Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2011

Over on my Facebook Page and during recent Leveraging Social Media Peer Group discussions , there have been questions about Edgerank and colleague Devon Smith has been experimenting. Edgerank is algorithm that measures content on Facebook – and since it is a mathematical equation – definitions can get geeky and complex.

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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. But when looking at the bigger picture, even more valuable benefits become clear: Higher conversion rates through better-targeted donor lists. Reduced overhead costs of broad fundraising outreach.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? You can also look at the response rates, completion rates, and error rates of your application to see if there are any issues or challenges. Does your application align with your vision?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

We’ve been chatting about how to measure the impact of the crowd and she offered to write this guest post on the topic. Measuring Your Crowdsourcing Efforts by Aliza Sherman. In order to know how to measure crowdsourcing results, you first need to understand what kind of crowdsourcing you’re implementing. Measuring Work.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

We’ll discuss the potential risks associated with donation processing and provide proactive measures you can take to safeguard your nonprofit’s funds. Some payment processors take proactive measures to prevent fraudulent charges. Is this included in our payment processing rate or an additional charge?

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

This allows you to successfully test and evaluate your personalization strategies and tactics. This stage of personalization doesn’t require automation, and you can test and gauge impact by simply monitoring opens and click-through rates. Test different messages and calls-to-action (CTAs). What are your goals?

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

Perhaps it was a multiple-choice final exam or an essay-style test printed in double-spaced Times New Roman. We’re going to cover types of eLearning assessments through the following questions: What is an eLearning assessment? These exercises can measure knowledge gained, skills learned, or even attitudes or mindsets changed.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Your charitable organization has probably fielded questions from curious supporters and internal audiences on the ways it might be leveraged. A few key things to keep in mind: AI measures probabilistic outcomes in response to a question to determine what data it should show. Is it just a fad? ChatGPT is a probabilistic model.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

That’s a great question. Test your current site: Use online or onsite usability testing to learn what information your users look for on your website and how easy it is for them to find it. Testing Your Visual Story. What’s the bounce rate? One that every nonprofits should think about from time to time.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Isn’t it more of a success if potential solutions can be tested and co-created with stakeholders to deliver the greatest benefit? Redefine Success by Solution Testing. Our expectations around results are powerful.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 28, 2021

To show you how you can make acquisition goal setting a breeze, I’ll focus on three things: timing, defining, and measuring. . In this case, that means making sure there’s consensus about what your goals are so there’s no question about what you and your team should be working on when it comes to acquiring new donors. .

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. You can use ChatGPT to measure the success of your emails.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If the answers to these questions are, respectively “not much” and “a distant third,” it’s time for a strategic realignment. Retention rates for recurring donors are much higher than their one-time counterparts—they often stick around for years! Then test it again. Now, keep testing. Did it work?

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Ways to measure your efficiency and success within each . As you organize your nonprofit virtual fundraising event , you’ll also want to ask yourself questions during planning, execution, and follow-up on whether your schedule is respectful of your participants’ time. How to Measure Success. Spend Time in Pre-Production.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

And if you have questions or ideas about getting started or expanding AI and ML in your practices, reach out! Alexis: The state of Hawaii mapped its infrastructure, with overlays of potential climate impacts and considerations of vulnerable populations, allowing them to run scenarios and test hypotheses for different preparedness measures.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? The challenges of strength-based messaging Finding the balance in your story. Finding the balance in your organization.

