VQ Strategies

AUGUST 24, 2022

As volunteer trends have changed and new generations enter the volunteer force, organizations benefit from taking a broader view of recruitment, expanding the focus both internally and externally, cultivating relationships with potential supporters and deepening relationships with current volunteers. Recruitment.

Retention 98

Retention Goal Volunteer Measure 98

Care2

JANUARY 14, 2013

One of my favorite parts about starting a new year is reviewing all of the top 10 (or in some cases the top 133) lists and trends. Don’t worry though, we have taken care of the heavy lifting at Frogloop and summarized our favorite “best of” lists that highlights strategists favorite trends and strategies from 2012.

Trend 71

Trend Bookmarking Case Study Org 71

Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Members of this team review fundraising metrics , such as: Which recurring donors have upcoming credit card expirations, in order to stay ahead of lapsed recurring gifts. They’ll look at metrics on missing donor data, address updates, and donor actions. How many volunteer hours were recorded for a park cleanup event.

Fundraising 95

Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2014

But the question those metrics beg is how the increase in volume is impacting email performance. With a 60% increase in email volume sent I would have expected that trend to continue. The total number of email recipients was up 72%. With so many more emails hitting our inboxes are we diluting the value of email? But it didn’t.

Benchmark 55

Benchmark Metrics Report Online 55

sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

Companies large and small are investing in purpose and social responsibility programs: Our report includes an analysis of employee engagement trends across companies with 0 – 100,000+ employees. This was the only group that had an increase for all metrics from the 2019 report. Social Justice campaigns received over $2.8

Disaster 92

Disaster Social North America Companies 92

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s probably one of the most critical metrics you should be studying in 2021. . Immediately begin looking for big-picture trends. Understanding these trends can quickly show you how effectively you’re currently retaining donors as well as which tactics do and don’t help in the process. Dig deeper into trends and sources.

Retention 75

Retention Donor Online Rate 75

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 355

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Definition of Data Analytics for Nonprofits. Data Analytics for Nonprofits: 13 Key Nonprofit Metrics. Definition of Data Analytics for Nonprofits. The ultimate goal is to uncover trends, understand performance, and discover useful next actions to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising and donor stewardship goals.

Analytics 52

Analytics Org Adwords Metrics 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Follow these steps to outline your organization’s definition of major gifts: Assess your previous largest donations to determine your major gift threshold. Look at each supporter’s giving history and identify trends. Cultivate by definition means that you’re leading up to something—and that something is a solicitation.

Gift 97

Gift Raise Guide Relationship 97

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Here, we see a clear trend: Over 90% of nonprofits shared some demographic data about their leader. For definitions of leader levels and the full list of demographic survey questions and response options, see How to collect and share demographic data. iv In comparison, the sharing rate for all other staffing levels is below 60%.

Demographics 98

Demographics Share Data Taxonomy 98

Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Beth and Lauren discussed both strategy and tools, tips and metrics, leaving little ground uncovered. The Philosophy and Definition of ROI. She said she takes a broader definition of ROI, to include: #1 Return on Insight: this is about harvesting intel about what works and what doesn't, to apply to the future.

ROI 57

ROI Social Media Metrics Strategy 57

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference.

Participatory 82

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Flexibility : The best dashboards are flexible enough to track the metrics that are most important to your nonprofit. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of some common Dashboard terms and their definitions. Metrics : Metrics are measures of something. They can be used to track progress or performance.

Analytics 52

Analytics Tools Wikipedia Track 52

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

Watch the video clip Additionally, when asked about how to develop and use a common definition for BIPOC-led and BIPOC-serving organizations, Satonya Fair, president and CEO of Peak Grantmaking, suggests collaboration with other experts is key. Watch the video clip “How do we work better with nonprofits? And a lot comes down to the systems.

Demographics 98

Demographics Build Social Green 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

In 2013, social media will continue the trend of “going visual.” If you need a professionally designed infographic for your work, definitely work with a professional. In 2013, social media will continue the trend of “going visual.”

Design 131

Design Colorado Chart Storytelling 131

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

While there are everyday fluctuations in your data that you should keep in mind, data reports give you a bird’s-eye view to see important, broad trends throughout your program. And once this information has been collected, it can be studied and acted upon to create actionable solutions against downward trends in your program.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Profile Survey Track 52

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

You should definitely aim high with these, but make sure they’re realistic within the timeframe you have. Study Past Fundraising Trends. These strategies should also have specific metrics and/or KPIs associated with them to measure their success. Fundraising Goals. For example, how many new donors do you expect to acquire?

Calendar 98

Calendar Template Guide Fundraising 98

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame.

Money 130

Money Fundraising Fun Sponsor 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

In the spirit of demystification here is a definition and a couple of resources about the social capital market. Lucy Bernholz, moderating, said that metrics are the carbon in the ecosystem and the oxygen is the policy frame. People are open sourcing their metrics, and building taxonomy. An easy example is green technology.

Taxonomy 61

Taxonomy Metrics San Francisco Ghana 61

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

This gives us (and you) a more comparable metric. When we look at the YOY data above, we see quite a bit of variance in this ratio over the three years, and no distinguishible pattern (trend). Is the clear jump after 2010 due to the more inclusive language in the survey question, or to increased staffing levels at organizations?

