M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

The latest edition of the annual M+R Benchmarks Study has arrived, and here’s your ticket to ride. This year, 225 wonderful nonprofits partners joined in the fun, contributing data on fundraising, advocacy, engagement, mobilization, and marketing. The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study is here! Sign up now! RSVP for either party here!

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Benchmark Studies Social Media Ireland 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2017

One important part of effective digital measurement is being able to benchmark your performance relative to your organization’s past performance or compared to peer organizations. One excellent resource to use for benchmarking nonprofit digital results (in the US) is the annual M&R Benchmarks study of nonprofit digital advocacy.

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Benchmark Studies Metrics ROI 65

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. The big sound bite from this year’s Benchmarks Report is that total online revenue grew by only 1% in 2018. Email advocacy response rates are down 15%. Online revenue growth has plateaued.

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Benchmark Digital Report Advocacy 81

sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Video: Online Advocacy Trends Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 6th, 2011 The recordings from Blackbaud and Care2′s Advocacy Live 2011 event are now online.

Advocacy 61

Advocacy Trend Online Video 61

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

In the summer of 2000, I launched an e-advocacy portal called eActivist.org. In fact, I think the first month I hit $100 in total donations was a much celebrated benchmark. As a result, we spent the next 10 years crafting our print and Web materials to soothe those fears, and as of today, I’d say we were successful.

Social Media 205

Social Media Donation Results Online 205

M+R

APRIL 11, 2022

Prepare for takeoff: The 2022 M+R Benchmarks Study lands on Wednesday, April 27. Visit mrbenchmarks.com on April 27 to get the lay of the fundraising, advocacy, and digital marketing land. Sign up for the webinar now. .

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Benchmark Social Media Advocacy Map 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. labor force today and they have greatly different media patterns, behaviors and habits compared to their parents.

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Storytelling Nonprofit Social Media Homeless 266

M+R

APRIL 26, 2022

Prepare for takeoff: The 2022 M+R Benchmarks Study lands on Wednesday, April 27. Visit mrbenchmarks.com on April 27 to get the lay of the fundraising, advocacy, and digital marketing land. Sign up for the webinar now. .

Benchmark 52

Benchmark Social Media Advocacy Map 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That’s a good number, but that leaves 53% of nonprofits worldwide that haven’t yet come to the understanding that Facebook can be a colossal waste of time if you are not following these best practices and at least occasionally purchasing Facebook Ads for special fundraising and advocacy campaigns.

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Facebook Practice Nonprofit Social Media 364

Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Next Thursday, we''re holding a webinar that will dive into the key findings from the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study – to indicate where your organization''s performance stacks up in relation to your peers, as well as what you can be doing better to speed your journey to online success.

Benchmark 56

Benchmark Measure Blackbaud America 56

M+R

MARCH 11, 2024

Guess who will be releasing a Benchmarks study on April 24? The annual M+R Benchmarks Study will once again explore the labyrinth of nonprofit digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing metrics. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 — go directly to mrbenchmarks.com on April 24 to download the full 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study!

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Mail Results Benchmark United States 97

M+R

APRIL 19, 2023

Don’t forget to make your reservations for our Benchmarks launch events if you haven’t already. READ TIME: 1 minute The Benchmarks team is busy in the kitchen, cooking up another edition of super useful digital nonprofit data. April 27, 2023, ONLINE Benchmarks Webinar. Amuse Bouche: Benchmarks is served up next week!

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Benchmark Connecticut DC New York 45

sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study A visual version of the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study by M+R Strategic Services and NTEN. Tags: Fundraising , Nonprofit Trends , nptech , Online Giving , Social Media , Web 2.0 Based on 2006 data, the chart features the 10 major sources of revenue for U.S.

Nonprofit 110

Nonprofit Blackbaud Benchmark Charity 110

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Care2

MAY 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Comment below!

Social Media 76

Social Media Media Online Communication 76

M+R

APRIL 11, 2023

READ TIME: 1 minute The Benchmarks team is busy in the kitchen, cooking up another edition of super useful digital nonprofit data. Visit mrbenchmarks.com on the 27th to get a flavor for all the trends in fundraising, advocacy, and digital marketing. April 27, 2023, ONLINE Benchmarks Webinar. RSVP via Zoom here. p.s. UK groups!

