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Here are post totals by year for comparison: 56 in 2016 65 in 2015 106 in 2014 123 in 2013 106 in 2012 159 in 2011, and 181 in 2010 Did you happen to notice the trend? 2018 is only a few hours old and it already feels different to me. MORE
Whenever I write about emotion in fundraising, I’m generally urging the need for more of it (in comparison to logic and building the rational case). Last week I posted on the topic of emotion in fundraising, riffing off of Ken Burnett’s piece, Adventures in Emotional Space. MORE
By comparison, the second letter is almost sterile. So far, I don’t actually disagree with Jerry in his comparison of the two appeals. Jerry Huntsinger is one of the best copywriters ever. So I tremble at the thought of disagreeing with him. But in this recent addition to his growing creative tutorial on SOFII, he applauds the emotional content and impact of a fundraising letter he shows us regarding mentally handicapped children. And indeed, the letter packs a wallop. MORE
If you do, you’ll help to create industry benchmark comparisons and evidence-based research findings on the following and more: What % of your peers hit their major gift revenue goals each year? I really need your help. I funded a study to help you. MORE
Their fundraising goal is $250,000.This pales in comparison to the big dogs of radiothons, Children’s Miracle Network and St. Nine local stations in my market are conducting a two-day radiothon benefiting the State’s largest homeless shelter. called the Road Home. yesterday and today. MORE
It found some interesting comparisons to American donors, such as more Canadians give as part of a monthly giving program, but Americans are more likely to give using their mobile phones. It’s a little chilly out there, so let’s make some hot mixed links, shall we? MORE
A quick comparison between shopping through Easy Fundraising and shopping directly through retailers’ websites verified that prices are identical. The Compare section allows you to comparison shop for the best price of the item for which you are searching. Note: EasyFundraising.org.uk is a Fundraiser-Ideas.net sponsor. For our sponsored review policy, please see the end of this post. Could anything be better than getting paid to shop? MORE
Because not only is calculating % funds spent on cause in a sufficiently standardised way to allow true comparison a serious challenge, there is also not necessarily a direct correlation between this single metric and a charity’s actual performance and impact on the ground. MORE
I thought about how the comparison between the old, rigid glass Heinz bottle and the new squeezy version perfectly illustrates the difference between an Organization Centric approach and a Donor Centric approach. It had been years since I visited an all-night diner. MORE
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From Regional Comparison data across internet, mobile, and social media usage, to detailed snapshots on 24 countries, it makes very interesting reading for anyone wanting to keep-up with how the digital world is evolving outside their local market. MORE
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Because we write in praise of direct mail so often, I’m always nervous about whether we’re covering old ground, old reports, old comparisons of direct mail to feeble sisters like email and social media. Roger and I are direct mail … well, er, sluts. MORE
Try this fundraising mash-up to close the giving gap you might not know you have! MORE
statistics, personal stories, studies by experts, lessons of history, comparisons with other countries). Margot Friedman, principal of Dupont Circle Communications, conducts trainings on writing and placing opinion editorials. MORE
That said, the infographic presents some interesting comparisons. I already know your answer … do both. And of course you’re absolutely correct. The infographic you are about to see cites more evidence. MORE
I was speaking with a client recently about the success he’s been experiencing with our software and strategies when he asked a really great question: “How can I measure the success of my planned giving program in comparison to others?” MORE
Quantifying actions with a point system enables a quick comparison of engagement level across various channels, so that you can easily see who your most active members are. MORE
As we noted: “One of the key findings was the extent to which donors now appear to comparison shop before giving. Way back when (2013), The Agitator reported — Are You Ready To Pass Inspection? — on a Google study on donor online giving. The Google study says 75% of donors begin the research they conduct on charities online. Nearly 50% visit multiple nonprofit sites prior to giving — 39% visit two to four sites, 8% visit five or more.” MORE
It’s an attractive, interesting read and a chance to do some benchmarking comparison with your own results. The Blackbaud Insitute for Philanthropic Impact has released its Fifth Annual Charitable Giving Report that you can download here. MORE
Plus, here and there, some interesting comparisons with US and UK donors (who were similarly investigated in parallel research. An excellent review of the donor landscape in Canada has just been released by fundraising agency hjc and Blackbaud. MORE
