Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These key event metrics quantify the success of your events, and can show you how to improve them. Tracking these key event metrics can deliver critical insight into what you’re doing well, and where your events need improvement. So what are those metrics, and what data do you need to track to analyze them? Sponsorship Dollars.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Let’s dive into what Giving Tuesday is, its history, and how nonprofits can leverage this day to kickstart year-round fundraising efforts. For nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is more than just a single day of fundraising; it’s a launchpad for ongoing efforts throughout the year. What is Giving Tuesday? How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

December is a critical month for nonprofits, often bringing a surge of charitable giving as donors seek to make year-end contributions. To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Evaluate and Plan for the Future 5.1

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Does your nonprofits brand ever feel like its missing that one puzzle piecesomething that, once found, could amplify your mission from a quiet whisper to a confident rallying cry? In our ever-crowded nonprofit landscape, having a strong brand is more than just looking the partits a strategic advantage.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Building a strong online presence is one of the most exciting and impactful ways to amplify your nonprofits reach. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes. This will ensure search engines like Google easily find your site.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. 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. Choosing the Right Grant for Your Nonprofit 4.1

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

An online presence is the backbone of nonprofit operations. 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. Page Views.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

If you have other metrics you have used, please share! With more than 22 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, she has secured millions in philanthropic support from annual giving, special events, and corporate, foundation, and government grants. What was the rate of grant-flipping, moving from declined to awarded?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Data analytics for nonprofits is just as valuable … and even more crucial. So why, exactly, is data so important to nonprofits? 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!

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? Participate in cross-blogging. In your blog posts, share engaging stories that illustrate your nonprofit’s mission.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Include metrics and success stories to back up your claims. Data and Evidence 4.1

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Doing so requires recognizing and addressing the essential role of organizational and individual well-being in advancing the mission of nonprofits.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9%

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Similarly, nonprofits can feature testimonials from beneficiaries, explaining how your organization has made a difference in their lives. Generate blog content: Consistent blog content can keep community members tapped into your organization and eager to sign up for your upcoming events. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. Fellow PBIs can explore resources such as the National PBI Directory, PBI Glossary , and blog posts to learn more. We celebrate that. How have place-based intermediaries made a difference?

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amplifi

JANUARY 30, 2025

But you should look closely at how recently someone gave, how consistently they donate, how long theyve supported you, and how they engage with your nonprofit. At amplifi, we use the 12-month metric but feel free to choose what works best for your audience. This metric can be a little trickier to track. Engagement.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Here is a snapshot of what happened and our tips for creating short-form videos at your nonprofit. While video views are nice, we measure our success by engagement—using likes, comments, saves, or shares as our metrics. Tips for nonprofit short-form video creation The way we make videos has changed so much over the last year.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Reporting and metrics are important sources of information for nonprofits and the foundations that support them, by making data available about who is benefiting from their work in the social sector.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on storytelling to forge emotional connections with potential supporters and spread awareness of your mission. As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. It sounds straightforward, yet many nonprofit organizations struggle with the strategic planning process, especially when not knowing why, where, or how to start.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. What are nonprofit explainer videos? Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Get to know your audience.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s a reliable touchstone to identify giving trends as well as shifts in sustainer and email engagement in the nonprofit digital space. It’s also a valuable tool to help nonprofits evaluate their results by giving them a comparison point for their performance against organizations of similar sizes and issue areas.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 19, 2024

Embracing innovation can transform your nonprofit. But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. Let’s start by understanding ‘culture of innovation’ and why it matters.

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Plus, different professionals bring unique perspectives and experience to the table so your nonprofit can make the best possible financial decisions. What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management? Let’s dive in!

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. If your nonprofit is new, you can strengthen your case by highlighting your leadership’s previous track record at other organizations.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

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Candid

JANUARY 19, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you know how powerful advocacy videos can be for charitable organizations. Nonprofit videos have the power to break your supporters’ hearts, build them back up again, and inspire them to take action. You know it’s almost impossible to watch that video without a few tears welling up in your eyes!

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

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. By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 21, 2024

Most nonprofits and educational institutions use a multichannel marketing strategy to engage supporters. Email, social media, and direct mail are all nonprofit staples—but don’t stop there. In addition to these metrics, choose key performance indicators (KPIs) based on your unique goals. Let’s get started!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

APRIL 14, 2023

Trust me, I continue to make mistakes (topics for future podcasts and blog posts), but my stance held true. The post The Nonprofit World is Messy, and So Are We appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. It was at that moment I realized I could never hope to be the perfect grant administrator.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. Is a nonprofit truly effective? Let ’ s ask the people who are served USA Today Looking for the ‘best’ nonprofit to support?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s competitive marketplace, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to have a strong brand. But what exactly is a nonprofit branding strategy? What is a nonprofit branding strategy? A nonprofit branding strategy is a plan for how you want your organization to be perceived by the public.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Despite its increasing utilization, reliable fundraising data around nonprofit text messaging results have been limited until now. Last month, Tatango and MissionWired released the Nonprofit Text Messaging Insights Report as a starting point for metrics on fundraising and engagement text messaging across the nonprofit industry.

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