Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Qualifying has one goal: to turn your pool of rage donors into a curated list of potential long-term supporters. Do they have the wealth and propensity to give more? What are their interests beyond politics? Has the rage donor responded to any of your communications?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The objective is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s goals and priorities. Usually require a detailed proposal outlining the research goals. Clear comprehension of a grant’s purpose enables applicants to tailor their proposals and align their projects with the funder’s goals.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

While it is important that organizations identify the right potential funders , create a compelling needs section, write a persuasive program description , and incorporate the necessary metrics, there is another very important step that can often get overlooked. How do we prepare to apply?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal. Instead, construct a quality and intentional social media strategy that is tailored to your audience and supports your marketing goals.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Consider metrics such as the total funds you raised and the number of new donors you acquired. Set a goal and budget. Promote your campaign. Thank all of your donors.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For a more detailed explanation of grants, refer to our article on what is a grant. To effectively research grant opportunities, individuals should consider the following steps: Identify potential funding sources that align with their organizations mission or project goals. Objectives Outlines the goals the grant aims to achieve.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement. Avoid jargon.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Study Social Media Analytics Monitor Analytics Diligently This means tracking your website and social media metrics like page views, click-through rates, and the time spent on various sections of your website and social media platforms. These metrics can unveil which stories or content pieces resonate most with your audience.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. For more information about grants, refer to our article on what is a grant. For tips on grant writing, visit our article on grant writing examples.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As you read through this article, remember that though ideally, these roles will be filled by board or staff members, they can also be filled with loyal volunteers. The key to building a winning team is understanding the team members you should select and the vital responsibilities they’ll handle.

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Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

In this article, well discuss how making thank-you calls a key part of your donor stewardship routine can boost donor retention and fundraising results and show you how to make effective calls for your organization. The goal is to be conversational, not reciting a prepared speech.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. For more insights on the process, check out our article on how to apply for grant money. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article aims to show how nonprofits can leverage wealth screening, engagement metrics, and analytical tools to identify and qualify top prospects. Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

This article provides a detailed exploration of the world of grants for churches non profit organizations, highlighting the types of grants available, strategies for identifying and applying for funding, best practices for grant writing , and the challenges associated with grant compliance and reporting.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It’s time once again for a recap of the best articles about fundraising that we’ve published throughout 2022. It should include a list of goals and timelines, along with specific strategies for achieving them and how much funding you expect each strategy to generate in revenue. Setting SMART Giving Goals.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

When nonprofits run online fundraising campaigns, it’s easy to only focus on the big picturehitting that overall fundraising goal. With CauseVox, you can easily customize your donation tiers based on your organization’s fundraising goals. The good news? People are more likely to give (and even give more!)

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Specifically, a handful of fundraising data points can help you track performance, illuminate opportunities for growth, and set ambitious yet realistic goals. We’ve helped thousands of successful nonprofits understand the fundraising metrics which are most critical to crafting a winning fundraising strategy. Donor Retention Rate.

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CauseVox

MAY 29, 2024

No more manually adjusting your progress, donors can see instantly how close you are to your goal, which encourages greater generosity. Using your donation tiers, impact metric, and any other messaging you want to place on the page, try to communicate the impact that each dollar raised helps to accomplish.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own. Stick to a typical narrative structure, making sure to include a clear: Beginning: Start with an overview of the event’s goals and initial conception. If you’ve proven the event was a success, say that!

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. They’re organized, actionable and tell a complete story of how you’re going to achieve your goals. Understand Your Need & Goals.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to prepare for December 3, and then execute a solid campaign. Even once you’ve reached your GivingTuesday-specific goals, you can keep things going through December 31. With the numbers growing each year, the bar is set for another huge GivingTuesday in 2024.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 10, 2022

In this article, I'm going to give you 7 different strategies for finding and winning more grants for your non-profit. Of course, grant proposals can and should include more facts, figures, budgets, and metrics than your average fundraising solicitation. 3: Network Your Way into Grants.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This committee will be responsible for: Setting goals for the auction. Set both revenue and performance goals. To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Explore our dedicated article to learn more about setting starting bids and increments. However, there are always exceptions to the rule.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This article compares four recognized charity watchdogs: Candid (formerly GuideStar), Charity Navigator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and GreatNonprofits. Financial Metrics : Charity Navigator evaluates organizations based on financial efficiency, sustainability, and growth.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Baker presented an engaging and dynamic presentation which emphasized the symbiotic relationship of both online and offline engagement, the power of both to create community, encourage activism, develop branding, and unify those with common goals, both locally and globally. The key concepts behind this are activism and self-organization.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2024

In fact, 80% of the top grossing campaigns through CauseVox use visual storytelling to showcase their cause and crush their fundraising goal. Take a look at this article on 10 Powerful Nonprofit Videos that are sure to spark some ideas. Making progress on your campaign goals? Need some inspiration? Are you hosting an event?

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DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2024

It allows them to target specific audiences, track performance metrics, and optimize campaigns for maximum impact. This article will explore some PPC tips for nonprofits to drive fundraising success and increase donations for your organization. Remember to clearly and concisely document your goals and KPIs.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Realistic fundraising goal. Let’s begin.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

They’re more likely to sign up for a newsletter, read an article, or purchase merchandise after engaging with your site. There are a couple of ways you can use your grant to achieve this goal. You’ll also want to focus on a broader range of metrics to evaluate the success of your awareness campaigns. Conclusion.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For insights on how to apply for grant money, visit our article on how to apply for grant money. For guidance on writing effective grant applications, refer to our article on writing effective grant applications. This assessment helps in identifying suitable grant opportunities that align with the organizations goals.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 6, 2022

Last week I shared an article on Twitter and added that if enough of you showed interest in the research - by clicking on the link! - The article had nearly 60 "clicks" and was the fourth most popular link in my newsletter last week. Follower size is a vanity metric that doesn't tell the real story. So here's my explanation!

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

Read this article to see more Millionaire Grant Lady wins from last year. Check out this article for more tips on how to write an effective grant. In her work, she has fulfilled many different fundraising roles and has served as a grant reviewer to determine who received grant funding.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. To better analyze your campaigns, you’ll need to understand a few fundamental metrics, including ROI, cost per dollar raised (CPDR), and cost per acquisition (CPA). A campaign’s inputs include all costs spent on running the campaign.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

A nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal for its nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar by sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. Find step-by-step guidance in our help article. How can I let donors know about my nonprofit’s Seal of Transparency?

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

For the Professional Social Media class I teach at Sonoma State University , I created an exercise designed to help folks practice both content creation and looking at metrics. Although I think getting just "likes" is not a great metric, it's better than no interaction at all. The totals are then tallied.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

Impact Metric (Noblesville Tankers fundraising page) Another critical campaign component was an impact metric, which Well Aware had not been able to implement on other platforms. Enhanced Donor Engagement : The clear display of impact metrics and the automated matching feature increased donor satisfaction and engagement.

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