M+R

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Hoping to hop on the 2022 Benchmarks train? This Friday (December 3) is the last day to sign up to be part of the next Benchmarks journey ! And please reach out to benchmarks@mrss.com with any questions. The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a wide-ranging exploration of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data.

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Benchmark Advocacy Studies Analysis 98

sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2024

The 16th annual Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report is here! It’s a reliable touchstone to identify giving trends as well as shifts in sustainer and email engagement in the nonprofit digital space. Putting Benchmarks into Action What does all this mean for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers?

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Blackbaud Benchmark Online Report 109

NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A quick glance at the term “content marketing” on Google trends will shed some light on how hot. This information can be presented in a variety of formats, including news, video, white papers, e-books, infographics, case studies, how-to guides, question and answer articles, photos, etc. Here are a few of our first year benchmarks.

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Content Benchmark Trend Marketing 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. Or you may use a sector wide benchmarking study such as the NTEN Social Networking Benchmarking Study. By: Rebecca Shore.

Social Media 105

Social Media Benchmark Project Global 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about email marketing and fundraising are only presented to those that have working knowledge in nonprofit email marketing and fundraising. According to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 26% of online donors say that email is the communication tool that most inspires them to give.

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email Fundraising Stats Marketing 339

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news.

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Twitter Practice Nonprofit Social Media 362

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. The accepted best practice is to post to Instagram once to three times daily, but for most nonprofits posting more than once daily is a ridiculous benchmark.

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Practice Nonprofit Social Media Facebook 363

sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What Facebook Knows Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 7th, 2010 Think about all the things people post on Facebook or any other social networking website. That can be a good thing and sometimes that can be a bad thing.

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Facebook Trend Blackbaud Nonprofit 91

Care2

MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits that analyzed data from 500 organizations using the Luminate platform also indicated a steep decline in fundraising response rates.

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Benchmark Studies Nonprofit Money 70

.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

Leverage technology to break new ground and set new benchmarks for what your organization can achieve. Embrace a visionary approach that anticipates future trends and challenges. A Pivotal Choice “Sherry began her presentation with an idea that resonated deeply with me,” Sharon advised.

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Leadership Technology Associations Discussion 221

M+R

JUNE 27, 2024

Read time: 2 minutes For fans of M+R Benchmarks: The Game, the latest expansion pack has arrived: 2024 UK/Ireland Benchmarks , presented in partnership with our fellow gamemasters at Rally. Give it a read, and let us know at benchmarks@mrss.com if any questions come up! Let us know here. first appeared on M+R.

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Ireland Benchmark ROI Mobile 52

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. Tags: Influence Performance Measurement Tips & Trends. donating money).

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Benchmark Nonprofit Convio Trend 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. In terms of Facebook Ads cost benchmarks, here is a useful summary from Web FX based on $300 million in spending: 4) Add a “Donate” button to your page and posts.

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Facebook Practice Nonprofit Social Media 364

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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Benchmark Measure Blackbaud America 56

sgEngage

MAY 10, 2023

However, based on data from the Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management Community, ten concerning trends have emerged from this time as well. Major gift donors are a scarce commodity 75% of the benchmark group’s constituents have given less than $100 cumulatively in their lifetime.

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Fundraising Gift Benchmark Blackbaud 98

M+R

APRIL 19, 2023

Don’t forget to make your reservations for our Benchmarks launch events if you haven’t already. READ TIME: 1 minute The Benchmarks team is busy in the kitchen, cooking up another edition of super useful digital nonprofit data. April 27, 2023, ONLINE Benchmarks Webinar. Amuse Bouche: Benchmarks is served up next week!

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Benchmark Connecticut DC New York 45

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A quick glance at the term “content marketing” on Google trends will shed some light on just how hot. This information can be presented in a variety of formats, including news, video, white papers, e-books, infographics, case studies, how-to guides, question and answer articles, photos, etc. Here are a few of our first year benchmarks.

Benchmark 40

Benchmark Content Trend Marketing 40

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

These tools – all quick hits you can get started with easily – focus on everything from research and writing to benchmarking and analyzing. Google Trends. See what the world is searching for and how interest in concepts has changed over time with Google Trends. Must Be Present. Research Tools. Google Scholar.

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Tools Internet Marketing Free 167

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 2 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 18th, 2011 Day 2 of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) in Washington, DC is when things really kick into high gear.

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NTEN Conference Technology Nonprofit 84

M+R

APRIL 11, 2023

READ TIME: 1 minute The Benchmarks team is busy in the kitchen, cooking up another edition of super useful digital nonprofit data. Visit mrbenchmarks.com on the 27th to get a flavor for all the trends in fundraising, advocacy, and digital marketing. April 27, 2023, ONLINE Benchmarks Webinar. RSVP via Zoom here. p.s. UK groups!

