Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s time for your association to take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect. At the same time, these simple steps can help to make a big impact on your opinions of data collection quality and how those data collection and quality issues affect your ability to make data-informed decisions. Observing is the most valuable type of data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 28, 2021

When the pandemic hit in early 2020, most found that their typical and secure lifestyle came to a halt, and many of the employed were re-assigned to work remotely, or joined the increasing statistics of those unemployed. There are different methods to determining what programs should be offered and can be adjusted to best suit the employees.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2024

I don’t know about you, but I cannot tell you the last time I actually took out my credit card when making a purchase online. If it feels like a lot to keep up with all the new modern payment methods, don’t fret! We are going to dive into what a mobile wallet is, how it works and how it can be used to maximize your digital fundraising.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

While I was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art working on a website redesign, we recognized the need to be transparent with our internal audiences and started hosting a series of monthly open forum presentations called “Website Wednesdays.” Brainstorming together is another great way to get your teams working towards the same goals.

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Achieve

JANUARY 17, 2016

“Survey says!” The premise of the game, as you may recall, was a competition between the members of two families to see which family could more quickly and accurately guess the results of survey questions. by both the contestants and the survey respondents. by both the contestants and the survey respondents.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

Choose the Method that Is Right for Your Organization When deciding on the ideal method for kicking off CDP’s change management process, we knew we wanted it to be collaborative among the eight-person grantmaking team, with everyone having the opportunity to lead. Getting the right people in the room is key.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The Playbook includes a few examples and methods for doing this. Emotional – harness the energy and passion of the team working to achieve them. The Playbook also discusses the skillsets that a nonprofit needs to use data successfully, both for staff and for hiring consultants or working with skilled volunteers.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

According to the AFP’s 2022 Payments Cost Benefit Survey , most finance professionals spend at least one hour a week on each of these tasks: reconciling payments, processing ACH payments, and processing checks. But what if you could automate some of these processes and free up your finance team to focus on more strategic work?

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 20, 2024

Our latest Philanthropic Pulse Survey results, released in April, outline how nonprofits performed quarter-by-quarter in 2023. The survey was held in January 2024, and 397 respondents participated. What’s more, between Q2 and Q4, about 63% of survey participants said they observed changes in their donor behavior.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. Conduct surveys or focus groups with your existing donor base to understand their current priorities and preferred giving methods.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Make sure your database integrates with the other fundraising and management tools your program uses so that you can work seamlessly between different platforms. To cater to the varied preferences of your alumni base as you fundraise, create a multi-channel strategy that includes communication methods such as: Your program’s website.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In a recent survey , we asked 1,071 nonprofit professionals about their plans for 2023 and discovered that only 43% had a written plan. Now is a great time to check in on your fundraising goals and determine the resources and budget you’ll need to reach them. Are they worth the investment of both time and resources?

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Forum One

AUGUST 19, 2021

Audience research can take many forms but usually looks like a mix of quantitative (concerned with discovering facts about social behaviors) and qualitative (concerned with collecting perspectives about behaviors and attitudes) collection methods. Build it and they will come” unfortunately isn’t how things work!

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2023

There are a million and one data management best practices that nonprofit organizations can follow—but if you actually tried to put a million and one practices to work all at the same time, things would get confusing fast. While that works out for some, for others it may seem invasive or annoying. Good thing you don’t have to!

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. Now (August or earlier) is the time to start planning your end-of-year giving campaign! Use a Variety of Methods You want your end-of-year giving campaign to reach far and wide and connect with donors where they are.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Your job is simply to maintain that relationship, and there are several ways to accomplish this, such as working to: . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience .

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. A small personal touch is an appropriate reminder of how valued they are. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization. When a new person comes on, it’s a good time to understand exactly what access they need.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Why association leadership should make face time with volunteers. Volunteers save your association time and resources. The Urban Institute estimates volunteers worked 8.8 Volunteers donate.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

After all, each organization, depending on its size and scale, will have a different method for measuring who is considered a mid-level donor. Assemble a donor communications team Identifying your mid-level donors is a process that takes time and effort. As your organization grows, the way you define mid-level donors may change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media. This will give you a good idea of what works and what doesn’t. As this first impression can be hard to change, it’s worth taking your time to think about what you want to convey.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Power of Testimonials: Inspiring Action for Your Nonprofit. As a nonprofit, you can use this concept to your advantage to motivate action for the benefit of your work. The long and the short of it is, testimonials work! Create simple surveys. Enter the testimonial.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

First, let’s go over the basics of the main methods your organization can use as a part of your marketing plan. Refresh your website with recent pictures, fundraising updates, and results of your work. To understand the importance of a multi-channel approach, consider how your different marketing channels work together.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

For your organization to stand out from the crowd, you need a strong, fact-based understanding of what exactly inspires your supporters to give their time, money, and more. The more your audience enjoys your content, the more time and energy they’ll give to your organization. Step 3: Design your market research survey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

As you read the book, you will learn how to: Set boundaries in your work life (without compromising productivity) that allow you to become a better leader and better person. The book includes a valuable self-assessment survey (also available online) and prompts for reflection at the end of every chapter. Doing them is harder.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

One simple method to ensure you avoid common DEI mistakes at your association is to create a volunteer group for DEI initiatives. To assist with your recruitment efforts , survey your members and be sure to include questions addressing basic demographic data. Empower your DEI initiatives volunteer group. Be open to new ideas.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By looking at the outcomes of previous work, those on the board of directors or committees can propose actions that continue a positive trend or shift a negative trend. For example, on a graph, dips in member activity or non-dues revenue readily appear, making a clear connection to time and drops in activity. . Diagnostic analytics .

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

While one-time attendees are appreciated, it is much more cost effective to turn these guests into repeat attendees. Send Event Surveys. Each of these methods aims to take advantage of the same virtual platforms your event initially engaged supporters on. Send Event Surveys. cultivating relationships. Corporate sponsors.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The video chat provided a nice opportunity to have conversation in real-time about the relationship between self-care and workplace productivity. discussed the issue in relation to remote working staff and how to address some of the common issues that hinder group and individual staff productivity.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on the Subscription Giving method of fundraising? As a sector, we place too much emphasis on one-time gifts. Last year, for the first time we saw that retention dropped year over-year, while donors grew year-over year. Do you want a refresher to share with the rest of your team?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofits, corporate foundations, social enterprises, and organizations working in the social sector can struggle with how to approach understanding their impact: How do they know that changes in their beneficiary group are due to their interventions? How closely should they track those changes? Market forces. Field (i.e.,

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. Once you have a clear mission, set both short-term and long-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Overall, 55% of people who engage with nonprofits through social media end up taking some sort of action, whether it’s donating money, clothing, food or their time. As shown by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy’s 2021 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey , just 18.6% of new, one-time donors were retained through 2021.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

In 2021, we found that the majority of nonprofits used social media campaigns to connect and engage with their donors (73% of those surveyed). Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works. Multi-channel marketing means spreading the word about a specific event or campaign through many different methods of communication.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. One method being used to better understand potential problems and limitations of an AI system is model cards. What can bias look like in the data?

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