EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Issue awareness is often a foundational step in advocacy work, and it’s important to make sure that your organization’s issue awareness work uses specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals to measure progress. By meeting supporters in the moment, you have a better chance at driving them to action.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2012

Five Steps You Can Take Now to Apply the New Measurement Standards In Your Organization. Everything You Need to Know about the Dublin Summit and the New Measurement Standards. SMMStandards Progress and Roadmap: Marklein and Paine Present the First Social Media Measurement Standards at the Dublin Summit.

Measure 96

Measure Social Media Media Social 96

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. For each outcome, specify what observable measures, or indicators, will suggest that you’re achieving that key outcome for impact. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.

Measure 143

Measure Issue Impact Method 143

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I spent a year co-writing on a book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” with measurement guru KD Paine because I felt strongly focusing on vanity metrics such as follower counts or Facebook likes was a waste of time. I didn’t get asked ”What are the best tools to measure followers on Twitter?

Attitude 97

Attitude Social Media Measure San Francisco 97

The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Secure Your Supporters’ Trust: Mastering Privacy-Compliant Fundraising In an age where every click, like, and share is meticulously tracked, the landscape of digital fundraising is evolving rapidly. Their policies directly influence how nonprofits can access, use, and leverage user data for fundraising.

Support 103

Support Fundraising Awareness Data 103

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

They want us to invest in digital analytics tools to measure our efforts, but I’m not really sure what this will tell us. And, with that, it’s why you need to track data that tells you if your digital efforts are succeeding or if you need to tweak certain strategies. . How can these tools help you track meaningful data?

Analytics 107

Analytics Digital Tools Measure 107

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

Data 88

Data America Policy Companies 88

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To strengthen wellbeing in the workplace the book provides leaders various solutions, including a new metric to track suffering, struggling, and thriving — Gallup Net Thriving. Peers have a major influence because they can measure and compare their struggles and successes. This translates into big differences in productivity.

Team 57

Team Build Ratio Measure 57

Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

If particular role types are not attending, take a look at your content and determine if it makes sense to create sessions or a learning track that addresses their needs. What factors influence first time attendees? Results : We measure performance of the test and roll out the most effective campaign based on registration numbers.

Associations 318

Associations Data Registration Analytics 318

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2010

Social Media Measurement Tips View more presentations from Beth Kanter. I took measurement and since David Neff wore an apron and talked about kitchen tools and recipes, I riffed on cooking measuring techniques. My points were simple: 1) Measuring Cup : Identify the right results and pick the right metrics to measure it.

Social Media 95

Social Media Measure Jordan Tips 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

This month’s theme was measurement – here’s a summary of the month’s learnings: Measurement Approaches. Many nonprofits often address measurement at the end of a project or program or fiscal year, but by putting it first it enables organizations to build a thoughtful strategy. Measurement Challenges.

Summary 94

Summary Social Media Measure Media 94

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes considering factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other intersecting identities that can influence access to resources and opportunities. Hold Yourselves Accountable: Building accountability into your grant-making process by establishing clear goals, metrics, and mechanisms for measuring progress toward equity.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine. For each outcome, specify what observable measures, or indicators, will suggest that you're achieving that key outcome for impact. Databases - Nonprofits can use these tools to track data in real time and report on results.

Measure 81

Measure Issue Impact Method 81

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Why report love matters Choosing a donor database is a pivotal decision for nonprofit fundraisers, influenced mainly by reporting capabilities. Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support.

Report 60

Report Effective Fundraising Template 60

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

Team 73

Team Authoring Statistics Life 73

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. The best way to answer these questions is to measure and analyze consistent data.

Data 59

Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Defining and measuring impact is a tough nut to crack. In our recent webinar, “Measuring Impact: A Recipe for Mission-driven Work” , we shared how we approach impact, challenges we are looking to overcome, and a framework for building an impact measurement foundation to help you overcome the challenge of defining impact.

Challenge 58

Challenge Impact Measure Review 58

Forum One

JUNE 22, 2021

Creating a well-thought-out content strategy, tracking meaningful KPIs, and analyzing how it’s performing can help your organization optimize your website. Let’s break down how measurement planning and an agile approach to managing and assessing your content allows you to optimize and track the effectiveness of your content strategy.

Content 47

Content Effective Strategy Measure 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2009

Photo by Smitty42 Lucy Bernholz has a great post called " Metrics Are Good, Unless They Are Bad " which talks about the problems we encounter when we're trying to measure hard to measure stuff - like social media, social return, and social enterprise. She gives a seven step framework for measuring the ROI of relationships.

