Candid

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Spanning organizations with widely different budget sizes, financial models, regulatory requirements, and social missions, in many cases it makes sense to focus on a particular subset of organizations or dive deep on a particular metric. Join us for a webinar on October 27 for a detailed introduction to Candid’s U.S.

Metrics 111

Metrics Budget Goals Nonprofit 111

CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Meat Fight recently started using CauseVox’s activity metric that helps track the amount of activity someone does for a campaign, like how many miles or steps are being walked. We love that Meat Fight’s “funlanthropy” approach really shines through when they use the activity metric to highlight milestones! Don’t center the sob story.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Metrics Template Donation 97

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Juggling budgets, reporting, and compliance tasks makes you feel like a one-person circus act. ‍ Having a proactive grant management strategy is essential, and here's why: Efficiency & Organization: Imagine juggling multiple grants with varying deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements. Does any of this sound familiar?

Grant Management 52

Grant Management Management Grant Grants 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It's because they have smaller budgets. Those smaller budgets translate to smaller staff sizes or heavier reliance on volunteers for all facets of program management, which result in less consistency in grantseeking. Here's another metric, which I think may prove useful to the grantseekers for younger organizations.

Grantstation 51

Grantstation IT Letter Of Inquiry Award 51

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Corporate Grants Many businesses support nonprofits through: Direct Giving Programs : Grants awarded directly from a company’s budget. Networking Attend nonprofit conferences, workshops, and webinars. Be Specific and Detailed : Outline exactly how you’ll use the grant money and provide a comprehensive budget.

Funding 52

Funding Grant Grants Federal Grants 52

Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

A grant proposal is a structured document that outlines the need for funding, your nonprofit’s objectives, the proposed project’s scope, and the budget you need to accomplish your project. Create a concise but compelling way to capture your mission, the project’s scope, and the budget in a single page.

Proposal 52

Proposal Template Grant Grants 52

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Given the nature of a capital campaign, your board will be asked to approve operating budgets and your overall capital campaign budget. It should be directly tied to your progress and defined metrics. The Public Phase In launching this final phase, timing is key.

Strategic Plan 59

Strategic Plan Metrics Budget Goals 59

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Budget Cuts and Financial Constraints Many funding organizations, including government bodies and private foundations, have faced financial constraints and may have reduced the available funding. Budget cuts can lead to smaller grants or fewer funding opportunities, requiring nonprofits to do more with less.

Funding 52

Funding Grant Writing Proposal Grant 52

Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2012

Games structure participation in vital civic actions like voting, budgeting, advocacy, movement-building, solving major challenges, and simulations for disaster preparedness. (BS). Set goals with impact objectives including metrics of success. (MB). Think about your intended audience first when creating a social impact game. (MB).

Nonprofit 55

Nonprofit Metrics Conference Goals 55

Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I attended free webinars about how to craft a resume for industry. I didn’t expect to be hired so quickly, and in February, I started working as a Development Director with an organization with an operating budget of over $1 million dollars. I spiffed up my abandoned LinkedIn profile. Plus, it was a toxic, dangerous workplace.)

Ethics 98

Ethics Publishing Grant Writing Contracts 98

Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Many organizations have to strategize around limited budgets while trying to reach the largest audience possible to get their mission out there. Determining metrics to track Without knowing what metrics to track, it’s hard for you to determine how effective your marketing efforts truly are.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Metrics Media Goals 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 20, 2024

This section should also outline how the project will be evaluated—detail the metrics for success and the methods for assessing progress towards the stated outcomes. Budget: A clear and detailed budget is essential to assure funders that their money will be spent wisely.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 52

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Perhaps you’ve even noticed your engagement metrics decrease across your platforms due to supporters’ screen fatigue. . But, if you have room in your budget, consider enlisting the help of a production company to make a high-quality video on any topic of your choosing. You can: Explain an aspect of your work.

Fundraising 78

Fundraising Donation Media Engineering 78

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2022

With a business account, you’ll have access to a host of features that will help you keep track of important metrics and post advertisements on the platform. If you’re looking to start making ads on Instagram, make sure you have the budget to do so. Also, ensure that your account is a business account. Writing a bio. Final thoughts.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Media Calendar Donation 59

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Stay informed by: Joining professional associations like the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Attending conferences and webinars Subscribing to industry publications and newsletters Frequently Asked Questions About Starting a Planned Giving Program How long does it take to see results from a planned giving program?

Pass-Through 83

Pass-Through Policy Policies Education 83

Blackbaud

JANUARY 8, 2025

Another challenge is the over-dependence on data and quantitative metrics , which places undue emphasis on numbers while often neglecting qualitative insights, lived experience, diversity of perspectives, and real-world implications. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues.

Burnout 98

Burnout Proposal Grant Grants 98

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Unlike businesses, nonprofits face unique challenges like limited budgets and the need to create impact without direct financial returns. Track key metrics like website traffic, social media engagement, email open rates, and conversions to understand what resonates with your audience and what doesn’t.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Media Burnout Strategic Plan 52