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The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 The report also includes online giving data from 3,359 nonprofits representing $1.7 2013 Charitable Giving Report INFOGRAPHIC. MORE
Now in its third year, the 2018 Global NGO Technology Report is based upon the survey results of 5,352 NGOs from 164 countries. The Global NGO Technology Report is a sister report to the Global Trends in Giving Report. Tech Report MORE
Wouldn’t it be a shame to have inadequate reporting and analysis to actually find out how your medium-spanning strategy performed? You will want to know where all of your end-of-year actions and gifts are sourced from, so keep reporting and tracking top of mind as you begin implementing your plan with these pointers: Google Analytics Audit. A sweep of your current Google Analytics tracking may show that you need to tweak your code or funnel setup for accurate campaign reporting. MORE
Behind the Disconnect—86% of Nonprofits Characterize Their Messages as Difficult to Remember: Most nonprofits report that their messaging suffers from lack of inspiration (73%) and poor targeting to audience wants and needs (70%), and is difficult to remember (86%). Inconsistency Reigns, Leaving Confusion and Annoyance in Its Path: Less than 50% of nonprofits report consistent use of their positioning (organizational tagline, positioning statement and talking points). MORE
This 2017 Charitable Giving Report gives us our first means of answering that question through data. As our first glimpse into the data behind the trends, the 2017 Charitable Giving Report offers us a place to start. Across the world, 2017 was a year defined by change and uncertainty. MORE
The reports listed below are a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. If you would like to suggest a specific report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. MORE
Nonprofits are expected to provide the public with an annual report. The report includes details about projects, success metrics, and more. By writing an effective report, you can help ensure that your nonprofit has the support it needs in the year to come. MORE
Blackbaud just released it’s 2013 Charitable Giving Report, showing steady growth for all nonprofits. Blackbaud reported more than one-third of all charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year. Download the report today! MORE
Here are some tips and examples of how to tell your organization's story to make your annual report more engaging and compelling. nonprofit-communications annual reports MORE
Internet Trends Report 2018 from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Tons of useful and interesting data, as always. Grab a coffee – this will take you a while to get through. Photo by Yeshi Kangrang on Unsplash. Debunking the Hype Industry Insider Useful Data MORE
Alia McKee and Mark Rovner with Sea Change Strategies recently released a new report called “The Missing Middle: Neglecting Middle Donors Is Costing You Millions. The findings from all of their research is in the new report. There are some really good insights and suggestions in this section of the report. The report includes some case studies from Human Right’s Campaign and Rainforest Alliance. You can download the report here: [link]. MORE
The 2014 Luminate Online Benchmark Report is now available, just in time for #bbcon! It’s the largest and most comprehensive report of its kind, using data from nearly 800 Luminate Online customers to help you evaluate your overall strategies and performance in online fundraising. MORE
The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report is based on the survey results of 6,057 donors worldwide and available for download in four languages – English , español , français , and português. Research Giving Report Fundraising MORE
Technology for Good Report : Technology for Good identifies ten technologies being used in innovative ways to create positive social change. Examples are drawn from charitable organizations working on widely varied issues around the globe. This makes Technology for Good a unique repository of inspiration for the public and private sectors, funders, and other change makers who support using technology for social good MORE
Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, annual report on U.S. Give it a listen: The get the complete Giving USA 2013 report please visit: www.givingusareports.org. MORE
The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 The report also includes online giving data from 3,359 nonprofits representing $1.7 MORE
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?&#. Source Report. Keyword Report. MORE
Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge just released the fourth annual 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. The report is packed with insights into how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their marketing, communications and fundraising strategies. MORE
Now in its fourth edition, the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report provides 100+ technology benchmarks NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. 5,721 organizations from 160 countries participated in the survey and the report is available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. MORE
Here's the first in our Annual Report blog series and details on our new Getting Started With Annual Reports guide and checklist. annual reports MORE
Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. If you haven't yet had time to dig into the full report, here are some of the top highlights that we think are important for nonprofits to know: 1. MORE
Author: Cheryl Black. Remember back in sixth grade when you had a summer reading list? Big nerd that I am, I never quit having a summer reading list. The 2012 Summer Reading List for me included some light reading like The Confession (ok maybe that one wasn't so light.) MORE
The 2014 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,798 nonprofit organizations representing more than $16.2 The report also includes online giving data from 3,724 nonprofits representing over $2 billion in online fundraising. MORE
