sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study is making its eleventh highly anticipated appearance on the desks of peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraisers everywhere. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. More than 9.4 Cycling/Spinning events.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Here are a few: The blog at the Nonprofit Times, called “Don’t Tell the Donor&# has a very interesting entry on the flurry of benchmarking studies that came out recently. It’s titled “ Benchmarking With a Warped Stick.&# It takes aim at Convio’s recent benchmarking study. Time will tell. {

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 28th, 2010 I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis says so.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 3, 2013

According to the Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits [ Download Now !] Paying attention to sustainer giving, website traffic, email response rates and other key metrics is an important part of creating a successful online fundraising program. 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits by Blackbaud.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There is undeniable momentum in online fundraising as highlighted by data in the Blackbaud Luminate Online® Benchmark Report 2020. There are a few data points from the Benchmark Report that offer a glimpse into the future of online fundraising: 42.4% Are there 2020 trends that we will continue to see in 2022?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These stats were compiled by the team at Blackbaud, long-time stand-out providers of nonprofit technology. This has resulted in Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management (FPM), a CRM overlay that empowers major gifts officers to successfully manage relationships with prospects and raise gifts. Stand-Out Features of Blackbaud FPM.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

You can attend the upcoming ACCP webcast “ Shifting Strategies for Global Community Engagement as a Result of the Pandemic ” to learn from CSR leaders at Blackbaud, Dell and PIMCO on how they support communities facing the impacts of COVID-19. ). Blackbaud is a global company. (Want to see what this looks like in action?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Here’s what it would look like if you were on par with our benchmarks … If one of your participants sends 30 emails on the day of your contest they’d receive 7.5 For more Friends Asking Friends benchmarks, see Amy Braiterman’s post “ Averages, medians and modes … Oh my! ”.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Let's take a quick tour of the most important metrics, and take the first step to improving your email campaign performance through evaluation and optimization. You can divide the key metrics into offensive and defensive variables. Offensive Email Metrics. Defensive Email Metrics.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Focus on Event Fundraising Analytics , we looked at how peer-to-peer event metrics let us know if our event planning and execution efforts are paying off in fundraising results. Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Obvious event metrics to follow are the basics, like these: Total amount raised.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

The Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study is making its eleventh highly anticipated appearance on the desks of peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraisers everywhere. Data represents both overall metrics, as well as metrics in one of five fundraising categories: Walks/5Ks with a registration fee. More than 9.4 Cycling/Spinning events.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. Blackbaud's analysis of online giving in 2008 found that December accounted for about 21% of the year's transaction volume, but 48% of the total dollars raised. for Blackbaud customers in the entire analysis. The average online gift for the month of December increased to $248.82

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

Nicole McGougan is a public relations associate at Blackbaud. The 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study. Don't miss our most popular webinar series of the year, where we'll reveal the results of the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study. To get where you want to be, you need to know where you are today.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

bbcon 2020 is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be presenting on the critical role of benchmarking and analytics in shaping your fundraising strategy. One way to help organize results is through benchmarking your performance against other organizations and fundraising programs.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

This was the only group that had an increase for all metrics from the 2019 report. This year’s industry report includes a new volunteer by group size metric that allows companies to analyze how employee populations like to contribute volunteer hours. Learn more about global capabilities of the YourCause platform here.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Nonprofit statistics covering fundraising, charitable giving, online giving, social media, mobile, donor retention, email marketing, stewardship, donor research, charitable organizations, donor trends, direct mail, giving, and other key not-for-profit charitable giving metrics and benchmarks.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The comparative reports give you a benchmark for performance, comparing your results to last month or last year. While reviewing the financial statements, it’s important to calculate a few key metrics to better understand your financial health. A forecast is different from a budget in a few ways. But often things change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. Total Interactions - The total interactions metric captures all of the feedback Pages receive from Facebook users. Why is this important? See a sample of what the stats look like here.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Event metrics can be great guides as we plan. In earlier posts, npENGAGE has discussed how to focus on our event fundraising analytics and how to use these metrics for success. Below are some ways to use your event metrics to identify and engage specific participant types during your fundraising event. Warm Bodies.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Set performance benchmarks (e.g., How to Measure: Use metrics like sponsorship revenue growth, cost of acquisition, and renewal rates to evaluate which partnerships are delivering the best financial returns. Create an action plan: Choose one area to explore, set up financial metrics, and implement the plan.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2014

