Association TV

JUNE 15, 2021

One frequently overlooked, but just as important, piece of the content puzzle is how it sounds. When planning a video, content creators frequently focus on the visual intrigue of a project – how will it be filmed, how will the message be conveyed on-screen, what branding and assets will be used.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

We studied 778 nonprofit organizations’ video posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 to establish benchmarks, identify trends, and uncover insights. Psychologists have been studying the interplay between emotion and behavior for almost 150 years. What factors contribute to engagement?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

This was a theme slam where panelists had to share their case study in five minutes or less using a similar format and unique style of delivery. Not yr same old social media NPO case study SLAM at #SMoP14 pic.twitter.com/j7Gp12hIRD. The panelists delivered their case studies and poems in three rounds, each with a sub-theme.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Is it statistically sound? Add “Please redo this paragraph with citations,” to the prompt and you get: Engaging in the arts is crucial for youth development as evidenced by numerous studies. But suppose the funder wants to know who Winner and Burton are, or why you’re citing a 17-year-old study by Hetland et al? Is it accurate?

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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. Does this sound familiar to you? Ensure that you are asking what you want to study. Seek help as needed Again, if this sounds overwhelming, work with a professional!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I recently presented two academic research papers as part of my graduate studies. We then ran the following studies using this data. Study 1: How sad is your mission statement? Study 2: Who do nonprofits serve? So, to be clear, I’m not claiming that these two studies give definitive new rules to follow by any means. .

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. Study your data and understand your audiences to correctly identify where you could add impact. This exchange of ideas is a powerful partnership for everyone involved. “On

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In one study, being thanked by a board member boosted giving 39%! It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write). Another study done by Planned Parenthood sent a stewardship email piece out before an appeal, simply thanking the donor and sharing the impact of their gift.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

A simple first step would be to complete a time study of all your tasks to determine what you might want to automate. San Diego, California Orlando, Florida Seattle, Washington Let’s say these all sound appealing, but you want to get a bit more granular. The results?

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

There is a direct correlation between sound financial management and the ability of a nonprofit to provide broader and more in-depth services. This client case study proves it! We forget that our work enables our clients to maximize their impact. ​ Our clients are change-makers for good.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Now, this might sound a little strange, but it’s true. According to a recent study published by the Harvard Business Review , a “trust chemical” is produced by your brain called Oxytocin, when you meet new people who you can identify as trustworthy. Your brain loves a good story. The formula.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners. Make it an opportunity for you to get to know them and for them to hear about your organization’s work.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2012

You can now download the 2012 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , just released at the 2012 NTC by M+R and NTEN. New this year and particularly interesting to me is what we learned from the study participants with mobile programs: roughly a third had optimized their emails for display on smart phones. a third had not. a third had not.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

Plus, it’s easier for you to sound pleasant and welcoming in a phone conversation rather than in email text. Be a Real Human (Sounds Easy, Right?). Said content should sound friendly and be easily personalized for each inquiry. Offer a follow-up. Give them options. Treat them with the care and time they deserve.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And I studied appeals that impressed me. Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. How did I learn? I took copywriting classes.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Predictive analytics might sound like something that only big for-profit businesses do. Read more about how predictive analytics helped one association increase member retention: Read the Marine Corps Association & Foundation case study. . What is predictive analytics? Learn more. Unlock your Association's Potential.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” Although this explanation sounds more like it belongs in the classroom than the office, my takeaway is the focus on uniquely human skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2022

In " 5 ways to improve diversity training ," according to a new study, it is important to be realistic about what training can accomplish, what should accompany it and to set clear goals. Yet, this is what can bring out better results when problem solving and making sound decisions.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. Sharon notes that 50-year longitudinal studies from Gallop Poll, NORC’s General Social Survey, Harris Poll, and Edelman Barometer, find that trust in public institutions and their leaders has declined steadily.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

If we ask the same question ten times or use a vague call to action no different to the last, we risk sounding repetitive and unimaginative. When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. Give a direction rather than a question.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

Sounds weird, right? But studies have shown that tweets sporting the oft-utilized punctuation mark are much less likely to be retweeted than tweets without it. Your tweets should be thought of in the same respect as your spoken word. You wouldn’t make a grammatical error when speaking, right? Tweets with semicolons.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

Though it sounded cynical and harsh, it also rang true. Our new guide provides helpful and instructive case studies to illustrate how other funders have taken such steps. . A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.”

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

The top 50 organizations outperformed the also-rans on a variety of metrics, as they have in the 13 years this study has been conducted (not a surprise). Across the board within the 2021 study, which evaluated employee attitudes during 2020, the data revealed high-water marks in employee satisfaction. Then it was turbocharged.”

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 30, 2013

According to studies , sending emails from a personal name instead of an organization’s name can significantly increase click-through rates. Sounds intuitive right? Instead of sending the email from your nonprofit’s named email address, send it via a specific person’s mail account. Do not waste a recipient’s time.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by The Bridgespan Group, the board is becoming more important, and the spotlight on them is consistently growing brighter. While this sounds fundamental, clearly defined roles on a board is all too often overlooked. After all, it takes more than just ardent support to make a nonprofit successful.

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NCE Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that of people who post online new videos and photos they created account for 46% of internet users. Studying these 87% percent of internet users, they found that 12% use Pinterest. The same study found that the same number of people use Instagram.

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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.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by Blackbaud , only 25% of nonprofits have a defined content marketing strategy, and only 26% of respondents would rate themselves as conducting an effective content marketing strategy. And more specifically, to social media and content marketing. Email marketing ROI is around 4,300%.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

" There emerged in this discussion thread a "case study," that I felt was both inspiring and instructive. Tags: accidental techie case study Change Management change management Leadership nonprofit leadership NPTech Planning. fell into this field by discovering an interest or aptitude for technology while.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This sounds like a great campaign idea, when it comes to asking for donations, but according to Giving In A Digital World , the fad may not be as popular with consumers as it is with businesses. Another study in 2011 by Levelwing that only 19% of the 928 survey respondents have scanned QR codes. Image courtesy of Marketing.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Study your guest list thoroughly. Then you can pull sound bytes from your event and use it to make a great sizzle reel for future promotion. Engage donors in a way that isn’t about money. Instead, frame your interactions with donors around impact, and how their presence and activism makes a big difference in the cause.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2021

Also studies have shown it to disproportionately affect women and minorities. This may sound beneficial but it leads to increased stress levels and heightened anxiety in the work environment. . Two groups who—on average—make up a larger percentage of a nonprofit’s staff and volunteer force.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Through a combination of survey responses from over 1,500 organizations and interviews with 16 nonprofit leaders, our study sought to answer key questions including: How were nonprofits collecting and sharing demographic data in general and with Candid nonprofit profiles specifically?

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. Sounds worthwhile, right? Study, re-think, revise. This is starting to sound complicated and laborious, I know. It’s a show-stopper. Well, our best advice is “ Don’t let the show stop!”

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Association Trends 2020 Research Study. This might sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t have to be. A recent Community Brands study points to differences in what members value based on career stage. From Disruption to Opportunity: How a global crisis has shifted member expectations. Include content they care about.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2023

Does the following situation sound familiar? 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. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

Sounds good, but what does it mean? From the publication of Prince and File’s Seven Faces of Philanthropy in 1994 and onward, study after study shows that the primary reason people give is not because they’re motivated by the tax deduction or other monetary incentives. Has anyone ever asked you, “I just don’t get it.

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