Measure 67

Measure Relationship Metrics ROI 67

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Your supporters are ultimately in charge of their own journeys, but you can certainly take action to influence and guide them. The data in your CRM takes the guesswork out of relationships because it allows you to track and manage interactions with your supporters. Obviously, you can only control one side of that.

Data 92

Data Gift Relationship Interaction 92

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If you continue to communicate, when the crisis clears, audiences will have heard from and connected with your nonprofit, and your marketing teams will have information available to measure and make better-informed decisions moving forward. Below, a few of our agency’s top experts share their take. They are behind the curve.

Benefit 64

Benefit Marketing Change Time 64

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Digital marketing is often a cost-effective option for organizations because there are many free online tools to help you create content and track your campaigns. Your nonprofit marketing plan provides focus, structure, and measurable objectives to help you see what’s working and what needs to be changed.

Marketing 52

Marketing Guide Nonprofit Channel 52

Forum One

APRIL 12, 2011

Organizations that invest substantially in digital communications have an obligation to track their success. Success is best measured in terms of progress toward one’s objectives. Here are five compelling tools for measuring online performance. And objectives should be more than just getting more pageviews and visits.

Measure 56

Measure Tools Online Track 56

The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Age of Automation: Why It Matters for Nonprofits In the age of digital transformation, technology has been a beacon of change, influencing every industry, including the nonprofit sector. Streamline Your Finances QuickBooks for Nonprofits is crafted for your financial tracking and reporting, simplifying your accounting processes.

Integration 64

Integration Tech Impact Nonprofit 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2011

So, in honor our collective Twitter birthdays in October and Halloween, I thought I’d share a few Twitter tools for tracking and learning that are real treats and a few that make your work flow on Twitter efficient for documenting events. I track to learn and improve relationships on Twitter. RowFeeder fits the bill.

Twitter 110

Twitter Tools Learning Measure 110

Forum One

APRIL 20, 2010

So you're tracking your web analytics, and your metrics are going up in all categories. Although cookies and other tracking mechanisms can weed out return visitors, all cookies are deleted eventually, and no one can control for visitors who visit your site from multiple devices or browsers types.

Metrics 53

Metrics Measure Web Convio 53

Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Match the cause with the business Set a mutually beneficial goal Use more than one marketing channel Make it a collaboration, not just a donation Track the campaign Match the cause with the business Before you start your cause marketing campaign, you need to find the right business to work with. But don’t rely on a singular metric!

Causes 52

Causes Marketing Impact Guide 52

NetWits

APRIL 6, 2012

A Facebook fan’s value is relative to his or her purchasing habits (and/or influence on others’ purchasing habits). Start thinking seriously about how you should be tracking and measuring your social media efforts so that next year when we ask you about the value of a Facebook Like you’ll be able to answer with confidence.

Facebook 241

Facebook San Francisco Benchmark NTEN 241

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A board diversity policy amplifies what is expected of board members and describes how people who have been historically marginalized can participate effectively as board members, as mentioned by Kathleen Buse, Ruth Sessler Bernstein and Diana Bilimoria in their article " The Influence of Board Diversity."

Help 96

Help Strategy San Diego Iowa 96

sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Plus, inviting thought leaders, influencers , and other guest speakers that your audience cares about helps secure your place as a trustworthy nonprofit. Next Steps: Measuring your Podcast’s Success Gauging how your podcast is performing helps you determine its value to your nonprofit in the long term.

Audio 74

Audio Podcast Content Phase 74

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Today, the authors share these insights with us: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

Team 86

Team Authoring Statistics Life 86

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Earlier this year, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

Team 52

Team Authoring Statistics Life 52

Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

Measuring the return on investment for any organizational effort is a standard of doing business. In a rapidly changing media landscape it can be overwhelming for organizations to know how to properly measure the various types of impact being made, especially when it comes to social media efforts. Measure actionable items.

ROI 51

ROI Social Media Measure Metrics 51

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. Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures? How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

Application 88

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 88

Wild Apricot

JULY 25, 2011

In July the top-rated posts on Association Jam were about time management, technology for tracking influencers and blog measurement. Posts in the membership, fundraising and leadership categories also ranked high. Here’s a look at the most popular links in each “AJam” category for the month of July 2011.( read more ).

Associations 91

Associations Influence Measure Rate 91

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2017

We talked to Jeanette about her tips for what kind of impact a social media influencer and influencer-driven campaigns can make for your nonprofit. Start tracking your organization’s data. It’s a way to measure your online impact and you can easily find these influencers. Her first tip? True celebrities.

Influence 34

Influence Podcast Campaign Social Media 34

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen Recently, the authors shared these insights: Question: When did you decide to write your book and how did the pandemic influence your book? However, loneliness is a subjective feeling and can be difficult to track.

Team 52

Team Authoring Statistics Life 52