Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

According to a recent study by Campaign Monitor , email marketing has an astonishing ROI of 4400%! 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 The numbers don’t lie! But what about reach? billion by 2025.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Here are 3 rules for reporting impact Be warm, heartfelt, and sentimental. Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!) What’s the answer?

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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. Let us know in the comments below!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. That said, below is selection of metrics to track and a brief explanation as to why.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Grey Matter Research addressed long-standing myths about donor communication in The Donor Mindset Study III. You should look for statistics and studies that show that some donors respond to direct mail appeals more often than they do to email appeals. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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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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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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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data? Routinely audit your data.

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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. per dollar in online revenue.

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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. That said, congrats to the early adopters! money raised online.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse. Some associations have saved hundreds of hours on report creation per year.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. Increases Retention Rates and Donor Life Cycle With each recurring donation, your organization may send thank-you notes with suggestions to stay engaged beyond financial support. And donors like it.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 26, 2021

Hour Tracking. VolunteerHub software makes it easy to automate hour tracking and create a well-organized check-in and check-out process for both in-person and virtual volunteers. Using VolunteerHub, reports and records can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. Learn more about Hour Tracking / Volunteer Database.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Running reports and compiling volunteer data. Keeping track of volunteer hours. Most volunteer management software consists of a suite of features that help organize, track, and automate various tasks associated with managing volunteers. Recruiting and training volunteers. Engaging individual and corporate volunteer groups.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. One aspect of this survey is about average donor retention rates over the years. How to Calculate Donor Retention .

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. It’s probably one of the most critical metrics you should be studying in 2021. . Start tracking your retention rates. Immediately begin looking for big-picture trends.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2011

Every e-mail marketer worth her salt knows how to calculate an overall messaging open rate: messages opened ÷ messages delivered. That's why I was a little confounded when we first started using our new e-mail system, and it would spit out a report like this: An overall open rate of almost 33%? True Open Rate.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We’ve been studying the use of business intelligence in the fundraising space for a dozen years and our conclusion. Then, they could pull a report showing the percentage of donors and other funders who are a great match and correlate that with the amount of income produced. Your reports will include a reliable forecast.

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sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Look for virtual auction software with the following features: Item procurement tracking. As you begin the item procurement process, it’s vital that your team maintains an organized list that tracks each item’s status. Being able to accept, process, and track bids in real time is essential for success with any auction.

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Virtual Build Stream Software 67

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Learn More Paige and the team at United Way of Midland, Inc.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In fact, a study by Salesforce found the number one most valuable metric of success for service organizations is customer satisfaction. And, with that, it’s why you need to track data that tells you if your digital efforts are succeeding or if you need to tweak certain strategies. . How can these tools help you track meaningful data?

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2010

The new 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from NTEN and M+R was just released today! The new report might look slim and slick, but this scrappy guide is thick with valuable insights and key industry benchmarks for online messaging, fundraising and advocacy, based on a full year's worth of results from 31 of your nonprofit peers. >

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. Because your organization relies on the support of volunteers, it is critical to try and optimize volunteer retention rates. In order to optimize volunteer retention rates, you need to understand what is causing volunteers to quit in the first place.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To avoid common volunteer management mistakes and optimize your volunteer scheduling processes, implement these simple strategies: Carefully track volunteer hours. Generate reports to gauge program success. Carefully track volunteer hours. Studies show that in 2019 alone, corporations gave over $21 billion to nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

V4V participants consistently report an increased fruit and vegetable consumption of approximately one serving per day, enough for immediate health impacts. In addition, 39% of participants report increased food security while on the program. Utilizing Tech to Combat Higher Pandemic Food Insecurity Rates.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success. This might include reaching a certain fundraising amount or achieving specific metrics like email open rates or donation page conversions. Direct Mail Email Events In one 2022 study , traditional direct mail sent in a letter-sized envelope resulted in a 112% ROI.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance.

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a nonprofit, keeping track of your supporters and donors and managing member relationships is an essential part of how you fulfill your mission. But as well as being a repository of data, your organization’s database can also help you track key data such as contact information and each person’s engagement.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools. An AMS might include the following.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When you track your nonprofit administration spending, you will have several categories feeding into what is considered overhead, including management, general, and fundraising. What About Ratings on Sites Like Charity Navigator? These star ratings can be accessed quickly online and may deter donors from giving. Here in the U.S.,

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Fundraising Charity Mail Nonprofit 132

Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There are plenty of studies, and lots of research, that suggest a diverse volunteer workforce is beneficial for a nonprofit. A study, performed by Fast Company, found that organizations with above-average diversity and levels of engagement outperform organizations with below-average diversity and engagement by 46% to 56%.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

I shared results from the newest eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from NTEN and M+R Strategic Services. From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average. From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average. Highlights.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Track data for your marketing campaigns during these special events to determine which messages are most effective for driving donations. Assess metrics such as your email open rate or online donation rate to measure your success. Assess metrics such as your email open rate or online donation rate to measure your success.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. Major gifts.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Giving Report. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.47. Giving Report. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 5% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate: (to house): 9% Postage per letter: $0.50.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. Had a 55% increased conversion rate. Result: 119%-203% higher conversion rates. Average click-through rate (CTR) of 3.4%. conversion rate) to donate $10.00 Twitter Conversion Tracking. LinkedIn conversion tracking. That’s it.

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