Care2

JANUARY 31, 2010

Generating a high fan rate is important, since news feeds carry that activity to potential new fans. Measure your organizations stats and engagement now and focus on improving those results over time. Facebook Key Findings: Organizations posted to their Facebook Pages about six times weekly. Facebook fans grew by 3.75% monthly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Avi Kaplan has published some basic stats from the recent Tweetsgiving Campaign that raised over $10,000 in 48 hours right before and during Thanksgiving to build a classroom in Tanzania. In the menatime, here's a few twitter stat tools from Brian Solis's awesome list. Photo by NimagesDR. Can Twitter help your cause raise money?,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

One thing he pointed out that older generations absolutely love social networks because it allows them to connect with people from their past. If you share links via social media, make sure the links are mobile friendly given the stats on how people are consuming social networks info on their mobiles. Trying to get a head.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

s choice award Number of youtube video views of winning submission MEASUREMENT TOOLS - tangible Sourced links for new list names from marketing ??? to quantify ROI Page views from our stats program & Video view count from youtube ??? to quantify engagement PROCESS / STRATEGY Measuring buzz -link love ??? Next time, we???re

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

Here are some key stats that recap the impact to the higher ed sector: Online giving grew 13.2% We see continuing efforts to build peer-to-peer networks and generate a profound and captivating sense of urgency through giving days, which can lead to positive outcomes. in 2017 compared to 2016.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

I don’t know what the formal stat is on this, but I know that I’m much more likely to get a fast response if I text someone rather than call them or email them. New productivity measurement tools like MySammy measures a teleworker’s productivity level each day. TechSoup: Telework Policies.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2017

Obtrusive observation of people’s behavior—behavior that is deliberately prompted—means that the subject knows they are being studied and measured. For example, they know they are taking a survey or they know you are checking the engagement stats on your Facebook page. They know their actions are being monitored.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

I track two hard data points: RSS subscriber growth over time as well as the feed delivery stats (email versus reader). Next, you need to know the right metric(s), the tool or combination of tools to collect the data, and how the tools measure the metric. There are other ways to measure your RSS reach. If not, why?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

In 2004 we published our Islands In The Wastestream study, which measured the demand for low-cost computers among U.S. Solid waste – equal to removing the solid waste generated by 121 U.S. How It All Started. nonprofits, schools, low-income families, and small microenterprise businesses. How Green Is Refurbished IT Equipment?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Allan Benamer and Holly Ross debate transparency and publishing web stats numbers. Michelle Murrain weighs in with a thought provoking post, " What Do Web Stats Mean, Anyway? " I think web stats are useful when we are using them measure our outcomes. Are Web statistics a matter of transparency.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

In 2004 we published our Islands In The Wastestream study, which measured the demand for low-cost computers among U.S.-based Solid waste – equal to removing the solid waste generated by 145 U.S. I'll explain more on that below, but here's some background on the RCI program. A Bit About How RCI Started. How Green Is RCI?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

The key takeaway for me is the whole point about the need for new metrics to measure learning from games. There was some push back from someone in the audience "How can we measure virtual worlds when we really haven't yet figured out what works and what doesn't. What does the next generation of learning environments look like?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you try to use your regular email, you run the risk of being marked as spam, looking unprofessional, and not being able to measure open rates. Lots of stats and facts. Don’t waste one on something that will generate very little for you in return. A system like Constant Contact complies with U.S.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Harness the creative power of user-generated content. At the low end, user-generated videos often look low-budget and can be created w/ even a webcam. Q: How can nonprofits define and measure success with an online video? Has research been done to measure conversion rates, and, if so, what has it concluded?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

We’ve put together a list of the most up-to-date stats on how nonprofits are using social media to make a difference. VIEW MORE SOCIAL MEDIA STATS. VIEW MORE SOCIAL MEDIA STATS. VIEW MORE SOCIAL MEDIA STATS. VIEW MORE SOCIAL MEDIA STATS. VIEW MORE SOCIAL MEDIA STATS. Social Media Marketing Statistics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

This campaign was generated to as a unique way to get people involved in taking action against the Canadian seal hunt. Can you share some stats? Take the time to measure results. t get stats from MySpace, take the time to track on your end. Her main focus is on ways to use web 2.0 tools for online advocacy. If you don???t

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

She recommends that you don't go into your analytics or stats program without composing a specific question first. Here are seven tips to help you start measuring social media efforts. You should understand how this model works , but don’t get distracted by trying to find flaws in how engagement measures are constructed.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 4, 2015

In short, every activity undertaken by the charity can generate new donors. Same goes for outcome measurement – you may use outcome stats for marketing purposes, but their primary purpose is program and/or contract management. Does your donor database code the gift so that you know what activity or appeal generated it?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Influence Topics Audience Research Collaboration Communication Data & Visualizations Events Government Internet Strategy Jobs Online Community Performance Measurement Recommended Reading Social Media Tips & Trends Tools & Software Get Email Updates Stay in touch with Forum One Forum One Communications 2200 Mt. In this case.

