Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

To create a listening post to understand the questions and concerns from nonprofits about implementing an effective Facebook presence. To engage and discuss techniques and tips for using Facebook effectively for nonprofits. Here are some metrics that I use to harvest insights on those questions. Tags: facebook metrics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

And if understanding nonprofit performance matters so much to foundations, just how much help are they offering to nonprofits to assess performance? The report offers a couple of key findings: Nonprofits very much want to be able to understand their performance and are taking steps to do so.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails. A nonprofit virtual assistant is often a more affordable and flexible solution than hiring an independent contractor for every individual task you need help with.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

i While the survey focuses on salary rather than total compensation (which is a more holistic way to look at the full take-home differences), it provides a helpful metric to use as a baseline. While not a representative sample of institutional funders, it’s one of best avenues for detailed exploration and benchmarking of salaries.

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Ratio Survey Sample Report 105

NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In April 2012 NTEN worked with Idealware to conduct a survey of nonprofits about their relationships with data, and what we found was a large dichotomy—either they were doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. Download the complete report, "The State of the Nonprofit Data.".

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. A Sampling of the Data from the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study. In-depth fundraising metrics to benchmark your participants against. More than 9.4 Cycling/Spinning events.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Establish the metrics that will determine which elements work, and which offer opportunities for improvement. Donors are in the driving seat, with a plethora of giving options distributed across a smaller sample of the population. Your strategy should: Clarify expectations, roles, and goals.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 11, 2016

According to Louise Craft, digital marketing executive at Metric Mogul, Analytics “ensures marketers can make data led decisions to streamline their marketing efforts, increase their conversion rates and ultimately achieve their business goals.” Here is a sampling of some advanced features and set-up tips that Craft recommends.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2011

Thanks to the eBenchmarks research series NTEN has partnered with M+R Strategic Services to create, you can now impress your boss and colleagues with your knowledge of not only how to calculate your organization's fan page churn but also what kinds of goals you might want to set for your Facebook strategy around this metric.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Today, NTEN’s Amy Sample Ward shared this fabulous video on Facebook. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”. I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

A new year means new resolutions, and for nonprofits that often falls into the category of better fundraising practices. If you’re a nonprofit professional you know what it’s like to drown in excel spreadsheets tracking your supporters, donations, major gifts prospects, and almost anything else. But it doesn’t have to be.

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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. KD gave an awesome presentation taking us through the “7 Steps of Measurement” that she has adapted for nonprofits.

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Data Change Boston Literacy 100

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Studies show that in 2019 alone, corporations gave over $21 billion to nonprofits. The Complete Volunteer Scheduling Checklist for Nonprofits. Say hi on LinkedIn ! Share This Post!

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NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2013

Over the last few years, NTEN has been working with nonprofits to understand how to better wrangle all the data they’re creating and what’s available to them into improved results: more mission impact. In 2010, we organized an online workshop we affectionately titled “Taming the Data Monster.”

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Metrics Template. SOCIALMEDIA NONPROFIT tweet Book01. DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Building Your Social Media Strategy. Community-Driven Engagement. Templates: Community Map Template. Content Map Template.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, your mission statement is your guiding light. It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. Chances are that each member of your staff and board knows your mission by heart. But what about your value proposition?

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Data Test Blackbaud Donor 70

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Topic : Strong Connections: Linking Strategy, Goals and Metrics. Related Links : Kentucky Nonprofits website. These plans provide a starting point that participants can put into action immediately and build upon for larger projects and plans in the organization.

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Kentucky Leadership ROI Social Media 122

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. A Sampling of the Data from the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study. In-depth fundraising metrics to benchmark your participants against. More than 9.4 Cycling/Spinning events.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

M+R

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Revenue increases were widespread, but not uniform—some nonprofits saw an influx in mid-level and large gifts, while others grew their low-dollar conversions. That was wholly evident in our 2020 EOY fundraising numbers: supporters stepped up when nonprofits asked for help. . Inboxes keep blowing up! Ad programs are growing up.

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Fundraising Gift Rate email 98

Care2

APRIL 13, 2010

From Beth Kanter and Allison Fine’s presentation on the importance of having a “Networked Nonprofit&# to Sarah Dijulio’s session on Super Heroes of Online Fundraising that dived into strategies nonprofits should consider using when testing fundraising messaging, nonprofit campaigners gained valuable skills.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2011

Metrics tracking template: [link]. From content planning to really listening online, you’ll find that the more you look for ways to interact, instead of broadcast, the more you can do with those 30 minutes. Related Links : SM4NP Conference. Community map template: [link]. Content map template: [link].

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Social Media Conference Media Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The good news is that the nonprofit technology community is rich in sharing, and there are lots of online tutorials about this latest wave of updates on Facebook. Ted Fickes’s guest post on the Care2 Frogloop blog explains how this new feature impacts the way nonprofits are sharing news and updates. Metrics that Matter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Giving Day Playbook , published by the Knight Foundation, is the first how-to guide providing community foundations and other nonprofits comprehensive tips to planning a successful online giving marathon. On Sept. You can also set goals for donor engagement, brand awareness, or capacity building for local nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators. A Bloomerang survey found that 44% of over 500 nonprofits surveyed said they’re active on Instagram. These tools allow your nonprofit event organizers to monitor social media chatter about your events and connect with supporters who are talking about it.

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Contest Headline Social Media Survey 88

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

Last week I presented for my second time with Nonprofit Webinars. The first time I focused on DIY Community Engagement Metrics and shared lots of templates and examples. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Community sourcing vs Crowdsourcing. Definitions. Let’s start at the beginning.

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Difference Community Case Study Slides 276

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2009

Photo by eschipul Yesterday's SXSW Nonprofit Social Media Poetry Slam was so much fun and from the feedback we all learned a lot about measuring the return of social media for nonprofits. Who knew that using the discipline of poetic form could generate such a great discussion about measurement and metrics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Facebook is also a great tool for nonprofits. More people can find out about your Nonprofit because your Facebook Page gets indexed and is searchable inside and outside (i.e. No limit on the number of people who can express their support for your nonprofit by becoming your fan. See a sample of what the stats look like here.

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Facebook Stats Los Angeles Tips 97

Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. Here are a few sample questions you might consider adding to your list: How fast are we growing? What are our largest sources of growth?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I was going to spend a lot of time making up different lists and sub-lists of nonprofit techies , social causes, social media gurus, metrics geeks, and the way too many other topics I'm obsessed with, but realized all I had to do was find someone who I knew and trusted and follow their list.

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Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. Which such a small sample, it's not clear that the findings are generalizable to other organizations. donating money).

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

The three powerhouses, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and Better Business Bureau, that foundations, philanthropists, and donors use to seek out information and ratings about nonprofits released an open letter to the nonprofit and foundation world yesterday. How effective is that organization in creating real world social change?

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NTEN

MAY 19, 2010

Time strapped nonprofits can sign up to receive free web site analysis. Amy Sample, Director of Web Analytics at PBS Interactive, says: "What I love about the Analysis Exchange is the learning is reciprocal. " Now, the Analysis Exchange is open to all nonprofits -- and we think you should check it out. >

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Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

As you have probably experienced yourself, raising money for your nonprofit campaign on social media is like pulling teeth. According to the 2012 Nonprofit benchmark Social Network Benchmarking Report, 98% of nonprofits didn’t raise a dime on Facebook, which is second most trafficked site on the web in the U.S.

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