Each year you should be evaluating your Annual Operating Plan , reviewing metrics and benchmarks, and determining the ratios and drivers you will use to determine the most effective areas to which to allocate your resources and capital to achieve the optimal return on investment.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

If you look at the latest M+R Benchmark study , the number of donation appeals sent per year to nonprofit supporters averages about twenty-four. Use of integrated CRM platforms (such as Salsa, Engaging Networks, Convio/Blackbaud etc.) Email Marketing Integrated Marketing Lead Generation Metrics Online Fundraising'

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2019

Whether it’s via the Blackbaud Community , local networking sessions or even events such as bbcon , nonprofits readily collaborate with their peers on best practices. The whitepaper shows how to navigate these barriers by identifying common opportunities and examples of successful benchmarking. My ask is simple.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

JustGiving from Blackbaud research found that P2P fundraisers who write a clear and personal story for their fundraising page raise around 65% more than those who don’t. P2P fundraisers can do the same; for example, Just Giving from Blackbaud offers a generative AI tool that quickly creates content for individuals’ fundraising pages.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Efforts that improve these metrics often lead to growth in revenue and vitality of an event or event series. Common peer-to-peer benchmarks include the following: Repeat attendance. How Do I Use Metrics with My Event?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent Blackbaud webinar , we discussed four critical elements of managing and retaining development officers: consistency, clarity, accountability, and solidarity. Successful organizations create a quantifiable performance evaluation using fundraising software to identify the top 3–4 metrics. Foster trust through consistency.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

So I broke down and purchased a FitBit and as a metrics geek, I have to say I love it! So why not think of your event metrics as your own personal P2P FitBit? So what metrics should you check out to monitor the health of your peer-to-peer fundraising event? So here is another metric to put in your own fundraising rucksack.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 27, 2013

So Chas Offut told us back in April when he and Dennis McCarthy presented a sneak peek of the Blackbaud 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. What’s responsible for this growth in the face of other declining metrics? Sustained Giving sustainers benchmarking'

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Kelley Jarrett – Blackbaud. Bo Crader – Blackbaud. Robyn Mendez – Blackbaud. Shana Masterson – Blackbaud. Shana Masterson – Blackbaud. Join members of the Blackbaud Target Analytics Consulting Team for a discussion on the role of data during times of crisis and economic stagnation.

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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. Tags: NPTech Fundraising blackbaud email. Get the report and read it. It points to some great momentum in online giving. The report has a small subset of organizational data.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Donor management software consolidates these time-consuming processes to make it easier for organizations to utilize donor metrics. Your data can deliver valuable metrics on donors, volunteers, and your team’s performance, allowing you to spot opportunities to adjust or optimize the donor life cycle.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

It wasn’t meant as a statement about what I think about whether or not web stats are a useful metric of much. Webstats are, of course, important, both as an internal metric to watch, analyze, and improve, and for that matter, to put out there, in conjunction with lots of other data. 6 Katrin 09.19.07 No one disputes that.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

The world is going to face economic challenges and there are various key metrics to monitor as this happens. These events can cause a metric like retention or new donor acquisition to swing up and down. These events can cause a metric like retention or new donor acquisition to swing up and down.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2013

While it is advised to review event metrics after an event, it may be beneficial to review some fundraiser participation while the fundraising is actually happening. Learn what makes a peer-to-peer participant an effective fundraiser in the 2012 donorCentrics Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmarking Insights whitepaper.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

While there is no industry standard for what qualifies as a major gift—a global organization might target $1 million, whereas a startup nonprofit might shoot for $500—the 2020 Major Gift Benchmark Study reported the median level for a major gift at $5,000-$9,999. But more than a quarter of nonprofits define a major gift as starting at $1,000.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. Charitable Giving Report Quiz : The Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic released the 5 th annual Charitable Giving Report at the beginning of the year.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference.

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