Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

5 Research-Backed Lessons for Major Gifts. Engaging in thorough prospect research efforts to dive deeply into the best of the best identified prospects.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2015

If so, then your organization can probably benefit from conducting market research. Marketing research done on a regular basis will allow you to make better decisions, chart changes over time, plan initiatives, and assess your success. This will help you focus your research.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2009

This is incredibly important stuff, and it’s darned hard work – I know, I’ve been involved in doing a bit of research for Idealware. If we don’t have this sort of research in our sector, nonprofits won’t have the kind of analytical approach to software available – it is much needed. As you might imagine, funding this sort of work doesn’t come easy – they need our help to be able to continue to provide great research.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Read on for tips from DonorSearch 's Ryan Woroneicki on how to make prospect research part of your event planning. prospect research eventsDo you have events planned as part of your end-of-year fundraising push?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. The ASU Lodestar Center Research Friday Blog is on hiatus for the summer. Research Friday" Bloggers Needed. Upcoming Research Reports. research friday

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Nonprofit Fundraising Donor Acquisition donor retention eMail marketing fundraising research fundraising trends Luminate Online Benchmark Report online donor acquisition Online Fundraising repeat giving sustained giving sustainer programs

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2018

The Pew Research Center has released a research report called “ The Future of Digital Life and Well-Being.” Pew Research Center recently released the full collection of anecdotes and stories shared by experts about their personal experiences with digital life.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 25, 2013

Mobile Fundraising Research Paper 2013 : We examined the fundraising success of 83,866 participants in a variety of fundraising campaigns to help answer this question. What we discovered: 15% of traffic to fundraising and donation pages comes from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. 23% of participants in peer-driven events and campaigns choose to use mobile technology to help them fundraise for good causes

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EveryAction

APRIL 23, 2015

fundraising guest post major gifts prospect research D o some jumping jacks to get the blood flowing. Don’t arch your back. Inhale as you lift. Focus on the muscle group you’re working. Major gift prospects are the heavy weights of the fundraising world. Just like lifting more weight, raising more money requires proper technique. You have to want more, strive for more, and do what it takes to attain more.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 22, 2015

Kim Becker Cooper is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the Marketing Director at DonorSearch, a prospect research and wealth screening company that focuses on philanthropy. Finding major gift donors without prospect research is like searching for a needle in a haystack.

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Donor Search

JULY 27, 2015

Prospect research can seem daunting and overwhelming. Either way, this… Basics of Prospect Research Lists & Rankings UncategorizedThere are a ton of resources out there, but there is not a lot of guidance.

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Donor Search

AUGUST 3, 2015

With more information publicly available than ever before, prospect research is becoming an increasingly popular tool for nonprofit organizations to increase their fundraising capabilities. Prospect research… About DonorSearch Basics of Prospect Research Uncategorized

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2018

The reports listed below are a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. nonprofit research. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft your next online communication and fundraising plan.

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Donor Search

JUNE 15, 2015

This is less a… Basics of Prospect Research Conducting Prospect Research Prospect Data Sources UncategorizedFrom social media to blogs to 24/7 news services, there is more information on people available than ever before. You just have to know how to look for it.

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Donor Search

JUNE 1, 2015

Why faith-based organizations need prospect research Religiously affiliated schools, churches, synagogues, mosques, and mission-based organizations… Conducting Prospect Research Implementing Prospect Research UncategorizedFundraising is not a passive activity.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Research / @SSIReview. Research. Research / @ARNOVA. Research. It's finally here! If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar!

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Wild Apricot Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Start getting your nonprofit to #1 in Google with advice from digital marketing expert Farhad Chikhiwala

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Donor Search

JULY 13, 2015

… Annual Giving Conducting Prospect Research Implementing Prospect Research Public Radio Stations UncategorizedRadio is a cultural stalwart. It has outlasted its naysayers. When television came along people thought radio would disappear. It survived.

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Donor Search

JULY 6, 2015

Maybe you’ve been blissfully unaware of prospect research, but now you know. People say that ignorance is bliss. What about when you are no longer ignorant? That bliss disappears in a hurry. Or, you’ve known about it, but haven’t made screening prospects a priority.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs. This question was one of many in a recently released research study commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation on the occasion of its 50 th anniversary. Guest Post Philanthropy Research Studies

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 20, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Click here to read Pat Lewis's "Research Friday: Financial literacy: understanding money for today’s activities and tomorrow’s security.". research friday Ahmad Naboulsi funding

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Last year, we did research on Millennial donors and it spurred us to do it again. Giving, communication and engagement are the three areas of research. This year’s research followed last year’s findings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

In preparation, I’ve been studying the research and best practices for productive meetings. What Research Says About Productive Meetings and Conference Calls. Intercall did some research about what people actually do on a conference call. Flickr Photo by Haldane Martin.

