Classy

JULY 9, 2021

Below, we’ll help you to prepare for your next capital campaign by sharing five trends on how the campaigns are run and four tips for how to implement yours effectively. 5 Trends to Know With Capital Campaigns. Knowing the trends that have changed and stayed the same can inform your planning process. Tell a Great Story .

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Trend Campaign Tips Phase 59

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Here are a couple of examples: Association industry research – Community Brands conducts frequent industry research studies to stay ahead of trends that are impacting associations. We’re not only able to share insights from these studies with the market, but also use the insights to inform the solutions we offer to the industry.

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Associations Industry Studies Benchmark 123

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. Also, be sure to set up more detailed reports for deeper analysis. Run final reports after your campaign has ended, and all donations have been entered. Evaluate post-campaign data.

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Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 83

Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

In fact, giving predictions continue to follow an increasing trend across the next five years. Giving Report. Giving Report. 6 Trends in Fundraising Since 2015. Giving trends up, consistently. In another four to five years, the annual giving amount is expected to keep this upward trend. 2016 Stats.

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Stats Trend Mail Fundraising 96

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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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Using their own experience as a case study, they will show their process for collecting and managing the information, including how they created and distributed the survey through Blackbaud Grantmaking. Trends in Impact and Outcomes Reporting in Grantmaking Measuring the impact of your grantmaking can be difficult and time-consuming.

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Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 89

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , digital innovation is crucial to the success of your organization. To stay ahead of this trend, your association needs to think like an innovator. Are you on track to surpass your annual goals? In fact, it’s necessary for your organization’s survival.

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Associations Adopt United States Survey 117

Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, 49% of individuals reported their top member benefit was their organization’s Code of Ethics. . Doing so ensures your Code of Ethics is a living document, able to adapt to meet member needs and shifting trends. Download now.

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Benefit Retention Associations Social Media 123

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 12, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar or practitioner to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. A lot has changed in the nonprofit world in the eleven years since our first report. Welcome to Research Friday !

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 4, 2022

According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , industry training opportunities are the second most valuable membership benefit, with 50% of association members favoring professional development options. Try creating SMART goals to make the process manageable and keep your association on track for achievement. .

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Associations Goal Technology Analytics 121

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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Associations Data Benefit Practice 136

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study has also noted this trend, reporting half of all professionals say their IT budget will increase over the next year. In a post-pandemic world, Gartner reports traditional fixed IT budgets aren’t working. Four key features that make up your flexible IT budget.

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Adopt Associations Gartner Software 123

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. Whether discussing the latest industry trend on your online community platform or registering for your annual event, members want to connect with their organization from the convenience of their mobile devices.

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Associations Technology Giving Adopt 138

Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s a fun and popular way for folks to rediscover and reconnect with their favorite tracks from 2022. Five fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2022 by Elizabeth McDonough of Classy.org. In this blog from January 2022, Elizabeth predicts and discusses five key fundraising trends in 2022.

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Chart Trend Philanthropy Grant 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Each of these industries needs to study an aspect of their output to see how it performs and decide if they need to change. As the First Republic Bank reported, 90% of nonprofits are already collecting data ! The problem is that fewer organizations examine patterns and trends from their existing data.

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Data Metrics Measure Goal 99

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

However, business analytics simplifies that information, making it easier to understand through visualization and identification of trends and correlations. The analysis gives insight into your operations, helping you determine if your organization is on the right track or moving in the wrong direction. Here’s how to get started. .

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Analytics Associations Business Software 135

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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Volunteer Management Software Database 82

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Success depends on studying the route and knowing what you’ll need in your backpack to be prepared for the challenges. Understanding trends before they become essentials is key to staying on track. Or to create FAQs for each of your platforms based on trending inquiries. Bubble , Glide , Appsheet , Webflow , and Wix.

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Trend Digital Gartner Virtual 221

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Community Brands Association Trends Study solidifies the imperative for digital transformation, reporting that 63% of members and 65% of association professionals agree—their organization needs to transform technologically within the next few years or risk not surviving. . Time-consuming staff processes.

