Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. But they often come with many strings attached—such as detailed reporting requirements. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why.

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Track Mobile Media Fundraising 184

Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

It also keeps you organized by reducing data redundancy, tracking donor activity, and providing automatic reports. There are plenty of free tools you can use instead. In this post, we’ll share our favorite free and affordable software options for nonprofits on a budget. There’s no such thing as free software.

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Software Free Paypal Google 52

Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s critical to actively track and measure your website traffic against your goals. Making the switch is vital — if you’re still using the old version, your data is no longer being tracked. Event-Based Tracking: Where the previous version was session-based, GA4 is event-based. leads) it’s bringing in.

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Analytics Google Fundraising Track 52

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

You should have monthly reporting for ongoing stats that lead direction, but a Strategic Marketing Plan will help you create small manageable goals that correspond to an overall goal (more customers). Step 3: Create a conversion report for the year-to-date to see what marketing channels brought the best conversion rates.

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Marketing Analysis ROI Picture 246

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As a free, relatively easy tool, it was used almost universally by nonprofits and all the organizations with whom we work. The data isn’t apples-to-apples We knew this going in, but organizations are still having to adjust to learning and setting up new metrics, while data like unique pageviews and bounce rate are gone.

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Analytics Museum University Google 75

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Or you can track the time it takes you to fill out the form, either with sample data or by trying to collect similar data from your own systems. Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Limit mid-cycle reporting to a phone call with the program manager.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Data integration allows nonprofit healthcare organizations to: Exchange data at a faster rate. Standardize data formats to ensure consistency.

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Integration Data Nonprofit Platform 76

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. Understanding what pages on your website are most trafficked is key to increasing conversion rates, and knowing what posts on your blogs are getting the most page views helps your nonprofit further focus its content.

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Analytics Twitter Nonprofit Statistics 177

Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 According to the Nonprofit Email Engagement Benchmark Study by M+R , the average email open rate for nonprofits is around 25%, while the click-through rate hovers at 2.5%.

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email Rate ROI Social Media 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 78

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Here are 3 rules for reporting impact Be warm, heartfelt, and sentimental. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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Gift Script Phone Voice 98

Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on. If those systems don’t communicate, or place data into the same data warehouse, your organization can’t track donor/constituent engagement and behavior.

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Challenge Retention Nonprofit Tennessee 98

Neon CRM

MAY 19, 2023

Analytics and Reporting Analytics and reporting are central to improvement. The ability to track engagement metrics like event attendance, email open rates, and other membership activities will help you improve your future outreach efforts. This is an excellent tool for midsized and rapidly growing organizations.

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Associations Software Management Module 52

Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Download the full report to dive deeper into these insights, as well as many more. Track Top Donor Acquisition Days. See What’s New In Fundraising.

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Experiment Donation Ideas Create 93

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit. Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 359

sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Emails from a real person rather than from your organization have a 27% higher open rate. According to the 2022 Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report , the annual value of a sustainer is four times greater than a one-time donor. Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative.

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Effective Tips Fundraising Blackbaud 72

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

You can’t raise the kind of money you need for free. They seek out the free version of every tool, look for professional volunteers to do every skilled task pro bono, and stuff their own envelopes for their annual appeal. But if free is a MUST, that’s a problem. What About Ratings on Sites Like Charity Navigator?

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Fundraising Charity Mail Nonprofit 132

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

That's one of the questions we set out to answer as part of the 2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. In contrast, only 24 percent of the least effective organizations — those rating themselves with just 1 or 2 stars on overall communications effectiveness — ranked themselves as proficient or better.

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Trend Communication Report Nonprofit 36

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 52

Media Cause

JUNE 21, 2022

It was then that Apple did what every advertiser and most marketing professionals would say is unfathomable: They gave app tracking options to the users. they had the ability to allow or prohibit tracking from apps. This new report now allows you to see how many times an app accesses these things and adjusts as needed.

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Track Google API email 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, an animal advocacy organization with the goal of homing more pets than they did the previous year might have a mission statement like, “We work to reduce the number of homeless pets in the community by offering free rescue services and housing animals with volunteer foster homes.” Track progress.

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Volunteer Program Roles Training 86

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. By tracking what pages your constituents pay attention to on your website, you can send emails targeted to their interests. Responses to website behavior.

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email Communication Effective Fundraising 74

Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

This allows you to track all donor interactions and reach out to donors at the right times. Report on fundraising data. By using a fundraising platform that integrates with other software solutions, you can ensure seamless data transfers between platforms, enhancing your reporting capabilities.

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Platform Donation Online Fundraising 61

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. An AMS might include the following.

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Associations Professional Software Tools 141

Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2014

Here are Target Analytics, our high-touch modeling team asks our clients to rate where they are at with a prospect management system. The first rating choice is “Level 1,” and this rating means that the organization does not have a formalized prospect management system in place.

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Rate System Management Track 35

Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Let the software do the heavy lifting, freeing up your staff’s time to focus on the more important stuff, like fighting hunger. High turnover rates of volunteers leads to constant training, costing your organization valuable time and money. Does your organization offer food bank delivery services?

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Software Volunteer Benefit Management 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. By tracking what pages your constituents pay attention to on your website, you can send emails targeted to their interests. Responses to website behavior.

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email Communication Effective Fundraising 67

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s free (or seems to be at first glance) and easy – you set up a campaign and people come find you to give, right? None are 100% free – they all cost something, though that amount varies. Definitely shop around to get the best rate, but don’t expect zero. Online giving is a great way to raise money. Not really.

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Tools Online Giving Tips 75

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Running reports and compiling volunteer data. Keeping track of volunteer hours. Most volunteer management software consists of a suite of features that help organize, track, and automate various tasks associated with managing volunteers. Recruiting and training volunteers. Engaging individual and corporate volunteer groups.

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Volunteer Management Software Database 82

sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Look for virtual auction software with the following features: Item procurement tracking. As you begin the item procurement process, it’s vital that your team maintains an organized list that tracks each item’s status. Being able to accept, process, and track bids in real time is essential for success with any auction.

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Virtual Build Stream Software 67

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

V4V participants consistently report an increased fruit and vegetable consumption of approximately one serving per day, enough for immediate health impacts. In addition, 39% of participants report increased food security while on the program. Utilizing Tech to Combat Higher Pandemic Food Insecurity Rates.

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San Francisco Tech Help Los Angeles 121

Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. This article will dissect the different types of nonprofit sector reports you may come across in your own research. No matter what type of report you may end up utilizing for your own work, it is important to ask a few assessment questions.

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Hype Research Marketing Benchmark 52

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

And with the right event management tools, organizing your guests and tracking your fundraising progress can be done all in one place! Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data. You can even track volunteer hours with Blooomerang’s two-way profile sync.

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Software Tools Management Registration 52

CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Tracking How Your Email Open And Click Rate Grow. It’s not enough to just collect email addresses and send updates; you’re going to be interested to see how your open and click rates trend over time. By tracking this data, you can better strategize and refine your communications going forward. Donation Tiers.

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Storytelling International email Service 73