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Autism rate rises slightly; RFK Jr. claims he’ll “have answers by September“

Ars Technica

The rate of autism in a group of 8-year-olds in the US rose from 2.76 The report's authorsresearchers at the CDC and academic institutions across the country suggest that the slight uptick is likely due to improved access to evaluations in underserved groups, including Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities.

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The 5-star rating system is terrible for gig workers. Here’s a simple solution

Fast Company Tech

As consumers, we are accustomed to rating almost all the products and services we pay for. From toilet paper and tacos, to vacation rentals and online courses, a star rating is the status quo for reviewing pretty much any customer experience. Under the five-star scale, workers of color received slightly lower ratings on average (4.72

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A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Nonprofit’s Google Ad Grants Campaign

Nonprofit Tech for Good

After a week, review the following data points: 1) CTR (Click-Through-Rate): The CTR is the number of times your ad is clicked on after it is visible on the SERP (search engine results page). 5) Rate (Conversion Rate): This metric shows you the rate at which people convert on your page after they click on your ad.

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Charity Navigator Announces Methodology Update, Enhances Nonprofit Evaluations

NonProfit PRO

Charity Navigator announced its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness. With the inclusion of new data, Charity Navigator has now rated a total of 209,503 charities, the most in the organization's history.

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Charity Navigator Looks to Future After 20 Years of Guiding Intelligent Giving

NonProfit PRO

Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a hybrid event that will raise money for highly rated charities.

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Use These 11 Metrics To Evaluate Your End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign

Bloomerang

After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. 11 metrics to evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign .

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Creating Your 2025 Roadmap to Excellence 

.orgSource

Steps to Assess Current Capabilities: Evaluate Digital Readiness: Review your digital tools, infrastructure, and staff skills to identify areas for improvement. Steps to Establish Metrics: Identify KPIs for Each Goal: Define measurable indicators such as member retention rates, engagement metrics, or operational efficiencies.

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