Blackbaud

APRIL 14, 2025

For beginners, your success metrics and key performance indicators can provide essential direction. Each award category provides example proof points to guide you on metrics to share. Additionally, incorporating a tone of collaboration into your nomination helps us understand how teams worked together to achieve a project or goal.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. Review reporting. Add data health tools.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore key tactics and best practices for raising the most money in December, ensuring your organization ends the year on a high note. Donor Milestones : Create milestones or challenges that encourage donors to contribute more, such as matching gift challenges or stretch goals. Leverage the Holiday Spirit 1.1

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And once you’ve shared your report with stakeholders, be sure to track engagement metrics afterwards to see how well your report performed and in which ways it could be strengthened in the future. The post 6 Best Practices for Increasing Engagement with Digital Impact Reports first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

You can also have AI analyze recordings of past pitches to review metrics like listening ratio, speaker engagement, and overall emotional tone of the meeting. The post How to Use AI for the Right Ask (Without Being Creepy) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s the deal: a well-planned year-end campaign isn’t just about hitting your goals. Start With a Clear Goal What do you want to accomplish before the year ends? What metrics will you track? Knowing your goals keeps your team focused and your message sharp. Share updates on how close you are to your year-end goal.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

” Monitor Performance Regularly: Track key metrics like CTR and conversion rates, making adjustments as needed to maintain compliance and optimize results. The post Maximizing Impact and Visibility with Google Ad Grants for Nonprofit Growth first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. ” Bad: “We need donations.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For more insights on how to build a strong community for your nonprofit, be sure to check out our Community-First Marketing blog. Its initial goal was to create a day dedicated to giving back, providing a stark contrast to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Most nonprofits already have a dedicated website with donation pages, blog content, contact forms, testimonials, and other information about their cause. If you’re unsure about which data metrics to keep an eye on, then you’re in the right place. Why Are Website Data Metrics Important? Top Website Data Metrics to Track.

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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. Generate blog content: Consistent blog content can keep community members tapped into your organization and eager to sign up for your upcoming events.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Create long-term, sustainable ecosystems for social impact: By convening stakeholders as trusted advisors, promoting shared learning, and aligning on common goals and community-defined success metrics, PBIs cultivate a cohesive and effective social impact ecosystem that ultimately drives systemic change.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Qualifying has one goal: to turn your pool of rage donors into a curated list of potential long-term supporters. The post Convert the Next Wave of Rage Donors into Lifelong Supporters first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Do they have the wealth and propensity to give more? What are their interests beyond politics?

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals. In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively. Capital Grants 1.1

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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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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Measure Your Progress and Refine Track Key Brand Metrics Brand clarity is about more than warm, fuzzy feelingsit also impacts measurable results. Adapt as Needed Your organizations goals and circumstances may shift, and your brand should evolve too. Keep an eye on: Donor Retention Rates: Are first-time donors coming back?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences. Collaborate with influencers.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 21, 2024

Before you incorporate texting into your marketing strategy, you need to understand its strengths as a communication channel and the natural ways it can help you further your marketing and fundraising goals. In addition to these metrics, choose key performance indicators (KPIs) based on your unique goals.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

One of the easiest ways to do that is through your organization's blog. How can you lead your audience back to your blog again and again for exclusive information, stories, and updates about the campaign? As the progress meter advances, each new milestone could unlock a new piece of exclusive content on the blog.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Be as specific as possible, including details like dates, fundraising goals, and the impact donors will make if they give]. If you have the means, would you be willing to donate [specific amount] to help us reach that goal?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Consider creating reporting dashboards that clearly display key metrics. By prioritizing clarity and providing support, you help grantees focus on their work and achieve the goals of their project or program. This also allows team members to provide timely and accurate responses to grantee inquiries, improving overall relationships.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

Yet data helps leadership and the board of directors quantify the year-to-year success and progress toward department goals. All too often, an organization will set unrealistic goals without adequate resources or available opportunities or set unreasonable expectations for the number of applications an individual needs to submit.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Taking this approach not only strengthens project design but also demonstrates to funders that your organization is actively working alongside the community to achieve shared goals. Go beyond surface-level metrics by illustrating how your project will directly improve lives to reinforce both the necessity and the impact of the funding.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission! To get started, let’s go over some of the types of metrics your nonprofits can track: Types of Data Analytics for Nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Fundraising Manager Your nonprofit’s fundraising manager or director will oversee all fundraising activities, develop high-level strategies, and ensure that fundraising efforts align with organizational goals. The post Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. Access real-time data on campaign updates, page views, donations received, and other key metrics. Performance analytics. Set up a GoFundMe account.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

This blog is written for businesses considering corporate golf sponsorship opportunities. How to Choose the Right Sponsorship Opportunity Sponsors should consider their marketing goals and objectives when selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals!

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Include metrics and success stories to back up your claims. Ensure that the budget aligns with the project’s goals and funder’s expectations. Time Constraints 1.1

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals?

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. In this blog, we will outline four common strategic planning pitfalls and what you can do to avoid each to ensure your nonprofit’s plan results in success.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Establish the fundamental aspects of your podcast by answering the following questions: What is the primary goal of the podcast? Determine whether your podcast will aim to market your mission, educate your audience, achieve a different objective, or fulfill multiple goals. What unique perspectives can we offer?

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals. We’ll go over important factors to consider when you rebrand your nonprofit throughout this blog. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand depends on your goals. You’ll need to dedicate time and resources to the rebrand process.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Our goal for these videos has always been to reach younger audiences and those with a preference for video content, as well as captivate our existing followers on social media. While video views are nice, we measure our success by engagement—using likes, comments, saves, or shares as our metrics. We tie our videos to our blog posts.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. In this blog post, we will cover how nonprofits should handle not meeting a fundraising goal and how they can communicate the results of the campaign with their supporters. Should nonprofits tell their supporters when they don’t hit a fundraising goal?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Check out the World Wildlife Funds navigation menu: It features main headings that turn into drop-down menus based on visitors’ goals. Enter those words or phrases into a tool like Google Keyword Planner to discover their monthly traffic, click-through rate, and other relevant metrics.

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