Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2013

Source: Juice Lab Chart Chooser. Last month, Stephanie Evergreen wrote an awesome guest post called “ Six Steps to Great Charts ” with lots of practical tips for using the Excel chart feature to visualize your social media measurement data. The six steps: Step 1: Which Chart is Best? Step 6: Annotate.

Chart 107

Chart Comparison Data Social Media 107

Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

One of the major differences between Salesforce and BBCRM is the capability and intuitive interface of native reporting. Let’s start with native reporting. Not only is the need to utilize an auxiliary reporting tool cumbersome, but Blackbaud has also discontinued support for Crystal Reports. a relational DB, like BBCRM).

Blackbaud 88

Blackbaud Report Analytics Database 88

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As a fundraising coordinator who prepares these reports, you work with this data every day. The last thing you want to do is waste their time and bog their donor reports down with unnecessary metrics. . Donor data to exclude from your report. Information to include in your donor report. Additional information to share.

Report 126

Report Data Donor Metrics 126

sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Maybe the story lies in how we measure success, how we improve the health of our annual giving programs. This will show better results in our current reporting and it will drive healthier results as we move forward. The original spirit of that measure made sense: Our alumni support us! And then there is capacity.

Metrics 80

Metrics Giving Gift Retention 80

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

This is why nonprofit impact reporting is so important. Whether you’re keeping donors updated, presenting a case to internal stakeholders or creating an annual report design that speaks to stakeholders, demonstrating impact plays a key role in nonprofit communications. . Use charts to present statistics and financial figures.

Impact 58

Impact Communication Report Chart 58

fusionSpan

JUNE 1, 2023

Two prime examples of no-code or configuration based Salesforce data tools are List Views and Report Builder. When you’re working with Salesforce, though, really understanding the differences between List Views and Reports is crucial. Reports Salesforce Reports offer more advanced functionality and analysis tools than list views.

Report 40

Report Summary Analysis Gartner 40

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

Action 78

Action Report Practice Fundraising 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

“In the past year I have been struck again and again by how important measurement is to improving the human condition. You can achieve amazing progress if you set a clear goal and find a measure that will drive progress toward that goal—in a feedback loop. You use the measurement as feedback to make adjustments.

Measure 104

Measure Ethiopia Summary Nonprofit 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2011

Last week I wrote about nonprofit “ measurement malaise &# that keeps some nonprofits putting a measurement strategy for their integrated communications campaigns into practice. In the comments, I asked how can we make measurement fun ? We measure EVERYTHING, all the time. Flickr Photo by Martin Deutsch.

Measure 97

Measure Fun Hawaii Metrics 97

sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

They help your organization measure impact, follow regulations, and show donors you’re on top of the needs of your community. It involves planning, tracking, and reporting on your income and expenses, as well as ensuring that you comply with the rules and regulations that govern your nonprofit status.

Practice 89

Practice Management Fund Nonprofit 89

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

As a Database Administrator, my world revolves around helping users make sense of the information they receive, from voice-of-the-customer anecdotes and impressions to polished Key Performance Indicator (KPI) graphs, charts, and dashboards. How often has your organization struggled with answering, “How are we doing?” That’s okay!

Chart 87

Chart Map Data Attention 87

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Blackbaud University’s Henry Wiencek and Chrissy Haskell will do a quick overview of the different chart types, including how you can use them, and they will even build a few from scratch. Trends in Impact and Outcomes Reporting in Grantmaking Measuring the impact of your grantmaking can be difficult and time-consuming.

Blackbaud 95

Blackbaud Denver Demographics Case Study 95

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From Chart Organizers to Dashboards, you’ll leave with practical ways you can automate and simplify your fund accounting. Improving Business Process with Process Maps : Is it really an improvement if you can’t measure the impact? They need information that helps them make data-driven decisions.

Blackbaud 84

Blackbaud Chart Denver Nonprofit 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2012

Five Steps You Can Take Now to Apply the New Measurement Standards In Your Organization. Everything You Need to Know about the Dublin Summit and the New Measurement Standards. SMMStandards Progress and Roadmap: Marklein and Paine Present the First Social Media Measurement Standards at the Dublin Summit. But where to start?

Social Media 97

Social Media Measure Media Social 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

This post summarizes the sessions I facilitated or participated in related to “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” which included a book signing, panel discussion in the Beacon Lounge , and a workshop with co-author KD Paine. Know What Success Is. Well, the purpose of the video was to get teens to donate used sports equipment.

Measure 98

Measure Data Facilitation Teen 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2011

Malaise is a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness, of being “out of sorts.&# Lately, I’ve been hearing about “measurement malaise&# infecting nonprofits and not just social media measurement. The Idealware survey asked participants if they measure results from Facebook. Idealware Study.

Measure 96

Measure Organization Metrics Analytics 96

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hecht said innovative organizations start specifically with the business result or ideal mission impact and then chart their path to the outcome by working through the details: What is the experience my donor is having? Maybe you want to make internal processes, such as reporting, easier for your team. And perfection is not the goal.

Nonprofit 99

Nonprofit Adopt Chart Press 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

As I’ve been working on “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” with co-author KD Paine, we’ve come to the chapter on measurement tools. I sent out a query nonprofit tech colleagues who are social media mavens and ask that age old question, “ What’s in your social media measurement tool box ?”

