Introducing ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. DOWNLOAD ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. Our latest white paper is out! MORE
A lot of nonprofits question how big election years will impact their fundraising, especially if they are not a C4 or a PAC. They worry that donors will prioritize candidate donations over their nonprofit. A new report by Blackbaud shows that this assumption may be wrong. MORE
However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential. I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. MORE
It’s simple—regularly communicate the impact that your donors have already created. It might seem too easy, but research shows that donors want to know 1) how their gift was used and 2) what impact it had. Stories perfectly illustrate impact in action. MORE
The Collective Impact of Love guest post by Stefan Lanfer, Barr Foundation. There is a lively debate these days in the nonprofit sector about how the solutions to intractable problems depend on “collective impact” and what it means to be “outcomes-focused.” MORE
Back in March of this year at SXSW I got the chance to spend a few minutes with Chris Noble the “Voltaire&# [ according to him ] of cause marketing. If you don’t know Chris make sure to say Hi to him on Twitter. MORE
Jamie Forbes of Opus Advisers and Alexandra Urbanowski of New Hampshire Public Radio helped attendees understand the value of building a brand within the nonprofit space and how it can impact fundraising. Measurement is essential to understand your impact. MORE
At the forefront of strategies is impact investing. From the plenary speech alone, it was clear how much the impact investing field has evolved. But, impact investing means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. The Path to Effective Impact Investing. MORE
Based on the research, they have launched a platform that helps connect practitioners with tools and resources to tell better stories of impact. I particularly like the sections about how to create a culture of storytelling and measurement. MORE
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Boulder and seeing the winter beauty of the place right after a big snowfall as well as of connecting with many people excited about social impact. Social enterprise. Technology. Contemplation. MORE
What criteria should nonprofits consider before accepting a social impact investment? As a result, an emerging method of investment, called social impact investment, has investors monitor the outcomes produced by their donations while simultaneously producing profit from their investment. MORE
How are you using experiments, a/b testing, and validated learning to improve your nonprofit’s impact? MORE
Note from Beth: How often have those of worked in nonprofits asked the question or been asked the question by funders, “What’s the impact?” The first step is identify what impact might look like as this post explains. “I Maya’s film may have indeed had impact. MORE
Achieve and The Case Foundation just released their 2016 Millennial Impact Report, which focuses on millennial behavior and attitudes toward social good and cause engagement. Highlight Their Impact. Of the remaining participants, nine percent believed they could make no impact at all. MORE
This happens all across the sector and aligning grantmaking organizations with their grantee partners has been a challenge at best and at worst has resulted in not being able to measure the outcomes and overall impact of the effort. MORE
In short, nonprofits can now more deeply connect donors to moments of impact—immediately as they happen! Fold Facebook Live into your strategy by asking these questions: Where and when does impact happen? What sort of impact stories matter most? Live-broadcast moments of impact. MORE
at Social Sector Accelerator, a member of the Counterpart International Network, has been doing research on this topic: Is it possible to effectively measure the impact such “capacity building” services have? MORE
In the article, I’ll share 7 proven visual marketing ideas you can use today for maximum impact on Facebook. […]. The post 7 Proven Visual Marketing Ideas for Maximum Facebook Impact appeared first on John Haydon. Do you want to get more engagement on Facebook? MORE
My colleagues and I have talked at length about how social good organizations have reached a point of impact – a point in the giving sector’s evolution where organizations are shifting their giving mindset from, “ look how much we gave ” to “l ook at what our grant achieved.” MORE
Tech Impact’s overarching mission continues […]. The post Tech Impact Announces Strategic Partnership With OneNFP appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. MORE
Even if it’s found that the criticism was unmerited, the reputation of a single organization – and the entire segment – still is impacted. My brief review of this situation leads me to three important conclusions that impact every fundraiser: Negative media coverage of a single nonprofit organization can affect any of us. I recently read another “vindication” of a nonprofit that had been subject to a media expose. MORE
To enhance impact, foundations and nonprofits should leverage their data through platforms like Guidestar, Algorhythm, and Blackbaud Outcomes. How can we all agree that we are running towards the same impacts? MORE
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective MORE
Something you mentioned earlier was the impact of social media on this landscape. Maddie Grant, co-founder of Culture That Works , was a recent guest on the TechnologyAdvice Expert Interview Series to share her insight on the intersection of sales, marketing, and technology. MORE
What these organizations lack in size, however, they make up for in impact. Consider the impact of payment timing on your grantees’ cash flow. posted by. Anjali Deshmukh , Associate Director. Angela Francis , Senior Associate. Nonprofit Finance Fund. Welcome to Research Friday ! MORE
This conference brings together some of the top minds in nptech and gives attendees a chance to discuss what’s happening across the industry and share best practices for how to work smarter and create bigger, lasting impact with technology. MORE
Today, we announced the newly minted Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Enter the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact, an initiative that will drive groundbreaking research and insights to equip a thriving social good sector for impact. MORE
The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector. If you want to see storytelling at its finest, coupled with breathtaking social impact, watch the videos. MORE
