The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Despite the robust annual increases, however, the current total falls short of the 13% of GDP analysts at NITI Aayog, an Indian government public policy think tank, believe is necessary for the country to meet its commitment to achieving 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. From these questions, our national study, How Strong is Your Social Net? was created.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

I have been thinking a lot about actionable social media measurement strategies that are fit and trim and light on their feet! Inspired by the Measure Everything: Is Your Nonprofit Facebook Page Worth It? , You should also be thinking about what to measure and an efficient method for collecting that data before you begin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Existing research identifies gaps in the ways in which community engagement is measured. However, several studies have been conducted on social capital and the benefits individuals can receive from various forms of community engagement. Nonprofit organizations can measure community engagement in a number of ways. 2009, May 1).

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Often, organizations set their giving levels by identifying what they already consider a major donor; setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals for how they would like to grow their major donors; and setting parameters from there.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The study looked at the flow of donation pages on each of the nonprofits websites as well as email appeals, follow up emails, etc. Save your press releases for the media, and your “talking points” for policy makers. Marketing Research Metrics Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Fundraising'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The intent is to help grantees improve their social media practice through measurement and learning. What social media measurement pilot can best help move your practice forward?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A Reynolds Journalism Institute fellow and a research affiliate of the University of Washington’s Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, his writing and data visualization have appeared in The Atlantic, The Economist, The Guardian, Vox, and many other publications. Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). Across the board within the 2021 study, which evaluated employee attitudes during 2020, the data revealed high-water marks in employee satisfaction. Then it was turbocharged.”

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." I eagerly read about a new social psychology research study in which whites, Asians, and Latinos engaged in a simple collaborative activity--making a music video together. That didn''t happen. Direct questioning.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

In the 2022 OneCause Giving Experience Study , 57% of first-time donors reported giving because they felt the money would make a difference, and 49% because the organization made it clear exactly how their money would be used. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Easy Strategies to Safeguard Donor Privacy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Be clear in how you measure job performance so everyone on your team understands their duties and the expectations around their role. Measure the most important goals that lead to results.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

The online platform provides metrics on over 40 measures of health and drivers of health for over 750 cities across the U.S. The City Health Dashboard provides a case study in data storytelling that is unique to their platform but provides universal lessons for any organization looking to use data to reach audiences or influence action.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Studies indicate that diversity in the workplace unlocks innovative environments, as organizations with diverse leadership both out-innovate and out-perform those with homogenous teams. Identifying clear, measurable goals with transparent dashboards to ensure there is accountability for how DEI efforts are being achieved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He explains that: Company culture is the system of beliefs, values, goals, behaviors, and the way employees feel working in the organization—from leadership style, decision-making norms, customer experience, and company policies—officially and unofficially. Essentially, it’s the personality of the organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Check out just a few of the sessions our partners are delivering: Demystifying Impact Measurement and Management on Salesforce. Lorenzo has over ten years of experience in public policy, government, talent pipeline development, diversity, and inclusion. in International Studies, Human Rights, from the Henry M. She has a B.A.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

To start off our guided tour, the Arctic Basecamp team talked attendees through their mission and demonstrated a thermal measurement sensor they had brought to Davos. On the bridge over the funicular track, we talked about the first Climate Action Lab, launched in 2020 as part of Davos Codes.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

If social distancing measures aren’t followed, a stronger virus could rapidly infect and kill hundreds of thousands of people before they can be vaccinated.”. Screenshot of a slide with the title “Virtual Fundraising Case Study” and a photo from Summit Assistance Dog’s Unleash Your Love.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

In 2018, USAID received a 10/10 in Innovation in the “Results for America” study of Federal Agencies. He was recognized in Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” for law and policy and as a Rising Star by Federal Computer Week. She previously served as the Chief of Applied Innovation & Acceleration in USAID’s U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

