Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Here, we share recommendations on effective feedback practices, based on research we carried out with the Irritants for Change , a group of feedback experts and nonprofit rating and information-sharing platforms. and explaining why you are gathering the information.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

Every day, social sector organizations publish reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more to share the knowledge they’ve gained through the work they do. Views on Offshore Wind in New England by the Barr Foundation and Hart Research. National Study on Donor Advised Funds by the DAF Research Collaborative (DAFRC).

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The research is intended to better understand the nature and causes of the shifts in generosity that have occurred in the recent past (with a particular emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic era), specifically the decline in donors, although revenue has increased, and volunteers. Census Bureau and the U.S.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders. For example, we heard that funders want more information about fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsors.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When.orgSource engages with a client, we frequently interview the staff. Survey the group and, as much as possible, interview individuals. It goes without saying that any seasoned employee will have a greater understanding of your association and its industry than a newbie. But has your group’s professional expertise expanded?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

Our research included interviewing thought leaders, organizing think tanks, and surveying professionals. The following recommendations from our research are designed to weight the scales toward exhilaration and keep disruption at bay. Several years ago, my business partner Kevin Ordonez and I, wrote two books.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Research The first step is finding as much information as you can from your existing analytics. After choosing a few donor segments that you’d like to focus on, you can take it a step further by sending out a survey to this group to gather even more information. People like surveys that are short and sweet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In early August 2018, Nonprofit Tech for Good published an open call for sponsors and after six weeks of interviews, Funraise (located in Long Beach, CA) has been selected as the new sponsor. We use data, design, and informed instinct to create the best all-in-one platform to manage donors, host campaigns, and raise money.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Research shows 88% of total dollars raised comes from just 12% of donors–making it a priority to form a relationship with your major donors based on their interests and connection to your mission. However, you should keep your interviews separate from program planning to avoid highly-restrictive giving.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. This information is worth a read whether you are actively shopping or just interested in understanding the possibilities. Consider appointing a team of volunteers to interview your new employee and ensure that the responses are appropriate.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I was also unaccustomed to having to find all my own resources; I had spent the previous 15 years of my career working in higher education with access to a university research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. It was such a relief to have access to this information! (It

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Members may struggle to decide what information to act on. Not regularly researching your audience. If you don’t regularly check in with your members and research your audience, you may have assumptions about their wants and needs that are outdated and don’t quite match up to reality. Setting internal development goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2011

Note from Beth: For those of you who have been following my blog for a long time, you know of my obsession with research reports, particularly social media research snippets. The good folks at Idealware offered me a sneak peak of their new Facebook research – how could I resist? research report from Idealware in May.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2024

Candid began collecting demographic data from nonprofit organizations in July 2019, encouraging them to share information on their leadership, staff, and board members on their nonprofit profiles. Research has shown that earning a Seal of Transparency can increase a nonprofit’s ability to attract and reach potential supporters.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

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Network for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

For more information about subscription giving, click here to download The Guide to Subscription Giving SM. Here at Network for Good, our big question has been, can subscription as a service (SAAS) tactics be used to increase recurring donors and revenue among small nonprofits? Bill Strathmann, CEO, Network for Good.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Through all King’s research she discovered to get ahead in the business world, the most successful individuals do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have defined the workplace. Information networks enable teamwork and a sense of belonging at work.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In the last week, I’ve interviewed three different volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer retention as their organizations are in various stages of reopening and recovery from the pandemic-related restrictions on volunteer engagement. Level 2: Research and report. Level 3: Research and recommend. But results?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

New Research and a Welcome Surprise from Foundation CEOs. This question was one of many in a recently released research study commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation on the occasion of its 50 th anniversary. By Lindsay Austin Louie. We’re thrilled, but it also gave us pause to ask ourselves, “Why are we surprised?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. First up: The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent survey of more than 900 young nonprofit professionals. Angela Francis , Senior Associate. Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

The valuable learnings you’ll gain will help update and inform your advocacy strategies. This requires substantial market research and should include conversations with your audiences through surveys, interviews, or even focus groups.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

We conducted a website survey with about 80 respondents, and conducted some one-on-one interviews with eleven members of the NTEN community. Membership information is easy to find, but the benefits can be highlighted more, and this is another opportunity to bring in visual content and feature more Member Stories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

posted by Karina Lungo , Research Assistant, ASU Lodestar Center. Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. As part of a.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Once this is determined, it’s time to get researching. We call this process of information-gathering the “discovery” phase. Organizations like Culture Surge , The Frameworks Institute , and the Berkeley Media Studies Group are particularly helpful in understanding the messaging research already out there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 16, 2016

Thanks to a sponsorship from the Public Interest Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good will be attending #AFPFC and conducting on-site interviews on Periscope (periscope.tv/nonprofitorgs) If you will be attending the conference in-person and are interested in being interviewed, please DM @NonprofitOrgs for more information.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Conduct initial research Before taking any steps to formally establish your nonprofit, conduct background research into the people and groups who will help you get your new organization off the ground. Check your state’s secretary of state office website for more information. Look into: Your primary audience. Legal services.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This ensures seamless data transfers between the platforms, providing access to accurate information like the spelling of donors’ names or their giving histories. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact. Instead, try asking supporters to complete a survey after they’ve hit “submit.”

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

But this article focuses on one key part of that campaign: How to use social media advertising to research the messaging that best engages your audience, especially potential donors or members. Do you even need user research? User research” sounds much more cold and robotic than it should. So, do you need user research?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. These E-books, research, and articles will get you up to speed. The survey will be implemented regularly to benchmark adoption of AI. What about your nonprofit?

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

The Significance of User-Friendly LMS Interfaces Numerous research studies have established a direct correlation between the quality of LMS interfaces and learning outcomes, retention rates, engagement, and cost efficiencies. Conduct thorough user research to grasp the needs, challenges, and preferences of your learners.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

The Significance of User-Friendly LMS Interfaces Numerous research studies have established a direct correlation between the quality of LMS interfaces and learning outcomes, retention rates, engagement, and cost efficiencies. Conduct thorough user research to grasp the needs, challenges, and preferences of your learners.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

The Significance of User-Friendly LMS Interfaces Numerous research studies have established a direct correlation between the quality of LMS interfaces and learning outcomes, retention rates, engagement, and cost efficiencies. Conduct thorough user research to grasp the needs, challenges, and preferences of your learners.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

The previous 15 years of my career, I worked in higher education with access to a research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. I met Dave Forsman, librarian extraordinaire and the lead for this location of Candid’s Funding Information Network. . and Gail Miller Family Foundation , and others.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results. This information can provide valuable insights into your current supporters and help you identify trends and patterns that may inform your strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2014

After some results from routine tests during my annual physical, my doctor informed me that my cholesterol was high. ”Start exercising more and stop eating bacon cheese burgers ” were the doctor’s orders and we’ll retest in 6 months. last month. There are clearly some obstacles around privacy and access.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2015

If so, then your organization can probably benefit from conducting market research. It’s tempting to make assumptions about your organization’s constituent, customer, donor, or client base, especially in the absence of accurate information. Here’s how your nonprofit can get started conducting research , no matter your size: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation. After you have made your selection you can then identify what information is needed to show these indicators.

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