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Benchmark Connecticut DC New York 40

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

While this newfound obsession has had quite the negative impact on dinner conversation, it does present a great opportunity for retailers to take advantage of this mobile fixation by providing a high-impact, enjoyable mobile commerce experience. Our current culture is riddled with mobile junkies addicted to their tablets and smartphones.

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Mobile Site email Metrics 137

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2014

Jeremiah kicked off our session with a call to retweet a photo of the audience, our hash tag, #SMdata, trended on Twitter and there was a robust back channel discussion of interested people. Jeremiah presented an overview of his study about the collaborative economy and you find Jeremiah’s report and infographic here.

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Social Media Analytics Media Social 125

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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Benchmark Analytics Strategy Fundraising 43

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

One discussion that was really interesting was the “Global Trends and What They Mean to You&# panel with Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive officer.

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Trend Global Blackbaud Video 40

CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Download Your Fundraising Planning Guide and Calendar Template: Fundraising calendars are designed to outline donor correspondence, campaign timelines, special events , benchmark dates, and other noteworthy occurrences that your fundraising team will be engaged in over the course of the year. Remember that this will be a living document.

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Calendar Template Fundraising Develop 94

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Nonprofit experts from around the country presented best practices to over 2000 attendees. It’s easy to host a benchmarking session and just present data. Why benchmark? Jay Odell, Vice President of Altru at Blackbaud, discussed why benchmarking data is important. Are you using benchmarks? Email Addresses.

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Benchmark Data Blackbaud Arts 35

Tableau

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We were spreadsheet-based, with simple, digestible KPIs presented to main stakeholders in a basic Excel file,” shared Dayton. Tableau Dashboard from the 3rd Edition of Nonprofit Trends Report showing nonprofit organizations that exceeded goals by digital maturity. What is our revenue health , and how is it trending?

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Malawi Campaign Donor 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. There are rage posters, weirdos, and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. 2) Post 2-4 times weekly to your Threads Account. X can be mean.

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Practice Nonprofit Social Media Profile 236

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 7, 2024

Whether you’re analyzing patient outcomes, tracking academic trends, or gathering insights from donor demographics, data visualization can be a valuable tool for any organization. Aggregating usable data into a comprehensive warehouse can further ensure you only present relevant and significant information.

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Organization Data Chart Audience 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement. Does a lot of &# drive by&# analysis, but no monthly review of trends. Often overwhelmed.

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Results Data Nonprofit Social Media 95

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Target Analytics noted in the 2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarking Analysis study that as much as 16% of new donors and 27% of new revenue came from online sources in 2008. Compare that with a recent downward trend in donor acquisition using offline channels like direct mail. The Present and Future are Integrated.

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Online Fundraising Offline Blackbaud 90

Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Look for trends among the following: Outreach strategies you used on those days. See What’s New In Fundraising. Optimize My Donation Page. What time of year it was.

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Donation Experiment Ideas Create 93

sgEngage

AUGUST 3, 2021

Companies large and small are investing in purpose and social responsibility programs: Our report includes an analysis of employee engagement trends across companies with 0 – 100,000+ employees. We see that organizations of all sizes rallied their employees to give and serve others in their local communities and around the world.

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Social Disaster Volunteer Blackbaud 98

Google Research AI blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In many cases, the performance of a large language model can be predicted by extrapolating the performance trend of smaller models. Overall, we present dozens of examples of emergent abilities that result from scaling up language models. On the other hand, performance for certain other tasks does not improve in a predictable fashion.

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Language Model Train Training 98

Care2

JANUARY 27, 2011

The survey results will be compiled and presented at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference in March 2011. Look for our session, where we’ll present the 2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , outlining the results of the survey. Survey participants also will receive a free copy of this report.

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Social Network Survey Network Social 62

Association 4.0 TM podcast

JULY 1, 2022

Our guest for this week is Amanda Kaiser, a member engagement specialist and also an author and sought-after speaker who has presented in many prominent association venues. She also talks about the collaboration with Dynamic Benchmarking to develop the New Member Engagement Study and learn the trends in engaging new and old members.

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Benchmark Digital Strategy Virtual 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The engaged crowd on the webinar asked many smart questions of the presenters, who included Knight Foundation’s Bahia Ramos and GiveMN’s Dana Nelson , in addition to myself. These community foundations are actively using the Giving Day Playbook to host Giving Days in their communities and it forms the backbone to peer exchanges.

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Foundation Hosting Question Giving 94