Tracking the right metrics will help Mt. Morris evaluate what’s working, adjust strategy, and demonstrate impact to donors. Here’s a breakdown of smart, mission-aligned metrics to track marketing success for a camp and retreat center like Mt. Morris, organized into key categories:
Marketing Metrics to Track
1. Engagement & Reach
Website Visitors (monthly/year-over-year) Top Pages Visited (e.g. retreats, camp registration, “Support Us”) Social Media Growth (followers, reach per post, story views) Email Open Rates (benchmark: 20–30%) Click-through Rates from emails or posts (benchmark: 2–5%) Why it matters: Shows whether your messaging is being seen, and by the right audiences.
2. Conversions & Sign-Ups
Camp/Retreat Registrations via marketing channels Email Signups from new visitors Download or View Rate of brochures or case for support Volunteer Signups following outreach Why it matters: Tracks whether interest turns into action.
3. Donor & Fundraising Impact
Number of New Donors from email/social/website outreach Donation Page Conversions (how many people land on the page vs. donate) Campaign-specific Giving (track donors tied to a particular appeal or campaign) Matching Gift Responses or challenge grant activations Why it matters: Links marketing to revenue and support growth.
4. Community Growth & Storytelling
Testimonial Submissions (written, video, social shares) User-generated Content (e.g., campers tagging Mt. Morris or using your hashtag) Mentions or Shares by churches or partner orgs Survey Responses on awareness or perception of Mt. Morris Why it matters: Shows your story is resonating and being shared beyond your core base.
5. Retention & Loyalty
Return Registrants (year-over-year camper or guest rebookings) Email Subscriber Retention Net Promoter Score (if surveyed: “How likely are you to recommend Mt. Morris to a friend?”) Event Participation Rates for Repeat Attendees Why it matters: Loyalty is key for sustainable growth and word-of-mouth.
How to Use These Metrics
Set quarterly or seasonal targets (e.g., “increase registrations from email by 15% over last year”). Use a dashboard or simple spreadsheet to track metrics by channel. Review with staff/board each quarter to guide next steps.