Webinars databases how to choose nonprofit database nonprofit database comparison Robert Weiner what to track in nonprofit database NEW Webinar: The Right Gifts from the Right Person at the Right Time: Tracking Your Prospects. DATE: November 18th. TIME: 1pm ET, 10am PT. Investment: $87. MORE
If it wasn’t easy or awesome, or pales in comparison to what you found with other agencies, it’s likely time for a new tool. There are now more than 1 billion smartphones on the planet. And, in a recent study, researchers learned that 9.5% of donations came from mobile devices. Clearly, this is a huge opportunity for fundraisers and a seamless and user friendly mobile giving interface can be an incredibly helpful tool to increase giving. MORE
An infographic published by Bloomerang, developer of a database product that focuses on retention, juxtaposed a comparison between business and nonprofit that raised eyebrows: Commercial BusinessCustomer Retention 94% Attrition 6%. Photo credit: Bert Kaufmann. The only news that could make a 50% churn rate of development directors look good is the 73% attrition rate of first-time donors. MORE
I heard the same comparison about the disaster in Japan. I was listening to a speaker on Saturday talk about the difference a few minutes makes. He had met some people who were there the day the Federal building in Oklahoma was destroyed by a bomb many years ago. He said he heard stories about how people risked their lives going into a burning, crumbling building looking for survivors. Isn’t it amazing how brave some folks become in the face of disaster? MORE
After that comes peer comparison. Measuring your organization’s fundraising performance against itself (year over year analysis for example), is the first step towards benchmarking. The post Fundraising Benchmarks — What Can You Learn from $40B in Donations? appeared first on Fundraising Report Card. Analysis MORE
For comparison, Apple drew in $108 billion in the same year, and invested about $0 in corporate philanthropy. Let’s face it: HP has had some hard times in the printing and computing world. It has gone some time without a CEO over the last few years, and the board has bought some assets that don’t seem much like assets (Anyone seen a Palm Pilot lately?). And in the upcoming year, some 30,000 jobs will be cut by the corporation. MORE
Position the new behavior as more compelling, relevant, and potentially more valuable to people when they practice it, in comparison to the alternatives. MORE
I don’t have the beta ratios yet, but in the down years of 2000 and 2001, the Keene lost less money than the other indices in the comparison. In the down years of 2002 and 2008, the Keene lost less money than all but one other of the comparison indices. There are stock indexes galore; the Dow, S&P 500, the NASDAQ Composite, the Wilshire 5000, the FTSE, and hundreds more. MORE
If, following last week’s death of Olive Cooke , fundraisers in the UK face an image problem involving over-zealous solicitations, their problem pales in comparison to this week’s American version. On Tuesday the U.S. government’s Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general in all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed suit against 4 cancer charities charged with scamming donors out of more than $187 million. MORE
You’ve got easy availability of price comparisons and reviews of those products which you would like to find out more on the topic of obtaining. Buy an Essay and Buy an Essay – The Perfect Combination. MORE
The comparison is between people of the same age in 1983 and 2010).” By comparison, wealth increased for those age 47-55 by 76%, for those age 56-64 by 120%, for those age 65-73 by 79% and for those 74 or older by 149%. Forbes recently ran this article — Gen X and Gen Y Wealth Stagnates. The article is based on a study by the Urban Institute which compares the wealth of various age cohorts as it stood in 1983 versus 2010. MORE
Great CRM software offers more robust reporting that allows you to run email comparisons, show how your messages perform over time, and provide an overview of your email program as a whole - preferably all in one dashboard. MORE
Donor Advised Funds… There are plenty of people who don’t like ’em. They say that they are holding pens for dollars that should be distributed to good causes faster. But that’s not a debate I want to have here. MORE
Tags: Identity Crisis Social Marketing Social Media behavior change comparison control difference freedom gray learning lesson mantra message mission organization social media marketing voice Yale Yale University MORE
To help you choose the right collaboration tool, the Idealware blog offers quick comparisons of some the major options, including a nifty little chart. flickr/pascal.charest. Another little break in my parade of online storytelling and presentation tools.). Since collaboration is such a hot topic these days, I thought it might be useful to do an overview post about the online tools that make it easier and less expensive than ever. Many of these tools are free, or very low cost. MORE
Quantify values to help compare When possible, assign number values to desires and compatibility to aid in comparison. If you like working with numbers, you might also try ranking priorities with a numeric scale (awarding higher and lower point numbers to top and medium priority features, and subtracting points for drawbacks), to allow you to get a clear comparison of the pros and cons of multiple systems. MORE
