The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. Storytelling Tips: Create Benchmarks for Comparison One final piece of advice I’ll share about measuring the ROI on stories is to have a benchmark for comparison. Need some storytelling inspiration?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

If your organization sends out a member newsletter, you have a solid communication method on your side! In this article, you’ll find four tips to keep in mind when building your newsletter and 14 ideas for your newsletter’s content. Share upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, organization updates, etc., Let’s get started!

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has released the third edition of it’s groundbreaking research into multichannel giving trends among nonprofit organizations. Observations: The participants in the benchmarking group are dominated by direct mail focused nonprofits. They get worse over time.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Nonprofit volunteer management teams depend on volunteers as the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization. Every potential volunteer comes to your organization with a set of skills and talents. and who at the organization will oversee the volunteer working on it. Clearly outline each position’s responsibilities and benchmarks.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing.

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

The 12th edition of the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report is here! If you are short on time, you can find a few key highlights below that will give you instant insights and action tips for your work promoting social good. Putting Benchmarks into Action So, what does all this mean for nonprofit P2P marketers and fundraisers?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

And while some cannot wait to catch the best deals at the end of the month, many nonprofit organizations are getting ready for the counter-movement of heavy consumerism: Giving Tuesday, the Day of Giving. Here are 3 super quick tips just in time for the big day on November 29th: 1. What’s Your Goal?

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. All member-based organizations are focused on membership: attracting new members, boosting member retention, enhancing member engagement, and more.

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Care2

JULY 6, 2023

Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate. Fortunately, there are solutions to help your nonprofit organization find new donors and retain your existing ones. What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The rise in virtual fundraising during the pandemic also fueled an increase in Facebook challenges, increasing from 13% of fundraisers in 2019 to 33% in 2020 according to a Facebook Fundraising Benchmark Report from givepanel. The post Tips for Using a Peer-to-Peer Platform and Facebook Together first appeared on npENGAGE.

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Forum One

MAY 11, 2021

MarTech) is constantly evolving with new products coming onto the market daily to address organization and audience needs. While choices are good, they can also present a complex challenge if you are tasked with developing and implementing your organization’s MarTech stack. 5 tips when considering the right MarTech stack.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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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% So, the real question is: what will online fundraising look like moving forward?

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Email fundraising has become increasingly difficult, but many of the organizations in our sample of 24 nonprofits saw strong results this December. Even with this total holding steady, these organizations still sent a median of 15 appeals. Sign up here to be the first to know when the latest Benchmarks is released.

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2021

The world has officially surpassed the one-year mark of a remote workforce for many companies – a year full of pivots and uncertainty for organizations. The post 5 Tips for Improving Employee Emotional and Mental Well-being first appeared on npENGAGE. Recognize the four types of belonging.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Everyone running a membership organization wants to recruit some shiny new members. A membership engagement strategy outlines the planned approaches, tactics, and initiatives that a member-based organization will take to foster meaningful interactions and promote sustained participation among its members.

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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. Use your data to find out how your customers interact with the organization and how it changes over time, which can help you understand member journeys.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Usually, $10,000 is a common benchmark (but splitting that into two payments of $5,000 over two years could still be considered a major gift.). This technique is appropriate for donors who have a track record of giving to your organization or when you want to make a multi-year ask. Stay quiet and let the donor respond first!

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Next Thursday, we''re holding a webinar that will dive into the key findings from the 2013 Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study – to indicate where your organization''s performance stacks up in relation to your peers, as well as what you can be doing better to speed your journey to online success.

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NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

The much-anticipated 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark study was released last week. Nonprofits often use this study to benchmark their own online activities and fundraising ideas. Keeping Your Email Simple (and Mobile-Friendly too!) – Tips for sending more mobile-friendly email messages. based national nonprofits in 2012.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. That said, here are 5 tips to help ensure your participants are as successful as possible. 3) Involve.

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

I really like it; it’s built in a way that a lot of membership organizations that also accept donations are going to be really excited about.” Pro tip: Take advantage of Bloomerang data analytics to spot key trends and fine-tune your membership programs. Unlock insights and drive decisions using integrated data analytics.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

This one’s for you, with loads of hands-on tips to decrease dupes, improve data hygiene, and leverage new tools. In this popular ask-me-anything session, the panel will have the answers, from best practices to automation. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Raiser’s Edge NXT Database Need a tangible plan to tackle a cleanup?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

GoFundMe Charity offers two transaction-based pricing plans: 1) A guaranteed 0% platform fee with an option for donors to leave a voluntary “tip” for GoFundMe’s services and support. What are the fees to use GoFundMe Charity ? 2) A 3% platform fee that offers the donor the option to cover the fee.

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CauseVox

APRIL 6, 2023

In this webinar, we will explore the world of peer-to-peer fundraising and provide practical tips and tools for small nonprofits to master this approach. In this 60-minute live webinar, you’ll learn: The importance of peer-to-peer fundraising for small nonprofits and how to make it work for your organization.

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M+R

JUNE 5, 2023

Along with Richard Vigurie, they honed an analog skill every politically active organization now tries to do digitally: find your people and activate them. As digital citizens break off into smaller and smaller communities — and have seen every type of marketing copy and tactic in the book — organizations and institutions need new inroads.

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Candid

JUNE 24, 2024

Learn tips on best approaches to deploy and pitfalls to avoid in using this data for impact. You can lift the burden on yourself and your own grantees to collect and organize this data by accepting publicly available demographic data from Candid, rather than requiring nonprofits to complete yet another survey. Do streamline.

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Care2

JANUARY 31, 2010

Interested in setting Facebook and Twitter benchmarks for your nonprofit but don’t know where to start? Check out M+R Strategic Services first Nonprofit Social Media Benchmarks Study , which includes sample research by groups such as Easter Seals, Oxfam, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, and more.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sustainer programs are growing in popularity—M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2021 found that recurring giving grew by 24 percent over 2020. Here are a few tips from Alras Digital and Raise the Roots. You might find that this will cause an unexpected surge from a base of supporters who already know and like you and your organization.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

The 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study. Find out how your organization compares to its peers in online fundraising, if your organization is doing everything it should online, and if your fundraising programs are performing as well as they should. To get where you want to be, you need to know where you are today.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Emails are a valuable, low-cost option for organizations, and the number of emails sent is increasing year over year. It takes about 1,000 emails to obtain $36 for most organizations , though smaller nonprofits do see a higher average of $106 per 1,000 messages. An optimized donation experience. What about the emails themselves?

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Get your free copy of the AMS selection guide with tips and tricks to making the best tech decision for your organization. Benchmark Report: How Associations Can Prepare for Future Growth. By delivering greater automation for time- and labor-intensive processes, this solution increases productivity on an organization-wide level.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

Check out these 10 tips to help you thrive in your new fundraising job 1. They need a supportive culture of philanthropy flowing throughout the organization that actively engages other staff, board, volunteers, and current donors to strengthen discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

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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. How to use it : Your organization should be prioritizing donor retention rates as part of its operations. What works for one organization might not work for you!

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Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. The findings mirror many of benchmarks in the Convio report. Organizations with smaller list sizes have better response rates. donating money).

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Several organizations I’ve worked with have had Fund and Campaign records set up backward, which caused a struggle when adding multiyear pledges and producing consistent pledge reminders. PRO TIP: Comb your active funds and assign them with a category and type, conforming to CASE reporting standards as closely as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. 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.”.

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