Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It was seemingly a year and forever ago when we last wrote about nonprofit trends reports. Our latest 4th edition of the Nonprofit Trends Report reflects a set of organizations struggling with this imbalance while navigating a rapidly-changing future. However, our report found that perception and reality often clash.

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Trend Report United Kingdom San Francisco 111

Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Blackbaud recently announced the end of support of a few applications hosted in their Citrix environments, including Crystal Reports (CT). While there are standard reports built in Raiser’s Edge, if you need to create custom and specialized reports, you would have previously had to use Crystal Reports for Blackbaud.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. Salesforce helps us to count and report on whatever we want, but does that data actually help us improve? Count the Right Numbers.

Music 105

Music Measure Impact Data 105

Whole Whale

JANUARY 28, 2023

If you are going to pour the amount of work necessary into creating a podcast, you will want to measure its success — but how? We can track total downloads and we can tell if those downloads were from unique devices, but that’s where the measurement trail meets the edge of the cliff. Ways to measure a podcast's success!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Alarmed at how unprepared they were, they sped up their digital transformation. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies?

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Digital Strategy Nonprofit Phase 119

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2024

Digital transformation is critical in future-proofing your organization. If your organization hopes to achieve a successful digital transformation, choosing the right association management software (AMS) is key. Gartner reports that 89% of board directors say digital initiatives are embedded in their growth strategies.

Adopt 121

Adopt Associations Technology ROI 121

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

By identifying potential partners, ensuring compliance, and measuring impact, nonprofits can maximize the effectiveness of their digital advertising efforts. Google Ads Transparency Report: [link] Provides ad spend data across different advertiser industries and political entities. May not allow visibility into US ads.

Library 104

Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2022

Placement in Capterra’s Shortlist Report is based on favorable user ratings and product popularity. Meanwhile, placement in Software Advice’s Front Runners Report is based on user reviews that measure a product’s usability and customer satisfaction. For more information on the awards, read the full press release linked below.

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Gartner Software Advice Site 98

Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. It’s clear to us from this year’s report, that digital engagement has taken some important leaps forward for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

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.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement Monitoring Regularly monitoring and measuring engagement can provide insights into how well the value proposition is resonating with members. When considering digital options, pop-up ads or retargeted advertising using tools can also be really effective to make sure your message is reaching members.

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Campaign Associations Channel Retention 169

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

Using data to drive your digital marketing campaigns is essential. Without the discipline of data, your digital marketing success is based more on hope than strategy and execution. For example, Epsilon, a consumer brand loyalty expert, published a short report on using data to build customer loyalty. Conclusion.

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Digital Data Marketing Org 138

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In conversations with digital advertising agencies, they’ll admit that some clients simply throw money at them because they have a fluid budget. New marketing and advertising channels with measurable goals will help your prospective customers hear about you. Here are the top 10 reasons to do a Strategic Marketing Plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Note from Beth: As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m running several peer learning groups based on the ideas in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Maturity of Practice model. Because what gets measured gets better.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Access the free Year-End Fundraising Sample Plan + Calendar Template below: January and February: Thank Yous, Impact Reporting, and Further Engagement Planning. Compile Impact and Results: Gather all the information you need to report the results of the campaign. SMART goals help you streamline a reasonable goal for any situation.

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Calendar Fundraising Template Campaign 91

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As technology advances, the fundraising landscape becomes more and more focused on digital solutions to reach wider audiences. Cybersecurity for nonprofits is the practices, technologies, and strategies you employ to protect your digital assets, sensitive data, and online operations from possible cyber threats.

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Nonprofit Software Practice Offline 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

For many nonprofits, Google Analytics is the tool of choice for measuring traffic, reach, engagement, and action primarily because it is free. While it is somewhat easy to use, some of the more valuable features may require a little tutoring to understand and use. The syllabus includes: An overview of today’s digital measurement landscape.

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Analytics Google Digital Free 108

Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 2, 2022

For the past six years, we have conducted this State of Salesforce survey to better understand the evolution and best practices of the Salesforce platform, fine-tuning along the way to ensure we remain on the cutting-edge of implementation services and report our findings for the betterment of our clients’ continued success.

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Education Baltimore Indiana Kansas 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The Foundation recognized that a big opportunity exists between the intersection of story and technology, and launched a research project to consider the role that digital technology can play in elevating the practice of storytelling as a means to improve the well-being of the poor and vulnerable around the world. What Makes a Story Great.

