This document discusses how non-profits can use data and analytics to improve their fundraising and outreach efforts. It provides examples of metrics that non-profits should track, such as web traffic, email performance, and donation data. It also discusses testing techniques, such as A/B testing email content and donation forms. Additionally, it shares findings from analyzing peer-to-peer fundraising events, including that participants use multiple communication channels, team captains perform better, and certain online behaviors like self-donating correlate with higher fundraising. The document advocates using data to inform strategy and evaluate efforts.
From OK to OMG: How to be an Extraordinary Planned Giving ProfessionalKatherine Swank
Whether your planned gift program is old or new, large or small, you can always improve upon your success. Join this session to assess your program to determine if there’s room to grow from good to great, or assure yourself that your efforts are already exceptional because you have the donor interaction, strategic planning, and reporting already in place that puts you on top.
Original white paper and presentation conceived, researched, written and delivered by Katherine Swank, J.D., 2012 and 2013
One of the fastest ways to grow your fundraising efforts is through peer-to-peer fundraising. Let your donors fundraise for you! Provide your donors with the tools they need to share your cause and how they can relate with their personal network.
14 Things Your Website Needs for Effective Fundraising in 2014Abila
Rich Dietz, Founder of Nonprofit R+D – Technology training for Nonprofit Professionals and Jamy Squillace, Director of Product Management, Abila, discuss the importance of the content on your website and increasing fundraising efforts.
This presentation is intended to aid you in getting the most out of your fundraising efforts in 2014. Our fundraising experts, Rich and Jamy, 14 things you can do this year to drive fundraising success. Topics include donor engagement, social media usage, and online fundraising.
Presenters
Rich Dietz, Founder of Nonprofit R+D – Technology training for Nonprofit Professionals
Jamy Squillace, Director of Product Management, Abila
Digging Deeper Into Donor Preferences | AFPFC 2016Abila
At the 2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference, Abila debuted its Donor Engagement Study, diving into the disconnect between nonprofit best practices and donor preferences. We wanted to take that study one step further with our 2016 Donor Engagement Study, digging deeper into donor engagement preferences specifically around content, recognition, events, and volunteering. This session was a special sneak preview of the results, where we shared key findings and insights into how donors want to be engaged and what activities nonprofits are doing that drive them away.
Full study available: www.abila.com/DonorLoyaltyStudy
Speakers:
Rich Dietz, Director of Fundraising Strategy
Tad Druart, VP of Marketing
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Fundraisers spend a lot of time acquiring new donors, and with good cause. However, in order to create a long-lasting relationship, the most critical gift isn’t the first; it’s the second.
In this session, we will make the case for why development professionals should concentrate on acquiring a donor’s second gift in order to achieve sustainable funding, high donor retention rates and high donor lifetime values.
You’ll see examples that can be implemented by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large development department. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
Explore current research on donor loyalty and retention
Understand the importance of donor lifetime value
Learn new donor communications techniques that get the second gift
From OK to OMG: How to be an Extraordinary Planned Giving ProfessionalKatherine Swank
Whether your planned gift program is old or new, large or small, you can always improve upon your success. Join this session to assess your program to determine if there’s room to grow from good to great, or assure yourself that your efforts are already exceptional because you have the donor interaction, strategic planning, and reporting already in place that puts you on top.
Original white paper and presentation conceived, researched, written and delivered by Katherine Swank, J.D., 2012 and 2013
One of the fastest ways to grow your fundraising efforts is through peer-to-peer fundraising. Let your donors fundraise for you! Provide your donors with the tools they need to share your cause and how they can relate with their personal network.
14 Things Your Website Needs for Effective Fundraising in 2014Abila
Rich Dietz, Founder of Nonprofit R+D – Technology training for Nonprofit Professionals and Jamy Squillace, Director of Product Management, Abila, discuss the importance of the content on your website and increasing fundraising efforts.
This presentation is intended to aid you in getting the most out of your fundraising efforts in 2014. Our fundraising experts, Rich and Jamy, 14 things you can do this year to drive fundraising success. Topics include donor engagement, social media usage, and online fundraising.
