ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Evaluation Volunteer Program Impact 40

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. Your goal should be challenging, but not impossible to accomplish based on your staff’s time and resources. You can share impact statistics via both email and social media. Achievable.

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Digital Marketing Create Social Media 59

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

However, the nonprofit landscape is crowded; there are many worthy organizations competing for limited resources. Nonprofits operate with limited resources; an outreach approach that blindly attempts to reach as many people as possible with little analysis will quickly burn through those resources with sub-par success.

Research 52

Research Marketing Survey Nonprofit 52

Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Fundraising 10 Year-End Giving Statistics Every Fundraiser Should Know for 2023 9 min read Read Now How to Create a Strong Year-End Fundraising Campaign Many nonprofits will be seeking donor dollars in the last quarter of the year. Center impact stories and personal connection with the donor instead!) We have you covered!

Campaign 98

Campaign Giving Tips Mail 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2013

I created Excel for Evaluation , a series of more than 25 video tutorials with real examples from nonprofits, to share my favorite techniques with nonprofit leaders like you. Data nerds know how to clean and recode data, look for patterns, calculate key statistics, and then show off the most important information in graphs and charts.

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Data Tutorial Chart Statistics 139

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Collect information as you go to evaluate performance. The National Nonprofit Council has tons of resources to help you keep track of your data, many of which are specific to your mission. This combination of concrete, measurable statistics and heartwarming testimonials will appeal to both your supporters’ logical and emotional sides.

Measure 66

Measure Communication Impact Evaluation 66

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Your company might choose one program to participate in or several, depending on your goals and available resources. Consider the following statistics: Workplace giving has great potential for impact. Include specifics about how to get involved or extra resources for making a donation.

Community 52

Community Giving Companies Gift 52

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The reality is that the higher education pipeline is even smaller than what demographic statistics show. This could limit the resources available to enhance the education, research, and extracurricular opportunities that attract students, resulting in fewer revenue streams and subsequent financial challenges. For example, the U.S.

Education 80

Education Student Award University 80

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

Retaining donors will take fewer resources than searching for new ones. Once you’ve done that, send out a survey to your supporters to gauge their interest. According to 360MatchPro’s matching gift statistics , an “estimated $4 – $7 billion in matching gift funds goes unclaimed per year.” Embed a matching gift tool.

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Program Giving Gift Mail 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The concept was genius — providing an app and free cell phone to the individuals in exchange for filling out the surveys. Completing the survey would get them more cell phone time. The concept included enlisting a telco partner who would provide the phones and data cards. My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd!

Data 107

Data Help Measure Analysis 107

NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While we’re encouraged by some statistics our members released regarding nonprofits and technology, we’re also thrilled that anyone could like us this much: Thank you so much for all your help in the NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign , Corey Pudhorosky ! Charity Dynamics released statistics that made everyone here at NTEN excited!

Croatia 64

Croatia Ecuador Jordan United States 64

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. It’s crucial to continuously build and re-evaluate these relationships, as the more data you gather, the better you’ll understand your donors and the more powerful and personalized your outreach will become.

Data 69

Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

A board that is a rubber stamp drains the organization’s time and resources. They should be visionaries who chart the direction, evaluate options, and are prepared to challenge ideas they feel are not in the association’s best interests. When I asked Bard to find statistics related to associations and diversity, he came up blank.

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Build Demographics Associations Voice 322

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Often the sales funnel is part of the visualization: Awareness Evaluation or Consideration Engagement or Decision Action or Donation Advocacy or Loyalty Michael Johnston, co-founder and president of HJC New Media , encourages nonprofit organizations to take a page from the mapping playbooks of for-profit enterprises.

Donor 74

Donor Registration Map United Kingdom 74

Achieve

AUGUST 10, 2014

The research, evaluation, and data needed to satisfy funders about these issues can easily overwhelm an underfunded nonprofit. Fortunately, more and more resources are available to help nonprofits address the growing demands of their stakeholders. National Center for Charitable Statistics. I’ve listed a few below.

Research 40

Research Analysis Stats Sound 40

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

They devised “kid-friendly” survey instruments, including a “Fun Food Bingo” game, to determine if students are eating the vegetables they grow and are learning about nutrition. An intern working on a master’s degree in public health conducted the evaluation, so costs for the study were minimal.

Tucson 40

Tucson Student Arizona Evaluation 40

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

And with a goal as ambitious and nebulous as elevating community well-being, how do we evaluate success? Identify like-minded partners with the mission, funding, and resources to help you grow the program’s reach. This statistic was reaffirmed in Inspira Health Network’s recent CHNA. Program Success.

Community 49

Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you think EI is a soft skill, one of those activities that requires maximum effort for minimum results, these statistics tell a different story. It can also help you evaluate your group’s current strengths and weaknesses. For example, a job interview, performance evaluation, or strategy decision.

