Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

By Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and producer of the Global NGO Technology Report and the Global Trends in Giving Report. For your reference, here are the fundraising tools featured in 2019 , 2017 , 2016 , and 2015. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below.

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Tools Online Fundraising United States 332

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” Association professionals are seeking a support group to help them face challenges and to gain the skills to stay ahead of trends. Garth’s thought-provoking response to this trend is pertinent for any smaller association.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Industry Podcast 221

Hands on Fundraising

JULY 27, 2021

With the rise in online and mobile giving, micro-donations, also known as micro philanthropy, have become a positive trend in the nonprofit sector. The term usually refers to a smaller sum of money donated by millions of people to a charitable cause. It would be a grave mistake for nonprofits and even churches to ignore […].

Donation 126

Donation Fundraising Philanthropy Nonprofit 126

NonProfit Hub

JULY 9, 2019

There’s no better way to do so than by knowing the trends within your niche. Here are 7 essential fundraising trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2019. Leverage this trend and change the way you treat your donors. However, with these popular 2019 fundraising trends, you can create effective fundraising efforts.

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Trend Fundraising Alexa Social Media 74

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This refers to the feelings, attitudes, and opinions of the individuals participating in your programs, courses, or training. Analyzing Instructor Performance Be sure to track completion rates, course ratings, and learner engagement for each of your different instructors so you can easily identify trends and discrepancies.

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Analytics Education Program Impact 169

Givinga

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Here are five corporate giving trends to watch in 2019 and how they’ll affect your business, employees, and consumers. Employees will demand more of this type of involvement and corporate responsibility from their companies, making it crucial to employee satisfaction that businesses support this corporate giving trend.

Trend 56

Trend Giving ROI Measure 56

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy.

Associations 127

Associations Strategy Help Profit 127

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Watch what is trending online. Jane Pearson,orgSource Vice President of Marketing and Communications, offers this guidance, “In the post-pandemic world, people crave connection. Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot. I hope I’m preaching to the choir.

YouTube 221

YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security. Create a data recovery plan.

Associations 124

Associations Practice Data Tips 124

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Study Seasonal Trends Another fantastic tool is Google Trends. Build Evergreen Resources Find useful content that your audience may use as an ongoing reference. The other useful tool for exploring new keyword ideas is the Keywords Everywhere plugin. Keywords everywhere shown for “Nonprofit SEO” 2.

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Strategy Tips Google Search 98

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As the campaign season kicks into high gear, here are a few trends we’re seeing in 2018 campaigns that nonprofits could benefit from as well! These five trends are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to political campaign strategy trends that nonprofits should be adopting to stay at the top of the game.

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Trend Campaign eBook Nonprofit 53

Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

The shift to remote work is one of the most significant workplace trends we’ve seen in recent years. In fact, another trend in the nonprofit sector (and elsewhere) is burnout. Already on the rise before 2020, it became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also increasingly become a highly desired perk.

Life 105

Life Work Calendar Attention 105

Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more for-profit competition. Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy.

Associations 78

Associations Profit Strategy Help 78

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Ensure your association stays ahead of concerning member trends—elect key members to leadership roles so you can focus on the areas that matter most to members. . Code of ethics. Industry news and information.

Leadership 118

Leadership Associations Industry Retention 118

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found 69% of Generation Z prefer connecting on TikTok, 82% on YouTube, and 82% on Instagram. According to Dell , 80% of Generation Z hope to work with trailblazing technologies, and 91% reference tech as the most important factor when choosing a career. .

Associations 136

Associations YouTube Generation Mobile 136

Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Trends Reports First, let’s look at reports that focus on large scale trends impacting the entire sector. Let’s take three different trends reports and outline how to use them to optimize your fundraising strategy. FEP provides a consistent reference point for nonprofits on what is the sector average.

Hype 52

Hype Research Marketing Benchmark 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

It can be helpful to set up dashboards that give you a daily overview of key performance metrics and trends for each of your campaigns. Then, dig deeper to look at trends that might give you more insights. Be sure to take detailed notes to refer to later as you plan the next campaign. If so, what might have changed?

Campaign 84

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 84

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend. Here are common trends and examples of areas where local news coverage has waned: Rural areas: Many local newspapers and broadcast stations in rural areas have closed or reduced their coverage due to declining readership and advertising revenue. Will your nonprofit apply?

Journal 90

Journal Local News Fund 90

Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Look at your registration data to identify patterns or trends that exist. Removing outliers is referred to as trimming. Now you can use the data captured at these events to find new opportunities. Tip #1: Identify and define new member segments. We want to figure out who these people are and determine how to better understand them.