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Data is focused on the metrics that are specific to social media channel. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership. DoSomething.Org: A Data-Driven Nonprofit In Action.

Culture 115

Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

Since I said that these words have lost their meaning, let’s begin with some definitions. Merriam Webster gives us 19 definitions for the word “engage.” ” I’ve identified 4 definitions as being the most useful in the online marketing context: To hold the attention of. To bind someone to do something.

Websites 37

Websites Strategy Content Nonprofit 37

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2007

I'm doing a workshop on Social Media Metrics, Measurement, and ROI at PodCamp Boston tomorrow. You've done a terrific job in identifying benefits(outcomes) and some metrics - you might want to consider paring them down even further. I'd like to see how you are going to specifically look at success/change and metrics for your blog.

Guinea 50

Guinea Measure Social Media Wikispaces 50

Connection Cafe

APRIL 16, 2015

I recommend staying up on industry trends. Here’s a few ways to stay up on industry trends: Attend conferences, workshops and webinars. Here are 3 big trends to watch for in the next couple years: Digital wallets (currency online), bio-metrics (touch ID) and digital assistants (voice to command actions).

Digital 20

Digital Fundraising Charity Survey 20

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We use Hootsuite and Sprout Social to manage our accounts and track metrics. Megan: There definitely wasn’t push-back from management, but being a smaller organization, there was a need to prove the worth in investing staff time in building our online presence. Take risks and try different things to see what works and what doesn’t.

Social Media 189

Social Media Foundation Examples Media 189

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

I'm also doing a session at the NTC in April called " Mapping Metrics To Strategy: Using Measurement To Improve Your Social Media Efforts " with panelists Wendy Harman, Red Cross, Qui Diaz, Livingston Communications , Danielle Brigida, NWF, and Susan Granger, PDF. Listening skills and tools upgraded. What works used for future campaigns.

Story 72

Story Learning Organization Metrics 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This project has identified the following definitions of success: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange. Social media can be filled with metrics to track results. But not all metrics are equally valuable, and choosing the measurements that matter can be complicated.

India 102

India NGO Network Exercise 102

Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2016

Interested to hear from these speakers on the trends they see and how to do more with email. Let’s Get Tactical: Understanding Digital Metrics and What They Mean. Looking fwd to hearing from others, what they recommend and how they use the metrics to adjust and improve results. I will definitely follow the hashtag.

San Jose 20

San Jose Guide Advice Podcast 20

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2018

The point is that in most cases these exceptions are highly beneficial to your organization, but because they do not fit previous trends in behavior, they cannot be predicted or anticipated. Assess the current and short-term potential of your development program and apply those insights to create appropriate giving level definitions.

Giving 21

Giving Analysis Gift Analytics 21

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

After you've been able to use metrics to learn what works and adapt your approach, you can use a traditional approach which begins with defining value and culminates with a financial calculation that could go something like this. Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time.

ROI 50

ROI Social Media Slides NTEN 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

Streamline: The literal definition is to design in a form that offers the least resistance to fluid flow. I will also continue to write case studies, step-by-steps instructional pieces, and trend pieces. Mapping Metrics to Social Media Strategy: This wiki will be retooled to go deeper in more specific metrics linked to strategy.

Goal 50

Goal ROI Wiki Metrics 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2007

He said that in the first month of this experiment, he got two phones - one was really urgent and the other he had to give a lecture to the person about the definition of urgent. I gave the Social Media Metrics session. Website grader - useful tool to search trends. I love her writing about social media trends.

Boston 50

Boston Reflection People Social Media 50

Care2

MAY 27, 2012

If your organization is thinking about making an infographic, definitely check out the “Infographic of Infographics”below, which illustrates the most popular elements incorporated into infographics. If done right, they can also be a fantastic marketing tool to reach your target audiences. And the press love to cover them too.

China 75

China Chart Press Channel 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

" She not only gives an overview of the different choices of analytics software tools available, but also provides basic definitions for the data one might collect. Or they might have some understanding of metrics and have gone as far as setting up a free google analytics account, but are not sure what to do next. Learning Goals.

Screencast 50

Screencast Analytics Measure Web 50

Care2

JUNE 21, 2010

After you access the calculator here , enter the cost per hour of your staff, and other basic web and email metrics, and you can get a realistic snapshot of how you're doing. ROI (Return on Investment) in its simplest form has has a very specific mathematical definition. How does it work?

Social Network 58

Social Network ROI Network Social 58

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

It wasn’t meant as a statement about what I think about whether or not web stats are a useful metric of much. Webstats are, of course, important, both as an internal metric to watch, analyze, and improve, and for that matter, to put out there, in conjunction with lots of other data. What are the trends on all of the above?

Stats 100

Stats Web Statistics NTEN 100

Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

While growing your social following is a great metric (and definitely a KPI I pay attention to), the truth is I’m way more concerned with engagement than how many followers an organization has. By slowing down and analyzing your data you may uncover trends like: . Top performing content for the week/month/year.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Hints Social 52