Demographics, Events and Metrics - Grants & Fundraising Brief

Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips

Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Demographics. Segmenting supporters based on demographics like age or location can add an extra personal touch to your messages. Event communications. Sync your nonprofit event management platform with your constituent database so you can use your segments to inform your event communications. Impact updates.

Demographics

Demographics Metrics Goals Media

4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Event participation: Acknowledge their involvement in past events, volunteer efforts, or advocacy work to deepen their connection to your mission. You can create targeted mailing lists based on giving history, demographics, and interests. The right nonprofit fundraising tools will help you achieve this level of personalization.

Fundraising

Fundraising Nonprofit CRM Donation

Using Donor Data to Personalize Your Text Donation Appeals

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Use these donor insights to support your nonprofit’s text-to-give strategies and drive a greater ROI: Donation frequency Donation recency Donation amount Demographics Level of involvement To track these metrics and set your text-to-give campaign up for success, you’ll need the right tools.

Donation

Donation Demographics CRM Fundraising

Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Most successful campaigns focus on issues, not individuals, and use digital channels, petitions, and events to engage in broad, bipartisan support. Advocacy events Whether online or in-person, events help build momentum and human connection behind your cause. What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying?

Lobbying

Lobbying Nonprofit CRM Software

Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information.

Demographics

Demographics Ethics Metrics Grant

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

4 Tips for Uncovering Your Donors’ Giving Motivations

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size. Decision: The supporter subscribes to the nonprofit’s newsletter and registers for a beach clean-up and recycling event. However, make sure you have the right tools and technology in place to capture these metrics.

Ethics

Ethics Donation Demographics CRM

Which Event Formats Work Best?

Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Which Event Formats Work Best? Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. The downside is that in-person events can be expensive.

Conference

Conference Budget Goals Demographics

Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events. In the USA, school events are a cornerstone of community-building, uniting students, parents, teachers, and residents in a shared purpose.

Fundraising

Fundraising Budget Burnout Donation

What to know about seeking corporate support right now

Candid

JULY 7, 2025

They can match employee gifts, sponsor events, or partner with you to promote both their products and your work (aka cause-related marketing). Are there news articles about their sponsorship of a local event? Cash donations through a foundation gift or a direct company award are just two ways in which corporations can partner with you.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Government Demographics Metrics

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grant

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

AI Retail SAM Management

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

AI Donation Retail Media

Best Practices for Collecting Fundraising Campaign and Donor Data

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views. Qualitative: This is non-numerical data that is interpreted to determine trends.

Fundraising

Fundraising Donation Media Management

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Management Media

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Award Retail Grant Grants

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Award

How to Identify and Qualify Major Donor Prospects Using Data-Driven Research

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. Next, relevant donor information that goes beyond basic demographics should be collected. Make it a routine to remove duplicate entries and update contact details to maintain accuracy.

Metrics

Metrics CRM AI Management

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Media Management

Should My Business Sponsor a Charity Golf Tournament?

DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

These events attract decision-makers and industry leaders, creating a valuable networking environment. Additionally, charity golf tournaments provide unique marketing opportunities, from logo placement on event materials to direct engagement with participants, ensuring sponsors receive both recognition and return on investment.

Goals

Goals Strategic Plan Media Demographics

12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Youre likely sending out donation letters for a specific reason, whether a project, campaign, or event. You can send them to anyone in your support network, including current donors, prospective donors, corporate sponsors, board members, volunteers, event attendees, and more. Certain merchandise related to the event.

Template

Template Donation Goals Fundraising

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Fundraising Media

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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Retail

Retail Policy Policies Government

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Management Media

MissionWired Secures Growth Capital to Expand Fundraising Innovation

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Consultant Consulting

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

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Retail

Retail AI Software Engineering

Neon One Unveils Neon Launch, A Digital Starter Kit for New Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

JULY 2, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Media Software

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Retail

Retail Funding Award Government

The Risk of Board Complacency Under Charismatic Leadership — And How to Prevent It

NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

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Retail

Retail IT Management Government

Your Planned Giving Budget: A Simple Formula

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Furthermore, legacy giving from high-net-worth donors isnt a one-time event; it often represents decades of sustained annual support. Personal Connection (40-50% of budget) Small-group legacy planning sessions: Proven 3x more effective than mass events. Analyze your donor demographics. Set clear metrics for success.

