Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

According to the survey of funders about capacity building completed by GrantCraft , the top five areas of capacity building that funders most likely support include: leadership, strategic planning, financial management, governance, and fundraising. If so, what approaches lead to the greatest impact and under what conditions? .

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 26, 2011

Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. I love the idea of "collective impact." Support collective impact!

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Today we’re excited to share that Matt Groch , Director of Solution Delivery at Mission Measurement , will offer a keynote called Moneyball for Social Impact, Or how I learned to stop worrying and embrace the implications of a discrete closed-loop factor analysis framework for social impact. How do we measure social change?

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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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? According to Candid research, approximately 90% of foundations don’t have a website. It all starts with knowing the information you have and identifying the story you want to tell.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. The new report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. Because of this, general operating support is seen as a measure of funder trust in grantee organizations.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore six smart strategies to drive major giving success for large nonprofits: Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects. Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects. Nonprofits often use prospect research to gather and analyze information about potential donors or prospects.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. Funding lines don’t necessarily have to change to support service,” he said.

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. Attract donors, volunteers, and other supporters. Increase your impact on the community. Increase your impact on the community. What impact do you want to have on the world?

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies. This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information on prospective donors, helping your organization better understand its audience and determine key cultivation steps. . fundraising plan.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2020

Performance measurement (PM) informs strategic decisions. To truly move the needle towards ameliorating social challenges throughout the world, we must revisit the efficacy of what has been measured and how. Use performance measurements sensitive enough to detect gradual changes so that small scale initiatives can be informative.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. An organization may have many funds supporting?its?mission. What is Fund Accounting? This method?focuses?on on the use?of

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Forum One

JANUARY 30, 2024

Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards recognize and celebrate the impactful endeavors of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. With a mobile-friendly design, the site aims to elevate the triumph of its mission and captivate the next wave of supporters. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. “I One such model is the Social Impact Bond (SIB). Impacts of SIBs — It is too early to tell.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact. Ultimately, you will be able to strengthen the impact your mission has on the people and communities you serve.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This can help identify best practices, leverage resources more effectively, and avoid duplication of efforts.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Your nonprofit’s brand is an important tool for communicating your mission to supporters and earning their trust. Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

To overcome these challenges, Candid, in coalition with a growing number of partners , set out to build a demographic data-led movement to meaningfully and measurably advance equity in the social sector. He emphasized why it is vital that technology providers find ways to support this movement to advance equity in the social sector.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Restricted research: Inconsistent data restricts healthcare teams’ ability to perform meaningful research and problem-solve. There are two solutions for integrating your data — either build an in-house centralized data platform or research an analytics vendor to outsource data collection and analysis. Enhanced security.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. Be as transparent as possible about the path your donor’s funds are taking from contribution to action to impact.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance. Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ). Do your research on your target audience, including: Needs, motivations, characteristics, and pain points.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Jude Children’s Research Hospital have already been using AI solutions to streamline their workflows and increase efficiency, and AI usage will only grow moving forward. You’ll further test and refine the tool over time the more you use it to support your fundraising. In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors. Direct mail gives your supporters a physical object to connect them to your organization, making it a highly personal way to reach out. Research and exploration.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. It’s a time when individuals, businesses, and communities unite to support nonprofits through financial contributions. Who Hosts Giving Days?

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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. ” – Peter Sondergaard, Senior Vice President, Gartner Research. This is real knowledge!

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Lessons and Opportunities for Supporting Technology Innovation. As the speed at which new ideas can step out on the stage continues to increase, it is less about finding a great idea and pitching it for support. The infrastructure that supports new innovations and social enterprise requires capacity, just like any other organization.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Does your mission statement impact your fundraising efforts? This should come as no surprise: Research I recently conducted suggests that it does. Even without this research, you’ve likely intuited that an effective mission statement draws supporters and donors in and gets them excited about helping you achieve that mission. .

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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