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

The Big Question. What We Tested. With all the upsides, why did we even need to bother with a test like this? Our test focused on GlobalGiving donors based in countries using the euro. GlobalGiving accepts donations in U.S. Still, there are plenty of major currencies we don’t offer yet. Why It Matters. Our Method.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 31, 2013

Note: This is the first in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. Because user experience issues invariably impact conversion rates. But I’m not trying to be a Henny Penny , because today usability testing can be easily done by anyone.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

We offer a number of analytics-related services including web analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and data reporting and visualizations, so we can certainly assist your team. The answer to this question can provide insight into how you appeal to prospective donors and market your nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

In this article, I’ll define each of these measurements, review what impacts them, and share some easy math tips that are guaranteed to make you smarter than most of the people around you who might be sticking their noses into your email performance data. Click-through Rate: Once again, this is a term with which you’re likely familiar.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Here's an idea from our friend Laura at Idealware: what if you measured any communications method by whether it would have more or less impact than spending the same amount of time calling donors on the phone? People want to volunteer, wanted to ask you something, and, not coincidentally, donate at considerably higher rates after.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

” The sense-making part is so important! And, one of the questions that keeps coming up is “How do we get our board or senior staff off their addiction to the wrong metrics, like views?” For the So What rule to work, you have to follow the 7 steps of measurement and have worked out a ladder of engagement.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

The easiest way to develop this understanding is to simply ask your supporters questions. You can answer the following questions: How do donors really feel about your nonprofit? Where would you like to test your hypotheses against actual research? This is done through a process called nonprofit market research.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2022

As nonprofits rely heavily on donors to provide their revenue, the question becomes, how do prospects determine an organization’s donation-worthiness? Charity watchdogs are a type of nonprofit that publicly share information about charities, including reviews and ratings. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. The problem with ratios.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Note: This is the third in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In part one , we discussed why you should test your website and part two outlined designing your test. I’ve seen similar results in my testing.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

We impact over 10,000 lives each year, and in 2013 we had a donor retention rate of 43% ( compared to 27% ). The key is to continue trying new things, measure your results, and do what you can with the resources at your disposal. So, what led to our above industry average donor retention rates? I ask questions.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There are lots of reasons to measure the impact of your volunteers. Would you believe almost half of nonprofits don’t do anything to measure their volunteer programs ? How do you measure volunteer retention in your organization? If you answered the extra credit question, congrats on knowing where you get your best volunteers.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

That’s the question I asked this morning on Qriously, a new application that measures public sentiment, in real time. It works by replacing ads with questions in smartphone and tablet apps. I’ve run three questions so far, and here’s some of the insights to the process: What influences your charitable giving?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Because traditionally, impact measurement has been performed by siloed teams, the burden on them to collect good evidence is huge. Though it can seem like a big barrier to set up an impact measurement system — one for which you might not have the time, the staff, or the funding — impact management is something you can do at any level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m designing and delivering peer training sessions for grantees all around the theme of social media, learning, and measurement. They measured and learned from the first pilot which was rapid implementation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The panel was on social media, adoption, and measurement. It was clear from the presentations that measurement is a critical piece of the puzzle. Measurement is a learning process that uses research and data to help make improvements, and is not just counting things up – “We have 5,000 fans!”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

First, if you are not doing custom coding like the Einstein Bot , bots work best with close-choice questions that lead the user to more information or an action. Bots can also answer open-ended questions and get smarter as they go, if you train them. And that brings us to the another task, testing and iteration.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

The end results are more effective fundraising campaigns, increased donor retention, and higher fundraising success rates. Effective impact measurement and reporting: Nonprofits rely on data warehouses to track and measure their impact over time. It’s essential to understand your needs so they can guide the entire process.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% To confirm that your strategies are effective and align with your audience’s preferences, conduct tests with members of your target audience, measuring brand awareness and likelihood to support your cause. Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

I met with each entrepreneur who pitched on their concept and gave me a quick demo – and then I provided some coaching and answered their questions. I saw some amazing projects – from an online social chat platform, a mobile app directory, and blogging platforms. Mohammad L. Azzam with Bill Gates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Example of A/B Testing Results. I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Works with measurement consultants or specialists to improve skills and capacity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We know that the road to great results is paved with controlled experimentation , one hypothesis and test at a time. Using the scientific method for experiments can yield insights about how much time and effort – whether our effort has to reach perfection or not. What are the right tools to help measure success?

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