Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach. When you spend time and money marketing to people who are unlikely to attend your event, your ROI will inevitably take a hit.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

It can also help you identify which programs are resonating with members and which need improvement. Analytics allows you to see what’s working and what isn’t so you can get the most out of every program or initiative that your association offers.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking in to see how you’re doing. Let’s check out what to consider when measuring your results. As BoardSource points out, even measuring your ROI is more than just money in vs. money out.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

Even in the situations above, a ROI calculation may be appropriate. Has anyone done a fairly complete cost justification or calculation of ROI, based on all of these items? For custom systems, the cost of programming time to build features that are available off the shelf, and of fundraiser and A.S. Measuring and forecasting.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Whether the initiative is purchasing smart phones for staff or replacing your accounting system, measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) should be a key aspect of your decision. While "measuring ROI" may seem like a daunting task, it can be broken down into a few simple steps which are feasible for projects of all sizes.

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.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Jane and Amy shared insights about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into marketing programs. Measure Results “Marketers are always looking to measure their skills. But as no-code programming becomes even easier, customized analytics are certain to be just over the horizon.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Social Media Roi Slidesbk. I’m doing a panel titled “Social Media ROI&# with Lauren Vargas from Radian 6 and moderated by Roz Lemieux from Fission Strategy. ROI had it origins as an accounting term and was originally a measure of return on the total investment in the entire business. The Four I’s of ROI.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Maybe your association is experiencing challenges, so you’re searching for strategies to empower your staff and enhance the member experience. Regardless of your large association’s situation, the Nimble AMS team is here to offer tips to measure your success and meet your future goals! We are very fortunate to have Nimble AMS.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2009

Many organizations struggle with the idea of ROI and metrics when it comes to social media because so much of it feels, well, untouchable. In our example, our problem is that we don’t currently reach those who could participate in our volunteer program. It’s soft and maliable and relative, pretty much all of the time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. Phillips , authors of the book, Show The Value Of What You Do , developed the ROI Methodology in the 1970s and refined it in the 1980s when their first book describing the process was published.

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Care2

OCTOBER 19, 2010

As nonprofits and advocacy groups delve deeper into social media, the need to assess their return on investment (ROI) is critical. Given the organizational goals of advocacy groups, it should be abundantly clear that ROI encompasses far more than fundraising, and in many cases will not include fundraising at all. Engagement.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2017

My recent paper, Remarkably Outstanding Implementation: The Foundation for Positive ROI with Target Analytics , is now available. As I prepared and wrote this paper, several thoughts occurred to me about the importance of measuring ROI for nonprofit analytics projects that I thought I would highlight for you in this post.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Overhead to program expense ratio. If we continue trying to measure social change by financial criteria alone, we’ll never have full view of the inputs and processes necessary to create lasting impact. However, we shouldn’t rely on for-profit output measures to paint a complete picture of nonprofit success. How did we get here?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Specifically, the book teaches how to demonstrate the value of your initiatives, using a simplified version of the ROI Methodology. Phillips , authors of the book, Show The Value Of What You Do , developed the ROI Methodology in the 1970s and refined it in the 1980s when their first book describing the process was published.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC second annual Social Summit and sharing some information on social media ROI and metrics. Analyze goals of you social media and decide what metrics to measure based on those goals. Have any tips yourself for measuring social ROI?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2009

Alfred Sloan used ROI in the 1920's at General Motors Source: Wikipedia I'm in the process of writing about and prepping several workshops for nonprofits about Social Media and ROI, known as "Return on Investment." ROI processes, particularly as part of the budgeting process , are familiar to many nonprofits.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 26, 2021

With so many volunteer management tools on the market, it can be challenging to identify which solution is right for your volunteer center and will provide the features your program needs to be successful. Here are a few VolunteerHub features that can push your volunteer program to the next level. Return on Investment (ROI).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

This week's theme is social media ROI. That's what I've been thinking, speaking, and writing about and have also recruited guest posts on this topic. As KD Paine, the queen of social media measurement says, yes we can measure social media and here's how. This week's theme is social media ROI. Tags: ROI.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

Machine learning technology uses these patterns to train predictive algorithms that will measure specific propensities and make predictions. Altogether, these benefits mean healthier fundraising ROIs, efficient campaign planning, and more time for building donor relationships. . How Nonprofits Use AI. How Nonprofits Don’t Use AI.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

foundationConnect enabled us to work better together — from funders and applicants to program staff and grantees, stronger connections were built within our organization. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place. See if your organization qualifies for free or lower-cost options.

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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. Data Analysis.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to turn your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from well-intentioned efforts into strategic drivers of social impact? With diverse data sources, complex corporate giving programs , and stakeholder expectations on the rise, it’s no wonder that CSR directors are seeking advanced solutions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But this value can also be in the form of programs and services that benefit hungry children, put a stop to the mistreatment of animals, or preserve the environment, as addressed by the work of nonprofit organizations. Focus on both short-term and long-term ROI. What is your nonprofit doing to generate long-term ROI?

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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.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. Monitor program impact. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . Impact metrics are vital to: Identify program gaps and areas of need within your organization. Program attendance. Program completion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2011

Council on Foundations ROI Panel. I participated on a panel called Face, Tweet, Link – Socia Media, Grantmaking & A True Social ROI. Slightly more mature practice for measuring business results vs social impact. Social media measurement is a discipline, not a task, and it needs to be part of the organization’s culture.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Programs and Services: Description of the nonprofit’s activities and how they align with its mission. Strategic Goals and Objectives: Specific and measurable targets the nonprofit aims to achieve. Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

This will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the year following if it’s your first time getting involved. They set out to raise £750 for a new machine to measure oxygen levels in babies’ blood, but significantly exceed their original target. Get Planning Now.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social Media Return on Investment Measuring your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI) is essential for any marketing or fundraising initiative. By calculating your ROI for each platform, you’ll be able to determine which ones have been most effective for your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2008

I'm working up a presentation and workshop on ROI and NpTech for Legal Services Corporation TIG Conference in a couple of weeks. So, the most simplistic definition of Return on Investment (ROI) is the difference between cost and income (or quantified benefits) and expressed in dollar amounts or percentages. You cannot rely on being ???

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2015

More than 500 organizations took part in the survey which was designed to measure the usefulness and benefits of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems, online engagement systems (OES) and email marketing practices to nonprofits. Approximately 30 percent use only one software program for online engagement.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2015

More than 500 organizations took part in the survey which was designed to measure the usefulness and benefits of constituent relationship management (CRM) systems, online engagement systems (OES) and email marketing practices to nonprofits. Approximately 30 percent use only one software program for online engagement.

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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? Earlier this month, the Ad Council hosted a webinar on the topic of social media ROI with three great social media minds to help us navigate these and other thorny online issues.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The more accurate and insightful that executive directors and finance teams can be when predicting revenue, cost, and ROI, the better equipped their organization will be to sustain and grow its mission. Next, use your knowledge of current expenses like wages, rent, utilities, program costs, etc. The first step is creating a budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

I’ve been mulling over the “Social Media ROI&# concept and how it doesn’t necessarily work for nonprofits, especially when it applied as a litmus test to see if there are financial outcomes — cost reductions or increased revenue. ROI is as an acronym for a business term, Return on Investment.

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