Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2014

There were a number of interesting findings from the new Luminate Online Benchmark Report , released at BBCON. The report includes results from 794 nonprofits, including $1.27 billion emails sent from July 2013-June 2014. According to the report, nonprofits sent a whopping 72% more appeal emails. Register here!

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

According to a 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud , overall donations to nonprofits increased in 2013 by 4.9%, and digital donations increased 6.4%. Why are Americans donating more to charitable causes more than ever before despite the severe economic climate of 2013? Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Generation demographic.

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sgEngage

MAY 1, 2013

The March 2013 update to The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is significant because it now covers more than $10 billion in overall charitable giving. The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving reports that overall revenue decreased by 1.1% for the 3 months ending March 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

The latest GivingUSA report on charitable giving in the United States is out. Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. in 2023, down from 73% in 2013. Vin Scully The overview provided by the GivingUSA report is always good to have.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 18, 2013

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, annual report on U.S. If total giving continues to grow at the current inflation-adjusted rate, averaging the last two years, it will take 6 to 7 more years to reach that pre-recession level from 2012. Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The latest 2013 Charitable Giving Report by Blackbaud analyzed data from more than 4,000 nonprofits to provide the largest analysis in online giving data. According to the report, overall giving grew 4.9% in 2013 compared to 2012. of all charitable giving in 2013. of all charitable giving in 2013.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 20, 2024

Some of the negative indicators that we think could slow giving: National US election pulling attention and funds leading up to the day Inflation concerns with rising rates cooling the economy. Billion Whole Whale prediction : $605 million – didn’t include additional institution reporting. Billion $3.12.06 Billion $3.1

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Blackbaud just released it’s 2013 Charitable Giving Report, showing steady growth for all nonprofits. Blackbaud reported more than one-third of all charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year. Set shorter-term goals for online engagement, email open and click rates, and conversion rates.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

One of the most striking things to note when it comes to charitable giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is that overall giving in the US has been anchored to GDP at the rate of 2%. million Compared to last year: $27 million in 2013 meant a growth of 63% YoY ( Case Foundation report ) Total US donations: $358.38

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

There were several requests for copies of the structure of our panelists spreadsheets and reports and those will be published in a separate blog post and gallery of spreadsheets. What follows below are the “ah ha” moments of insight. Neff (@daveiam) March 11, 2013. Brian (@BrianRobick) March 11, 2013.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I''m so excited to have these regular opportunities to report out from NTEN, share udpates about our work, and hear directly from all of you. Below is a full report from topics covered on the Town Hall call and questions raised from participants. Celebrate a happy Valentine''s Day by registering at the lower rate !

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2014

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, annual report on U.S. Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation and their report on 2013 giving trends is now available. in 2013. - The total donated to charitable causes in 2013 was estimated to be estimated $335.17

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends. Lloyd Gedye’s great “ 10 innovative apps which are reshaping Africa ” report is definitely worth looking at. Accessibility.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Last week I published the 112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss , that compiled some of the wisest words and insights from across the industry this year. . npEngage’s Top 20 Posts from 2013. Most nonprofit websites see a donation form abandonment rate of around 50% – 70%.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

We impact over 10,000 lives each year, and in 2013 we had a donor retention rate of 43% ( compared to 27% ). So, what led to our above industry average donor retention rates? My first task was understanding how to appropriately enter data in our fundraising database so that I could create easy and efficient reports.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

According to the report, overall giving grew 4.9% in 2013 compared to 2012 (You can take a look at the review I did of their 2012 study). of all charitable giving in 2013. Online giving on #GivingTuesday in 2013 was up 90%, compared to 2012. of 2013''s overall gifts. What trends did your nonprofit notice in 2013?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2013

2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. This year’s study – the seventh Benchmarks report – analyzes 1.6 The report provides benchmarks for FB and Twitter, including engagement rates and fan growth rate. Google Analytics Report Infographic. Great way to summarize a basic report for folks. RESEARCH STUDIES.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

In the Into Focus report , See3, YouTube and Edelman surveyed nonprofit staff and found that the clear majority recognizes the power of video. Fully two-thirds of respondents reported that their budgets for video would be flat or decline! These stats were culled from many different reports, most meant for corporate marketers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

And even though a recent report pointed out that email open and donor response are dropping in the nonprofit sector, I can’t help but wonder if current (yet old) e-newsletter design trends have a lot to do with the results.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2013

This edition of Member Round Up shows folks busy doing research, releasing reports, and unveiling a new community platform to help nptechies connect and learn. They''re looking for folks to take a short survey about the content marketing practices of their organization so they can produce their report. Read her entire post here.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Haven''t renewed your 2013 NTEN membership or thinking of joining? Take advantage of the summer special rate! From July 1 through August 30 you can join or renew for 2014 and get the rest of 2013 free! Get the full report here. Apply here or check out past award recipients for a dose of inspiration. Help out with a study!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). Curious about what other findings are reported in the study? Yes, even your older donors!

