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The debate surrounding nonprofit feasibility studies can sometimes pose interesting questions: Do nonprofits need to conduct them to host successful capital campaigns? Carefully consider the feasibility study results. Know the feasibility study process like the back of your hand. MORE
Nonprofits have never had a more powerful fundraising tool than they now have in email , but there''s a growing concern that they might be ignoring one of the most important metrics for a successful online fundraising program. email fundraising deliverability MORE
Case Study Social LearningThis post is by Marci D. Thompson, Associate Director, Online Education, APIC. APIC is a professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 14,000 members. Their mission is to create a safer world through the prevention of infection. MORE
A new study out of Denmark shows that GOTV text messages increase voter turnout. The report analyzed four SMS studies with over 300,000 participants, and discovered that text messages increased turnout by an average of 0.74 Read the full study here. MORE
2013 Infographic It’s here: The 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study MORE
Yesterday saw the announcement of a new study by ShareThis , in partnership with Starcom MediaVest Group and Rubinson Partners. This study reveals that 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing&# of your content; including social networks, blogs, and email–and bookmarks. MORE
Author: Emily Goodstein. Howdy, Connection Cafe readers! Have you ever wondered who else works at Convio? Behind the mysterious software curtain? I mean. the people who actually engineer our products. Or those helpful folks who you've only ever spoken to by phone and always wanted to meet? MORE
This short and sweet B2B case study discussed by Sandy Carter of IBM shows us some numbers on how Premier , an alliance of 2500 community hospitals, leverages their online community. Case Study From the Trenches MORE
For the past 11 years, this study has gathered comparative metrics from nonprofits on email, social media, social advertising, fundraising, and web engagement. For details about, see the digital ads part of the study. Go download the study now! Research Studies MORE
Today, EveryAction releases the highly-anticipated 2017 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an exploration into how much spam is impacting online fundraising programs. MORE
Element of Surprise Leads People to Give to Online Campaigns, Study Finds - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Element of Surprise Leads People to Give to Online Campaigns, Study Finds The Internet is "not a magic bullet" for humanitarian fundraising appeals, with the source and style of an approach to donors mattering more than the medium, according to a University of East Anglia study cited by Science Daily, a compendium of research news." 'via MORE
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. According to the study, 92% of the nonprofit professionals we surveyed are using content marketing. MORE
The study looked at the flow of donation pages on each of the nonprofits websites as well as email appeals, follow up emails, etc. Marketing Research Metrics Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Fundraising MORE
Today, EveryAction released the 2016 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an exploration into just how much spam is negatively impacting nonprofit online fundraising. MORE
The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. in 2013 compared to 2012 (You can take a look at the review I did of their 2012 study). This just in! MORE
just run with it) where I’d like to tell the story of what I am doing around social media for Artomatic, as a living case study. Case Study Featured From the Trenches Implementation Nimble Nonprofit Open Community Risk and Social Media Social CRM and ROI MORE
Case Study From the Trenches Humanize Open CommunityRemember Give to the Max Day, November 9, 2011? This huge one-day fundraising effort raised $2,034,389 from 17,838 individual donors. Holy cow! MORE
If your nonprofit has ever launched a big fundraising campaign (like a capital campaign or an annual fundraising campaign), it’s pretty likely that you conducted a feasibility study to get prepared. Looking for tips to take your nonprofit feasibility study game to the next level? MORE
Case Study HumanizeJamie posted about this last week , and I think we’re both just at the beginning of a whole series of possible posts about the human attributes we see in this Netflix slide deck about their corporate culture. MORE
Since 2008, SEFCU’s Community Support Program has helped more than seven million people within its branch footprint – which includes upstate New York’s Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse and Buffalo areas – through funding vital nonprofit organizations. MORE
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What I like most is that the educational side of the scenario doesn’t stop: you’re given a case study about how, in this example, solar panels are actually impacting the lives of others. Tags: case studies campaign christmas education games gifts giving holidays oxfam MORE
Case Study From the Trenches ImplementationThis post originally appeared on the Realtime Report. Author Tonia Ries kindly agreed to let me repost it here, ’cause it’s just that good. MORE
Past studies have said that sharing photos on Facebook sparks engagement. According to a new study by Dan Zarrella of Hubspot, sharing photos on Twitter generates significant retweets too. MORE
To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study. We spoke with Vanessa DiMauro, CEO of Leader Networks, who is the lead researcher on the study to learn more. How do organizations track the impact of their online communities? How do they measure expenditures, revenue, and cost savings? MORE
