Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Dashboard design is more than simply clarifying outcomes and key metrics. Many times dashboard design is focused on “getting it done efficiently” and graphs and does not address the human side – buy-in, learning from data, and consensus on metrics. They created a concept map of the different themes that emerged.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2012

Websites are loaded with eye candy these days — from slick user interfaces to interactive maps to cool photo slideshows — all achieved without Flash, just HTML, CSS and Javascript. These tools are especially useful for nonprofits and financial organizations whose brands rely on sharing metrics to deliver impact and value.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While they aren’t the most comprehensive of reports, there is no point in ignoring free metrics! Community Mapping. Then, for each group, create a chart with 4 columns and identify: Their goal: why do they engage with you. Tip: You can also get Google Analytics for your Facebook Page! Facebook Insights.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, long-form storytelling may still convert better than short snippets – the current long-form podcasts that top business charts are showing this. The metrics showed the ads were not effectively driving growth. Use surveys and donor journey mapping to understand how people engage initially and over time.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. “Map out the story you need to tell. Implement procedures to asess metrics. Here are our top takeaways and a glimpse of the inspiration attendees experienced onsite. Be intimate with your data.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Once you select the Channels tab it will bring up a chart showing your organic traffic: Selecting the Landing Page dimension will filter data to show individual page performance. Once in the search analytics dashboard check the Clicks and CTR metrics and then filter by Pages. Heat maps, Click Maps, and Session Recorders.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Are you looking at a map or the rearview mirror? You might answer this question with metrics like the number of new donors or the number of donations. While these basic figures can be informative from a year-over-year trend perspective, they do a poor job answering questions like: Why did these metrics change? Map Metrics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Flickr Photo By Mastery of Maps. Outcomes, indicators, metrics, logic models, flow charts galore – measurement and evaluation are in season these days. Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Along with Ed Walz, myself, and Liane, we spent a lot of time at the beginning mapping out program level outs and used a modified theory of change process. This prevents getting to tactical too quickly and places results in a larger context. Learning and Metrics. Ashley is definitely a curator of metrics.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

A top-notch plan is like having a treasure map; it lays out the path to follow, helping to steer clear of hazards and find the best route to the treasure—making a real difference in the community. Rolling out a well-thought-out business plan is like charting a course through treacherous yet conquerable terrains.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2013

Understanding the strategic plan and the course it is charting for the organization’s future. Take the time to read the plan, think about the plan and understand the key metrics that will be used to show progress against the plan. Strategic plans ARE NOT static documents.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

The best interactive data tools make it simple for users to jump into the data: They don't just start with a blank canvas asking users to select mysterious indicators, metrics, or variables. They do get the user started with a pre-selected set of data that already tells a story. Tell Your Story, Literally!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Later, I found the chart in Net Gains. And, of course, what metrics to use. I tend to map my "working the clouds" work in short, time boxed bursts. We also discussed the whole issue of network evaluation and the difficulty of measuring those relationships versus a specific impact. She also discusses it in the video above.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

What's the key metric? What's your strategy map? My NTC panel on social media metrics, measurement, and roi will include a case study slam - so stay tuned). My problem now is that I don't do a lot of processing with a pen or marker/flip chart anymore -- but I was standing up there, so I jotted some notes down on my moleskin.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This helps you monitor your progress with various campaigns, your donor retention rate, and other metrics that are important to your fundraising success. With interactive maps, private meeting scheduling, and a personalized agenda, attendees have everything they need to get more from the event. Individual tasks.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 7, 2024

Map the data journey: Determine how each audience segment interacts with your data by mapping their workflows and identifying key touchpoints. This could include noting different points of data exploration, such as filtering data views or comparing specific charts.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

The best interactive data tools make it simple for users to jump into the data: They don’t just start with a blank canvas asking users to select mysterious indicators, metrics, or variables. They do get the user started with a pre-selected set of data that already tells a story. Tell Your Story, Literally!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

The best interactive data tools make it simple for users to jump into the data: They don’t just start with a blank canvas asking users to select mysterious indicators, metrics, or variables. They do get the user started with a pre-selected set of data that already tells a story. Tell Your Story, Literally!

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Forum One

MAY 30, 2024

Honest Visual Communication Just like a route map for a climber, visual elements such as imagery, icons, and infographics can be used to communicate complex ideas and information in a clear and honest manner. Scale charts and maps provide that visual representation that helps audiences engage and establish credibility.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2011

The map overlay, the second item on the list of reports , is both a fun visualization and can give you important insights about your visitors. If you click on the US in the map, you can drill down to a view of traffic by state. The chart below is for a site that shows an average of 5.16 pages per visitor. Pretty good, right?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Not only can users narrow down their search to the district level, they can then choose from various impact metrics to better understand specific factors, behaviors, outcomes, etc. By using shaded maps, clear data points, and red/yellow/green indicators, users can easily identify areas in need of improvement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I'd include the implementation/metrics at the end or as an extension of the game. Use the smart chart to get communications strategy in place first. Finish the social media strategy map. I'd use the social media game as culminating activity. How do you balance where the organization is today with the potential of social media?

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Forum One

MAY 31, 2023

Establish metrics that measure reactions, engagements, and your own internal successes and challenges in executing the plan—remember that staffing, budget, and organizational change management are components of your plan as well. Growing your digital engagement capacity will likely require investments of budget or time over time.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

And like photos, they can also paint a picture, especially when transformed into charts, infographics, dashboards, etc., Weaving impact metrics into marketing materials or new donor welcome emails is likewise an effective strategy for expanding your donor base. or combined with photos of the communities you serve.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

They value and appreciate a book-style annual report with detailed stories, infographics, and charts. Create visuals to feature important metrics and information. Instead, break up the text with infographics, graphs and charts, images of supporters and volunteers, and other interesting graphics. Visually display information.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

So make that map and keep it updated so when a new product comes into your environment, somebody. Third thing, back to your technology inventory, mapping your universe of all the stuff you’ve got. Here are the metrics. People love to see like the run charts or, you know, the circle getting filled in.

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