Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The 12-Week MBA ’s unique premise is that business leaders in any industry, any function, and at any level need the same core knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively manage and lead. Either the state-of-the-art changes too quickly for a book or an MBA program to keep up with. Whoa, I really need to up my game" induces anxiety.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Being able to benchmark performance against what other nonprofits are doing is an important starting point to understanding your own data. You will also be able to understand how to use industry reports in your strategic planning or day-to-day work. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

The recent learning management survey conducted by Brandon Hall in 2020 revealed that less than 16% of organizations effectively identified and tracked learning metrics with this online training software. It gives real insights to the HR Department whether they are able to keep up with the benchmark or not. Want to know how?

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

The recent learning management survey conducted by Brandon Hall in 2020 revealed that less than 16% of organizations effectively identified and tracked learning metrics with this online training software. It gives real insights to the HR Department whether they are able to keep up with the benchmark or not. Want to know how?

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

The recent learning management survey conducted by Brandon Hall in 2020 revealed that less than 16% of organizations effectively identified and tracked learning metrics with this online training software. It gives real insights to the HR Department whether they are able to keep up with the benchmark or not. Want to know how?

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2010

Since the release of the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , we know many of you have been hard at work looking at how your programs measure up against industry benchmarks. But the Benchmarks Study is really meant to help you think (or rethink!) Source Everything ! How's that work? ABOUT M+R STRATEGIC SERVICES.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

Nearly all new reports and benchmarks show a decline in both donors and dollars, and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) latest Quarterly Fundraising Report is no exception. High-Level Takeaways from the FEP Report FEP tracks three key metrics: donors, dollars, and retention. Most of your donors live in this space.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2009

I'm pleased to be part of the "List of Change." At SXSW, KD Paine shared some insights: KD Paine was asked a question about metrics for blogs. KD said that she couldn’t answer that because you’d need to have some industry or nonprofit benchmark. If you want to participate, you can opt in to List of Change.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Work closely with administrators to identify reports that need to be run and the metrics to track during the campaign, which will inform your fund setup and gift entry process. Some are a must, like the quarterly National Change of Address, or NCOA updates (U.S. Your solicitable base number will change slightly year over year.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

It involves examining the data and performance metrics of individual major gift officers, as well as the team as a whole, to understand what’s working and what leaves room for improvement. Close examination of major gift metrics allows you to discover: Any obstacles that are holding individuals or your entire team back.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We recommend you start with these 7 Key Database Metrics. 7 Key Database Metrics – Allegiance Group | (teamallegiance.com) At the most basic level, the goal is to understand if your donor base is growing or shrinking and how many new donors you will need to acquire each year to offset any projected attrition.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

We briefly touched how Email Communication is Changing back in January of this year and by now that fact has been solidified. Even if it’s simply driving people back to your website where they can engage with you more deeply, consume more content, learn more about your mission and programs and see how your non-profit is changing the world.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Measuring Training Effectiveness: Metrics and Analytics for Educational Institutes, Corporates, and NGOs GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training programs play a pivotal role in the success of any organization. That’s where training metrics come in. Why Are Training Metrics Important? What Is Training Effectiveness?

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Measuring Training Effectiveness: Metrics and Analytics for Educational Institutes, Corporates, and NGOs GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training programs play a pivotal role in the success of any organization. That’s where training metrics come in. Why Are Training Metrics Important? What Is Training Effectiveness?

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Measuring Training Effectiveness: Metrics and Analytics for Educational Institutes, Corporates, and NGOs Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Training programs play a pivotal role in the success of any organization. That’s where training metrics come in. Why Are Training Metrics Important?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2015

Another option is to create a Theory of Change or Logic Model , which should include inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact. Set Program Goals & Metrics. Clarify quantifiable outcomes or metrics that can be easily measured on a routine basis. Remember – a story well told can change the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. The right metrics. Themes that people want to learn: new metrics structures can bubble up. funders of a 20th century mindset - what metrics speak to them. industry benchmarks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do research first and implement one presence at a time with specific goals and metrics. What needs to change? What are our successes and challenges?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2012

The next step is to keep track of changes to audience and audience behavior. Your audience can change over time, or change behaviors as they adapt to new technology. ” In that case you should skip straight to the important metric and use event signups as a KPI instead.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

Here are some of the best ways to get started peering into your past to better understand – and even change – your future! Fundraising performance metrics. Compare your performance to industry benchmarks. Their top line revenue growth over the past 3 years far exceeds the industry average growth rates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

The economic crisis has changed the external environment. The tools are changing, so if you've settled into one way of using a particular social media tool or set of tools, don't set yourself on automatic pilot. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. What needs to change?