Presenters
Rich Dietz, Founder of Nonprofit R+D – Technology training for Nonprofit Professionals
Jamy Squillace, Director of Product Management, Abila
Digging Deeper Into Donor Preferences | AFPFC 2016Abila
At the 2015 AFP International Fundraising Conference, Abila debuted its Donor Engagement Study, diving into the disconnect between nonprofit best practices and donor preferences. We wanted to take that study one step further with our 2016 Donor Engagement Study, digging deeper into donor engagement preferences specifically around content, recognition, events, and volunteering. This session was a special sneak preview of the results, where we shared key findings and insights into how donors want to be engaged and what activities nonprofits are doing that drive them away.
Full study available: www.abila.com/DonorLoyaltyStudy
Speakers:
Rich Dietz, Director of Fundraising Strategy
Tad Druart, VP of Marketing
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Fundraisers spend a lot of time acquiring new donors, and with good cause. However, in order to create a long-lasting relationship, the most critical gift isn’t the first; it’s the second.
In this session, we will make the case for why development professionals should concentrate on acquiring a donor’s second gift in order to achieve sustainable funding, high donor retention rates and high donor lifetime values.
You’ll see examples that can be implemented by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large development department. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
Explore current research on donor loyalty and retention
Understand the importance of donor lifetime value
Learn new donor communications techniques that get the second gift
Maximize Your Team and Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Hampton Roads 2021)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Within your donor database lies untold lifetime value. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fail to properly nurture and steward their donors, and are content with high acquisition and high churn.
Why let this enormous asset go underutilized?
In this session, we will cover the tenets of effective database management, no matter what program or vendor you use. We will show examples of best practices in data management, communication segmenting, engagement tracking and reporting in order to help your team work smarter, not harder.
Learning Outcomes:
Be familiar with data management techniques that maximize the capabilities of your database and increase productivity
Understand segmenting strategies lead to higher response rates from your donor communications
Learn how to generate meaningful reports that will impact your internal procedures
Garbage In = Garbage Out – Keeping Your Donor Database Healthy, Wealth, and WiseBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE will lead you through the why and how of creating your own database standards manual and processes to ensure that you are not leading your organization down the path of “Garbage In=Garbage Out.” Consider it your legacy to your organization’s future revenue.
Data Bytes or Data Bites? Using Data for Planned GivingKatherine Swank
You may not realize it but your constituent (CRM) database has a variety of information for the planned gift team. We’ll delve into the findings of new research on planned gift donors examine the methodologies used. You’ll gain an understanding of the differences between the descriptive indicators of planned gift donors from those indicators that predict likelihood to consider a planned gift. Data-driven prospect identification is key to knowing who, when and about what topic to appropriately market to each individual affiliated with your organization. You’ll walk away knowing what data your organization may want to collect directly from your constituents in contrast to those you can easily obtain and append from outside sources. The result? A vibrant, donor-centered planned gift effort that maximizes actionable data, pinpoints specific donor characteristics and produces qualified leads.
What Fundraisers Can Do to Retain Year-End DonorsBloomerang
So you've generated a lot of new donations during the final weeks of the year. Now what? Will they give again?
Let's figure out how to get the next gift in 2022!
In this session you’ll learn:
Easy, actionable tips to keep those donors giving over the long term
The research you really need to know conducted by the nonprofit sector’s leading authorities on building donor loyalty
Whether you are a large or small organization, these donor retention strategies can work wonders for your bottom line. If you put these principles into action, you'll see astounding results.
Leveraging Social Media for Your Next Fundraising EventAbila
Abila, along with Darian Rodriguez Heyman of Social Media for Nonprofits and Laura Huddle of Eventbrite present a session about how Social Media Tools can be leveraged for Fundraising.
Best Practice Solutions for Recurring Donor Acquisition MysteriesBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Erica Waasdorp will show you how important recurring giving has become and how best to bring them in. With minimal time and effort but with the large focus these sustainable recurring donors deserve.
5 “Must Do’s” for Year End Fundraising SuccessBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars
Lori L. Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention.
Establishing Your Peer-to-Peer Portfolio in a Connected WorldJori Taylor
An overview of the history of online peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising; today and some data; thought leadership; how to “improve and expand” your P2P program.