Whether they help you retarget your donor outreach, streamline your technology systems, or tell more powerful stories, they will help you focus your work to have the most impact. Social Good #bbcon big data Big Ideas donor-centric fundraising fundraising Outcomes + Impact technology MORE
The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. MORE
There is much talk within the nonprofit sector of how organizations should measure their impact, and there doesn’t really seem to be a right or wrong way to implement a measurement strategy. Just like every donated dime counts, so does every point of impact. MORE
How do you demonstrate tangible impact so they don’t think of you as a form of entertainment but rather as an essential part of the community? Check out our latest infographic below on the impact a donation to an arts organization makes on the local community. MORE
Care2 is pleased to announce the winner of the eighth annual Care2 Impact Award MORE
With the constant changes, innovations, and breaking news impacting the sector, staying focused on the work that matters will be key for all of us. Here are the top 6 trends that will impact the social good sector in 2017: 1. MORE
Different Ways Nonprofits Are Using Design Thinking to Solve Problems and Achieve Impact. So we used a mapping and communications workshop to layout a Theory of Impact and sequencing strategy to help them secure their first major core funder. MORE
The 2016 Benchmarks Study was recently released and highlights the latest nonprofit trends and strategies with an eye on shifts throughout the past decade. The study is comprised of a diverse mix of 105 nonprofits of various sizes and sectors. The study analyzed 2.8 MORE
The decisions we make today—whether in regards to how we treat our planet, how we create opportunities, or how we deal with inequalities—directly impact the kind of world we’ll leave for those that come after us. Social Good Global Goals IMPACT 2030 SDGs Sustainable Development Goals MORE
How do organizations track the impact of their online communities? To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study. MORE
” In other words, the human element is always going to be important, but perhaps there are ways that we can use bots to make our nonprofits smarter about achieving impact versus automating a task. My conversation with the Albert Einstein Bot. MORE
” After spending five years living and breathing networks and measurement and designing and delivering many, many nonprofit capacity building programs, my focus is going to be on how nonprofits can apply measurement and their networks to learn for impact. MORE
It’s no secret that we’re at a point of impact in the giving sector where actions aren’t enough—it’s about achieving measurable outcomes that demonstrate how your giving activities have improved the situation for your intended population. MORE
A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. MORE
Tax policy, and its impact on charitable deductions. Interest rates, and their impact on saving vs. spending. Unemployment rates, and their impact on donor numbers. Population growth, and its impact on the pool of potential donors. As a fundraiser, you are well aware of your internal program’s performance metrics. Changes in average gift sizes, donor retention rates, and revenue can all be tracked back to changes in your campaign strategies. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
At the forefront of strategies is impact investing. From the plenary speech alone, it was clear how much the impact investing field has evolved. But, impact investing means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. The Path to Effective Impact Investing.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 11, 2017
My colleagues and I have talked at length about how social good organizations have reached a point of impact – a point in the giving sector’s evolution where organizations are shifting their giving mindset from, “ look how much we gave ” to “l ook at what our grant achieved.”
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
This happens all across the sector and aligning grantmaking organizations with their grantee partners has been a challenge at best and at worst has resulted in not being able to measure the outcomes and overall impact of the effort.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
To enhance impact, foundations and nonprofits should leverage their data through platforms like Guidestar, Algorhythm, and Blackbaud Outcomes. How can we all agree that we are running towards the same impacts?
Connection Cafe
APRIL 29, 2016
It’s no secret that we’re at a point of impact in the giving sector where actions aren’t enough—it’s about achieving measurable outcomes that demonstrate how your giving activities have improved the situation for your intended population.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
The decisions we make today—whether in regards to how we treat our planet, how we create opportunities, or how we deal with inequalities—directly impact the kind of world we’ll leave for those that come after us. Social Good Global Goals IMPACT 2030 SDGs Sustainable Development Goals
SocialFish
MARCH 6, 2017
How do organizations track the impact of their online communities? To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 13, 2017
” In other words, the human element is always going to be important, but perhaps there are ways that we can use bots to make our nonprofits smarter about achieving impact versus automating a task. My conversation with the Albert Einstein Bot.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 28, 2017
This conference brings together some of the top minds in nptech and gives attendees a chance to discuss what’s happening across the industry and share best practices for how to work smarter and create bigger, lasting impact with technology.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 4, 2017
at Social Sector Accelerator, a member of the Counterpart International Network, has been doing research on this topic: Is it possible to effectively measure the impact such “capacity building” services have?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 2, 2015
A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 30, 2016
The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
” After spending five years living and breathing networks and measurement and designing and delivering many, many nonprofit capacity building programs, my focus is going to be on how nonprofits can apply measurement and their networks to learn for impact.
ASU Lodestar Center
JANUARY 11, 2017
What criteria should nonprofits consider before accepting a social impact investment? As a result, an emerging method of investment, called social impact investment, has investors monitor the outcomes produced by their donations while simultaneously producing profit from their investment.
