Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? Question : How does spending 12 weeks using the book compare to the length of time to earn an MBA degree?

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Skills Learning Knowledge Leadership 91

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And last year the AFL-CIO reported CEO-to-median-worker pay ratios ranged from 6:1 to over 6,000:1 for the largest, publicly traded companies (i.e., The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. The median for all reported CEO salaries in 2022 was $200,000. How do U.S.

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Ratio Survey Sample Report 91

Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

Recognizing the value of member polls, a marketing company within the INS community asked about the opportunity to sponsor a poll question. Industry Data Analysis Many associations aggregate data and then provide it back to members.

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Associations Poll Industry Stream 169

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. This will help you answer the questions, “Are we on the right track?” “Are Pro Tip – track your engagement across all platforms.

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Aggregator Associations Activities Active 169

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Start with benchmark data. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. These are some places to begin: M+R Benchmarks ; Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports ; Fundraising Report Card Benchmarks. . Track your own data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here. Organizational reporting. As you can see there are many different ways to apply social networking analysis to understanding networks. Family members.

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

In a couple of weeks, the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study will be released (previously the Convio Online Marketing Benchmark Study ). To say this is a highly anticipated, monumental report would be an understatement. The annual report informs how organizations measure impact relative to their peers.

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Rate San Diego Open Benchmark 139

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what knowledge work is, what it is for, and how to do it.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 74

sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Though peer-to-peer fundraising faced declines last year, there are many bright spots and insights we can pull from our collective experiences and the data contained in this report. The above is just the beginning of this 40+ page report filled with data, insights, and actionable recommendations to improve your 2021 P2P campaigns.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 71

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Though peer-to-peer fundraising faced declines last year, there are many bright spots and insights we can pull from our collective experiences and the data contained in this report. The above is just the beginning of this 40+ page report filled with data, insights, and actionable recommendations to improve your 2021 P2P campaigns.

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Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for informal peer learning about nonprofits and social media. It is a place to share resources and ask and answer questions. Data Analysis. This conversation explored common pitfalls to analysis approaches and how to avoid them. Schenekenberg. Many feel the same as Craig Newmark.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. flickr.com/photos/mikebaird. But why aren’t more organization’s doing it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are. One question that bubbled up was about specific techniques to measure or benchmark your nonprofits social media strategy and execution. The Importance of Benchmarking.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Survey questions sought to understand understand individuals’ preferences regarding traditional and digital media for donating, volunteering, and engaging with nonprofits. > A majority of donors (65%) reported supporting their top charity because they believe in the organization’s cause. > Download the study online here.

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Studies Donor Benchmark Charity 73

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Errors in data entry will produce inaccurate reports and impact portfolio management. Data analysis is the pathway for establishing robust prospect portfolios for gift officers. Share tips and tricks for quicker entry, dashboard access, reporting, etc. Data Health Checks : Create queries to verify data is coded correctly.

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Database Track Donor Management 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

advertising, surveys, reporting, and business analysis. That means that the information contained in the survey analysis report (which is free) is current, and catches the tide changes and zeitgeist of grantseeking as they happen. Participant-chosen survey questions are the most interesting! She works with.

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Survey Grant Comparison Analysis 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

The next action was an uncontrollable desire to compare my “People Talking About” with my peers, realizing that benchmarking of meaningless data is well, meaningless. ” You can see that smaller fan bases had higher percentages – but of course that is meaningless.

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Metrics Facebook People Measure 112

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Benchmarking Major Gifts. According to a new benchmarking study sponsored by the Association of Philanthropic Counsel and funded by MarketSmart “ major gifts ” haven’t yet found their equitable place among donors or the non-profits that receive them. Asking questions like “How large is a major gift at your organization?”

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Gift Strategy Benchmark Arts 35

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These questions and more were answered in a recent Twitter conversation on data and analytics. ” TechSoup’s Coleridge likens analytics to a roadmap that guides where an organization wants to go with benchmarks that mark the progression to a goal. Five Reports Every Nonprofit Should Know. Additional Resources.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Reach out to candidates with questions if you need additional context to make a decision. Analytics: Learn more about your nonprofit’s operations with web analytics, data analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and reporting and visualizations. Review their proposals. Ongoing development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Each type dictates a different process and therefore requires different measurement and analysis methods. Input” usually means getting others to provide information of some kind such as feedback on an initiative or ideas for new campaigns or even to get answers to questions. Measuring Work.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Why is it important to track fundraising benchmarks? In each of these examples, we’re referring to tracking the outgoing communications sent to a prospect— so, for example, the emails you send to the prospect, not any questions they may email you in return. Set benchmarks that are realistic for your team.

