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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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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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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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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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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

There is now enough evidence from research that stressful workplaces are counter-productive to impact. Recent burnout research and trends reveal that work environments are becoming more overwhelming and complex. Photo by Norbert Reimer.

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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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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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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

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

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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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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 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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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Want to learn how other membership organizations are growing and gaining revenue? Check out our soon-to-be-released report (and fill it out for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 10, 2014

Using them is an effective and free way to research potential donors. Asking for an amount that is lower than what the donor is used to giving indicates you haven’t fully researched your prospective donor.

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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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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Charity Village Research: Spontaneous “Online Volunteers

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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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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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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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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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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

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2013

For my next book due to be released in the Spring of 2014, I’m currently researching nonprofits that utilize text alert campaigns to mobilize supporters and donors. Related Link: [RESEARCH] How Has Social and Mobile Media Changed the Way You Donate to Nonprofits?

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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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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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AFP Blog

JULY 18, 2011

CharityVillageResearch: Collaborating in the Virtual Space : "Two heads are better than one', as the old saying goes, and it certainly applies when thinking about the benefits of collaboration. Whether it's one nonprofit partnering with a like-minded organization to tackle a common issue, or combining individual efforts on a project team, working collaboratively can be an effective means to find efficient solutions.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Here''s a summary of the Social Media Update 2014 report by the Pew Research Internet Project that looks into social media habits and demographics of users. research social media Social media can be a great tool to reach out to potential members and engage current ones.

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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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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

DECEMBER 10, 2010

No-sweat nonprofit research : Richmond BizSense: "Getting a glimpse at the inner workings of local nonprofits just got easier.The Community Foundation has launched GiveRichmond.org, an online database that compiles nonprofits’ organizational and financial data to give donors a better idea of where their money is going

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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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AFP Blog

APRIL 30, 2012

CharityVillage Research: Mobile: The Next Tech Game-changer : Today's nonprofits are agile — a necessity when budgets are lean, government grants can disappear in a flash and fundraising is as critical as the programs you deliver. But recently, successful nonprofits aren't just agile, they're mobile — as in using the mobile web to deliver messages and market themselves. For good reason

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Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It is important to ensure that your kids get to do some amount of outdoor activities rather than only slouching and keeping their eyes on the mobile and tab. Be it running, hiking, camping or more, make sure that you also have some great outdoor activity which your children.

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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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