Two interesting sites that just might help are: WolframAlpha for comparisons of units of measure, and the EarthClock and other Poodwaddle clocks for global issues. You have to be able to defend the way you’re using any data, so make sure all your numbers and comparisons are accurate. MORE
One feature of this report is a comparison of the business performance of 300 marketing execs, 14% who were classed as ‘Retention Gurus’ and 14% as ‘Acquisition Athletes’ on the basis of their relative marketing focus/investment in retention versus. Roger and I are rather passionate when it comes to preaching the donor retention gospel. MORE
What the ROI comparison was in terms of its TV ad, other social initiatives and this one unexpected little tweet. When The Baltimore Ravens might be walking way with the 2013 Superbowl win, but when it came to social media marketing Oreo won the viral prize with a simple tweet. MORE
You can also do price comparisons and order it right over your phone. Hold onto your hats! I just read a Trendwatching report about the not-too-distant future when Search transcends Google and spreads to everyday objects. MORE
One of the striking changes I see in the publications this year is that many of these articles are comparison studies of an intervention that is described using social marketing benchmark criteria ( for example, those developed by the NSMC ). MORE
One of the key findings was the extent to which donors now appear to comparison shop before giving. Sorry, but I’m still obsessing over some findings Roger reported a few weeks back in his Goggle This post, regarding donors’ online behavior. The Google study says 75% of donors begin the research they conduct on charities online. Nearly 50% visit multiple nonprofit sites prior to giving — 39% visit two to four sites, 8% visit five or more. MORE
Comparison Related Topics iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Podcast best donor advised funds donor advised fund vs charitable trust donor advised funds comparison donor advised funds fidelity donor advised funds irs donor advised funds schwab donor advised funds vanguard list of donor advised fundsOn today’s episode we discuss donor advised funds.
iMarketSmart
JUNE 2, 2017
Digital Marketing Fundraising Lead Generation charity blog cultivation for planned giving donor management software fundraising CRM fundraising software for nonprofits major donor cultivation marketsmart blog nonprofit CRM nonprofit crm comparison online donation software
Wild Woman Fundraising
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Webinars databases how to choose nonprofit database nonprofit database comparison Robert Weiner what to track in nonprofit database NEW Webinar: The Right Gifts from the Right Person at the Right Time: Tracking Your Prospects. DATE: November 18th. TIME: 1pm ET, 10am PT. Investment: $87.
iMarketSmart
APRIL 24, 2017
Donor Advised Funds… There are plenty of people who don’t like ’em. They say that they are holding pens for dollars that should be distributed to good causes faster. But that’s not a debate I want to have here.
SocialButterfly
APRIL 14, 2009
Tags: Identity Crisis Social Marketing Social Media behavior change comparison control difference freedom gray learning lesson mantra message mission organization social media marketing voice Yale Yale University
Fundraising Report Card
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
After that comes peer comparison. Measuring your organization’s fundraising performance against itself (year over year analysis for example), is the first step towards benchmarking. The post Fundraising Benchmarks — What Can You Learn from $40B in Donations? appeared first on Fundraising Report Card. Analysis
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
An infographic published by Bloomerang, developer of a database product that focuses on retention, juxtaposed a comparison between business and nonprofit that raised eyebrows: Commercial BusinessCustomer Retention 94% Attrition 6%. Photo credit: Bert Kaufmann. The only news that could make a 50% churn rate of development directors look good is the 73% attrition rate of first-time donors.
The Agitator
JULY 13, 2015
Because we write in praise of direct mail so often, I’m always nervous about whether we’re covering old ground, old reports, old comparisons of direct mail to feeble sisters like email and social media. Roger and I are direct mail … well, er, sluts.
A Small Change
JUNE 26, 2015
If it wasn’t easy or awesome, or pales in comparison to what you found with other agencies, it’s likely time for a new tool. There are now more than 1 billion smartphones on the planet. And, in a recent study, researchers learned that 9.5% of donations came from mobile devices. Clearly, this is a huge opportunity for fundraisers and a seamless and user friendly mobile giving interface can be an incredibly helpful tool to increase giving.
The Agitator
APRIL 20, 2017
That said, the infographic presents some interesting comparisons. I already know your answer … do both. And of course you’re absolutely correct. The infographic you are about to see cites more evidence.
iMarketSmart
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
If you do, you’ll help to create industry benchmark comparisons and evidence-based research findings on the following and more: What % of your peers hit their major gift revenue goals each year? I really need your help. I funded a study to help you.
