Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While not a representative sample of institutional funders, it’s one of best avenues for detailed exploration and benchmarking of salaries. Next, we divided the CEO salary by the median salary of all other reported full-time staff to calculate individual CEO-to-worker ratios for each organization, and then we compiled the results.

Ratio 106

Ratio Survey Sample Report 106

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

2002-2012 – Childhood During the first 10 years, Candid staff primarily focused on collecting grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of the largest U.S. as measured by total giving. This typically resulted in about 900-1,300 funders represented and 100-150k grants collected in a given year.

Grant 98

Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Google is prioritizing a new factor in deciding which pages are at the top of search results: your website’s user experience. Measuring Impact: A Winning Recipe for Mission-driven Work. Measuring impact” is something we hear frequently as a priority, but it often gets passed over for more urgent tasks.

Drupal 65

Drupal Government Measure Digital 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The survey fundings are based on a sample nonprofit CEOs whose organizations are receiving funding from foundations giving at least $5 million annually in grants called the “Nonprofit Voice,” with 170 respondents answering the questions on this survey.

Data 111

Data Measure Sample Seattle 111

Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Chantal Sheehan, Blue Fox Founder & CEO / 1 2 3 4 5 The Results - Our Strategic Plan Based on our strategery (that's a word right?), The Results After a quarter year of intense focus on our strategic goals, we made major improvements to our internal structure and our ability to best serve our nonprofit, social enterprise, and tax clients.

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Consultant Sample Calendar System 78

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

One of Google Analytics/ Universal Analytics inconvenient quirks is how reporting can often be based on sampled data, particularly when dealing with large data sets and applying advanced segments. In GA4’s standard reports, sampling has been eliminated and the data being collected is now unlimited. A new interface.

Analytics 52

Analytics Google Story Metrics 52

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

A few key things to keep in mind: AI measures probabilistic outcomes in response to a question to determine what data it should show. Be Aware of the Human Bias Toward “Resulting” We tend to think about accuracy in terms of results, not in terms of process. Author and poker champion Annie Duke calls this “resulting.”

Model 69

Model Italy Test Generation 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

You should provide samples of your documentation as appropriate to accompany these requirements. The FASB guidance requires additional information and could result in increased costs to obtain the new data as well as an increase in audit fees resulting from changes in the presentation and quality of the data required.

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Software Guide Award Grant 309

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Success is easier to measure because you can compare your actual numbers to your budgeted numbers to see how you’re doing. Working on a budget while you’re scrambling won’t produce good results. Here’s a sample budget from a horse rescue: Document your assumptions and calculations. Use real numbers.

Guide 98

Guide Money Sample Grant 98

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

How are you measuring your success? The results of your self audit will show you what to refine and how to position your organization to get results. Create SMART goals for your marketing activities so you know where you are going and what you need to measure. Follow best practices and you’ll get better results.

Marketing 69

Marketing Guide Metrics Nonprofit 69

NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. Instead, deliver a message that tells them how easy it is to get started ( 1 in 4 emails you send will usually results in a donation ). Measuring Success. And for good reason. Now it’s your turn ….

Raise 209

Raise Money Fundraising Social Media 209

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I particularly like the sections about how to create a culture of storytelling and measurement. Stories with purpose don’t just materialize—they’re strategically planned, they’re creatively crafted, and designed to achieve measurable outcomes. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: How to Make the Case to Invest in Story.

Storytelling 111

Storytelling Digital Impact Tools 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2012

I’m in Boston with Katie Paine as part of our book tour for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” where we jointly delivered a keynote at the e-metrics conference yesterday. At e-metrics, I shared a story about DoSomething.Org’s recent “Text Pregnancy Campaign ” for teens and how they used measurement.

Data 100

Data Change Boston Literacy 100

Forum One

MAY 18, 2023

Minimal effort was required for the upgrade from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9 and the result is that EPA has an up-to-date website. With an entirely new set of data from their latest census results, USDA’s Farm to School Census teamed with Forum One to build their new website directly on Drupal 9.

Drupal 70

Drupal Government Websites Module 70

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.

Integration 69

Integration Impact Practice Management 69

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Assign them key tasks and document results. Create Personas and outline tasks: Create a sample person that represents each audience group you serve. Use qualitative measures (surveys, interviews and onsite usability testing) to understand how the new website resonates with key audience groups. It should inspire action!

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Design Web Guide Slides 247

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As the giving sector and funders in particular become more and more results-focused, maybe you sometimes feel like you’re being plunked into unfamiliar territory. ‘I Here’s your sample script for Step 1 : . Measure progress along the way. Here’s your sample script for Step 2: . All without maps or Wi-Fi.

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Strategy Script Measure Sample 34

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

We’re reacting to the following claim: “Data collected using unbounded crowdsourcing (non-representative sampling) largely in the form of SMS from the disaster affected population in Port-au-Prince can predict, with surprisingly high accuracy and statistical significance, the location and extent of structural damage post-earthquake.”

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Issue Data Haiti Stream 160

Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Good preparation up front helps to ensure good results. Measurable – How much? Only add criteria which are clearly measurable, with the measurement determined in advance (e.g., “no You’ll find some sample matrices here. You’ll want to define your needs and what you need from a consultant. Evaluation matrix .