Budget

Budget Training Demographics Metrics

Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2025

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Retail

Retail Government Donation Media

Foundation Source Acquires Pacific Foundation Services

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2025

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Retail

Retail Consultant Consulting Consulting

Private School Admissions: Breaking Down the Data

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Baseline Admissions Metrics Let’s start with the basics and then look beyond typical admission metrics to capitalize on this growth potential. Inquiry Source and Demographics Knowing where your inquiries originate and the demographic makeup of your “best-fit” students is critical to refining your marketing strategies.

Demographics

Demographics Applicant Application Metrics

eGain Launches Special Offer of AI Agent Solution for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Government

Fundraising Analytics: 9 Metrics You Might Not Be Tracking

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Collecting Data While it can seem daunting to think about collecting data for lesser-known metrics, it is worth noting that your nonprofit probably already uses software that can help. 9 Important Fundraising Metrics 1. If you are, have you considered segmenting the LTVs into different demographics?

Metrics

Metrics Fundraising Demographics Software

Report Reveals Nonprofits Are a Major Employer in Nearly Every State

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Retainer

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices: Event Marketing

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

How’d your last peer-to-peer event go? If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! Where will your audience see your event advertised? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Start with a Facebook event page.

Fundraising

Fundraising Media Metrics Budget

Across the Generations: 5 Tips for Fundraising to All Ages

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. This guide will explore the following tips to boost supporter engagement and fundraise more successfully across generations: Research your target demographics.

Demographics

Demographics Fundraising Training Metrics

How to Engage Board Members in Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Thank-you calls, showing up at an event, or facilitating personal introductions can make a difference to your fundraising operation over the long term without anyone giving an extra penny today. Take their career and family roles into consideration as well as demographics of age, location, etc.

Fundraising

Fundraising Training Goals Demographics

Tracking Performance: 6 Fundraising Data Points You Need

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

We’ve helped thousands of successful nonprofits understand the fundraising metrics which are most critical to crafting a winning fundraising strategy. In this article, we’ll explore the following 6 fundraising metrics: Fundraising ROI. Essentially, this metric reveals how much money you raised for each dollar you spent on fundraising.

Metrics

Metrics Fundraising CRM Retainer

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Think about who will attend or contribute to your fundraising event. By outlining the demographics and interests of your attendees, you can connect with businesses that see a relevantmarket. For instance: Bronze Sponsor ($100 to $300) : Logo placement on the event flyer and mention in the school newsletter. Be direct yet polite.

Fundraising

Fundraising Proposal Ethics Education

Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

Software

Software Management Nonprofit Template

Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips

4 Proven Direct Mail Fundraising Strategies For Nonprofits

Trending Sources

Using Donor Data to Personalize Your Text Donation Appeals

Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Demographics via Candid: Building a movement to promote equity in the social sector

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

4 Tips for Uncovering Your Donors’ Giving Motivations

Which Event Formats Work Best?

Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

What to know about seeking corporate support right now

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Best Practices for Collecting Fundraising Campaign and Donor Data

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

How to Identify and Qualify Major Donor Prospects Using Data-Driven Research

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

Should My Business Sponsor a Charity Golf Tournament?

12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

MissionWired Secures Growth Capital to Expand Fundraising Innovation

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

Neon One Unveils Neon Launch, A Digital Starter Kit for New Nonprofits

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

The Risk of Board Complacency Under Charismatic Leadership — And How to Prevent It

Your Planned Giving Budget: A Simple Formula

Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

Foundation Source Acquires Pacific Foundation Services

Private School Admissions: Breaking Down the Data

eGain Launches Special Offer of AI Agent Solution for Nonprofits

Fundraising Analytics: 9 Metrics You Might Not Be Tracking

Report Reveals Nonprofits Are a Major Employer in Nearly Every State

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices: Event Marketing

Across the Generations: 5 Tips for Fundraising to All Ages

How to Engage Board Members in Fundraising

Tracking Performance: 6 Fundraising Data Points You Need

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers

Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

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