Cause Related Marketing
DECEMBER 22, 2010
Their fundraising goal is $250,000.This pales in comparison to the big dogs of radiothons, Children’s Miracle Network and St. Nine local stations in my market are conducting a two-day radiothon benefiting the State’s largest homeless shelter. called the Road Home. yesterday and today.
ImpactMax
JUNE 14, 2009
Two interesting sites that just might help are: WolframAlpha for comparisons of units of measure, and the EarthClock and other Poodwaddle clocks for global issues. You have to be able to defend the way you’re using any data, so make sure all your numbers and comparisons are accurate.
The Agitator
MAY 13, 2015
As we noted: “One of the key findings was the extent to which donors now appear to comparison shop before giving. Way back when (2013), The Agitator reported — Are You Ready To Pass Inspection? — on a Google study on donor online giving. The Google study says 75% of donors begin the research they conduct on charities online. Nearly 50% visit multiple nonprofit sites prior to giving — 39% visit two to four sites, 8% visit five or more.”
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Plus, here and there, some interesting comparisons with US and UK donors (who were similarly investigated in parallel research. An excellent review of the donor landscape in Canada has just been released by fundraising agency hjc and Blackbaud.
Getting Attention
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Try this fundraising mash-up to close the giving gap you might not know you have!
The Agitator
MAY 20, 2015
If, following last week’s death of Olive Cooke , fundraisers in the UK face an image problem involving over-zealous solicitations, their problem pales in comparison to this week’s American version. On Tuesday the U.S. government’s Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general in all 50 states and the District of Columbia filed suit against 4 cancer charities charged with scamming donors out of more than $187 million.
The Agitator
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
It’s an attractive, interesting read and a chance to do some benchmarking comparison with your own results. The Blackbaud Insitute for Philanthropic Impact has released its Fifth Annual Charitable Giving Report that you can download here.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
One feature of this report is a comparison of the business performance of 300 marketing execs, 14% who were classed as ‘Retention Gurus’ and 14% as ‘Acquisition Athletes’ on the basis of their relative marketing focus/investment in retention versus. Roger and I are rather passionate when it comes to preaching the donor retention gospel.
Getting Attention
MARCH 15, 2013
statistics, personal stories, studies by experts, lessons of history, comparisons with other countries). Margot Friedman, principal of Dupont Circle Communications, conducts trainings on writing and placing opinion editorials.
SocialButterfly
JUNE 12, 2018
You’ve got easy availability of price comparisons and reviews of those products which you would like to find out more on the topic of obtaining. Buy an Essay and Buy an Essay – The Perfect Combination.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
One of the key findings was the extent to which donors now appear to comparison shop before giving. Sorry, but I’m still obsessing over some findings Roger reported a few weeks back in his Goggle This post, regarding donors’ online behavior. The Google study says 75% of donors begin the research they conduct on charities online. Nearly 50% visit multiple nonprofit sites prior to giving — 39% visit two to four sites, 8% visit five or more.
iMarketSmart
MARCH 13, 2017
I was speaking with a client recently about the success he’s been experiencing with our software and strategies when he asked a really great question: “How can I measure the success of my planned giving program in comparison to others?”
The Agitator
JULY 31, 2016
Whenever I write about emotion in fundraising, I’m generally urging the need for more of it (in comparison to logic and building the rational case). Last week I posted on the topic of emotion in fundraising, riffing off of Ken Burnett’s piece, Adventures in Emotional Space.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JANUARY 7, 2011
It found some interesting comparisons to American donors, such as more Canadians give as part of a monthly giving program, but Americans are more likely to give using their mobile phones. It’s a little chilly out there, so let’s make some hot mixed links, shall we?
EveryAction
APRIL 23, 2018
Quantifying actions with a point system enables a quick comparison of engagement level across various channels, so that you can easily see who your most active members are.
ImpactMax
JUNE 17, 2009
To help you choose the right collaboration tool, the Idealware blog offers quick comparisons of some the major options, including a nifty little chart. flickr/pascal.charest. Another little break in my parade of online storytelling and presentation tools.). Since collaboration is such a hot topic these days, I thought it might be useful to do an overview post about the online tools that make it easier and less expensive than ever. Many of these tools are free, or very low cost.
EveryAction
AUGUST 17, 2016
Great CRM software offers more robust reporting that allows you to run email comparisons, show how your messages perform over time, and provide an overview of your email program as a whole - preferably all in one dashboard.
