Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

I’m quite excited to participate in The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development Conference in London, UK, put on by Indigo Trust , Institute for Philanthropy and the Omidyar Network. Technology is a catalyst for data, analysis, scalability, effectiveness and efficiency.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. 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. Trajectory thinking is actually more useful for knowledge success.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 96

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The study is part of an ongoing research partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , which began in 2006. instruct their children/younger relatives about philanthropy through the parents? Smörgåsbord of Stats Here are just a sample of some of the statistics in the report worth noting: 98.2%

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Philanthropy Studies Trend Blackbaud 81

Candid

JULY 22, 2021

Our analysis of Scott’s 2020 grants is available here.) . For example, several donor collaboratives housed at Borealis Philanthropy were individually supported, including the Black Led Movement Fund, the Disability Inclusion Fund, and the Spark Justice Fund. i] Comprehensive data about grantees was not available for every analysis.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Recently, the Chronicle of Philanthropy asked on its front page “ Is Raising Visibility a Waste of Time? It is time for data mining, data analysis, data science. Big Data Data Acquisition Data Management Data Mining data management data mining digital marketing donor acquisition donor data fundraising fundraising data analysis'

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

There are a growing number of both generative (use of pattern recognition and analysis capabilities to develop new, original content like written copy, images, and videos) and predictive (leverages historical donor data to forecast future giving behavior and enable a more personalized and effective outreach) AI tools you can use.

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Facilitation Philanthropy Donor Gift 68

3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Fundraising data analytics is becoming more popular – and more necessary in today’s philanthropy marketplace. Big Data Data Analytics Data Management Data Mining Data Warehouse big data data quality donor data fundraising fundraising data analysis fundraising mistakes'

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Analytics Fundraising Data Database 170

Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Need for deeper analysis in education funding trends As the report suggests, further research is essential to understanding the dynamics of institutional support for education, a broad category spanning preschools to higher education.

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Education Trend Share Giving 105

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

ProjectRSS for describing projects (part of the Open Philanthropy effort) – I've recently come across this project from John Brennan (@worldlyjohn on Twitter) and am interested in what you all think about it! "Open Open Philanthropy is about sharing. Open Philanthropy is about community. The time is now.

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Web Bookmarking Philanthropy Social Media 105

Candid

JULY 21, 2021

Since 2010, Candid and Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) have partnered to produce Advancing Human Rights, an annual report that tracks the evolving state of global human rights philanthropy. To get the full picture, learn more about Candid and HRFN’s analysis, and access the full report, click here. . Key Findings .

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Trend Grant North America Analysis 111

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

HRP members produced scientifically sound analysis that is advancing the process of legal justice in Guatemala. I’m proud to report here that, at the request of the Attorney General of Guatemala, our team has prepared statistical analysis to inform the prosecutions of these high-profile officials. and the European Union.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

There was an important lesson in an April article at The Chronicle of Philanthropy about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s decision to stop funding efforts to get donors to make better data-driven decisions. Rather, outcome or program related metrics represent only HALF of the data in a donor relationship equation.

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Classy

JUNE 30, 2021

The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021: Future-Proofing Your Fundraising reveals insights on fundraising success in the wake of a tumultuous year. Download the full report for a more detailed analysis and findings. . Download Now: The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021. Insights for Future-Proof Fundraising Success.

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Fundraising Philanthropy Benchmark Stats 98

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

In this process, it can be particularly helpful to conduct a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that involves evaluating your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Marketing strategy Your marketing approach can also benefit from a strategic analysis.

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Analysis Guide Nonprofit Fundraising 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2011

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about applying the “network mindset&# to one’s works, whether that be philanthropy or nonprofits. Social network analysis can reveal knowledge flows and roles. Network analysis provides a new measurement tool. WORKing Organizations 10 Dimensions.

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Achieve

APRIL 22, 2015

A tension between charity and philanthropy has been playing out in one way or another for hundreds of years. Simply put, philanthropy interests itself in long-term solutions by addressing the root causes of social problems. As the debate between philanthropy and charity continues, don’t let your fundraising efforts become a casualty.

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Philanthropy Charity Homeless Statistics 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” A starting point for envisioning a future state in which data is the ‘GPS of philanthropy.’ Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Do you need sentiment analysis?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

” Well, here is are some ways to find some data nerds to help you with your measurement and analysis: 1. Get Free Help with Your Google Analytics: The Analysis Exchange has a goal to “dramatically increase the number of people on Earth doing web analytics the right way.”

