed surprise over the trust statistics that we shared.

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Achieve

MAY 15, 2024

The application process is complex, with many requirements for eligibility and reporting you must meet. According to Bonterra , these are the ways you need to stay compliant with your grant’s rules: Tracking awarded funds. Reporting on how funds are spent. What is a grant? Communicating with the grantmaker.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Funders don’t always track their GOS grants Survey respondents expressed difficulty in estimating the dollar amount for their general operating grants. Others were unable to provide even an estimate since they don’t track GOS grants. Several foundations reported that the COVID-19 pandemic inspired more general operating grants in 2021.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In April 2012 NTEN worked with Idealware to conduct a survey of nonprofits about their relationships with data, and what we found was a large dichotomy—either they were doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. Download the complete report, "The State of the Nonprofit Data.".

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 14, 2016

Data can be a daunting thing. quintillion bytes of data are produced every day. There’s no denying that some of that information could be used by your organization, and you don’t need to be a statistics major to take advantage of it. Here are some things that can help you understand how your organization can use data for good.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Should we track retained dollar value in 2021 compared to total retainable revenue in 2021 (the same year) or compare that amount to total retainable revenue in 2020 (the previous year)? . The best place to find data—and the methodology that was used to collect it—is in resources like the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., According to Double the Donation statistics , companies donate an average of $20 to $26 billion to nonprofits each year. Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. The truth is your nonprofit’s Twitter is producing just as many important analytics as your website is, and you should be tracking and reporting on them.

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Analytics Twitter Nonprofit Statistics 177

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions. In this example, @Codeorg features their logo with an inspirational quote from a supporter: Statistics and fact graphics also work well on Twitter. In this example from @PopnMatters , six facts are featured and engagement is high for this graphic.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Strategic reporting: We all know how important statistics are for board reports and grant writing. Look for software that contains powerful reporting capabilities. Waiver tracking: protecting your organization is critical. Waiver tracking: protecting your organization is critical. Preparing Your Data.

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Volunteer Management Online Registration 85

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Nor am I convinced we’ll have the bandwidth to use the tools or this data. . And, with that, it’s why you need to track data that tells you if your digital efforts are succeeding or if you need to tweak certain strategies. . How can these tools help you track meaningful data? Do you have any thoughts?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Donor Retention Rate Formula If donor retention is a priority for you, it’s important to know how to calculate and track your donor retention rate. Keep this formula handy—you’ll want to periodically calculate your donor retention rate to make sure you’re on track. This data also appears in your Fundraising KPIs widget.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Some key features of Qgiv’s text fundraising platform include: Customizable campaign options Real-time donation tracking Integration with Qgiv’s other fundraising solutions These key features provide you with an end-to-end fundraising solution through one platform, rather than needing to use different platforms for different types of fundraisers.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

For many non-profits, data crunching is everything. From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Statistics show that 54% of donors worldwide prefer to give online and online giving is growing each year. You get better data and reporting. Since online fundraising automates your process you have immediate access to your data. Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Online Fundraising?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Connecting national and chapter data can help your staff and chapters save time, stay connected, and deliver a better member experience. It can also give chapters access to data that they can use to improve their local member engagement. Configurable dashboards that give quick access to insights on the health of chapters .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Tell a Compelling Story : People connect with stories more than facts or statistics. These tools can help you sell tickets , promote your event, and track attendees. Sponsorship management : Secure and manage event sponsorships, track contributions, and showcase sponsor logos.

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Impact Create Nonprofit Awareness 98

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

According to a report by the Charity Science Foundation, statistical trends have suggested that for many organizations, the ratio may be closer to 90/10. To determine your major gift threshold amount, you can pull a report of the organization’s largest gifts in a certain timeframe.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Refer to the data. You should look for statistics and studies that show that some donors respond to direct mail appeals more often than they do to email appeals. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data. Define your audience.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

To help you find areas of improvement, I pulled out my four biggest takeaways from the Blackbaud Institutes’ (BBI) Human Social Responsibility Report. This statistic-driven report calls attention to the growth of CSR programs from an employee’s perspective. Impact Reporting Supports Everything You Do.

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2011

The Giving USA 2011 report is out and the team at The Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University have given plenty of data and statistics to sift through. Get a copy of Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2010 online. seen in 2000 and 2005. and Linda H.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Multi-year giving isn’t just a statistical trick, but a genuine opportunity to steward your donor over the course of their pledge.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

The more data you collect on your volunteers’ locations, the more you can accommodate their needs to make volunteering convenient. Collecting important volunteer program data points will allow you to track your volunteer engagement and the progress you are making with your new engagement strategy. WHEN can they work?

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Track and analyze your results. Check out our last installment here !

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2010

You may already know you can use Google Analytics to track your Google AdWords campaigns. Generate the Tracking URL . Awhile back, I wrote about tracking click-throughs using query strings. Forget the technical details, because Google provides a tool you can and should use to create the tracking links for you.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. dang, this is a great topic, this is so timely as people are, you know, perhaps getting annual reports together. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2019

If you’re like most peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) staff, you’re drowning in data. We’re very serious about our data in P2P! Sometimes we all get so caught up in reporting that it’s easy to forget about the people behind those numbers. First, let’s take a look at how we’ve been using data in P2P and the direction we’re heading.

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