Annual Reports are a staple of nonprofit life, but are they worth it? Pathfinder International’s annual report combines colorful graphic design, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits. The Brookings Institution Annual Report is comprehensive. MORE
Here’s a video of Jeff Patrick , president of Common Knowledge , being interviewed by Melanie Mathos at the 2012 NTC conference explaining the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. Jeff goes over topics in the report such as ROI, value of a new fan/follower, commercial social networks, and resources for strategies. If you don’t have a copy of the report, you can get it here. Research Tools Video benchmark ntc report roi YouTube MORE
In a 2016 study conducted by EveryAction and Nonprofit Hub , nearly half of nonprofit professionals reported that they do not consistently utilize data as part of their decision-making process. Then read about one of our highlighted reports below! Long Term Donor Value Report. MORE
The 2013 Charitable Giving Report includes 24 months of overall giving data from 4,129 nonprofit organizations representing more than $12.5 The report also includes online giving data from 3,359 nonprofits representing $1.7 MORE
What should you include in your annual report to inspire and inform? nonprofit-communications annual reports MORE
The release of the 9 th Luminate Online Benchmark Report is an opportunity for nonprofits to take stock of how the nonprofit sector is performing online, and what recent trends tell us about donor and giving behavior. MORE
Insights from the Blackbaud #GivingTuesday Trends Report : "By most accounts, the annual late November #GivingTuesday online giving tradition has been gaining traction since 2012. TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud recently released a report that digs deep into the #GivingTuesday results over three years to reveal the patterns that are emerging from this increasingly important national day of charitable giving. MORE
This is based on the latest findings of the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact in the 2 016 Charitable Giving Report. The 2016 Charitable Giving Report includes overall giving data from 6,845 nonprofit organizations representing $23 billion in total fundraising from 2016. MORE
The release of the 9th Luminate Online Benchmark Report is an opportunity for nonprofits to take stock of how the nonprofit sector is performing online, and what recent trends tell us about donor and giving behavior. MORE
The third edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report (the sister report to the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report ) will be published September 15, 2020 , and for the first time, we are conducting an open call for partners worldwide. About the Report. MORE
The reports listed below are a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. If you would like to suggest a specific report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. MORE
For more insight into how fundraising fared this past year, take a look at Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2015. The 2015 Charitable Giving Report includes more than $18.2 MORE
Blackbaud’s 2015 Charitable Giving Report includes more than $18.2 A few highlights from the report: International Affairs organizations had the largest year-over-year increase in charitable giving. Download your copy of this important report for free! MORE
Blackbaud recently released its fifth annual Charitable Giving Report, and it offers major lessons for institutions of higher education looking to increase fundraising capacity over the coming years. You can get your free copy of the Charitable Giving Report here: Don’t miss out! MORE
I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Money for Good 2015 report and it’s full of surprising (and not so surprising) data, insights and recommendations for organizations, funders and vendors. Never heard of the $FG report? Download and read the report. MORE
The new Giving in an Election Year Report , along with the benefit of hindsight, shows me why I was wrong. Download the full report at www.blackbaud.com/election. An election year always focuses the mind—on many different things. MORE
Have you downloaded the 2014 Luminate Online Benchmark Report yet? Join us next Tuesday, October 21 st at 1 PM Eastern for a webinar: The 10 Must-Know Data Points from the 2014 Luminate Online Benchmark Report. . MORE
Whether you''ve been filing reports for years or managing your first PAC, you understand the crucial role that filing software plays in making sure the numbers always come out right. MORE
Each year, blackbaud puts out a charitable giving report. This report offers the community a chance to compare numbers, and helps individual nonprofits stack the effectiveness of their fundraising campaigns up against national averages. MORE
Now its fourth edition, the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report has over 1,000 useful statistics for NGOs, NPOs, and charities worldwide. Please share articles and blog posts with your analysis of the data in the report using #NGOtech19 on social media. MORE
Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples MORE
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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?&#. Source Report. Keyword Report.
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The reports listed below are a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. If you would like to suggest a specific report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.
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Behind the Disconnect—86% of Nonprofits Characterize Their Messages as Difficult to Remember: Most nonprofits report that their messaging suffers from lack of inspiration (73%) and poor targeting to audience wants and needs (70%), and is difficult to remember (86%). Inconsistency Reigns, Leaving Confusion and Annoyance in Its Path: Less than 50% of nonprofits report consistent use of their positioning (organizational tagline, positioning statement and talking points).
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