sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Work with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound). The good news? Tools for Success.

Gift 74

Gift Develop Measure Blackbaud 74

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management. Participant-Centered Program Management.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

If a grantmaking organization creates a funding opportunity, but there is no way for anyone to hear about it, does it make an impact? So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story.

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Story Impact Trend Grant 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2012

. ”Don’t measure the world, if you don’t have the time and resources to do so.” ” It is a key theme in our book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Measuring World Hunger Day – a guest post by Geoff Livingston. Twice as likely to take part in events like charity walk.

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Hunger Measure Metrics Case Study 104

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 26, 2011

I love the idea of "collective impact." We spend a lot of time and energy focusing on the impact of individual organizations, but how does that translate to the bigger picture? How might things be different if we start thinking about our collective impact? Support collective impact! Click here to find out more.

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Measure Research Impact Organization 103

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Motivations for their giving include receiving tax deductions and understanding the impact their investment is making. Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. So, how can nonprofit leaders effectively communicate impact to stakeholders?

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Impact Communication Effective Ratio 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers?

Volunteer 82

Volunteer Report Demonstration Activities 82

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact, sustainability and for-profit-for-good organizations and causes. It’s like that old adage from carpentry, “Measure Twice, Cut Once.”. It’s about people.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Each of those trends of course are important; however, it is about the bigger picture. At a foundational level we know our current physical health can drastically impact our desire and ability to engage. Impact measured through storytelling Finally, as we look at the year ahead, I would be remiss if I did not mention impact.

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Philanthropy Measure Influence Trend 73

Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Paired with your experience and judgment, your decisions can be data informed or data guided using less specific data measurements. Don’t fall into the trap of being reactive, instead focus on the long-term picture. You can also start with low-hanging fruit to make a quick impact.

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Data Tips Associations Government 169

sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Work with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure that your goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound). The good news?

Gift 52

Gift Develop Measure Blackbaud 52

Nucleus

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It measures activity for courses such as popularity, revenue trends, and geography of participants. It can also measure the success of related product sales such as e-book, video recordings, and exams. In addition to reviewing evaluations, you will have a much more accurate picture to support your future planning.

Learning Management 130

Learning Management Associations Data Learning 130

Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2017

One of the most exciting parts of 2017 for me so far has been to see how many nonprofit organizations and foundations are becoming more and more passionate about outcomes measurement. And this got me thinking, how can we ensure that organizations don’t feel like they’re facing this outcomes measurement journey alone?

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Measure Impact Tips Collaboration 26

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact.

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Grant Software Trend Fund 221

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, if a paid-event registration campaign isn’t on track to meet or exceed your goals, you can adjust your approach mid-course instead of waiting until the campaign has completed and it’s too late to have an impact. We suggest using: Business Impact – what is the return on investment? How many departments will it help?

Analytics 169

Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. We did not know what the potential grantee “universe” looked like.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

Statistics 52

Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

I hope that you smashed your goals and are currently basking in the glow of knowing that you’ll be making an even bigger impact in 2022. . In this post, I’ll walk you through why that’s important and what metrics you should measure. . When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. Key Messages .

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Evaluation Metrics Campaign Fundraising 109

Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Similarly, analyzing your event data from many angles can lead to a major impact on revenue. Results : We measure performance of the test and roll out the most effective campaign based on registration numbers. When looking at trends, be sure to include contextual data to get the full picture.

Associations 318

Associations Data Registration Analytics 318

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2023

Lack of Resources: Many nonprofits operate on tight budgets and may not have the funds to invest in high-end cybersecurity measures. Social Engineering Attacks are on the Rise Picture this: You’ve got a friendly email from a fellow worker asking for some donor details.

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Organization Nonprofit Measure Data 97

Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

Over the past several years, I’ve met with countless people at a wide variety of organizations to connect on outcomes measurement , and I tend to hear similar questions and qualms about this still-new area. “ How do we get started? ” “ Is there a difference between measurement and evaluation? ” “ Is there a right way to define an outcome?