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Hosting Virtual Associations Analytics 321

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

When the New de Young opened it did a 32-hour party and community celebration , starting a trend that was then picked up by the Contemporary Jewish Museum with Dawn in 2008 and now the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). And it is smart for museums like the OMCA to leverage their ability to make something trend, to reveal their networks.

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Trend Oakland San Francisco California 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Often referred to as the Activist Generation, Gen Z is just starting to make its mark on charitable giving. Preferred contact methods: Text or SMS messaging and social media posts Preferred donation methods: Online giving+ 5) Generation Z (1997-2012) Prefer smaller, grassroots causes and organizations.

Generation 246

Generation Giving North America Method 246

Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Today, we refer to it as the “Foundation 1000”, and it is often used to look at historical grantmaking trends. Researchers can use the Foundation 1000 or another cleaned subset of data to create historical trends for these years. And we would narrow the focus to 1,000 of the largest private and community foundations.

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Grant Data Pledge Analysis 98

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding. We also know that most nonprofits don’t have funds available to divert from their programs and services to further invest in fundraising.

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Accessibility Resource Free Change 98

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Omnichannel marketing refers to the integration of both digital and offline touchpoints with consumers as they move through the marketing funnel, all while keeping branding and messaging consistent for a seamless user experience. Reference your donation page. Track web traffic from any QR codes used on direct mail.

Mail 75

Mail Integration Digital Strategy 75

EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

A secondary ask —sometimes referred to as “daisy-chaining,” including a follow-up with an ask for a donation or a re-share once a supporter has submitted the first form can be an extremely effective way of continuing to engage your supporters. This volume makes it clear that optimizing for mobile isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have.

Advocacy 222

Advocacy Action Support Help 222

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. Track trends. Keep your finger on the pulse of direct mail trends and audience preferences.

Mail 52

Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Association TV

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Within the content, there’s usually a convenient link or reference to the sponsor’s product, solution or service. As the association making the content, you need to ensure that your guest expert doesn’t focus on their products alone, they need to relate to overall trends across the industry. It’s selling by suggestion.

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Sponsor Content Associations Audience 276

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the nonprofit sector, there’s an emerging trend that organizations need to be mindful of – the use of humanoid AI avatars. One of these risks is falling into the ‘uncanny valley’ – a concept coined by Japanese roboticist Masahiro Mori in 1970.

Avatar 52

Avatar Problem Audience Integration 52

Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Micro-volunteerism is a new rising trend in the nonprofit community. Essentially, it refers to the process of providing short-term, low-commitment opportunities as a way to engage more volunteer prospects and create value. Providing volunteers with new and innovative ways to get involved is a trend that we hope continues to grow.

Volunteer 91

Volunteer Benefit Program Skills 91

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). You might need to modify or adapt as circumstances such as economic trends and policies change. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

Measure 91

Measure Help Analysis Metrics 91

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

When I came on board in 2019, the library modified the traditional business reference department and formed what is now the Small Business and Nonprofit Department. Zach: Being a member of the Funding Information Network and offering public access to Foundation Directory has long been at the core of what we offer the nonprofit community.

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Library Grant Local Roles 98

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. Neglecting Month-to-Month Financial Comparisons Month-to-month comparisons are crucial for detecting trends, anomalies, and areas of concern in your financial activities.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 79

Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This year’s report found that most of the trends observed in 2018 continued in 2019, including steady growth in median executive compensation. 1] Executive compensation refers to all 14 job categories tracked in the report. Median executive compensation has grown steadily over the last five years. View a sample report . [1]

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Report District of Columbia Massachusetts New York 119

Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

Does “Black-led” refer to organizations that have Black CEOs? The analysis will include how trends may have shifted in the previous few years and examine overall patterns and gaps in funding. . What do we know about funding support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)? . What does it mean to be Black-led? .

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Research Demographics Analysis Leadership 98

Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Data visualizations can help people to understand data sets more easily by providing a way to see patterns and trends. 5 V’s of Big Data : Data volume refers to the amount of data that you have. Data value refers to the worth or usefulness of the data. Data variety refers to the different types of data that you have.

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Analytics Tools Wikipedia Track 52

Achieve

JUNE 2, 2021

Changing marketing tactics to keep up with shifting trends and attitudes can be a full-time job, which is where crash courses like this article can help. In addition to your supporters’ names, you can also reference their event attendance, previous donations, and other involvement with your organization. direct mail campaigns.

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Mail Course Campaign Digital 94

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report shows that, regardless of generation, online is now the preferred channel for donations. Based on current trends, most nonprofit leaders of mid- to large-sized organizations are coming around to the idea of utilizing technology in their development cycle. Natural-language processing.

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Fundraising Analytics Analysis Nonprofit 98