Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Modern CRM reporting is crucial for several reasons, namely because the right reports will help you: Evaluate performance: Get a bird’s-eye view of your organization’s fundraising efficacy by analyzing key metrics like donation amounts, donor engagement, and campaign success.

Report 60

Report Effective Fundraising Template 60

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Commit to a shared measurement system: Common metrics hold the cohort accountable and informs future action. These core functions shape the methodology’s foundation.

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Impact Raleigh Arizona Collaboration 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2013

” When Alison Carlman , unmarketing manager for Global Giving, shared her social media measurement spreadsheet during a peer learning session I’m facilitating for Packard Foundation grantees based on “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” I couldn’t help but think, “Now That’s A Spreadsheet!”

Measure 109

Measure Metrics Movie Social Media 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Dashboard design is more than simply clarifying outcomes and key metrics. Many times dashboard design is focused on “getting it done efficiently” and graphs and does not address the human side – buy-in, learning from data, and consensus on metrics. Metrics for Movements. Tracking for Impact and Learning.

Design 99

Design Marketing Metrics Measure 99

Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some of the biggest reporting challenges for nonprofits, associations, and foundations include: Where to get the data: Some data is found easily in data dashboards, some is not. Regularly monitoring performance metrics or KPIs throughout the year allows you to know what you need.

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Story Report Data Blended 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I’m facilitating a peer exchange for the Knight Foundation for a group of grantees that are hosting a Giving Days over the next year using its recently published Giving Day Playbook. How do you go beyond just doing a survey or collecting metrics? All of these work well with small groups and inside of organizations.

Reflection 119

Reflection Practice Results Storytelling 119

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

million metric tons of electronic waste was produced globally in 2019 alone, but only 11.4 California State Parks Foundation. How California State Parks Foundation Takes Action on Earth Day. Connect with California State Park Foundation: . National Forest Foundation. percent gets recycled. Twitter: @Energy_Leaders.

San Diego 126

San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Keynote at E-Metrics Conference. Foundation Center Grantspace Workshop. Foundation Center Grantspace Workshop. Stanford University - Discussion with authors facilitated by Lucy Bernholz. Foundation Center Grantspace Workshop. Boston/Oct. Boston TweetUp: MeasureUp. Book Sellers Cafe. 501-C 3 Tech Club.

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San Francisco Measure Network Boston 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2009

Today I attended an informative lunchtime presentation by Chad Nelsen who is the Environmental Director at the Surfrider Foundation where he has worked since 1998. Some takeaways related to network effectiveness and use of social media and technology: The most important metric they use for network effectiveness is " Coast Victories."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2013

For past couple of years, I have been blogging , speakin g, facilitating peer trainings , and writing about using measurement methods for nonprofits to measure impact and to learn from their data.

Attitude 97

Attitude Social Media Measure San Francisco 97

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 83

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 83

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Creates an environment that facilitates fundraising Regardless of whether you do face-to-face fundraising, ensuring that the organization is prepared to fundraise is the development professional’s main priority. Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share?

Professional 72

Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It’s about setting a robust foundation for the infrastructure you’ll build on in the coming months. Optimizing Channels of Communication Each communication medium—be it Email, Social media, Direct mail—has a unique potential to engage your audience and facilitate fundraising.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Synchronous Platform Campaign 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2009

Last week, I had an opportunity to participate in a two-day workshop was designed for Packard Foundation grantees, from across the Foundation’s funding areas, who lead and manage networks or accomplish much of their work through networks. The workshop, facilitated by the Monitor Institute, was focused on Network Effectiveness.

Social Media 65

Social Media Map Foundation Network 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

I think if I were to sum up social media metrics for nonprofits, I would say that best examples of social media practice and measurement are when social media is used for engagement with a purpose. This form of measurement and social media metrics are just as important as measuring outcomes.

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Measure Learning Metrics Social Media 103

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Your online donation form itself should be easy to fill out to facilitate ongoing donations through your website. After the year-end giving season ends, assess relevant metrics to determine how well your strategy played out. Round up metrics such as your: Fundraising total. Analyze your success. Did you reach your goal?

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Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The process of linking results to key performance indicators and associated metrics it is like hooking up a big TV. Step 5: Define your metrics. The process of linking results to key performance indicators and associated metrics it is like hooking up a big TV. Flickr Photo by HorrorTaxi.

Results 97

Results Metrics Measure Associations 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

One of the posts that got a lot of engagement and contributed to the uphill trend in the metrics was about editorial calendars. Regular Content Editorial Meetings: At the Case Foundation, Jenna Sauber reported that they have editorial meetings every two weeks to plot out content in detail. My answer: Yes!

