Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not surprisingly, a 2020 report from Wild Apricot showed that 68% of organizations have difficulty growing membership. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. Plan ahead, so you’ll know what data to track.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

fact that I can often be found laying in bed at 6am and digging through client web reports. No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#. So with that, here is my sugggested list of 5 web reports every non profit should know, what for and why.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Kindful allows users to create visually engaging peer-to-peer campaigns that integrate with your website, social media, and email marketing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Crowdfunding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

2) Conversion Rates. The mention of conversion rates often makes nonprofit pros cringe, because it sounds technical, like some jargon a marketer would use. By increasing your conversion rate to 1.5% Focusing on your conversion rate is one of the few things you can do that can truly multiply your results. 3) Engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. Fundraising Social Media' Source: Avectra.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

By not using an email marketing service, your organization can not track open and engagement rates, segment your subscribers, or ensure that the opt-in is consensual. If they can not, then those subscribers should be deleted to improve your open rate, thus email deliverability. Open Data Project Language Sponsors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Infact, there are over 308 million social media users in the United States alone. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide!

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online. The Average Nonprofit Has a 29.58% Email Open Rate In our latest research, The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for Better Engagement , we analyzed over 37,000 nonprofit email campaigns sent by Neon One clients.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

News outlets will now look more at how a CEO Tweets vs what is reported in a quarterly earnings report. Social Media Tools. DIY Multimedia tools to create social content Canva for nonprofits – pictures dominate social comms and a good canva template can go a long way.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

First, you’ll learn how to calculate your donor retention rate, and then you’ll uncover some specific steps you can take to keep new donors engaged with your organization in the coming months. The Donor Retention Rate Formula If donor retention is a priority for you, it’s important to know how to calculate and track your donor retention rate.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Community Brands research found members who have used an online community report higher loyalty metrics.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. Do you know what social media posts they like or share? If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. Track your own data. Do you know what topics people care about?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. But they often come with many strings attached—such as detailed reporting requirements. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Data capabilities: Learn what metrics the tool can track, along with reporting functionality.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Are you tired of feeling like a wee fish in the vast ocean of social media? Social media, on the other hand, lags behind with an average ROI of 94%. Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 billion by 2025.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

EGA has a long-standing history that includes more than 10 years of data collaboration with Candid, to support their Tracking the Field (TTF) research program. EGA found only 21% of environmental grantees who reported have leadership that identifies as BIPOC—compared to 25% for nonprofits across all issue areas.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

As the First Republic Bank reported, 90% of nonprofits are already collecting data ! You may be tracking the number of likes on a Facebook post. Some of these could be simple, such as whether you receive engagement on your social media posts and what type of engagement. What information is vital and helpful?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. It’s clear to us from this year’s report, that digital engagement has taken some important leaps forward for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. Social media audiences continued to grow in 2017.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community. Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

You don’t want to waste time and money in social media marketing (SMM) if your highest conversions are coming from organic sources. You should have monthly reporting for ongoing stats that lead direction, but a Strategic Marketing Plan will help you create small manageable goals that correspond to an overall goal (more customers).

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. According to a National Council of Nonprofits report , the vast majority of nonprofits operate at the grassroots level, and 88% have budgets less than $500,000.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re planning holiday events or social media campaigns, incorporating texts into your promotion strategy can have a big impact on your success. Beyond donors, you can also ask your volunteers, social media followers, and those who sign up for your email list. Encourage supporters to respond directly.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2011

Basically, "churn" is the term used to describe the rate at which subscribers – be they in your email lists, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, etc. When it comes to your organization's Facebook page, you've probably already been doing a good job at tracking your number of fans; it's right there on your fan page for everyone to see!

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. Understanding what pages on your website are most trafficked is key to increasing conversion rates, and knowing what posts on your blogs are getting the most page views helps your nonprofit further focus its content.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Data integration allows nonprofit healthcare organizations to: Exchange data at a faster rate. Standardize data formats to ensure consistency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Yes, we’re talking about ChatGPT , an AI-powered tool that’s gaining widespread popularity on social media and revolutionizing the common workplace. Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Calculate Your Indirect Cost Rate Complete and correct cost allocation is key to the financial stability of your organization.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. Text messages have an average open rate of 98% , compared to the email open rate of 22%. As an association looking to provide the best member experience, it’s vital to offer a mobile-friendly option.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Accounting software like QuickBooks to record and track all financial transactions. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Track trends in your industry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

In fact, Double the Donation research indicates that mentioning matching gifts results in a 71% increase in response rate and a 51% increase in average donation amount. Forbes reports that December alone accounts for nearly a third of annual giving, with 10% of nonprofit revenue being received in just the last three days of the year.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

UA is what many organizations think of simply as “Google Analytics,” the code that’s on all your website pages and the companion reports that show page views, bounce rates, click-throughs, conversions, and other metrics. The change from UA to GA4 is not a simple upgrade, however.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. The other focuses on compliance needs, a rigorous system of checks and balances inherent to a system tracking and supporting organizations and individuals globally. .

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