For the past forty or so years, to ‘prove’ the value of the arts, arts leaders, funders and subsequently policy makers have focused on measuring the instrumental effects of art on society and the economy, neglecting the intrinsic value of art (McCarthy, Ondaatje, Zakaras, & Brooks, 2004). How do you measure that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

Some definitions they used in the study: " House Social Network " refers to a socialnetworking community built on a nonprofit's own web site. " Commercial Social Network " An online community platform owned and operated by a corporation such as Facebook. Facebook), as well as their own hosted social networking communities.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Is anyone being measured on their goals? Create a policy around the use of funds, i.e. “In the case that funds exceed the project described we will use the money where it is needed most” and add that policy as a footnote in your reply device. These may be the most optimistic fundraisers I’ve ever met.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Key takeaways.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When considering performance in the nonprofit sector, it is difficult not to jump to conclusions about measurable outcomes and impact. Diana received her BS in Environmental Policy from Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, with minors in Women’s Studies and Social Justice.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Their foremost philanthropic priority is to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth by aiding progress in the field of child welfare through dissemination of knowledge about research, studies, surveys, projects, or by supporting programs and activities benefiting the welfare of children and youth.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Their foremost philanthropic priority is to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth by aiding progress in the field of child welfare through dissemination of knowledge about research, studies, surveys, projects, or by supporting programs and activities benefiting the welfare of children and youth.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

While doing research, I found myself digging back into old arguments on museum listservs about photo policies and I want to add my two (very opinionated) cents on this. To me, an open photo policy is a cornerstone of any institution that sees itself as a visitor-centered platform for participatory engagement.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

(If you missed that post, check it out for case studies, webinars, and other resources that might help.) The 2013 Communities of Impact (CoI) pilot program consists of two groups, both focusing on the ways that nonprofits measure, learn from, and share their data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Has the organization embraced policies, resources and a culture that supports evaluation? Work together to learn about evaluation, design studies, strengthen each other and celebrate successes. For more information on program evaluation, consider our Nonprofit Management Institute's Social Impact Measurement Certificate.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Contrary to what you might think, internal controls are not about writing a bunch of policy or procedure documents and sticking them in a shared drive to gather digital dust. What processes and policies are currently in place? Check out this case study on grant management best practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

Keynote : Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Be Networked, Use Measurement, and Learn from Your Data – I shared some high level ideas from my book and discussion about the three big themes. The session was about why it is important to track outcomes, some examples, and discussion. Organizational Amnesia.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

As part of this pilot, 19 people representing organizations large and small are working together this year to try to unlock and solve some of the challenges nonprofits face when it comes to: measuring and managing data making data-informed decisions and sharing the results with colleagues, partners, funders, and the public.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

But as the social sector matures, becomes more professional and finds meaningful ways to measure success, executive compensation is developing a new image. For the modern executive, this looks like a generous PTO policy, the option to work from home or enjoy a flexible work schedule. Her story was featured in ASU Now last spring.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As Mwande Chileshe, Food Security, Nutrition & Agriculture Global Policy Lead, said, “We’ve created a false narrative that hunger must always exist.” Participants also discussed the need for real-time and robust data on hunger and malnutrition to track and measure our effectiveness. Here are three of the key takeaways: 1.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

It needs to get data into and out of the database in a timely manner, produce accurate reports, respond to requests, anticipate needs, keep up with changing technologies and policies, and all the other things I mentioned in Ingredients of a High Performing Advancement Services Shop. Support for Constituents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Along with measuring against impact results, it is important to look at how much time has been invested. What are the right tools to help measure success? Measure program success, not just analytics. According to David Almacy, the best five tools to measure social media ROI right now are: TweetDeck. Simply Measured.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

Studies show that donors ask less about where their money is spent and more about the impact their donation is making. They often use financial ratios to measure a nonprofit's impact, but these do not most accurately showcase a program's efficiency. What criteria do they use to make these decisions? The problem with ratios.

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