Everything You Need To Know About Creating and Maintaining Donor RelationshipsBloomerang
Join Sandy Rees and our own Jay Love for a discussion on donor relationships. This free, 60-minute webinar will focus on attracting and creating donor relationships, as well as best practices for nurturing and retaining those donors. You will finish the hour with at least five ideas to put into immediate action!
About Sandy Rees:
Sandy Rees is a fundraising coach and consultant with a passion for showing small nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, strengthen their Boards, and build relationships with donors. She's also a mentor and coach to other nonprofit consultants who want to learn to build a business using passive and leveraged income. You can learn more about her at http://www.sandyrees.com.
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Within your donor database lies untold lifetime value. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fail to properly nurture and steward their donors, and are content with high acquisition and high churn.
Why let this enormous asset go underutilized?
In this session, we will cover the tenets of effective database management, no matter what program or vendor you use. We will show examples of best practices in data management, communication segmenting, engagement tracking and reporting in order to help your team work smarter, not harder.
Learning Outcomes:
Be familiar with data management techniques that maximize the capabilities of your database and increase productivity
Understand segmenting strategies lead to higher response rates from your donor communications
Learn how to generate meaningful reports that will impact your internal procedures
Secrets of the 2nd Gift (AFP Collier-Lee 2019)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Fundraisers spend a lot of time acquiring new donors, and with good cause. However, in order to create a long-lasting relationship, the most critical gift isn’t the first; it’s the second.
In this session, nonprofit technology veteran Jay Love will make the case for why donors should concentrate on acquiring a donor’s second gift in order to achieve sustainable funding, high donor retention rates and high donor lifetime values.
You’ll see examples that can be implemented by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large development department. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
Explore current research on donor loyalty and retention
Understand the importance of donor lifetime value
Learn new donor communications techniques that get the second gift
Donor Retention Education with Wayne Robbins - BloomerangBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/retention
This session explores the Fundraising Effectiveness Project report commissioned by AFP and the Urban Institute. The dismal news in this report can and should be an eye opener for every nonprofit engaged in fundraising.
We will focus on the root causes of poor retention rates, and offer tips for improvement based on the principles of Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Tom Ahern: two world-renowned authorities on building donor loyalty. Sargeant and Ahern’s principles are based upon years of research conducted in the sector and can be used by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large department. We will show examples of their principles in action. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
- Be familiar with current research on donor retention and how an increase or decrease can impact your bottom line
- Understand how to calculate your donor retention rate
- Learn new donor communications techniques in order to improve donor loyalty and retention
Exploring Cryptocurrency: Introducing New Giving Methods to Your NonprofitBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Carlyn Schulzke and Matt Hayes will discuss how current data on donor demographics impacts major-gift donations with specific emphasis on simple, safe and secure methods of attracting and engaging with cryptocurrency donors.
This quick guide explains how to order military records for people who served in the United States military. Should be helpful for family historians, family searches, genealogists, historians, and military veterans.
Maximize Your Team and Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Hampton Roads 2021)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Within your donor database lies untold lifetime value. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fail to properly nurture and steward their donors, and are content with high acquisition and high churn.
Why let this enormous asset go underutilized?
In this session, we will cover the tenets of effective database management, no matter what program or vendor you use. We will show examples of best practices in data management, communication segmenting, engagement tracking and reporting in order to help your team work smarter, not harder.
Learning Outcomes:
Be familiar with data management techniques that maximize the capabilities of your database and increase productivity
Understand segmenting strategies lead to higher response rates from your donor communications
Learn how to generate meaningful reports that will impact your internal procedures
Garbage In = Garbage Out – Keeping Your Donor Database Healthy, Wealth, and WiseBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE will lead you through the why and how of creating your own database standards manual and processes to ensure that you are not leading your organization down the path of “Garbage In=Garbage Out.” Consider it your legacy to your organization’s future revenue.
Data Bytes or Data Bites? Using Data for Planned GivingKatherine Swank
You may not realize it but your constituent (CRM) database has a variety of information for the planned gift team. We’ll delve into the findings of new research on planned gift donors examine the methodologies used. You’ll gain an understanding of the differences between the descriptive indicators of planned gift donors from those indicators that predict likelihood to consider a planned gift. Data-driven prospect identification is key to knowing who, when and about what topic to appropriately market to each individual affiliated with your organization. You’ll walk away knowing what data your organization may want to collect directly from your constituents in contrast to those you can easily obtain and append from outside sources. The result? A vibrant, donor-centered planned gift effort that maximizes actionable data, pinpoints specific donor characteristics and produces qualified leads.
