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Attention Nonprofit #DataNerds: A Few Recent Research Studies on Data, Technology, Funding, and Trends

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup. One of my favorite sections of the site includes the benchmarking data for foundation use of social media by channel which makes it very easy to do research.

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BIPOC donors are driving bold change in philanthropy 

Candid

billion in grant dollars from 12 major environmental funders was directed to BIPOC-led, justice-focused groups, according to a 2020 New School study, they formed a working group and set off to use their influence to make bold change. of a total of $1.34 CFJP emphasizes commitment to transparent reporting by funders.

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The Essential Nonprofit Fundraiser’s Guide to Mobile Giving

Bloomerang

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. A study from the University of Notre Dame revealed that people are much less likely to donate to charities when using smartphones than when using computers.

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First-Ever Video Benchmarks Survey for Nonprofits

Care2

These are the types of questions we hope to see answered in the upcoming video benchmark study for nonprofits being conducted by Edelman, See3 Communications, and YouTube. people signed up or pledged to participate in their “cover the night” activities. And according the Nonprofit Times, about 3.5M

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Another idea is to embrace online auctions.

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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

sgEngage

This could be especially troubling in a capital campaign when an influx of new pledges quickly becomes overwhelming. Review pledge, planned gift, and fund agreements. Test your reports, pledge reminders, and acknowledgment letters. Capture and track this information for benchmarking purposes.

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Year-End Gratitude: Your Nonprofit’s Key To New Year Success

Greater Giving

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. As attendees walk through the event space, they can add their pledges for the new year to a resolutions board.