Measure 28

Measure Evaluation Storytelling Grant 28

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end. well, five areas of conversation revolve around, “What is impact reporting? What is impact? ” I know I speak fast. Why is it important?”

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Report Measure Impact Process 78

Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

It paints a complete picture of the people you serve and the opportunities they can capitalize on with some help from within their community. Ensuring you have access to the photos and stories you need to paint the full picture. The building blocks you use—stories and pictures—must be authentic, resonant, and relevant to your donors.

Storytelling 75

Storytelling Donor Cancer Guidelines 75

Roundtree

DECEMBER 8, 2022

State your mission and then get to the heart of your impact. Share key impact metrics. How many people did you impact? How many different outcomes can be measured? . Include at least one picture and one key stat with each program. . Impact Stories (2 pages). You need a representative impact story.

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Report Create Metrics Nonprofit 52

Gyrus

MAY 31, 2021

Training's impact on intangibles will have to be converted into quantifiable scores to be added to the measurable metrics for a better picture of the ROI.

ROI 40

ROI Training Train Practice 40

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Programmatic statistics related to mission impact. As with many multiple-choice tests, there is only one answer here that makes sense: programmatic statistics related to mission impact. However, we shouldn’t rely on for-profit output measures to paint a complete picture of nonprofit success. As Chuck McLean and Suzanne E.

Measure 31

Measure ROI Organization Ratio 31

Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Are those strategies having a positive impact on improving volunteer experience ? When considering reward and recognition strategies it is key to have an end-goal and metric for measurement. Demonstrate and Communicate Impact…Often.

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Volunteer Tips Retention Demonstration 94

Candid

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Time to scale This year, we will expand the campaign and hold ourselves accountable for measuring Demographics via Candid’s success from a nonprofit perspective. With this type of growth, we can safely say there is both appetite and enthusiasm to change the way we collect demographic data. Essentially, are they feeling less of a burden?

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Demographics API Profile Grant 52

Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. Next, consider what audience learnings you can surface using your nonprofit’s marketing analytics, such as email engagement metrics, website traffic measures, and social media performance.

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Nonprofit Audience Library Research 119

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Corporate leaders need to be transparent at every step of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey, and recent analysis provides a clear picture of DEI disclosure across corporate America today and direction for companies looking to not just talk the talk but walk the walk.

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Data America Policy Companies 88

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Sounds ideal, right?

Report 60

Report Effective Fundraising Template 60

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. Share updates about your nonprofit’s work, impact, and upcoming activities. Users choose to get involved in order to contribute to your impact, so be sure to acknowledge just how valuable their support and their gifts are to keep them motivated going forward.

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Facebook Build Community Strategy 59

Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

Demographics 111

Demographics Fund Practice Data 111

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In this post, I’ll highlight four of the key takeaways identified by our attendees as being the most critical to positioning their foundations for greater impact in 2020. bbcon Takeaway #3: Impact measurement must be baked into the culture of your foundation . What is impact, and why does it matter? Align expectations.

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Impact Help Foundation Atlanta 28

Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

You can show them why their support matters and how they can make a positive impact on the world. However, creating a strong social media presence isn’t as simple as writing a post and hitting “send” or taking a few pictures and uploading them online. Make sure it’s authentic and true to your organization’s culture.

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Social Media Strategy Media Donor 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 13, 2021

Corporate leaders need to be transparent at every step of their DEI journey, and our Corporate Racial Equity Tracker provides a clear picture of DEI disclosure across corporate America today and direction for companies looking to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk.

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Companies Virtual America Track 95

Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

To start establishing yourself as a world-changing, impactful organization on the platform, here are a few best practices to succeed on LinkedIn. Make sure your “About” section provides an accurate picture of your mission and what your organization does. Create your company page. Your header should also include a short tag line.

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