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Did you know that people between the ages of forty-nine and sixty-seven contribute 43 percent of the total dollars given to nonprofits in America [ study ]? I’ll be back later this week with four concrete tips for improving fundraising performance based on what we learned in The Next Generation Giving Study. That’s right. One group of people, those known as the “ Baby Boomers ”, gives almost half of all dollars donated. MORE
Here’s a Qriously case study, from Katy Gilbert – enjoy! case studies mobile data feedback information qriously questions research surveyQriously is a new application that puts questions you ask out to the world (or country, region, etc.) through replacing mobile ad space. MORE
The donor marketplace is changing in dramatic ways. Part one of the Blackbaud Institute’s Vital Signs report showed a sector that has both rebounded from and struggled with the immense technological, economic, and demographic disruption that has shaped the world since the Great Recession. MORE
In this study , we specifically looked for giving behavior that might be affected by the factors listed above. It has long been believed that the health of the philanthropic sector is directly linked to the passion people have for organizations and their missions. MORE
The sixth annual Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Index Study is now officially released. Author: Vinay Bhagat. At a macro-level, we continue to see online engagement growing at a healthy rate. MORE
Guest post from Work For Good. Clearly a topic near and dear to my heart. Anyone working in the nonprofit world knows the magnetic draw of doing good for others and their communities. But how strong is that attraction once you are in the day-to-day grind of meaningful, yet hard work? MORE
The world of nonprofits has no shortage of studies and reports claiming to contain answers for many of the problems facing organizations today. Many of the studies feature examinations of trends and benchmarks, but many offer ways to improve operations moving forward. MORE
Related Posts How to Lead Your Way to a Social Organization [Case Study] Have you crossed the mobile threshold? Case Study Content Strategy Featured From the Trenches Implementation Useful Data Guest post by Amanda Sides. MORE
Join us next week for a preview of the annual study. Nonprofit Fundraising 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report p2p p2p metrics P2P Study peer Peer to Peer Fundraising MORE
Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? 42.3% of the entire American population use Facebook. Twitter has over 16 million users. YouTube is the second most used search engine in the world. MORE
To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study. For more insights into the Framework and the study please download your copy HERE. MORE
Last month, a fascinating study was released called the Millennial Running Study. From decades of self-experimentation and study, I can say that these two actions are a winning combination for hacking happiness. MORE
Case Study. Tags: case studies fundraising cancer health twitter I often talk about individuals when I’m discussing the way social media can be used to support organizations. Because social media may be about networks, communities, and collaboration; but it is only possible because of the dynamic and powerful tools individuals are using. Social networks are built from all the content individuals share. MORE
PediaStaff is a staffing firm that specializes in recruiting and placing pediatric therapists. The company’s VP of brand management and interactive content Heidi Kay, who is also a partner and co-founder, signed PediaStaff up for Pinterest in August of 2011. Today, the PediaStaff account on Pinterest has more than 12,000 followers. MORE
M+R and NTEN have just released the annual 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study that analyzes data and messaging from nonprofits. So, if you want to compare your nonprofit’s performance with other, this report is a useful tool. Research Studies MORE
However, according to a new study by EdgeRank Checker posts with hashtags on Facebook don’t have as good reach as posts than those without. The study found about 6,000 of the posts contained hashtags and these were the same posts that had a decrease in engagement per fan. MORE
The study follows the charitable giving habits of 903 children aged 8 to 19. Eight out of ten children have parents who gave to charity at least once during two studies. The study reported that 60% of girls and 50% of boys volunteered for charity. Despite that the data is a few years old, the study shows the positive impact on children’s charitable giving when their parents discuss it with them. MORE
The first of hopefully many case studies of the awesome work that ICF (the company we consult for) does every day. A Healthline study in 2011 found a significant difference between the top health searches on desktop and mobile. MORE
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Connection Cafe
JULY 10, 2017
The debate surrounding nonprofit feasibility studies can sometimes pose interesting questions: Do nonprofits need to conduct them to host successful capital campaigns? Carefully consider the feasibility study results. Know the feasibility study process like the back of your hand.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 24, 2017
In this study , we specifically looked for giving behavior that might be affected by the factors listed above. It has long been believed that the health of the philanthropic sector is directly linked to the passion people have for organizations and their missions.