Content 101

Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2009

I agree with her points: Causes facilitates the spread of your organization's message. Allison suggests that we're looking at the wrong metric - we should be measuring success using awareness not dollars. Allison points out the numbers for America's Giving Challenge on Facebook sponsored by the Case Foundation.

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Washington Metrics Facebook Donor 85

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Description : This all-day workshop starts with the real foundation of social media engagement: community and content. Through a facilitated training, participants will work independently and in small groups to develop and share project plans for using social media to engage supporters.

Kentucky 122

Kentucky Leadership ROI Social Media 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Foundation Review (Vol 5:3) Makes the case that most foundation strategies are unfolding in complex and dynamic environments, and foundations need a more committed approach to learning and strategic adaptation. I got to facilitate a deep dive with a dozen folks and here are the takeaways from the discussion.

Social Media 100

Social Media Channel Data Media 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and using social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges.

Report 96

Report Social Social Media DC 96

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

First off, in terms of metrics, you need to be very clear in your own mind as to what the exact intended end use of that data will be. Ultimately, however, it all comes down to social impact—and in that sense, you want to focus the lion’s share of your metrics-gathering efforts on the tangible social outcomes you are trying to produce.

Measure 96

Measure Impact Chicago Metrics 96

sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Whatever the context of your online fundraising event, you’ll need livestreaming software to facilitate any live segments of your virtual auction. This data can also help guide the follow-up and stewardship processes, as you can quickly sort bidders by total contributions or other engagement metrics. Let’s begin.

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Virtual Build Stream Software 67

Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for a donor relations and stewardship program, as an indirect revenue generator, is success metrics. I want to share just a few low-budget examples of how the team at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation has pivoted to continue providing donor relations and stewardship to our donors during this current crisis.

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Donor Colorado Change Foundation 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The workshop was hosted by Compasspoint and its partner Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County and with the support of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. I recently took a workshop on visual facilitation with David Sibbet. JD Lasica and I co-facilitated a workshop on measurement. Morning Session.

Social Media 100

Social Media Effective Media Social 100

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Setting up systems and habits : Often, we set up systems for the Performance Zone, such as weekly meetings with a set agenda or dashboards with key metrics. Composed of Chapters 1 through 7, it introduces the foundational ideas and key strategies that any individual can use to overcome the performance paradox.

Learning 93

Learning Free Reflection Model 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2013

The Networked Nonprofit wasn’t only about making smart use of social media and metrics. In 2012, leaders at the Rockefeller Foundation posed that question to our team at Monitor Institute, kicking off a year and a half of research and analysis. How to make convenings count: a new hands-on guidebook. By Noah Rimland Flower.

Arts 95

Arts Design Collaboration Analysis 95

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Unclear expectations, performance metrics, and goals. Facilitating these relationships is key to making your business feel more like a community. Lack of leadership support. Lack of inclusivity and openness. Roadblocks.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Leadership Roles 52

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

Reporting ⁠— Look for software that provides detailed insights into matching gift progress, trends, and other relevant metrics. Robust reporting facilitates informed decision-making and aids in demonstrating the impact of your efforts to stakeholders. Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying. .”

Gift 52

Gift NPO Software Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Over the summer, Holly Minch , who is an expert at helping nonprofits and philanthropies unlock the potential of strategic communications for social change, suggested that I facilitate a workshop on social media strategy with a group of nonprofit and philanthropy communications folks. . This causes a lot of anxiety.

Social Media 97

Social Media Strategy Communication Remix 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The organization will clarify its ladder of engagement and identify metrics to test what channels/messaging work best to move people through the ladder. Case study is here ).

Measure 98

Measure Social Media Media Social 98

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating the perfect fundraising strategy takes a lot of time and effort, so your best bet to grow and raise more each year is to first lay out a solid fundraising foundation. Measure all fundraising metrics. Use the data in your CRM to measure all metrics, including donation amounts, donation frequency, donor details, and more!

Campaign 98

Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

With facilitator’s guidance, grantees will design and implement a small action learning project. 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. Day 2: Certificates Awarded To Senior Staff Attendees.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In 2019, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their County Health Rankings Report. While Inspira was developing its community health strategy, the Inspira Foundation was sharing this new direction with potential partners. Inspira also provides fitness staff to facilitate gym assemblies on staying active.

Community 49

Community Effective Create New Jersey 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m facilitating peer exchange groups on measuring the networked nonprofit with 60 grantees. In addition to weekly check-ins, the dashboard includes key performance metrics related to goals as well as more detailed metrics.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

Second, the individual profiles don’t have metrics yet, so if you haven’t tracked and honed your content strategy and understand what engages your audience, you won’t be able to do that easily on individual profile. And, next week, I can’t wait to pick out a timeline cover image from NWF or maybe these from NRDC.

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Facebook Change Profile Impact 112