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Data Help Nonprofit Measure 111

Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

With your dedicated Bonterra expert, you’ll get: Data analysis to help you strategize and take action based on the information you have. Proactive extension design Get hands-on help designing a Strategic Philanthropy platform that meets your business needs and can scale with you as you grow. ET on Monday-Thursday and 8 am.-5

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Philanthropy Support Contact Review 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

These are some of the questions that Alexa Cortes Culwell and I set out to answer in our new report, The Giving Code: Silicon Valley Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, it reflects a year of research and analysis, including conversations with 300+ community stakeholders. billion to $4.8

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. Data Philanthropy: Where are we now.

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Africa Philanthropy Data Giving 47

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Those who find it fun are called nerds.

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Data Knowledge Philanthropy Grant 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

There may be someone in another department who is a data nerd with expert excel or data analysis skills. Ask around. Get Free Help with Your Google Analytics: The Analysis Exchange has a goal to “dramatically increase the number of people on Earth doing web analytics the right way.”

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Data Help Nonprofit Measure 109

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

I like to approach conundrums like this one with a mini- SWOT analysis. Its a version of a pro/con analysis, but better because it takes into account threats (bad things that might happen if you do/do not list publicly) and opportunities (good things youll potentially miss out on), depending on your course of action.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2012

The first of these free webinars, Mapping Philanthropy: How You Can Use Data Visualization to Do Good , will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. At the Foundation Center, he builds mapping applications, data visualizations, semantic analysis scripts, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Pacific time.

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Map Philanthropy Data Foundation 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

In a 2024 report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy , 95% of leaders expressed some level of concern over employee burnout and 69% of respondents ranked it as “very much a concern”.** Transparency : By automating data collection and analysis, AI enables nonprofits to create detailed and accurate reports for donors and stakeholders.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Analysis tip : We still create these annual data sets. Around this time, we also introduced the Philanthropy Classification System —a detailed coding system that provided more nuanced ways to explore this larger data set. And we would narrow the focus to 1,000 of the largest private and community foundations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2011

I said as much in a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy Podcast with Alison Fine. Don’t just do an ROI analysis with your social time. I said as much in a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy Podcast with Alison Fine. Like my colleague, Geoff Livingston , I disagree with that statement or hoping on bandwagons. I think [.]

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

This partnership meets a community need to apply an intersectional lens to data analysis and enables funders and nonprofits to gain insight into disparities masked by aggregated data. I encourage all data platforms to follow Candid’s lead in structuring data in a way that allows for robust intersectional reporting and analysis.

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Data Demographics Participatory Aggregator 98

Candid

JULY 27, 2022

The data from these various sources are harmonized, and each record is coded according to Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System, either by Candid staff, our machine learning model, or a combination of both. . Analysis that relies on real-time data does not provide a final, definitive picture of funding. foundation grantmaking.

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Data Pledge Ukraine Grant 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

1) Data Analysis and Reporting Marketing automation platforms give aggregated insights into donor behavior and campaign performance. 3) Donor Journey Mapping The path toward philanthropy can be long and sinuous, so many nonprofits create donor journey maps to plan and automate donor interactions.

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Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit Social Media 199

sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity. Leveraging All of Philanthropy’s Resources Philanthropy offers more than just financial support.

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Action Impact Report Social 105

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future.

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Case Study Europe Practice Studies 98

sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Data formats vary widely, making consolidation and analysis a time-consuming and error-prone process. Limited Resources: Extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets can be resource-intensive, requiring skilled personnel and powerful data analysis tools.

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Data Impact Grant Government 98

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The report presents analysis of generosity as expressed in everyday volunteering and giving. The report’s editor was Benjamin Soskis, senior research associate at the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Aspen Institute. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “ The Filer group also issued a report.

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Volunteer Giving Philanthropy Research 110

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Focus on one or two revenue categories A recent study by The Bridgespan Group , based on an analysis of the 297 nonprofit organizations founded in the United States since 1990 that have over $50 million in annual revenue, sheds some light on this question.

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Fund Strategy Support Nonprofit 111

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. philanthropy,?analyzing?funding We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. .

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