What Fundraisers Can Do to Retain Year-End DonorsBloomerang
So you've generated a lot of new donations during the final weeks of the year. Now what? Will they give again?
Let's figure out how to get the next gift in 2022!
In this session you’ll learn:
Easy, actionable tips to keep those donors giving over the long term
The research you really need to know conducted by the nonprofit sector’s leading authorities on building donor loyalty
Whether you are a large or small organization, these donor retention strategies can work wonders for your bottom line. If you put these principles into action, you'll see astounding results.
Leveraging Social Media for Your Next Fundraising EventAbila
Abila, along with Darian Rodriguez Heyman of Social Media for Nonprofits and Laura Huddle of Eventbrite present a session about how Social Media Tools can be leveraged for Fundraising.
Best Practice Solutions for Recurring Donor Acquisition MysteriesBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Erica Waasdorp will show you how important recurring giving has become and how best to bring them in. With minimal time and effort but with the large focus these sustainable recurring donors deserve.
5 “Must Do’s” for Year End Fundraising SuccessBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars
Lori L. Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention.
Establishing Your Peer-to-Peer Portfolio in a Connected WorldJori Taylor
An overview of the history of online peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising; today and some data; thought leadership; how to “improve and expand” your P2P program.
Everything You Need To Know About Creating and Maintaining Donor RelationshipsBloomerang
Join Sandy Rees and our own Jay Love for a discussion on donor relationships. This free, 60-minute webinar will focus on attracting and creating donor relationships, as well as best practices for nurturing and retaining those donors. You will finish the hour with at least five ideas to put into immediate action!
About Sandy Rees:
Sandy Rees is a fundraising coach and consultant with a passion for showing small nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, strengthen their Boards, and build relationships with donors. She's also a mentor and coach to other nonprofit consultants who want to learn to build a business using passive and leveraged income. You can learn more about her at http://www.sandyrees.com.
Maximize Your Database for Fundraising Success (AFP Cincy - Jan 2020)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Within your donor database lies untold lifetime value. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fail to properly nurture and steward their donors, and are content with high acquisition and high churn.
Why let this enormous asset go underutilized?
In this session, we will cover the tenets of effective database management, no matter what program or vendor you use. We will show examples of best practices in data management, communication segmenting, engagement tracking and reporting in order to help your team work smarter, not harder.
Learning Outcomes:
Be familiar with data management techniques that maximize the capabilities of your database and increase productivity
Understand segmenting strategies lead to higher response rates from your donor communications
Learn how to generate meaningful reports that will impact your internal procedures
Secrets of the 2nd Gift (AFP Collier-Lee 2019)Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/speaking/
Fundraisers spend a lot of time acquiring new donors, and with good cause. However, in order to create a long-lasting relationship, the most critical gift isn’t the first; it’s the second.
In this session, nonprofit technology veteran Jay Love will make the case for why donors should concentrate on acquiring a donor’s second gift in order to achieve sustainable funding, high donor retention rates and high donor lifetime values.
You’ll see examples that can be implemented by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large development department. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
Explore current research on donor loyalty and retention
Understand the importance of donor lifetime value
Learn new donor communications techniques that get the second gift
Donor Retention Education with Wayne Robbins - BloomerangBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/retention
This session explores the Fundraising Effectiveness Project report commissioned by AFP and the Urban Institute. The dismal news in this report can and should be an eye opener for every nonprofit engaged in fundraising.
We will focus on the root causes of poor retention rates, and offer tips for improvement based on the principles of Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Tom Ahern: two world-renowned authorities on building donor loyalty. Sargeant and Ahern’s principles are based upon years of research conducted in the sector and can be used by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large department. We will show examples of their principles in action. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!