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Care2

JULY 10, 2008

" I think this makes sense, but I have seen many nonprofits spend a very large amount of money (overspend in my estimation) and expect the spend to somehow magically generate fundraising. The best measure a lot (but not too much). Many of their campaigns dont work, but a few of them do really well!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2012

He suggests doing an inventory and asking how each contributes to your overall goals and whether it is measurable. Based on the answer, either repurpose, abandon, or bring into the fold. You might also want to spend some time doing a little research on site and browse some of the pinterest stat sites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2011

As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m facilitating several peer exchanges on the topics of measurement, social media, and networked nonprofits. It comes as no surprise that Momsrising embraces measurement and learning. Source: Social Media Propaganda Posters by Aaron Wood.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

A year ago, he said that measuring outcomes for social media is, "an evolving art (not quite a science yet) and you have to be up to the challenge of both thinking a bit differently and be ok with leveraging several different tools. Measuring the success of social media efforts can't be done with a single metric. Technorati ???Authority???

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2012

Last week, I wrote a post that summarized some tips, resources, and tools for using Pinterest. I took a look at a couple of the measurement tools available for Pinterest and got on the waiting list for Pinerly after reading this analysis from the Poynter Blog based on stats provided by Pinerly. I was [.]

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

It’s easy to get bogged down by stats so make it relatable by designating an individual as the focal point and adding a personal, heartfelt narrative. This is the true measure of success that ties tangible impact back to individual donations. This rings true, particularly for younger generations. Not sure where to start?

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

A word of caution if you go down this path: It may be near impossible to measure and report on progress between cross platforms. It’s one of the easiest and most direct ways to measure digital investments. Or how about measuring the impact of brand awareness? Or how about measuring the impact of brand awareness?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Credibility and Transparency Our 2023 Giving Study found that donors–especially in the younger generation–are driven by impact and results and wish to see tangible outcomes from their contributions.Sharing personal stories demonstrates transparency and openness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

With the release of the “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , I’m looking forward to participating in the conversation about how nonprofits can use measurement, data, and learning to for social change. Impact : They did a survey to measure this.

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Care2

JULY 2, 2009

However, it’s important to note that none of them are 100% at measuring results. link] SocialToo: Creates surveys and tracks social media stats. One of the down sides of Twopular is that if your issue/hashtag is not in the top 10 trends, you won’t see stats in the bar graph. Lets dig in. August 3, 2009 | yovkov Hi!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I also don't want to get too deep into geeky measurement crap. Standardized metrics for measuring the ROI of social media strategies are a moving target. The current conversation is about the need for new metrics and methods for objective measurement. So, here's the session description: Social Media Metrics/ROI Game.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

This time, we posted the articles on our website as they were submitted, letting the authors know that the most successful posts — those that generated the greatest usage as measured by page views, time spent on the site, and comments — would be included in the November newsletter.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2012

This post was authored by Beth Kanter, author of the new book Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , and creator of Beth's Blog , where she writes how networked nonprofits leverage networks and data for social change. Impact : They did a survey to measure this. Share in the comments below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Socap09 Still Buzzing : Last week, the SoCap Conference generated a lot of buzz. Metrics, Stats, Research, and Other Misc. How do you measure sucess on Twitter? This post from Marketing Profs gives you a couple tools and techniques for measuring your Twitter presence. Registration here. What was most sexy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2006

Last week, there was a useful exchange on the NTEN Affinity group for Nonprofit Bloggers around the question "What metrics do you use to measure success for your blog?" "A blogger's influence should not be measured by in-bound links (like technorati), but out-bound links. " What about out-bound and in-bound links?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This time I’ll review a yet another massive new digital inclusion initiative, the launch of a new free mobile phone calling and text plan, new technology in encrypted web browsing, a new NPTech news source find, scary stats on the looming Internet of things, and the coming of the bionic eye. trillion by 2020.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

For Year End Campaigning, focus on comparing stats year over year stats from the specific time period that you were running the year end campaign, in theory this would be from the day after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. I’m a HUGE advocate for using data to determine campaign successful and opportunities for improvement.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Your goals should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Ambitious/Attainable, and Time-based). It’s cheaper to do than you might think, and stats show that your appeal will be 50% more likely to succeed if you do! Those stats you used earlier? Email blast with an update on your goal to generate excitement.

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