Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Using a graphic design tool such as Canva or Venngage , converting powerful stats, quotes, and CTAs into graphics is a time-tested, proven method to grab the attention of your followers, thus increasing your engagement on Twitter (and all social media). Follow back those that support your nonprofit. Like tweets shared by others.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? Allan’s argument is that because NTEN is in a leadership position in the field, it should lead in showing transparency by publishing its web stats.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The type of content I share that supports these objectives includes: the best links on strategy and tactics for Facebook, discussion questions, and responding to people's questions. To refine a content strategy, I used the Fan Page insights metrics tool, particularly the stats on interactions and Fan Page growth.

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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. Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) is the industry standard for donor retention stats and other related donor engagement metrics.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The point is to get creative in how you capture info about your supporters. Analyze the stats of previous emails. MailerMailer’s 2010 Email Marketing Metrics Report, MarketingSherpa “Email Marketing Benchmark Guide” 2008. Give current subscribers the opportunity to tell you what they like.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

Well, I’ve got some eye-opening stats that might make you reconsider where to channel your communication efforts. Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 The numbers don’t lie! But what about reach?

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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. Ensure staff support is personal and friendly, possibly even proving fundraisers with a direct person or people they can reach out to for fundraising support.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2015

We supported our claim with the recently released 2015 M+R Benchmarks Study that featured stats from 84 nonprofits. Last week, we updated you about why tracking your nonprofit’s growth can make or break you. We promised a follow up with highlighted findings on website engagement. We’re here to deliver!!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Metrics and benchmarks can be our guides to whether your efforts at creating a great experience for participants are paying off. Recruiting new participants every year can take more effort than retaining existing supporters. Set your own baseline.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The stats below represent 5,721 organizations from 160 countries. In addition to social media stats, the report also provides data for how organizations use web and email communications, online fundraising tools, productivity software, and emerging technology trends.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These stats were compiled by the team at Blackbaud, long-time stand-out providers of nonprofit technology. Have you allocated enough funding to support the stewardship efforts that have had the highest rate of success in the past? Peer Benchmarking. How do we know this? A realistic budget needed to achieve your goals.

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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)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

No limit on the number of people who can express their support for your nonprofit by becoming your fan. According to the “ eNonprofit Benchmarks Study ” done by NTEN (shout out to Holly Ross ) email is still the “killer app” that reaches the most people. Stats, stats, stats …. Facebook Pages give you stats!!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Reach out to these fundraisers asking them to consider raising their goal and reaching out to their contacts who have not given, asking for their support. Another email may provide tips on utilizing social media, and another may focus on emailing messages or offer an email message participants can easily forward to their supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

When looking at our google analytic stats, I usually note the number of visitors, sites that people come from and keywords. But sometimes, those stats don't really tell us anything. Our online organizing strategies include: A screening headquarters for supporters to sign up to host/attend screenings of the films we work with.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

As reflected in the recently released Charitable Giving Report Spotlight: How Fundraising Performed in the Higher Education Sector in 2017 , donors have responded to the calls for support in a resounding way. Here are some key stats that recap the impact to the higher ed sector: Online giving grew 13.2% in 2017 compared to 2016.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 6, 2013

It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats. Do you have a CRM that makes tracking relationships and supporter interactions possible? In this piece, 7 Tips for Building Nonprofit Supporter Profiles , Tech Impact outlines how to appropriately manage constituent relationships. Infographics.

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Bloomerang

JULY 30, 2021

An M+R benchmarks study found that nonprofit text messaging audiences grew by 26% in 2020, outpacing growth for other popular channels like Facebook and email. With this rapidly growing audience , there comes the need for nonprofits to learn and adapt to using texts for fundraising and supporter engagement.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Set benchmarks and specific goals for traffic, engagement, and online giving for the year. Plan for any meetings needed to solicit content or input from departments and outside support contractors. Monthly Website Stats: Monthly visits, unique visitors, pageviews, pages per Visit, time on site, and bounce rate (aim for under 60%).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2011

A few weeks ago, HandsOn Network launched The Good & Ready Campaign that leverages interactive technologies and social networking to support their partners, The American Red Cross , Ready.gov and FLASH by recruiting, inspiring and mobilizing volunteers in support of their goals for September, National Emergency Preparedness Month.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 9, 2015

For example, you can ask them to change the picture on their personal page to something that supports your mission. There is LOTS more P2P Benchmark data where this came from! Download the new 2014 Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Study. Read more about participant loyalty stats. One action often leads to another!

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Neon CRM

JULY 19, 2023

1/4th of Annual Nonprofit Revenue is Raised in December Source: M+R Benchmarks According to the 2023 M+R Benchmarks Report , December giving accounts for roughly one fourth (26%) of annual nonprofit revenue. With so many donors out there who are ready and willing to support a great cause like yours, the sky’s the limit.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? One incredibly important piece of peer-to-peer fundraising is supporting your fundraising. Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2013

I’m always trying new socks, looking for right ones to cut down on shock, prevent blisters and provide added arch support. Benchmarks & Stats Event Fundraising Friends Asking Amy Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Traditional Events enlightenment Friends Asking Friends fundraising events Peer to peer consumer survey Peer to Peer Fundraising'

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Care2

MAY 22, 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) What is Earned Media? Brand Your Issue.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

In 1860, the Pony Express was the fastest means to communicate from coast …

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

After a supporter follows your nonprofit, your avatar is how they will mentally and visually connect your brand to your Instagram posts. 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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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Make the donor feel good about supporting your mission and even feel like they’re part of the family (connection). The truth is that all the other nonprofits your donor supports have nice-looking newsletters and you need one, too. who have done something wonderful to support your nonprofit recently. Lots of stats and facts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Act 2: Selecting An Analytics Tool There are a number of web analytics software tools available ranging from simple web counters, web hosting stat tools and more powerful (and expensive) software packages. What is your benchmark? GA, and stats in general, also kind of serve as a basic feedback tool. And, is it enough?

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

18% of Americans have said that supporting youth and family causes are most important to them. The average American supports 4.5 Supporters are nearly 70% more likely to give a second donation if they used a branded page the first time they made a contribution. of donors who support from an email are doing so on a mobile device.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

industry benchmarks. Sarah - share by email because we are an online organization, can have a spreadsheet with stats and how they are growing, organization wide as well as campaigns, etc. Themes that people want to learn: new metrics structures can bubble up. funders of a 20th century mindset - what metrics speak to them.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 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) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 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) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 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)

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 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) Why or why not? The future is live.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts. We also saw some. " The event, Participation Camp, was organized by volunteers recently and sponsored, in part, by Forum One.Participation, as we discussed it, relates to lowering the.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 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) were outperforming the others.

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