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Benchmark Connecticut DC New York 40

Care2

JULY 2, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 70

Social Media Track Media Social 70

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

say something like, Join a community of climate game-changers to level up your environmental advocacy skills! Whether you specialize in healthcare , financial literacy, environmental advocacy, or animal welfare, consider how you can leverage your unique experience and expertise to create quality web content.

Websites 59

Websites Generation Tips Nonprofit 59

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) com , Inc.

Social Media 68

Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2011

SMART Objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely objectives. The Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Advocacy Campaign guide points out they come in three flavors: Tactical: Tools and Techniques. It also helps to break down your goal into monthly or quarterly benchmarks.

Social Media 131

Social Media Media Social Facebook 131

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

Social Media 44

Social Media Advocacy email Online 44

NTEN

APRIL 28, 2015

M+R and NTEN’s 2015 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report returns for the ninth year, the ultimate guide to nonprofit industry standards for online fundraising, advocacy, and list building. Here’s what you need to know about nonprofit online fundraising and advocacy last year: Online revenue is up! increase in web traffic.

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Benchmark Report Nonprofit Advocacy 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2010

Jeremiah Owyang from The Altimeter Group along with John Lovett and Eric Peterson both of the Web Analytics Demystified firm have published an open research report that advocates for a standardized framework of the following business objectives and use of metrics to measure them. Altimeter Report: Social Media Analytics.

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Social Media Measure Media Strategy 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” Web Producer. Internet Director. Online Campaigner.

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Campaign Online Chapter Channel 98

Care2

MAY 24, 2011

Are you a small membership driven organization or an advocacy organization? Despite the many variables that factor into figuring how much website traffic “is normal&# for your organization, I’m always excited to check out the latest studies that highlight these types of benchmarks.

Websites 73

Websites Generation Benchmark Statistics 73

Care2

MARCH 14, 2011

Today, Convio released the Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Index Study. A key strength of this study is that it provides aggregate benchmarks for fundraising performance and benchmarks for specific industry segments or verticals, such as Environment and Wildlife and Animal Welfare. Advocacy supports fundraising.

Money 75

Money Online Raise Convio 75

Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

Social Media 44

Social Media Advocacy email Online 44

Care2

JUNE 8, 2009

To mark the launch of Advocacy Online's brand new social networking platform called "jamii" the company is hosting an event in Toronto this Tuesday, June 9th starting at 3 pm about the future of the"social web. The event will review benchmark data on U.S.social networks and nonprofits, as well as demonstrate the "jamii" platform.

Social Network 39

Social Network Advocacy Network Platform 39

Care2

MAY 19, 2014

Mobile and email are inherently connected now though, as more than 50% of emails are read on mobile devices and about 30-50% of web traffic is mobile. Marketing Research Metrics Mobile Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Online Advocacy Online Fundraising Trends nptech' What are your investment goals and wish list items for 2014?

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Digital Money Nonprofit Mobile 73

Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

According to the 2012 Nonprofit benchmark Social Network Benchmarking Report, 98% of nonprofits didn’t raise a dime on Facebook, which is second most trafficked site on the web in the U.S. As you have probably experienced yourself, raising money for your nonprofit campaign on social media is like pulling teeth. ”

Social Media 78

Social Media Money Media Social 78

Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 38

Social Media Content Web Practice 38

Care2

APRIL 24, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Social Media Studies NTEN 28

Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Check out the full study here.

Convio 28

Convio Benchmark Social Media Online 28

Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Convio Benchmark Social Media Studies 31

Care2

APRIL 28, 2009

Last week I spoke on a couple of great panels at the Politics Online Conference about technology, social media and how Congress is trying to adapt to the ever-changing world wide web aka the “series of tubes&# as former Senator Ted Stevens so hilariously described it.

Social Media 76

Social Media Communication Media Online 76

Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2010

So for the fourth year in a row, Convio is proud to provide you the latest copy of our Online Nonprofit Benchmark™ Study with hopefully enough to satisfy every sweet tooth, or hardened online marketer. Web traffic growth continued for most, but at a slower rate. Email files continued to grow strongly.

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Convio Benchmark Nonprofit Metrics 35