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Donor Search

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

DonorSearch always aims to provide the best content available regarding prospect research and the broader nonprofit space. How to Utilize Social Insights for Prospect… Basics of Prospect Research Conducting Prospect Research Guest Post Implementing Prospect Research Uncategorized

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 13, 2010

Institute of Volunteering Research launches free research database - Third Sector: "Institute of Volunteering Research launches free research databaseBy David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 12 August 2010Evidence Bank, with 200 entries, set up by research arm of Volunteering England

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. I was taught that proper research and first-hand experience were paramount to any sort of doctrine. Read Karina Lungo''s " Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities? ".

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Donor Search

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Recently, I asked Prospect Researchers to complete a brief survey to help me understand how they measure the value of the work they perform. What are… Basics of Prospect Research Conducting Prospect Research Data and Statistics Uncategorized

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Donor Search

DECEMBER 10, 2015

That platitude, though easier to take in theory than practice, certainly applies to the way… Basics of Prospect Research Conducting Prospect Research Implementing Prospect Research Preparing for Prospect Research Uncategorized

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Donor Search

APRIL 20, 2016

At DonorSearch, we’re proud to share our prospect research knowledge through our blog, but our word is far from the final word on the prospect research world. We’ve gathered our favorite prospect research blogs… Education Lists & Rankings Uncategorized

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 13, 2017

In this post, you’ll learn 8 research-backed ways that are proven to improve the reach and impact of your content. This is why persona research is so important. You’ll need to conduct keyword research. Marketing can feel like an uphill battle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2011

This post summarizes some findings from a recent research report about increasing engagement on Facebook and a couple of conversations about applying the research over on my blog Facebook page. The research also suggests that asking questions works best for increasing engagement.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 31, 2014

Recent Big-Data Struggles Are ‘Birthing Pains,’ Researchers Say - Research - The Chronicle of Higher Education : Not so, says Mr. Lazer, who remains "hugely" bullish on Big Data. "I I would be quite distressed if this resulted in less resources being invested in Big Data," he says in an interview. Mr. Lazer calls the episode "a good moment for Big Data, because it reflects the fact that there’s some degree of maturing. Saying ‘Big Data’ isn’t enough.

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Everyaction

JANUARY 22, 2018

At EveryAction, we know that major gifts officers and other development professionals need to have as much information as possible about their prospective donors in order to fine-tune their "fundraising asks.". With that in mind, we've built a powerful new integration with WealthEngine to provide nonprofit fundraising pros with that information, ultimately helping them raise more money. What is WealthEngine?

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NonProfit Trends

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Here is a look back at some new nonprofit sector research that was … Research & Trends fundraising international reports Social Media

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup.

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Wild Apricot Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Here are highlights of Artez Interactive’s latest research paper, "Fundraising with Facebook”. research; Facebook

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Charity Village Research: Spontaneous “Online Volunteers

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 10, 2009

Researching users is important for any business. Large commercial companies conduct market research to see who consumes their products. Many successful non-profits also realize why user research is important. Author: Lacey Kruger. Do you listen to your users?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

They serve the Hispanic community through research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as program work in communities nationwide.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 3, 2015

Charity online transactions least likely to be abandoned, research suggests » Charity Digital News : "Online transactions on charity websites are the least likely to be abandoned in comparison to other commercial sectors, according to research by the ecommerce platform provider Ve." 'via

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Donor Search

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

This blog focuses on the world of prospect research and various related fundraising topics. Major Gift Study Shows Prospect Research Matters Did you ever stop to ask yourself, “Does prospect research really matter?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

You can do a background check, research their online presence, and even require volunteers to take an intensive workshop or class before coming into contact with your clients. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 4, 2015

ALS research already benefiting from Ice Bucket Challenge's return | Health - WCVB Home : "ALS research already benefiting from Ice Bucket Challenge's return Ice Bucket Challenge will return every August until a cure is found" 'via Blog this

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