EveryAction
MAY 15, 2017
Today, EveryAction releases the highly-anticipated 2017 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an exploration into how much spam is impacting online fundraising programs.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 26, 2017
For the past 11 years, this study has gathered comparative metrics from nonprofits on email, social media, social advertising, fundraising, and web engagement. For details about, see the digital ads part of the study. Go download the study now! Research Studies
Connection Cafe
APRIL 3, 2012
The sixth annual Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Index Study is now officially released. Author: Vinay Bhagat. At a macro-level, we continue to see online engagement growing at a healthy rate.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
If your nonprofit has ever launched a big fundraising campaign (like a capital campaign or an annual fundraising campaign), it’s pretty likely that you conducted a feasibility study to get prepared. Looking for tips to take your nonprofit feasibility study game to the next level?
EveryAction
APRIL 20, 2015
Nonprofits have never had a more powerful fundraising tool than they now have in email , but there''s a growing concern that they might be ignoring one of the most important metrics for a successful online fundraising program. email fundraising deliverability
Connection Cafe
JUNE 23, 2015
Join us next week for a preview of the annual study. Nonprofit Fundraising 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report p2p p2p metrics P2P Study peer Peer to Peer Fundraising
Connection Cafe
APRIL 11, 2018
The donor marketplace is changing in dramatic ways. Part one of the Blackbaud Institute’s Vital Signs report showed a sector that has both rebounded from and struggled with the immense technological, economic, and demographic disruption that has shaped the world since the Great Recession.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study. We spoke with Vanessa DiMauro, CEO of Leader Networks, who is the lead researcher on the study to learn more. How do organizations track the impact of their online communities? How do they measure expenditures, revenue, and cost savings?
Connection Cafe
APRIL 12, 2016
Last month, a fascinating study was released called the Millennial Running Study. From decades of self-experimentation and study, I can say that these two actions are a winning combination for hacking happiness.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
Author: Emily Goodstein. Howdy, Connection Cafe readers! Have you ever wondered who else works at Convio? Behind the mysterious software curtain? I mean. the people who actually engineer our products. Or those helpful folks who you've only ever spoken to by phone and always wanted to meet?
SocialFish
MARCH 21, 2012
Case Study Social LearningThis post is by Marci D. Thompson, Associate Director, Online Education, APIC. APIC is a professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 14,000 members. Their mission is to create a safer world through the prevention of infection.
SocialFish
MAY 2, 2018
Guest post from Work For Good. Clearly a topic near and dear to my heart. Anyone working in the nonprofit world knows the magnetic draw of doing good for others and their communities. But how strong is that attraction once you are in the day-to-day grind of meaningful, yet hard work?
TechImpact
MAY 22, 2013
The world of nonprofits has no shortage of studies and reports claiming to contain answers for many of the problems facing organizations today. Many of the studies feature examinations of trends and benchmarks, but many offer ways to improve operations moving forward.
NetWits
JUNE 7, 2011
Yesterday saw the announcement of a new study by ShareThis , in partnership with Starcom MediaVest Group and Rubinson Partners. This study reveals that 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing&# of your content; including social networks, blogs, and email–and bookmarks.
Frogloop
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
The study looked at the flow of donation pages on each of the nonprofits websites as well as email appeals, follow up emails, etc. Marketing Research Metrics Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Fundraising
SocialFish
MARCH 6, 2017
To get answers to these critical questions, Leader Networks conducted a survey of nearly 300 marketing and community leaders that resulted in The Business Impact of Online Communities Study. For more insights into the Framework and the study please download your copy HERE.
NetWits
MAY 12, 2011
Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? 42.3% of the entire American population use Facebook. Twitter has over 16 million users. YouTube is the second most used search engine in the world.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 16, 2013
just run with it) where I’d like to tell the story of what I am doing around social media for Artomatic, as a living case study. Case Study Featured From the Trenches Implementation Nimble Nonprofit Open Community Risk and Social Media Social CRM and ROI
SocialFish
MARCH 8, 2012
Case Study From the Trenches Humanize Open CommunityRemember Give to the Max Day, November 9, 2011? This huge one-day fundraising effort raised $2,034,389 from 17,838 individual donors. Holy cow!
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 18, 2010
Case Study. Tags: case studies fundraising cancer health twitter I often talk about individuals when I’m discussing the way social media can be used to support organizations. Because social media may be about networks, communities, and collaboration; but it is only possible because of the dynamic and powerful tools individuals are using. Social networks are built from all the content individuals share.