Measure 118

Measure Social Media Tools Media 118

Everyaction

JANUARY 16, 2018

Here are some key tools your nonprofit should have to meet your reporting needs: Customizable reports that allow you to get roll up data and detailed data. Depending on your CRM, you might have fully customizable reports where you build them from scratch or canned reports with all the columns and form fields ready for you to run.

Report 56

Report Data Tools Stats 56

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters.

Activities 83

Activities Active Activism Comparison 83

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Nonprofits rely on raw data to learn about supporters, track the success of marketing and fundraising campaigns, and measure program progress. Using this data, your organization can determine which metrics are best for measuring your social impact and illustrating all of your work’s tangible achievements. Revise and refine.

Impact 52

Impact Data Los Angeles Metrics 52

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

And like photos, they can also paint a picture, especially when transformed into charts, infographics, dashboards, etc., Including data-driven storytelling in impact reports is a powerful way to retain current donors and inspire them to increase donations. or combined with photos of the communities you serve.

Storytelling 85

Storytelling Fund Data Cancer 85

Candid

JUNE 24, 2024

Priority setting that aligns with available data will help you make the most of the data and ensure it aligns with your foundation’s approach to impact measurement. Streamline your foundation’s due diligence and reporting processes by using existing datasets. Do streamline.

Demographics 59

Demographics Data Case Study California 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

Part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation is facilitating several peer learning groups on social media measurement. The intent is to help grantees improve their social media practice through measurement and learning. What social media measurement pilot can best help move your practice forward?

Social Media 99

Social Media Measure Media Social 99

Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And last year the AFL-CIO reported CEO-to-median-worker pay ratios ranged from 6:1 to over 6,000:1 for the largest, publicly traded companies (i.e., The Council on Foundations ’ annual survey and report on staff salaries and benefits at U.S. The median for all reported CEO salaries in 2022 was $200,000. How do U.S.

Ratio 105

Ratio Survey Sample Report 105

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you have no idea what a good or poor donor retention rate is, it’s difficult to measure your own performance. Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. But you’ve got to be patient, and you’ve got to have goals against which you can measure your results.

Analytics 125

Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 125

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2013

I’ve been facilitating a peer learning group with Packard Foundation grantees during the past year with a goal of improving measurement practice for social media and based on my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” On a call last month, participants shared examples of their measurement tools and spreadsheets.

Social Media 114

Social Media Metrics Media Chart 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

It has been almost exactly four years since I published Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , with co-author, Katie Paine. Back then, not many nonprofits were talking or practicing the use of measurement and data to improve nonprofit results. Refinable – adapt to rapidly changing environments.

Resource 107

Resource Practice Data Work 107

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2024

Casey Foundation ’s 2024 Race for Results report suggests that continued efforts are needed to address persistent disparities in child well-being. The Race for Results report series tracks how children across racial and ethnic groups are faring at the state and national levels on key education, health, and economic milestones.

South Dakota 59

South Dakota Alaska Program Build 59

DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence There is a lot of buzz surrounding AI technologies and rightfully so, as the AI healthcare market is measured to be worth $38 billion by 2027. This electronic solution eliminates chart chasing, enabling providers to make more informed decisions at the point of care. With this in mind, let’s begin.

Trend 52

Trend Technology Analytics Demographics 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals. You’ll discuss measurable objectives for the team to reach and draft the priorities for each of these objectives. Measurable: Quantifiable. Attainable: Achievable based on your past successes.

Examples 120

Examples Guide Model Los Angeles 120

Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 18, 2021

Building on top of this connection, we have taken our Advancement Accelerator a step further so that you can create reports and dashboards to help gain insights from your data and enable your team to take action directly with alumni and donors on the Salesforce platform. Read More ».

Action 52

Action Data Create Student 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2011

Dashboards are a nonprofit’s best friend because they can be powerful tools in communicating your organization’s important measurement data at a glance. These are also good for designing reports. (1) 4) Choose the Right Measure. Stare at your charts and graphs and numbers. 1) No Scrolling.

Design 119

Design Chart Measure Metrics 119

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Plus, if an organization isn’t crystal clear about what it’s trying to achieve, how to measure success, and how to communicate its impact, it’s going to be a real challenge to keep the support coming in. Rolling out a well-thought-out business plan is like charting a course through treacherous yet conquerable terrains.

Profit 59

Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Give me an interactive map, a pivot table, even a plain old pie chart and I’m happy. Why are you measuring or tracking something that you can’t (or don’t want to) impact? This post originally appeared on the NTEN blog – you can also read the full post and join the conversation on the NTEN.org website.

Metrics 158

Metrics Impact Change NTEN 158

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Chart Your Course webinars available on demand To get started, it helps to have in mind a problem you think might be solved by AI. The “McNamara Line” was a series of electronic monitors, sensors, and human intelligence mixed with real-time reports to make predictions. Tangible and measurable parameters are important for leveraging AI.

Analytics 82

Analytics Vietnam Technology Strategy 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Okay, now you’re probably getting stressed out thinking about today’s to do list, that report you have to write, and a day scheduled with back-to-back meetings – and probably think it takes days to create an infographic. But the bonus was the tutorial to help you better understand and apply charts.

Chart 132

Chart Tutorial Template PowerPoint 132