Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

“A survey of 200 charity and foundation professionals revealed that nonprofits are finding it difficult to determine how valuable social media tools are for their organizations. Online giving in 2008 was up 44% from 2007. Seventy-nine percent said they hadn’t found ways to do so.” – Chronicle of Philanthropy, November 12, 2009.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Did we see evidence of this in our annual Nonprofit IT Staffing & Spending survey conducted at the end of 2010? Compared to previous years (this is our 5th year of conducting the survey), certain areas of investment did seem to drop. This is down more than 3 percent from last year, and the first decline since 2007.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2007

December 14, 2007 I feel misunderstood. Earlier this week, I wrote a post on about the NTEN CRM satisfaction survey. No concrete conclusions can be drawn about overall use of or satisfaction with CRM tools from this survey. It wasn’t scientific, and the sample was about.05% million of them.)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 23, 2008

They are doing a CMS satisfaction survey, and the more info that they get, the better. April 23, 2008 NTEN is doing some great work getting information about the use of different kinds of tools in the sector, and how people are using them. and how they like them. So go rate your CMS ! {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

As you know, NOSI is doing a survey on the use of FOSS in the nonprofit sector. I know that surveys only get small subsets of the communities they are trying to assess. Also, we have been accused in creating a biased survey. In a sense, we are, of course quite biased.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Let your voice be heard October 1, 2007 I’ve been writing a surprising amount about nonprofit CRM tools lately. Fill out the survey. { Fill out the survey. { So, let your voice be heard!

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Robert Weiner

JULY 3, 2009

million in 2007). Although 53% of corporations surveyed said they had increased their giving, and 27% had increased giving by at least 10%, it wasn't enough to make up for the overall decline. million compared to $33.19

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 21, 2008

CiviCRM ranked #1 in satisfaction in the recent NTEN CRM satisfaction survey. { CiviCRM ranked #1 in satisfaction in the recent NTEN CRM satisfaction survey. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Making a better, more findable blog October 24, 2007 I’ve gotten some nice kudos for my blog in the past few days, and it feels nice to know that people read the blog, and get something out of it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Nancy Schwartz, of Getting Attention tells us how best to get people to fill out surveys.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

It also gets kudos from NTEN’s satisfaction survey (it came in third, after CiviCRM and Salesforce.) They also have a newer on-demand version (that is, software as a service, like salesforce.) I’ve been hearing good things about SugarCRM from organizations that use it.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

solicit The 2010 Cygnus Donor Survey notes this and other trends. Only 26% of Nonprofits Rated their Websites Very Effective This is from the 2010 State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey. That means that today’s donor is not yesterday’s donor.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 9, 2009

A recent survey published by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort had a similar conclusion: Only 39 percent of respondents said they've raised money on Facebook. A recent survey published by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort had a similar conclusion: Only 39 percent of respondents said they've raised money on Facebook.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 29, 2008

Soon, we’ll be updating the primer , releasing a report on our survey, starting a training and consulting program, doing a webinar series … phew! I’m spending about 1/2 of my time being Coordinator of NOSI. As you’ve probably seen, we’ve been pretty busy lately. Lots happening!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Michele Martin 07.11.08 at 6:06 am Michelle, I love this! Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Only 11% of online donors acquired in 2007 were still giving in 2010. But analysis of actual data, instead of online or phone surveys, is still much more accurate and meaningful. This is offset by larger long-term value trends for online donors, but retention rates are a serious issue that nonprofits need to focus on improving.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. So here is my current survey of the landscape. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. So here is my current survey of the landscape. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Donors Flip Channels Dunham+Company has new data out in “A National Survey of the Impact of Offline Communication on Online Donations.&# The study was part of a Campbell Rinker Donor Confidence Survey of 510 adults nationwide who had given at least $20 to charity in the prior year.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

November 2010 Fundraising Survey The first Nonprofit Research Collaborative fundraising survey is based on completed questions from 2,349 charities, 163 foundations, and 386 grant makers. Invitations to participate in the survey were sent by the six partner organizations to their constituents.

