Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

Evaluate your goals and objectives, as an organization. You will not be able to identify tools and engagement methods for your organization online without knowing the bigger picture and without knowing it in concrete goals that will let you build and work towards them. Goals & Objectives. Identify what success will look like.

Social Media 190

Social Media Strategy Media Social 190

Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit looking to recruit your very first volunteers or are a seasoned pro, it’s important to first evaluate and assess your volunteer needs and to do so frequently. The GROW method can come in handy when applied to volunteer management so keep that in mind as you research this method!

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Management Help Tips 52

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. and “What methods work best to raise these gifts?” For instance, how large they are, what tools organizations really use, and what methods work best. — 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study.

Gift 35

Gift Strategy Benchmark Arts 35

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 21, 2022

If you’re seeing lower email open rates, declining donations, and fewer donors giving, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate where things are off track. It’s part of following the 3-to-1 Ratio and it helps donors feel valued, not over asked. Use a variety of communication methods. Here’s an example.

Communication 81

Communication Donor Tips Fundraising 81

Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Even though the definition below is focused on product marketing, we fundraisers know how effective storytelling is with donors in our communications. Giving method preferences. Let’s look at an example of how you might segment your donors based on giving method preferences and plan your marketing accordingly.

Channel 59

Channel Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I'm slightly out of my comfort zone here because I've only been following this topic closely for a short time, although I have co-authored a guide for nonprofits on technology evaluation and ROI. The current conversation is about the need for new metrics and methods for objective measurement. What is your post to comment ratio?

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Metrics Social Media Media ROI 56