Learning Outcomes:
- Be familiar with current research on donor retention and how an increase or decrease can impact your bottom line
- Understand how to calculate your donor retention rate
- Learn new donor communications techniques in order to improve donor loyalty and retention
Exploring Cryptocurrency: Introducing New Giving Methods to Your NonprofitBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Carlyn Schulzke and Matt Hayes will discuss how current data on donor demographics impacts major-gift donations with specific emphasis on simple, safe and secure methods of attracting and engaging with cryptocurrency donors.
This quick guide explains how to order military records for people who served in the United States military. Should be helpful for family historians, family searches, genealogists, historians, and military veterans.
Introduction to Online Resources at the NARAJonathan Bacon
Presentation given by Jessica Edgar from the NARA at Johnson County Community College on September 8, 2010. Ever look at the National Archives and Records Administration website and become overwhelmed by the options? Join National Archives staff as we explore genealogy resources found on the National Archives website. Learn about how to navigate through the different pages and locate essential information to assist you with your genealogy inquiries.
New Donor Trends: Why donor retention is key in 2013 with Chuck LongfieldBlackbaud Pacific
In this webinar Chuck Longfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist at Blackbaud, discusses the importance of donors to your organisation and provides advice on how you can improve your donor retention.
View the recording for this webinar online at: https://www.blackbaud.com.au/notforprofit-events/webinars/past
The Constituent Engagement Journey: Growing Engagement, Loyalty, and Lifetime...Blackbaud
The Constituent Engagement Journey: Growing Engagement, Loyalty, and
Lifetime Value. Presented by Ken Kuhler, Interactive Strategy Manager, Blackbaud.
Ken will discuss how to apply next generation trend data to your multi‐channel,
multi‐generational fundraising and engagement efforts including practical tools
and techniques, and real‐world case studies.
Create New Revenue Streams with a Little Help from Your FriendsKathryn Hall
Peer-to-peer fundraising events have long been associated with physical events like runs, walks, and rides. This presentation explores virtual fundraising programs that also rely on peer-to-peer networks. We'll look at some examples, discuss the economics of virtual fundraising, and review what you need to do to implement a virtual fundraising program at your nonprofit.
6 Steps to a Well-Measured Social Fundraising Campaign by @Kanterfrank barry
npEXPERTS from around the nonprofit sector have joined forces to bring you battle proven fundraising ideas and marketing tips. For the next few weeks you'll have the opportunity to listen to each of the nonprofit experts live.
by Beth Kanter | @kanter
Valley Gives Day Case Study Webinar 7.21.15RazooGiving
Valley Gives Day has become a staple of philanthropy in the community with over $2.67 million raised from 14,000 unique donors and 463 participating nonprofits in the 2014 event. After 3 highly successful annual Giving Days, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts highlights their nonprofit training program and effective community engagement strategy.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor TurskyiFwdays
I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
5. 8/7/2013 Blackbaud Confidential 5
• How is Big Data being applied in the
nonprofit space?
• What does segmenting really mean?
• How can use testing to improve our efforts
• How does data relate to your organization’s
events
WHY WE’RE HERE
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Data has a bad
reputation - but it
shouldn't
“Use of the word 'data' can be
misleading. It makes people think it's
all about statistics and spreadsheets
and can be off-putting.
I prefer the term 'evidence', of which
quantitative data is a part."
THE WHAT AND WHY
Source: James Noble, professional social researcher at New Philanthropy Capital (NPC)
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Know what you’re using data for.
"I think people can get caught up in data or visualization for its own
sake.
You have to be clear about what question you're trying to answer
before you set up your data collection and analysis activities.”
THE WHAT AND WHY
Source: Mike Thompson, senior consultant at mySociety.
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Data is the future.
"For charities the possibilities are
huge, ranging from internal data
analytics to measure efficiency,
external data metrics to measure
effectiveness and big data to
look at opportunity and bench
marking.”
THE WHAT AND WHY
Source: Richard Craig, chief executive of the Charity Technology Trust.