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MARCH 6, 2011

The study draws on survey data from a sample of 400+ California youth aged 19–22 who were surveyed after the 2008 presidential election. Over 200 of them were also surveyed during their junior or senior years of high school in 2006 and 2007. . “Both of these outcomes are good for democracy.&#.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. It’s been there since 9/7/2007, two days after my call for getting people on Quantcast.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2011

The first study is the “Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraising Consumer Survey&# which was developed by Blackbaud and the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council. An online survey of individuals who have participated in at least one walk, ride, or run event in the last two years was conducted.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

decrease from 2007 ($83,034), after adjusting for inflation. Average total giving to religious causes dropped in 2009 to $9,985 from $17,635 in 2007, a decrease of 43.4%. Average total giving to secular causes was also down in 2009 to $46,852 from $71,200 in 2007, a decrease of 34.2%. This is a 34.9%

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

A survey by PRWeek and Barkley found that 55% of male Internet users said they would pay more for a brand or product that supported a cause they cared about. A survey by PRWeek and Barkley found that 55% of male Internet users said they would pay more for a brand or product that supported a cause they cared about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

One of iconic icebreakers that Gunner has used is the “ Human SpectraGram ” that I first observed Gunner do at 2007 Penguin Day. I always learn something from his participatory style, humor, and techniques. Here’s a few things I learned.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

Surveys by the American Society of Interior Designers concluded people who liked their workplaces were 31% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. Stephen Searer, owner of OfficeSnapshots.com , has been following and curating hot offices since 2007. And, a well-designed office can also be a public relations ploy for new talent.

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NetWits

JANUARY 29, 2009

As discussed in the 2007 Target Analytics DonorCentrics Report, the average online donor gives more initially and has a higher lifetime value than a conventional donor. As everyone is acknowledging these days, online donors are going to be a key growth segment for nonprofit organizations this year.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Co-founded in 2007 by Yasser Bashir, Arbisoft falls on the larger end of the spectrum of software development partners that our readers have recommended in our ongoing survey. What started with three people in 2007 is now one of the most successful software companies in our region. How is your team structured?

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sgEngage

JUNE 26, 2024

In a recent Deloitte survey , 49% of Gen Zs and millennials prioritized work-life balance as their top consideration when choosing an employer. Since 2007, the national birth rate has declined by 23%. This is likely why 91% of heads surveyed by NAIS indicated that ensuring the school’s financial sustainability was a challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Packard recently surveyed 274 of these grantees from 2007-2009 (grant amounts ranged between $7,000 and $160,000) and analyzed the responses from 169 (a 62% response rate) to ascertain the outcomes. ( Fundraising support also has to go beyond plans and translate to concrete action.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

billion donated in 2007. This is a 44% increase over 2007's online giving estimates. The 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , authored by M+R Strategic Services and NTEN , surveyed 32 nonprofit organizations and found an average gift size of $71. Giving USA estimates that $307.65 This was a decrease of 2%, or -5.7%

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NTEN

JUNE 14, 2011

Some things I see helping nonprofits create community online are: Send a survey asking what they want to donate to. It can be a simple Survey Monkey survey, but suggest several projects to see which one resonates the most with your community. Communicate regularly.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

This strong relationship was also evident for informal social networks where friend and neighbor interactions significantly increased the likelihood of volunteering (Bekkers, 2005; Okun, Pugliese, Rook, 2007). These challenging questions were addressed by the 2010 Arizona Health Survey sponsored by the St. Luke’s Health Initiative.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

Only 11% of online donors acquired in 2007 were still giving in 2010. But analysis of actual data, instead of online or phone surveys, is still much more accurate and meaningful. This is offset by larger long-term value trends for online donors, but retention rates are a serious issue that nonprofits need to focus on improving.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

5 Biggest Trends in Online Fundraising View more presentations from Steve MacLaughlin A Sneak Peek at the Third Annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Survey Friday, March 18, 2011, 3:30 to 5:00 pm Attendees will be the first to hear the results of the latest Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

Pre-event surveys and research. Find out what your supporters want to see from your virtual engagement opportunities by sending pre-event surveys. Post-event surveys and follow-ups. Doing so allows you to plan events that they actually want to attend. . After your virtual opportunities, continue engaging with attendees.

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