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Virtual Work Skills Culture 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Hire A Consultant: NTEN’s annual nonprofit technology conference and other events, you will find an ecosystem of consultants who do measurement, data analysis, and other skills required to make sense of your data. If you are looking for an evaluation specialist, check out the American Evaluators Association directory.

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Data Help Measure Analysis 109

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Kachuriak and the NextAfter team conducted a survey among 500 nonprofit executives, consultants, managers, and practitioners. Survey data revealed that 61% of hiring managers primarily rely on resumes for their hiring decisions. Though some of these statistics might seem alarming, organizations need not fear.

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Team Data Retention Nonprofit 27

Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

You've probably heard the statistics. SMS messaging can also help you conduct surveys, provide quick answers, and gather information on-the-go. Quinn mentioned a few interesting examples of how nonprofits can use mobile to facilitate conversations with their constituents, including: Engaging volunteers and conducting surveys.

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Mobile Tips Broadcast Phone 55

Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

So we’ve compiled 10 of the most valuable philanthropic resources available to help get you to the best results—and not twiddle your thumbs while you try to figure it out! Here are 10 of the most helpful reports and resources for philanthropy professionals: Giving in an Election Year. Even if you’re not the CEO.

Professional 20

Professional Causes NGO News 20

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. You cannot use the digital divide as a fig leaf over open site statistics anymore.

Stats 100

Stats Web Statistics NTEN 100

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

According to an annual survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., ” One big standout for me was the statistic that claims 52% of respondents feel they have increased the effectiveness of their marketing using web 2.0 says to spend more resources on social media. So here goes with the big statement. technologies, in myriad ways.

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Benefit Tools Web Attitude 49

Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2018

Because marketing departments live, eat, and breathe data; most marketing departments expend significant time and resources on analyzing clinical, population, customer satisfaction, and community awareness data. They routinely survey physicians, patients, employees, and community members on a variety of issues.

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Collaboration Develop Marketing ROI 27

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

The challenge has to do with organizational beliefs and work styles. Whether it be a widely held belief that measurement practice is not worth investing resources. Non-profits know this is true, but the problem is investing in the resources needed to become a data-driven non-profits.&#.

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2023

As you start to feel the priorities of your community evolving, here are four ways to evaluate and respond so your grantmaking organization stays relevant to your community’s changing needs. There are many ways to engage your community, including surveys, focus groups, town hall meetings, and social media.

Change 69

Change Organization Evaluation Analysis 69

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You need to get clear data and statistics on the need for your project and cause area, and include the sources and citations. So instead of just talking about the wide needs as if it’s a fact, include: testimonials, statistics, reports, articles, interviews, etc. Without this, your entire project will fall short. This is a must.

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Grant Award Project Proposal 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

And, in looking over the evaluations and reviews , I think the participants did too. If you didn't have a chance to participate, you'll find the slides, resource materials, and an archived recording over at the webinar wiki. In the presentation, I showed folks how to easily survey the audience using google forms.

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Channel Instruction Instructional Instructional Design 87

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. There are so many resources available to ensure that your organization has a successful campaign. Brian: Let’s go. .

Campaign 91

Campaign Video Project Process 91

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. Evaluation In this stage, the potential donor begins to consider making a donation to your nonprofit. Does this sound familiar?

Donor 52

Donor Management Guide Retention 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Building a donor base or subscriber base by collecting contact information from those subscribing to newsletters, white papers, and other resources that you make available. Miscellaneous: The nonprofit must respond to Google’s annual program survey. These include: Encouraging donations from donors and potential donors.

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Google Grant Guide Nonprofit 348

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

So, Steven, this is where I’d like for you to actually turn this slide into a survey. So here’s the next survey, Steven, right off the bat, just to make sure everybody’s kind of present and getting us grounded. I know people are transitioning from meetings and … so please activate the survey. Here we go.

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People Community Video Podcast 78

Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Conversely, if the technology your nonprofit uses is actually making things harder for your team, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. No matter what you choose, don’t forget to consider your target audiences and the resources you’ll need to have available to put that plan into action. You’ll reap the benefits in the long run.

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Raise Strategy Help Fundraising 98

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Measuring the success of your event is a key step in evaluating your effectiveness and determining which elements of your event worked well and which came up a little short. . Social Media Statistics. One of the most important indicators of event success will be the responses to your post event survey. Attendee Feedback.

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Virtual Measure Registration Sponsor 52

AccelEvents

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Measuring the success of your event is a key step in evaluating your effectiveness and determining which elements of your event worked well and which came up a little short. . Social Media Statistics. One of the most important indicators of event success will be the responses to your post event survey. Attendee Feedback.

Virtual 52

Virtual Measure Registration Sponsor 52