Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Nonprofit Giving Trends on the Horizon.

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Trend Strategy Giving Fundraising 136

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. Ways to measure your efficiency and success within each . 13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways from Four Marketing Professionals. How to Measure Success. Virtual Fundraising Event Planning and Execution.

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Virtual Professional Marketing Fundraising 105

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. Gauge how your association measures up by surveying your staff to identify key trends in your organization.

Data 140

Data Organization Associations Analytics 140

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! While data analytics might be communicated as a high priority, the surveyed association professionals report their confidence in the state of their member data remains weak. Download now.

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Policy Government Adopt Associations 117

Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

Do your members value professional development and learning opportunities? According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , industry training opportunities are the second most valuable membership benefit, with 50% of association members favoring professional development options.

Associations 121

Associations Goal Technology Analytics 121

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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Trend Demographics Philanthropy Generation 98

.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Industry reports can provide you with insights into your industry, such as the latest trends, the competitive landscape, and the regulatory environment. Measure Results “Marketers are always looking to measure their skills. ChatGPT and Bard can’t sing your professional praises yet. Industry reports. Social media.

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Team Marketing Build Analysis 221

Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Big philanthropy’s support of HBCUs declined from 2002 to 2019 An examination of trends in philanthropic giving to HBCUs underscores a history of underfunding. Because of this, general operating support is seen as a measure of funder trust in grantee organizations. I just don’t think the trend will stay within two years.”

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Philanthropy Comparison Student Grant 131

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Some organizations utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their goals. Donorbox defines KPIs as “a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a nonprofit (or another type of organization) is achieving its key organizational objectives.” KPIs should be clear, quantifiable, and adaptable.

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Data Metrics Measure Goal 100

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this session, Nicole and Rupinder are joined by Blackbaud’s Nick Mills and Ryan Turner to explore real-world examples of how customers have utilized Blackbaud’s Professional Services teams to build integrations and streamline workflows. You also don’t want to create an undue burden on your grantees for extensive reporting.

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Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 90

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 74

Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

Nonprofit professionals may find Godin’s latest book a manifesto for their life’s work because they are true “difference-makers.” The Song of Significance” tackles questions to reset how employees and supervisors view, approach, measure and define work. People want their jobs to be opportunities to make a difference. What would change?

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Work Podcast Amazon Poll 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Most nonprofits do not have the resources to hire one of these in-demand professionals nor do you see many funding opportunities to build this type of commitment to measurement and learning from data into a nonprofit’s DNA. ” @ mmorino just finishing up talks in RI/Boston – some great discussions about measurement.

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Measure Roles Support Literacy 99

Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Look at your registration data to identify patterns or trends that exist. Are you seeing more young professional, early-career individuals who usually don’t have the budget or time to travel? But don’t forget there could be value in creating goodwill and thought leadership with free services that you can’t always measure.

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Hosting Virtual Associations Analytics 321

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

The Leadership ColLAB conference was an opportunity to bring professionals together around what we believe is a critical question. ENA brings objectivity to the process by using the net promoter score as a tool to measure success. Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders.

Associations 221

Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. . Do they feel overworked or stressed?

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Survey Associations Tips Interview 120

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security. Learn more about data security.

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Associations Practice Data Tips 124

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Soft skills are typically shown through previous experience and hard skills can be measured through technical assessments.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. The average tenure of a development professional at a given nonprofit is approximately 16 months. A huge measure of progress should be the number of quality touches a fundraiser has with donor prospects.

Fundraising 69

Fundraising Retention Gift Nonprofit 69

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Impact measurement: Have open discussions about the effectiveness of AI and decide how you will monitor its success. For example, if you’re using a chatbot to answer queries on your site, you could measure response time, user satisfaction, and query resolution. Encourage experimentation.

Team 98

Team Tips Fundraising Training 98

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) partnered with Rocket Social Impact to research just that. What trends and data the research revealed on CSR budgets, importance to the C-suite, staffing needs. What impact has COVID-19 and the racial justice movement had on corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

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Podcast Data Stream Research 71

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Invest in professional development for yourself and your accounting team. Engage with accounting professionals who specialize in nonprofit finance. Neglecting Month-to-Month Financial Comparisons Month-to-month comparisons are crucial for detecting trends, anomalies, and areas of concern in your financial activities.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 78

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

A well-designed, professionally executed direct mail conveys professionalism and legitimacy. Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends.

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Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. Participants were a mix of CEOs and senior staff. This blog post is a summary of my notes from the day. Digital Trends.

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Social Media Digital Mobile Trend 114

Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

Did you know that only 11% of association professionals feel very technologically prepared for the future? Research from the Community Brands Association Trends Study , also discovered less than 5% of professionals use AI, predictive analytics, or machine learning in their organization. .

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Change Management Goal Change Management 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. Running Facebook fundraising ads is an excellent way to reach your target audience and optimize for donations while generating data that allows you to measure your success. Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) measures ROI.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 243

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

The ongoing success of this option relies heavily on Salesforce expertise to maintain your system — either internally or with the help of outsourced IT professionals. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place. A point solution doesn’t have the built-in capability to reach these goals.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations. Plan to give your members access to this type of content right off the bat to make them feel part of a group and benefit them professionally. Content calendar ?.

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Community Online Strategy Guidelines 134

Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

Boston’s Gentreo reported an upswing of 143% every week through spring 2020, with many other firms in the industry reporting similar trends. . With that in mind, I recently interviewed a professional rooted in this complex area. Of those who did make preparations, only a minority of them included a bequest to a nonprofit.

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Gift Program Guide Charity 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It has been almost exactly four years since I published Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , with co-author, Katie Paine. Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. Refinable – adapt to rapidly changing environments.

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Resource Practice Data Work 105

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

LinkedIn LinkedIn is a professional networking site, and its audience is typically more career-driven and looking for thought leadership and industry insights. You can use LinkedIn to connect with potential corporate partners, recruit volunteers, and share professional content like reports, case studies, or success stories.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Fundraising Trends to Watch. In 2023, keep an eye out for these trends: Creating a Comprehensive Fundraising Plan for Your Nonprofit. If you feel like your nonprofit is falling behind in the fundraising game, it’s possible that you’re not measuring the right things. In 2022, we saw a growing focus on donor retention.

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Money Raise Help Retention 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The bbcon 2023 agenda is full of great sessions for finance professionals serving nonprofits, schools, foundations, healthcare, and cultural organizations, from creating better systems to extending what you currently do with Blackbaud’s fund accounting software, Financial Edge NXT.

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Blackbaud Chart Denver Nonprofit 79

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . This will help you measure improvement year-over-year and hold your team accountable for meeting various goals. Wrapping up.

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Report Data Donor Metrics 121

sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Track donors’ engagement AI tools can help measure supporters’ feelings and opinions about your nonprofit by gathering data from surveys, polls, forms, and marketing engagement metrics like email opens or social media likes. You can use this information to identify trends and patterns in donor sentiment.

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Tools Donor Fundraising Survey 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. Step 5: Measure Results. What were your results?

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Influence Social Media Marketing Strategy 115