Diva Marketing Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
What the ROI comparison was in terms of its TV ad, other social initiatives and this one unexpected little tweet. When The Baltimore Ravens might be walking way with the 2013 Superbowl win, but when it came to social media marketing Oreo won the viral prize with a simple tweet.
Giving in a Digital World
JANUARY 8, 2014
From Regional Comparison data across internet, mobile, and social media usage, to detailed snapshots on 24 countries, it makes very interesting reading for anyone wanting to keep-up with how the digital world is evolving outside their local market.
Cause Related Marketing
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
I don’t have the beta ratios yet, but in the down years of 2000 and 2001, the Keene lost less money than the other indices in the comparison. In the down years of 2002 and 2008, the Keene lost less money than all but one other of the comparison indices. There are stock indexes galore; the Dow, S&P 500, the NASDAQ Composite, the Wilshire 5000, the FTSE, and hundreds more.
Fundraiser Ideas
NOVEMBER 17, 2011
A quick comparison between shopping through Easy Fundraising and shopping directly through retailers’ websites verified that prices are identical. The Compare section allows you to comparison shop for the best price of the item for which you are searching. Note: EasyFundraising.org.uk is a Fundraiser-Ideas.net sponsor. For our sponsored review policy, please see the end of this post. Could anything be better than getting paid to shop?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
” Nicole also sent me the longer 2009 Annual Report for comparison.
ImpactMax
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
You can also do price comparisons and order it right over your phone. Hold onto your hats! I just read a Trendwatching report about the not-too-distant future when Search transcends Google and spreads to everyday objects.
The Agitator
APRIL 1, 2013
The comparison is between people of the same age in 1983 and 2010).” By comparison, wealth increased for those age 47-55 by 76%, for those age 56-64 by 120%, for those age 65-73 by 79% and for those 74 or older by 149%. Forbes recently ran this article — Gen X and Gen Y Wealth Stagnates. The article is based on a study by the Urban Institute which compares the wealth of various age cohorts as it stood in 1983 versus 2010.
Social Marketing and Social Change
DECEMBER 30, 2013
One of the striking changes I see in the publications this year is that many of these articles are comparison studies of an intervention that is described using social marketing benchmark criteria ( for example, those developed by the NSMC ).
Giving in a Digital World
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
Because not only is calculating % funds spent on cause in a sufficiently standardised way to allow true comparison a serious challenge, there is also not necessarily a direct correlation between this single metric and a charity’s actual performance and impact on the ground.
Social Marketing and Social Change
JANUARY 21, 2016
Position the new behavior as more compelling, relevant, and potentially more valuable to people when they practice it, in comparison to the alternatives.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JUNE 5, 2012
For comparison, Apple drew in $108 billion in the same year, and invested about $0 in corporate philanthropy. Let’s face it: HP has had some hard times in the printing and computing world. It has gone some time without a CEO over the last few years, and the board has bought some assets that don’t seem much like assets (Anyone seen a Palm Pilot lately?). And in the upcoming year, some 30,000 jobs will be cut by the corporation.
The Agitator
MAY 8, 2018
I thought about how the comparison between the old, rigid glass Heinz bottle and the new squeezy version perfectly illustrates the difference between an Organization Centric approach and a Donor Centric approach. It had been years since I visited an all-night diner.
Get Fully Funded
MARCH 15, 2011
I heard the same comparison about the disaster in Japan. I was listening to a speaker on Saturday talk about the difference a few minutes makes. He had met some people who were there the day the Federal building in Oklahoma was destroyed by a bomb many years ago. He said he heard stories about how people risked their lives going into a burning, crumbling building looking for survivors. Isn’t it amazing how brave some folks become in the face of disaster?
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 1, 2018
Here are post totals by year for comparison: 56 in 2016 65 in 2015 106 in 2014 123 in 2013 106 in 2012 159 in 2011, and 181 in 2010 Did you happen to notice the trend? 2018 is only a few hours old and it already feels different to me.
The Agitator
MARCH 30, 2011
By comparison, the second letter is almost sterile. So far, I don’t actually disagree with Jerry in his comparison of the two appeals. Jerry Huntsinger is one of the best copywriters ever. So I tremble at the thought of disagreeing with him. But in this recent addition to his growing creative tutorial on SOFII, he applauds the emotional content and impact of a fundraising letter he shows us regarding mentally handicapped children. And indeed, the letter packs a wallop.
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