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Care2

APRIL 11, 2013

A few days ago, I reported some of the juicy details from the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study that was just released showing data from 2012. In my last blog post, I talked about the decline of email and fundraisin g response rates. In my last blog post, I talked about the decline of email and fundraisin g response rates.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2016

Get the Answers in the "State of Grantseeking" Report. One way we do so is through the free reports that result from our twice-yearly State of Grantseeking™ Survey. One way we do so is through the free reports that result from our twice-yearly State of Grantseeking™ Survey. Learn More at Our Free Webinar.

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Care2

APRIL 24, 2014

Earlier this year, Adobe released a Social Intelligence report based on consumer data from Adobe Social, Adobe Media Optimizer, and Adobe Analytics. While the data''s comprised of both aggregated and anonymous data from retail, media and entertainment, and travel websites during 2013 - 2014, the data is also useful for nonprofits to examine.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

By combining industry best practices such as peer-to-peer fundraising with innovative technologies like Venmo and text-to-donate, Givebutter has become the world’s #1 rated online fundraising platform, according to Capterra, GetApp, G2, and Software Advice FrontRunners. Platform Fee : Free Transaction Fee : 2.9% + $.30 For Basics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Ironically, my referral traffic from Pinterest is still high, but that’s due to a small number of pins that I posted in 2013 and 2014 that rank high in Pinterest search results. Real-time storytelling and reporting using mobile apps such as Instagram, Periscope, and Snapchat is increasing rapidly in popularity.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Participate when the analysis and reporting contain benchmarks that allow you to compare your own organization’s performance with that of your colleagues. What is your success rate in comparison with others in your mission focus/sector? ” Today, survey analytics are a breeze, and the number of surveys reflects that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Tweeting Cow (@Cow1321443) November 20, 2013. With Dave Evans - Futurist At Cisco.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

and the Charitable Giving Report , online fundraising saw double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive year [ Tweet it !]. Double-digit growth for four years in a row is a pretty amazing fact, but how could it be when nonprofit website traffic and email appeal response rates are on the decline? That might help the skeptic.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2013

Nearly 75% of respondents said that they collect data to report back to funders. The vast majority of organizations reported that program staff decide what to measure, what it means, and are in charge of the capture, management, and sharing of data. The number one reported data storage tool was Excel. And on and on. Stay tuned!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 4, 2018

With their support, the medical center is now rated 5 stars by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services or CMS (a hospital rating agency) and the foundation is continuing its incredible work to build a living center and meet the needs of their local community. John's Hospital Foundation has been working since 1999 to support St.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

Email is still a very powerful tool for fundraising and the likely reason why donor conversion rates dropped in 2012 is because nonprofit e-newsletters are still formatted to primarily be read on desktop and laptop computers. eNewsletter Subscribers. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given. How the Spreadsheet Works: 1.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. millions total gifts and nearly $325 million were raised, making 2013 a huge year for nonprofits working to optimize their online presence. Couple those two facts, and a long donation form could be killing your conversion rate.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

billion in 2013 and are expected to reach 5.07 When you consider that texts have a 45 per cent response rate , it makes sense for nonprofits to invest in expanding their SMS database. The average mobile pledge fulfillment rate is 84 per cent, which is aided by SMS reminders. How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2013

In 2010, the Urban Institute conducted the first comprehensive national survey of nonprofits to assess the problems with government contracts and nonprofits ( view the full report here ). When the applications and reporting requirements are so complex, staff productivity, time and money are spent needlessly. 13, Fig 7).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

Email is still a very powerful tool for fundraising and the likely reason why donor conversion rates dropped in 2012 is because nonprofit e-newsletters are still formatted to primarily be read on desktop and laptop computers. eNewsletter Subscribers. Track the number of monthly donations and the total given. How the Spreadsheet Works: 1.

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