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Associations Software Retention Tech 89

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. The trend leans heavily toward a monthly gift cadence, with 94% of recurring donors preferring to give monthly. Generate scheduled analytic reports and set task reminders to encourage recurring donations.

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Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

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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Volunteer Profile Survey Track 52

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 San Diego Case Study ROI 54

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets can be 280 characters, but studies have shown that tweets between 71 and 100 characters perform better than longer tweets. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter can be mean.

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Twitter Practice Social Media Nonprofit 355

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s probably one of the most critical metrics you should be studying in 2021. . Start tracking your retention rates. To improve your retention rate over time, you first have to track it! Immediately begin looking for big-picture trends. Dig deeper into trends and sources. Create an action plan.

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Retention Donor Online Rate 75

M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . What does it all mean for your program? And so much more. Register here.

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Benchmark Studies Digital Analysis 52

Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Waiver Creation & Tracking Functionality. If your organization recruits volunteers for opportunities requiring waivers, waiver creation and tracking functionality need to be a component of your volunteer scheduling software. The best solution for waiver creation and tracking is VolunteerHub. Program Reporting.

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Software Volunteer Integration Track 56

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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Associations Professional Software Tools 141

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2019

Looking to the present and the future, here are four big trends to take notice of to ensure the ongoing success of your membership operation. This is sure to accelerate the trend towards unionization and overall salary equality. Offering your members digital cards is just one way to stay on top of these mobile consumer trends.

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Museum Trend Mail Culture 34

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. This continues a trend that began in 2021, after a large uptick in donations and donors in 2020. Plus, it’s way easier to keep track of these digital documents.

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Retention Gift Donor Pledge 93

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—commonly known as FAFSA®—is the form current and prospective college and career school students must fill out each year to qualify for federal financial aid, whether that be in the form of grants, loans, or work-study funds. What makes the Better FAFSA better?

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Student Application Education Grant 83

Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

As reflected in the recently released Charitable Giving Report Spotlight: How Fundraising Performed in the Higher Education Sector in 2017 , donors have responded to the calls for support in a resounding way. Sue Cunningham: I think these reports are valuable in different ways to advancement leaders. in 2017 compared to 2016.

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Education Trend Conversation Giving 23

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The Barcelona tradeshow sets the mobile trends for the year with major announcements expected from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and others. At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, manufacturers showed of everything from smartwatches to fitness trackers to headbands that track brainwaves! What mobile trends are capturing your attention?

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Mobile Trend Italy Phone 57

VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The first-of-its-kind quantitative study on strategic volunteerism, “The State of Volunteer Engagement: Insights from Nonprofit Leaders and Funders” was conducted by Dr. Nathan Dietz and Dr. Robert T. percent) of nonprofits reported an increase in demand for their organizational services, with 51.1 In 2022, nearly two-thirds (64.4

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Research Volunteer Fund Advocacy 40

Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Analyze your online giving trends and engagement metrics. Track data for your marketing campaigns during these special events to determine which messages are most effective for driving donations. Using this tool, you can track the following donor demographics: Age: Do your donors tend to be younger, older, or somewhere in between?

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Donation Donor Giving Demographics 52

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Strengthen your financial reporting efforts. You want to track a variety of interactions between your organization and its supporters, going beyond the basics. Conduct effective strategic planning.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Digital payments are going to make a big impact on social and mobile media in 2017, but there are some new fundraising services and niche tools and apps that speak to current fundraising trends in the nonprofit sector i.e., the decreased of use cash, the rapid rise of the app economy, and gaming for good.

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Tools Fundraising Amazon United States 100

Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Running reports and measuring data. Or that you can collect and track waivers? In fact, according to studies, humans will average an accuracy rate of around 95%. Reporting How is your volunteer program performing? Communicating with individual volunteers and corporate groups. Training new volunteers.

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Volunteer Registration Software Measure 52