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Consultant Process Proposal Nonprofit 122

CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Measurable: Ensure it’s trackable and measurable Attainable: The goal must be achieved through reasonable effort Relevant: The goal should match the needs of your cause Time-bound: Set a start and end date. Compile Impact and Results: Gather all the information you need to report the results of the campaign.

Campaign 79

Campaign Fundraising Calendar Template 79

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

How can we assess the success of our social bridging efforts, and what can we learn from those measurements to improve our practice? I think the general sense in our field is that it is too hard to measure these kinds of things, beyond counting the number of participants from different backgrounds. Implicit Associations test.

Measure 47

Measure Arts People Museum 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2012

But, how do you measure the results? The report captures a conundrum in measuring social change movements or networked approaches. Outcomes for “ wicked problems ” can be easily counted – policies passed, housing the homeless, educating children. Research and policy analysis. Communications and framing.

Metrics 114

Metrics Fund Build Social 114

Forum One

JUNE 10, 2021

Before making any changes, however, it’s good practice to form and test hypotheses to ensure the changes you make will get the results you want. Measure each cohort’s giving behavior. Step 5: Implement changes and measure results. When you do, be sure to measure your results, and iterate as needed.

Personal 49

Personal Online Giving Oregon 49

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s important to remember these prompt best practices when using AI content to ensure the best results: Proofread the work Fact check any information Check for plagiarism If you don’t have an expert graphic designer, AI can also help you edit any photos or videos you plan on using for your campaigns.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Nonprofit Analysis Donor 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Certainly, nonprofit marketers could use it in the marketing channels and customer relationship blocks to set up a hypothesis and do experiments – and use what they learn to get better results. A/B testing is one technique and you don’t have to be a math genius to apply it. Here’s some best practices for sharing results.

Test 114

Test Impact Experiment San Francisco 114

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Providing consistent convenience fostered trust and resulted in the brand becoming a staple in the consumer’s way of life. Did you know Google is now separating search results between mobile and desktop? If your website is not mobile friendly, Google may not even show your organization at all in search results.

Donor 141

Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

NetWits

JULY 18, 2011

While this is not an outright fundraising ask, it will result in dollars raised. And for good measure give them a sample update. How about the next time you communicate with your participants you ask them to send 5 emails to their friends and family? For example: Did you know kids get Arthritis too?

Contest 167

Contest Fundraising Support Ideas 167

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

There are thank you notes to write, data to input, and results to report. The downloadable spreadsheet includes a sample, along with a blank template for you to use for your own plan. Your fundraising goals, or “micro-goals,” should be SMART goals – specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and time bound.

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Calendar Template Guide Fundraising 98

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Save time and amplify results with automation technology. To get started, consider this sample workplace giving plan; then, build out each phase to craft a clear roadmap for success that fits your organization’s efforts. Save time and amplify results with automation technology.

Build 73

Build Giving Strategy Tips 73

Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

To make things even trickier, it might be easy to assume that a change like this would naturally improve conversion rates, but we couldn’t find many other examples of other organizations who tried something similar and saw a positive result.

Learning 52

Learning Test Sample India 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

Components included video tutorials, suggested calendars of activity, sample materials, frequently asked questions, logos, and a Twibbon for Facebook and Twitter use. From my experience participating in training events and courses as a speaker and trainer, I see much better results when coupling online and offline learning and resources.

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Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

Minimal effort was required for the upgrade from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9 and the result is that EPA now has an up-to-date website that will serve them far into the future. With an entirely new set of data from their latest census results, USDA’s Farm to School Census teamed with Forum One to build their new website directly on Drupal 9.

Drupal 84

Drupal Government Websites Module 84

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And, as I was sharing earlier, we usually teach this in person over a period of two to three hours, so, you all are getting the, what we’ll call, the boot-camp version of “Measure of Success.” You know, what do we want to happen as a result of the data? Some people say, “Specific, measurable, action-driven.”

Report 78

Report Measure Impact Process 78

NTEN

APRIL 11, 2013

In February we introduced you to NTEN''s Communities of Impact (CoI), a pilot program whose 19 participants are spending this year looking at ways nonprofits measure, learn from, and share their data. Stay tuned to this blog for the results later this spring. Can you spare a few minutes to take this anonymous, community-led survey ?

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Survey Data Impact Community 58

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This loyalty is invaluable, as it often results in long-term support, advocacy, and even word-of-mouth referrals to friends and family. Use SSL encryption and comply with industry-standard security measures to protect donors’ financial information. Donor Loyalty: Recurring donors tend to be highly committed to your cause.

Donation 52

Donation Gift Platform Nonprofit 52

Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

They stated that donors should not measure a charity’s performance based on overhead expenses. This is a topic that Amy Sample Ward and I also discuss in our book Social Change Anytime Everywhere in the chapter on Disrupting the Nonprofit Sector. What kind of results is the organization generating?

Evaluation 77

Evaluation Charity Ratio Rate 77

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The donor may have some interest in how you run your nonprofit day to day, but by and large she cares about the end result. Was there a measurable impact? The Bottom Line Using the right words when you talk about the work your nonprofit does can dramatically increase results you get when you’re fundraising.

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Storytelling Examples Donation Story 124