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Metrics Gift Track Tech 52

Forj

MAY 25, 2021

Administering continuing medical education (CME) is no simple task— from the advanced accreditation reporting to the ongoing evolution of medical best practices, it can be a huge administrative task for your team. Complicated Accreditation Reporting. Your association needs to report to PARS for all accreditation activities.

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Associations eLearning Module Course 36

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2016

If the funder calls it a benchmark, so will we. The annual reports of foundations celebrate how much money they have spent in a given area. Literally, put results first, whether in grant discussions and decisions, program design and analysis, or anything else. Or an indicator. Or a milestone. So how do we get there?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2009

I just finished reading the 2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarks Analysis , put out by Blackbaud company Target Analytics. Get the report and read it. Well, this report has some pretty telling data. While retention rates have been lower, there are opportunities and questions we still need to address.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. Learning is using experiments with metrics and the right questions at the right point to understand what works, what doesn’t. ROI analysis requires documenting, collecting data, and internal discussion and cooperation.

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ROI Social Media Slides NTEN 50

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. Take this 6-question quiz to get a customized list of CRM vendors that will best fit your nonprofit based on your budget, size, and functionality needs. Communication can take various forms, including email newsletters, annual reports, and social media updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Scope: This screencast will demystify web analytics and use Author and Analytics Evangelist Avinash Kaushik's mantra of simplicity to illustrate some of the useful features and reports in Google Analytics , a free but powerful web analytics software tool. How can Google Analytics reports data help improve your Web site's performance.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The beginning of the fundraising year often leads to fundraisers asking themselves some age-old questions: What initiatives are working? Sadly, often before fundraisers can start to address these questions, they are quickly distracted by the next fundraising initiative. Should we eliminate the golf outing? 10 Key Data Points.

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Metrics Fundraising Retention ROI 87

Candid

AUGUST 3, 2021

Our analysis provides an evidence base to understand and strengthen resourcing for social change. We are changing our analysis and shifting our practices to be fully accountable to racial justice movements. Since 2010, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Candid have partnered on research that maps funding for human rights globally.

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Map Fund Taxonomy Analysis 93

Blue Fox

MARCH 5, 2020

Here’s the research to back it up: the Give.org Donor Trust Report and research by GuideStar prove a positive correlation between organizational transparency and donor giving. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance NCP) (2) Schedule a brainstorming and analysis session with your team. When the first goes up, so does the other.

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Build Guide Donor Press 88

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

It is critical to outline dates clearly and to accommodate a period in which vendors can ask questions of the RFP issuer and have time to respond appropriately. JB: Most RFPs have a structured response process that is mediated by a procurement office to treat all respondents fairly.

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Process Interview Phase Map 92

Care2

MAY 31, 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) What is the answer?

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Social Media Advocacy Activities Active 28

Care2

MAY 29, 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) What is the answer?

Social Media 28

Social Media Advocacy Activities Active 28

Blue Fox

MARCH 5, 2020

Here’s the research to back it up: the Give.org Donor Trust Report and research by GuideStar prove a positive correlation between organizational transparency and donor giving. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance NCP) (2)Schedule a brainstorming and analysis session with your team. When the first goes up, so does the other.

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Build Guide Donor Press 78

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Introduce yourself if you haven’t, say hi, but ask questions, you know, leave comments. And if there are questions that you’re like, “Oh, this is a really good one,” feel free to just say, “Hey, Julie, we got a good question here.” I’m unable to address specific hand-raising questions.

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Community Video Slides Survey 81

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This year, in particular, this is an important question. . Take a look at the M+R 2021 Benchmarks report and s hare some data and examples with your “powers that be.” Digital-first fundraising enables instant capture and analysis of donor data. We seem to be at that “every few hundred years” marker.

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Digital Marketing Fundraising Strategy 98