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• Web Traffic
Monthly visitors; unique visitors, pages per visit
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• Conversion Rate
New organic registrants, e-mail capture rate
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• House-file Health
Total file, Usable file, Percent Usable, Opt-outs
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• Online File Composition
Online donors, Percent of file who are donors
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• Fundraising / Online Revenue
Overall total, Number of Gifts, Average Donation Amount, First Time Donors, Repeat Donors, Gifts over a certain
amount
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
MONTHLY DASHBOARD: WHAT TO TRACK
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• E-mail Performance
Open rates, click-through rates, response rates
• Monthly Giving
Number of monthly donors, Number of new monthly donors, amount given, average
gift size
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• Advocacy
Total number of advocates, new advocates, donations by advocate
Month Over Month Change; Year Over Year Change
• Revenue Per E-mail Address
Year Over Year Change
MONTHLY DASHBOARD: WHAT TO TRACK
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NEWSLETTER CLICK-THROUGHS
Lead Story: X
Feature Story: Y
Article Referenced
in Subject Line: Z
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GROUP PERFORMANCE (ONLINE ONLY)
Group (Group Size) 2011 2012
Gifts Amounts Avg. Gifts Amounts Avg.
Appended E-mails Fall 2009 705 $62,301 $88.37 668 $65,892 $98.64
Not Appended E-mails Fall 2009 13,446 $1,087,742 $80.90 10,906 $1,047,730 $96.07
All December Only Donors 2,185 $392,631 $179.69 2,311 $480,449 $207.90
December 2011 Donors Only
Gave in 2011, but only in December 1,701 $355,407 $208.94 956 $262,662 $274.75
December 2012 Donors Only
Gave in 2012, but only in December -- -- -- 1,720 $415,655 $235.10
Advocacy Participants 285 $35,880 $125.89 222 $31,037 $139.81
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• Single page vs. Two page form
• Horizontal vs. Vertical ask string
• Location of trust logos
• Charity Navigator, BBB, VeriSign, etc…
• No extra navigation on the page
• Donate button size and color
• Intro text, imagery, etc…
DONATION FORM TESTING IDEAS
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IN SUMMARY
Small changes to donation
forms can have a big
impact.
• Do you have a VeriSign
logo?
• Are you asking for too
much information?
• Do you have mission
oriented copy included?
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WHAT IS IN THE P2P BENCHMARK REPORT?
P2P Analysis Overview
• 1,275 organizations & 28,000 events
• Events from Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2011
• TeamRaiser and FAF Platforms
• Metrics listed in Median Values
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KEY FINDING:
PARTICIPANTS ARE MULTI-CHANNEL COMMUNICATORS
While number of emails sent were down, online fundraising was up!
Participants are using truly multi-channel fundraisers.
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SEND EMAIL
Behavior Fundraising
Average
0 Emails Sent $52
1-9 Emails Sent $231
10+ Emails Sent $541
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When in doubt, ask
yourself, how is what
we’re tracking help us
better understand how
we’re doing?
Do we take what learn,
and change or evolve
our strategy because of
it?
If not, think twice.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
Editor's Notes
Increased Sample size Orgs: 48 to 1,275 orgs Events: 1,845 to 28,000 events
Are you providing your fundraisers with the tools they need to be multi-channel?Expand other to include new technologies like video, traditional resources like phone and in person, highlight the surge of fundraisers hosting their own events.Stress the importance of the personal fundraising page text as no matter the channel donors are directed to this page to make an online donation.
Highlight that as donation forms are becoming more sophisticated in their gift arrays and integration of mission components may be changing donor behavior. There are few forms that continue to default to $25,$50, $75 and $100. Stress the importance of continually testing and analyzing your donation form asks.
If the average participant solicits 5 donors then there are 5 times as many donors visiting our websites than participants and their experience should be just as optimized. Key takeaways: make your donation forms one step, test the user experience from entry point, and develop strategies to cultivate donors after event.
It is no surprise returning participants will raise more than new participants. Let’s strategize on how we can increase our retention efforts to ensure more of our participants are coming back.
Your recruitment strategies should include retention and acquisition plans and your retention plan starts event day and continues all year round.
Team captains outperform in every category – what are you doing to cultivate them differently?
Team Captains are your event’s super heroes. How are you recruiting, cultivating, rewarding and communicating with them different than the rest of your participants. What tools do they need to be successful?Highlight the importance of teaching your Team Captains to delegate and recruit co-captains so they don’t burn out.
Only 11% of this organization participants self donate online, which identifies a huge opportunity to promote self donation.
49% their participants update their page
20% send any email9% 10 or moreThose who send or more emails raise 10 times more
