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

Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Getting creative and re-evaluating old peer-to-peer fundraising methods has become especially important in recent years due to declines in household giving. Provide a list of talking points or statistics and help them transform stories into words. Set up donation pages. Is there a strategy that might be useful for other fundraisers?

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Strategy Fundraising Social Media Evaluation 97

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Yet general statistics don’t have to be your reality! Find out why they’re missing in action by using a donor survey. Evaluate and adjust Continuously monitor the performance of your post-GivingTuesday campaign and make adjustments as needed. We must do better. Here’s how you can beat the odds.

Gift 80

Gift Mobile Phone Demographics 80

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

It’s true that rigorous evaluation is critical, but right-sizing your evaluation is equally important. Sometimes, third-party evaluation, which includes rigorous study design and statistical analysis, is required to properly understand a program’s impact. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One of the newest resources, a free online guide called “ The Data Playbook ,” was recently published by the Schusterman Foundation and written by Rella Kaplowitz, Program Officer, Evaluation and Learning. This section takes you through the basics of analyzing and finding patterns in survey data.

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

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

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that your team can track to evaluate your progress toward your goal. If you have any gaps in your data, consider sending out surveys to collect more information on how audience members prefer to hear from your nonprofit and what type of content they’re most interested in consuming. Measurable.

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Digital Marketing Create Social Media 59

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

This consultant can evaluate your nonprofit’s overarching goals and help you define the research objectives that will help you accomplish them. Step 3: Design your market research survey. Once you’ve defined your research philosophy, you can begin actually designing your research survey. Designing Your Survey Method.

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Research Marketing Survey Nonprofit 52

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Collect information as you go to evaluate performance. This combination of concrete, measurable statistics and heartwarming testimonials will appeal to both your supporters’ logical and emotional sides. Also, don’t forget to evaluate your performance through the occasional feedback survey. Once you have your “S.M.A.R.T”

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Measure Communication Impact Evaluation 66

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Host a Text-to-Give Fundraiser 360MatchPro’s statistics show that nearly one-third of online donation transactions come from mobile users, meaning your nonprofit can drive more donations simply by allowing people to donate from their mobile devices. This will help you maximize your fundraising potential and raise more.

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Donor Giving Online Gift 52

Care2

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

The Foundation Center surveyed over 1,000 foundations across the U.S. My firm Rad Campaign had an opportunity to dig into the survey data and team up with the Foundation Center to produce an infographic that reveals some interesting trends. Be sure and also check out the social media staffing survey data.

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Social Media Foundation Media Social 77

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Survey existing donors on what spurs them to give quickly when appealed to.

Lesson 59

Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Consider the following statistics: Workplace giving has great potential for impact. Survey your staff to learn which nonprofits they’d like to support and what workplace giving programs would make it easiest for them to contribute. What are the benefits of employee giving programs?

Community 52

Community Giving Companies Gift 52

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.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The reality is that the higher education pipeline is even smaller than what demographic statistics show. Re-evaluate your messaging. Survey your recent alums to discover what life benefits beyond employment they attribute to their college experience and share those widely. Adapt your marketing. What makes you stand out?

Education 81

Education Student Award University 81

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!)

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Campaign Giving Tips Mail 98

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!

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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

Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

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. Adjust your strategy over time.

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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!

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Data Help Measure Analysis 107

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Preventative measures such as performance evaluations, self-regulation policies, effective donor communication approaches, ethical leadership, and social auditing serve as accountability enforcers in various capacities within an organization. Performance evaluations serve as vehicles to message organizational mission realization and impact.

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Support Donor Strategy Arizona 40

.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

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. There are plenty of statistics that demonstrate that what is good for society is also good for business. They must focus on big-picture questions.

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Build Demographics Associations Voice 322

Donor Search

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Recently, I asked Prospect Researchers to complete a brief survey to help me understand how they measure the value of the work they perform. The survey consisted of four questions: What are the top three criteria used by management to evaluate your performance? What are…

Research 40

Research Metrics ROI Survey 40

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.

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Donor Registration Map United Kingdom 76

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? This statistic was reaffirmed in Inspira Health Network’s recent CHNA. Additionally, Inspira deploys nutrition interns to conduct surveys of patients. Who should be involved in the planning process? Program Success.

Community 49

Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Data is such a buzzword these days that it has become almost meaningless, although according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary , data is "factual information (as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation." Get the State of Grantseeking Report. Image: GrantStation. spanhidden.

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Grant Data Develop Strategy 36

Achieve

AUGUST 10, 2014

The research, evaluation, and data needed to satisfy funders about these issues can easily overwhelm an underfunded nonprofit. Your own – and your organization’s – unconscious biases can easily color the way you word survey questions, lead focus groups and analyze data. National Center for Charitable Statistics.

Research 40

Research Analysis Stats Sound 40

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Then we planned a series of tests to evaluate everything from our messaging to nuts-and- bolts fundraising tactics. We didn’t see a statistically significant difference between the two, and for subsequent appeals stuck with donation pages featuring ask strings. First, we used earlier campaigns to build momentum.

Case Study 75

Case Study Test America Studies 75

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

.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

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 if you’re currently struggling to get your story out, and 62% of those who took the survey said they were, then look to your strategic plan. billion in online giving data from 2015 and features key statistics on year-over-year charitable giving broken down by nonprofit size and sector. Even if you’re not the CEO.

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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 So here goes with the big statement. corporations are seeing benefits from adopting web 2.0 technologies, in myriad ways.

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Benefit Tools Web Attitude 49

Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Over the dozen or so years we have been doing event fundraising online, results analysis has revealed statistics that correlate to fundraising success. Post event surveys revealed the number one reason participants didn’t fundraise in 2012 was “No one asked me to”. But what about more subtle metrics that can really make a difference?

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Metrics Benchmark Fundraising Stats 42