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 3, 2009
What I like most is that the educational side of the scenario doesn’t stop: you’re given a case study about how, in this example, solar panels are actually impacting the lives of others. Tags: case studies campaign christmas education games gifts giving holidays oxfam
SocialFish
JANUARY 22, 2014
The first of hopefully many case studies of the awesome work that ICF (the company we consult for) does every day. A Healthline study in 2011 found a significant difference between the top health searches on desktop and mobile.
Mobile Commons
MAY 2, 2016
A new study out of Denmark shows that GOTV text messages increase voter turnout. The report analyzed four SMS studies with over 300,000 participants, and discovered that text messages increased turnout by an average of 0.74 Read the full study here.
SocialFish
MAY 16, 2012
This short and sweet B2B case study discussed by Sandy Carter of IBM shows us some numbers on how Premier , an alliance of 2500 community hospitals, leverages their online community. Case Study From the Trenches
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 25, 2011
M+R and NTEN have just released the annual 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study that analyzes data and messaging from nonprofits. So, if you want to compare your nonprofit’s performance with other, this report is a useful tool. Research Studies
Frogloop
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. in 2013 compared to 2012 (You can take a look at the review I did of their 2012 study). This just in!
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 12, 2010
Tags: case studies fundraising beth kanter campaign case study online campaign sharing foundation
Frogloop
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
However, according to a new study by EdgeRank Checker posts with hashtags on Facebook don’t have as good reach as posts than those without. The study found about 6,000 of the posts contained hashtags and these were the same posts that had a decrease in engagement per fan.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 8, 2019
Since 2008, SEFCU’s Community Support Program has helped more than seven million people within its branch footprint – which includes upstate New York’s Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse and Buffalo areas – through funding vital nonprofit organizations.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
PediaStaff is a staffing firm that specializes in recruiting and placing pediatric therapists. The company’s VP of brand management and interactive content Heidi Kay, who is also a partner and co-founder, signed PediaStaff up for Pinterest in August of 2011. Today, the PediaStaff account on Pinterest has more than 12,000 followers.
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. According to the study, 92% of the nonprofit professionals we surveyed are using content marketing.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Case Study HumanizeJamie posted about this last week , and I think we’re both just at the beginning of a whole series of possible posts about the human attributes we see in this Netflix slide deck about their corporate culture.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 3, 2011
Here’s a Qriously case study, from Katy Gilbert – enjoy! case studies mobile data feedback information qriously questions research surveyQriously is a new application that puts questions you ask out to the world (or country, region, etc.) through replacing mobile ad space.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Case Study From the Trenches ImplementationThis post originally appeared on the Realtime Report. Author Tonia Ries kindly agreed to let me repost it here, ’cause it’s just that good.
SocialFish
MARCH 5, 2014
Related Posts How to Lead Your Way to a Social Organization [Case Study] Have you crossed the mobile threshold? Case Study Content Strategy Featured From the Trenches Implementation Useful Data Guest post by Amanda Sides.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
Element of Surprise Leads People to Give to Online Campaigns, Study Finds - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Element of Surprise Leads People to Give to Online Campaigns, Study Finds The Internet is "not a magic bullet" for humanitarian fundraising appeals, with the source and style of an approach to donors mattering more than the medium, according to a University of East Anglia study cited by Science Daily, a compendium of research news." 'via
AFP Blog
MARCH 27, 2013
2013 Infographic It’s here: The 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 12, 2013
Did you know that people between the ages of forty-nine and sixty-seven contribute 43 percent of the total dollars given to nonprofits in America [ study ]? I’ll be back later this week with four concrete tips for improving fundraising performance based on what we learned in The Next Generation Giving Study. That’s right. One group of people, those known as the “ Baby Boomers ”, gives almost half of all dollars donated.
Frogloop
OCTOBER 12, 2013
Past studies have said that sharing photos on Facebook sparks engagement. According to a new study by Dan Zarrella of Hubspot, sharing photos on Twitter generates significant retweets too.
Frogloop
DECEMBER 6, 2013
The study follows the charitable giving habits of 903 children aged 8 to 19. Eight out of ten children have parents who gave to charity at least once during two studies. The study reported that 60% of girls and 50% of boys volunteered for charity. Despite that the data is a few years old, the study shows the positive impact on children’s charitable giving when their parents discuss it with them.
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