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Storytelling Digital Impact Tools 113

Whole Whale

JULY 30, 2024

UTMs (Urchin Tracking Modules) are snippets of code added to the end of URLs to track the performance of digital marketing campaigns. ROI measurement: By tracking the source of your traffic, you can better understand which marketing efforts are most effective, allowing you to calculate return on investment. Create a new exploration.

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Analytics Google Campaign Data 96

M+R

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This is from the perspective of a web developer, and this overview leans towards the implementation of GA and Google Tag Manager (GTM) and not on building reports within the GA4 interface once data is flowing. More information about enabling enhanced measurements and the data collected can be found here.

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Analytics Google Track Map 105

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report examines why the rates of both the number of donors and volunteering have plummeted for the past decade or more. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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Volunteer Giving Philanthropy Americorp 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager, Feeding America Twitter: @dpmichel. Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. Dan is the Digital Marketing Manager for Feeding America where he oversees the execution of their external digital strategy which includes social media.

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Feeds Social Media Measure Summary 104

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Assessing Learner Sentiment Another important part of measuring the effectiveness of education programs is assessing learning sentiment. Proxy measures and surveys can help gather this data and gain insights into the overall impact your education courses have on learners’ professional growth.

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Analytics Education Program Impact 169

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This integration not only broadens your digital payment capabilities , but by offering a wider range of digital wallet options to enhance your fundraising strategy, it also expands contactless giving options, marking another step in adapting to modern donation preferences. Why these platforms? typical checkout). 2 52% of U.S.

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Paypal Integration Digital Australia 106

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Learn more Measure program outcomes in real time Built-in reporting Bonterra’s native reporting tool empowers grants administrators to measure program outcomes, not just outputs. With access to turn-key dashboards, automated reports, and support from our team of experts, reporting impact becomes easier than ever.

Grant 52

Grant Software Management Analytics 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

Breaking Down the First-Ever Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Benchmarking Study for Nonprofits If you’re wondering what’s working to attract new DAF donors or convert existing donors to use their DAFs, this panel discussion covers the groundbreaking Chariot and K2D report, with insights from industry leaders.

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Seattle Blackbaud Analytics Database 84

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Clear, actionable goals keep your board focused and drive collective efforts toward measurable outcomes. Use Bloomerang reporting tools to keep your board well-informed about the organization’s fiscal health. Conduct regular planning sessions to map your nonprofit’s future with your board’s input.

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Director Guide Government Analytics 93

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The best association management software providers will simplify this process by offering secure data analytics and reporting tools to help you collect, organize, and analyze member insights. Digital fatigue can lead to disengaged, uninterested members. Offer exclusive digital resources. Analyze data, iterate, and improve.

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Online Associations Metrics ROI 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

While people are asking questions and sharing resources not related to the monthly theme (this month is measurement), quite a few are. The Social Media Measurement Checklist. The Challenges of Measurement : Getting Agreement on What To Measure. The Challenges of Measurement : Getting Agreement on What To Measure.

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Measure Social Media Media Benchmark 102

Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. This should include your goals, what the system needs to accomplish, other systems it will integrate with, and reporting requirements. You can’t improve what’s not being measured! Streamlining and improving your processes.

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Government Process Service Technology 52

.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

leadership soapbox here to say that a digital culture uses objective data to measure and evaluate all of its activities. In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Evaluation Government Director Facilitation 251

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 25, 2022

For the past six years, we have conducted this State of Salesforce survey to better understand the evolution and best practices of the Salesforce platform, fine-tuning along the way to ensure we remain on the cutting-edge of implementation services and report our findings for the betterment of our clients’ continued success.

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Survey America Teach Nonprofit 64

Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2024

Success stories and measurable impact are powerful tools in fundraising, providing tangible evidence of the organization’s effectiveness and worthiness of support. This includes accurate budgeting, meticulous financial reporting , and regular audits.

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Roles Fundraising Nonprofit Phase 52

Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2022

What parts of your digital strategy are working well? This year, the need to check in is even more critical, as 2023 will usher in a whole new paradigm for a core part of digital strategy: web metrics. Those looking to have reliable, recurring reports will need to invest time in setting up custom reports in Looker Studio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

We’ve been chatting about how to measure the impact of the crowd and she offered to write this guest post on the topic. Measuring Your Crowdsourcing Efforts by Aliza Sherman. In order to know how to measure crowdsourcing results, you first need to understand what kind of crowdsourcing you’re implementing. Measuring Work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. These new tools brought a digital approach to grant management, making processes much easier for nonprofits.

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