Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In the nonprofit sector it’s about securing more donors, e-newsletter subscribers, event attendees, etc. For many years the dominate benchmark for whether a nonprofit is successfully using mobile and social media has been if they engage or not, but engagement for the sake of engaging is a flawed communication method. Engagement.

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Communication Online Nonprofit Social Media 251

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). 3) Involve. Understanding the Value of Team Captains.

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Relationship Fundraising Tips Raise 208

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

One of the most effective ways to turn prospects into supporters, generate buzz about your nonprofit, and build loyalty with your volunteers and donors is to use user-generated storytelling. You can repurpose the digital assets for your website, newsletter and social media posts. Encourage user-generated storytelling with social media.

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Storytelling Nonprofit Social Media Homeless 266

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Optimize your newsletter CTAs. Your email newsletter is an effective tool for generating and interacting with marketing-qualified leads because it represents a low-commitment way to engage with your nonprofit. Enhancing your newsletter calls to action (CTAs) can help increase sign-ups and further engagement.

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Websites Generation Tips Nonprofit 59

Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

So when I saw that The Millennial Impact released benchmarks. The benchmarks are based off results from the Millennial Impact Survey , which was conducted by Achieve, a creative services agency that works with organizations to understand how Millennials get involved in causes. How the Benchmarks Work. The Benefit of Benchmarks.

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Benchmark Library Impact Survey 58

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. At the event, acknowledge major donors, dedicated volunteers, or corporate sponsors by name to add a personal touch and inspire others to step up their support.

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Volunteer Donor Charity Reflection 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Mobile email Since most nonprofits already have email newsletters , adding a mobile fundraising component to your email strategy is not a stretch.

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Mobile Giving Guide Nonprofit 105

Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

While email newsletters have been around almost since the dawn of email itself, they’re currently seeing a resurgence in popularity. In fact, 90% of Americans are subscribed to at least one newsletter—most of them (74%) receive newsletters from between 1 and 10 entities. What’s the Point of a Member Newsletter?

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Newsletter Content Ideas Tips 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of transformative.”. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. 3) Send direct invitations to past creators.

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Facebook Fundraising Raise Campaign 243

Care2

JANUARY 15, 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)

Newsletter 51

Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

To jump-start your group, you will need to promote it on your website, in your e-newsletter, and in your social networking profiles. You can also easily invite all your connections on LinkedIn to join — a tip that should be shared with other staff members and volunteers.

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Linkedin Group Practice Management 200

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

So whether you like it or not, and whether your website is ready for it or not, potential donors, volunteers, and other supporters are likely already looking at your online presence via tiny little screens while they’re on the go. Don’t Forget Email: As of Q4 2013, 61% of emails are viewed on a smartphone or tablet.

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Mobile Causes Tips Social Media 119

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis , retention rates for recurring gifts can be upwards of 90%, compared to 40% for one-time gifts and a single-digit rate for one-time peer-to-peer gifts. . Offer volunteer opportunities. Another great way to engage new donors is by giving them hands-on volunteer experience at your nonprofit.

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Retention Donor Fundraising Strategy 131

Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Because what you’re sending out in social media, newsletters, when you’re doing these Zoom presentations and making virtual ask, all of this ties back to your mission, your vision, and your values. You want to have a connection with the donor, with the volunteer. So this is prime time for you to re-engage those volunteers.

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Virtual Communication Video Newsletter 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2015

You can also write about how your nonprofit decides which programs to assign a high priority and provide a timeline of the fundraising benchmarks that allowed your nonprofit to implement its programs. Interview Donors and Volunteers. The same is true for volunteers. Record a video of your office or facilities.

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Social Media 100

Byte Technology

JUNE 22, 2015

The findings in the whitepaper may be surprising to some, especially those who have long believed in the value of words—in the form of blogs, testimonials, e-newsletters, case studies etc.—over over sound bites and pictures.

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Web Profit Strategy NPO 100

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

This 1, 3, 5 year plan will serve as your road map, illustrating your course and outlining goals and benchmarks to hit. Most plans offer a benchmark against which actual performance can be measured and reviewed (more on this later.) It is important to establish a baseline and set benchmarks and goals to strive to achieve.

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Communication Effective Impact Mail 93

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Without an engaging website and e-newsletter, even the best social networking campaign won’t generate more donors or clients. This effort help to drive over 20,000 newsletter subscribers that doubled their donor base in just 3 months time. Developing an extensive marketing strategy can help your organization avoid this trap.

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Social Media Marketing Media Social 81

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.

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Convio Benchmark Social Media Online 28

Care2

AUGUST 14, 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) Its worth it!

Newsletter 28

Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Online 28

Care2

APRIL 15, 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 Social Media Benchmark 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) I hope the data is useful to everyone.

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Convio Benchmark Social Media Studies 31

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

Now that we had a benchmark from our first year and chose a more realistic goal of $15,000. Diversify the “ask” strategies: Personal and informal appeals, Social Media, & inspirational Newsletters. Set up computers and have volunteers ask people to donate on the spot. Our strategies were working.

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Foundation Results Community Learning 114

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. Or, you might determine that your email newsletter receives a lot of engagement, but you’re struggling to grow your social media following. Offers accountability. But what does a fundraising strategy look like in practice?

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Strategy Fundraising Develop Nonprofit 132

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 NTEN Studies 28

Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

They’ll come to your signature event and maybe even volunteer to clean up afterward. There’s your benchmark for figuring out how YOUR monthly giving program is doing. They find that a lot of their monthly donors give $24 to pay for 2 days of care (and that’s right in line with Erica’s benchmarks). Current volunteers.

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Donor Nonprofit Gift Giving 128

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Ellie LaCasse wrote a great article for the MissionResearch GiftWorks newsletter about considerations and best practices for using technology to "Boost Volunteer Involvement and Satisfaction." Peter Campbell is kicking off a series of posts about Drupal. implementation over on Idealware 's blog.

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NTEN Nptech Convio Drupal 54

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The same is true for volunteers, whose social networks could potentially provide some serious peer-to-peer fundraising boosts to your campaign. How can we better mobilize and empower our volunteers, staff, and supporters to “carry our torch?”. Volunteers + Current Donors. The public.

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Fundraising Guide Nonprofit Campaign 108

The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

In announcing the release of Bloomerang Membership Management , the firm cited a study by Dynamic Benchmarking and Kaiser Insights that found implementing a member engagement plan led to a between 6 and 12% increase in membership renewals. It has been a busy year so far for Bloomerang.

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Platform Management Indianapolis San Diego 52

Care2

MAY 14, 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 28

Social Media Benchmark Studies Advocacy 28

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

You’ll need to not only collect it to measure progress and discuss performance but also to establish benchmarks for future reference and growth. All of your organization’s practices directly or indirectly contribute to retention by creating a more engaging and well-run workplace. This is one area where data is extremely helpful for managers.

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Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 109

NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Email marketing is the foundation for most nonprofits' education, advocacy, volunteering, and fundraising efforts online. Familiarize yourself with your organization's typical benchmark levels for each metric by type of email (fundraising vs. newsletters) is instrumental in helping to spot anomalies.

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Metrics email Campaign Measure 53

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

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) How do you compare? Environmental $2.59

Social Media 44

Social Media Advocacy email Online 44

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 Social 74

Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Whether you are tracking donations, organizing volunteers, or communicating with members, automation is key. Ask Your Volunteers Did you know that 76% of people who volunteer for a nonprofit also donate? Oh, and make sure you never ask a volunteer to give right after they’ve volunteered for an event.

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Strategy Fundraising Help Raise 98