VolunteerMark
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective
TechImpact
JULY 8, 2015
Tech Impact’s overarching mission continues […]. The post Tech Impact Announces Strategic Partnership With OneNFP appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 17, 2017
With the constant changes, innovations, and breaking news impacting the sector, staying focused on the work that matters will be key for all of us. Here are the top 6 trends that will impact the social good sector in 2017: 1.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 3, 2017
Even if it’s found that the criticism was unmerited, the reputation of a single organization – and the entire segment – still is impacted. My brief review of this situation leads me to three important conclusions that impact every fundraiser: Negative media coverage of a single nonprofit organization can affect any of us. I recently read another “vindication” of a nonprofit that had been subject to a media expose.
Connection Cafe
JULY 26, 2016
It’s simple—regularly communicate the impact that your donors have already created. It might seem too easy, but research shows that donors want to know 1) how their gift was used and 2) what impact it had. Stories perfectly illustrate impact in action.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 9, 2014
However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential. I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 11, 2012
The Collective Impact of Love guest post by Stefan Lanfer, Barr Foundation. There is a lively debate these days in the nonprofit sector about how the solutions to intractable problems depend on “collective impact” and what it means to be “outcomes-focused.”
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Achieve and The Case Foundation just released their 2016 Millennial Impact Report, which focuses on millennial behavior and attitudes toward social good and cause engagement. Highlight Their Impact. Of the remaining participants, nine percent believed they could make no impact at all.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 19, 2017
The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector. If you want to see storytelling at its finest, coupled with breathtaking social impact, watch the videos.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 5, 2017
Different Ways Nonprofits Are Using Design Thinking to Solve Problems and Achieve Impact. So we used a mapping and communications workshop to layout a Theory of Impact and sequencing strategy to help them secure their first major core funder.
Frogloop
MAY 12, 2016
The 2016 Benchmarks Study was recently released and highlights the latest nonprofit trends and strategies with an eye on shifts throughout the past decade. The study is comprised of a diverse mix of 105 nonprofits of various sizes and sectors. The study analyzed 2.8
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Boulder and seeing the winter beauty of the place right after a big snowfall as well as of connecting with many people excited about social impact. Social enterprise. Technology. Contemplation.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 5, 2014
Based on the research, they have launched a platform that helps connect practitioners with tools and resources to tell better stories of impact. I particularly like the sections about how to create a culture of storytelling and measurement.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 23, 2013
How do you demonstrate tangible impact so they don’t think of you as a form of entertainment but rather as an essential part of the community? Check out our latest infographic below on the impact a donation to an arts organization makes on the local community.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Something you mentioned earlier was the impact of social media on this landscape. Maddie Grant, co-founder of Culture That Works , was a recent guest on the TechnologyAdvice Expert Interview Series to share her insight on the intersection of sales, marketing, and technology.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 28, 2014
How are you using experiments, a/b testing, and validated learning to improve your nonprofit’s impact?
NetWits
JULY 20, 2011
Back in March of this year at SXSW I got the chance to spend a few minutes with Chris Noble the “Voltaire&# [ according to him ] of cause marketing. If you don’t know Chris make sure to say Hi to him on Twitter.
Frogloop
MARCH 24, 2017
Care2 is pleased to announce the winner of the eighth annual Care2 Impact Award
Connection Cafe
MAY 5, 2015
Tax policy, and its impact on charitable deductions. Interest rates, and their impact on saving vs. spending. Unemployment rates, and their impact on donor numbers. Population growth, and its impact on the pool of potential donors. As a fundraiser, you are well aware of your internal program’s performance metrics. Changes in average gift sizes, donor retention rates, and revenue can all be tracked back to changes in your campaign strategies.
John Haydon
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
In the article, I’ll share 7 proven visual marketing ideas you can use today for maximum impact on Facebook. […]. The post 7 Proven Visual Marketing Ideas for Maximum Facebook Impact appeared first on John Haydon. Do you want to get more engagement on Facebook?
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Jamie Forbes of Opus Advisers and Alexandra Urbanowski of New Hampshire Public Radio helped attendees understand the value of building a brand within the nonprofit space and how it can impact fundraising. Measurement is essential to understand your impact.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 8, 2013
There is much talk within the nonprofit sector of how organizations should measure their impact, and there doesn’t really seem to be a right or wrong way to implement a measurement strategy. Just like every donated dime counts, so does every point of impact.
Frogloop
MARCH 28, 2016
A lot of nonprofits question how big election years will impact their fundraising, especially if they are not a C4 or a PAC. They worry that donors will prioritize candidate donations over their nonprofit. A new report by Blackbaud shows that this assumption may be wrong.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 22, 2013
What these organizations lack in size, however, they make up for in impact. Consider the impact of payment timing on your grantees’ cash flow. posted by. Anjali Deshmukh , Associate Director. Angela Francis , Senior Associate. Nonprofit Finance Fund. Welcome to Research Friday !
SocialFish
AUGUST 22, 2011
Introducing ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. DOWNLOAD ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. Our latest white paper is out!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 3, 2013
Note from Beth: How often have those of worked in nonprofits asked the question or been asked the question by funders, “What’s the impact?” The first step is identify what impact might look like as this post explains. “I Maya’s film may have indeed had impact.
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