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2011

This is the number you can use to compare the relative robustness of your messaging program with the results reported by the " eNonprofit Benchmarks Study " (or Convio's " Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study " or MailChimp's " Email Marketing Benchmarks by Industry ", or.). We're always looking for new metrics.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You might answer this question with metrics like the number of new donors or the number of donations. While these basic figures can be informative from a year-over-year trend perspective, they do a poor job answering questions like: Why did these metrics change? I consider those basic metrics to be “rearview mirror” metrics.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

I’m not comparing myself to the great philosophers of the 17 th & 18 th centuries, but I do think it’s time to reform our industry, challenge our fundraising best practices which are- ideas grounded in tradition and advance knowledge with data. So, guess what… despite all our best efforts we’re not moving this massive metric boulder.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2016

It’s easy to feel like you’re alone on your mission to do good and create real change in the world. And I learned a few other things: Social Media is More than Vanity Metrics. The philanthropic industry is evolving. Technology is removing barriers and empowering both organizations and individuals to do more—to drive real change.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2016

I’m excited to present 2 sessions, work the expo, network and expand my knowledge about our amazing industry (it’s the best isn’t it?). 1:30 PM – Game Changing Tests to Try Now! Like thousands of other fundraisers, I’ll be attending BBCON in Washington DC this week. To help, I thought I’d share my top picks for BBCON 2016.

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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. The world has changed considerably this year.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

In trying to answer the question “What makes nonprofits great” they look at twelve exemplary “change makers” and come up with some quite surprising answers. At some point, it became clear to them that in order to create systemic change, programs had to be supported by advocacy.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2019

The Opportunity of Collaborative Benchmarking whitepaper from the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact explores just that concept: How do we as a sector improve by collaboratively sharing our data? The whitepaper shows how to navigate these barriers by identifying common opportunities and examples of successful benchmarking.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2024

As nonprofits navigate an ever-changing digital landscape, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a hot topic. Regularly update your content to reflect the latest industry trends and changes. It’s an effective way for nonprofits to leverage industry-specific platforms and enhance their online credibility.

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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) April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

With custom implementations of Google Analytics and Tag Manager, they’ll provide detailed reports, complete with critical metrics, actionable insights, and recommendations for your next campaign. This agency boasts an incredible click-through rate (CTR) of 12.8%, which is well above the industry average of 3%.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Doing so creates a workflow map of that current process, which is then used to design the process in the new system and identify necessary changes to improve efficiencies. The second phase is more focused and concentrates planning on migrating specific business processes, testing, launching, and change management. What factors or?red

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

Between mid-2022 and mid-2023, approximately 75% of employers made changes to their remote work policies , either reducing opportunities for remote work (43%) or expanding them (32%). In 2024, many employers will once again assess their remote versus in-person policies and implement any necessary changes for long-term success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Metrics to gauge our mutual successes or areas for improvement. Thank you to the incredible partners and staff dedicating their time, passion, and energy to driving this change to serve our customers better! Amy has been in the tech industry for over 15 years, always focused on partnerships, connection, and results-oriented action.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Instead, decide on what metrics you can use to measure your success and base your goals around and use that to determine what goals you can work towards. Use your best judgment to determine what path is better and look to your peers in the industry to determine what is more helpful at the time if you aren’t sure. Stay flexible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

You need metrics or measure against goals, but you also need harvest those insights. Understand Your Theory of Change As It Applies to Donations. You can't quantify love as a metric, but it is important sign or signal of life in your online community. Metrics and measurement gurus, what do you think? . So is creativity.

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