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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Progress bar with CauseVox automated matching And it’s not just about the money—CauseVox also displays impact metrics, so donors can see the tangible results of their gifts, like meals served, trees planted, or hours of service funded. Plus, when there is a match in place, these metrics automatically double!

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

So, using the same kind of language as every other charity repeatedly expressing their need for funding may not be the most effective strategy. If we don’t follow through on our rhetoric, we will fail to sustain the trust critical to securing more funding. This brings the listener into a uniquely powerful frame: “We don’t seek gifts.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

At some point, every entrepreneur asks the same question: Is my business eligible for grant funding? Researching and applying for grant funding requires dedication, time, and effort, and there are several important things you need to know before applying. This type of funding often comes with specific requirements.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Clearly outline your immediate funding priorities, such as specific programs, campaigns, or goals. Offering insight into how funds are allocated demonstrates accountability and reassures donors that their money is being used effectively.

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CharityHowTo

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Improve your nonprofits grant success in 2025 with key metrics, goal-setting, and funder stewardship strategies to boost funding and sustainability.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2022

In this session, we'll review the results of our 2022 Top Funder Decision Factors survey of foundations, charitable trusts, and corporate giving programs from across the country and define how nonprofits can use outcome-focused data to stand out and secure more funding.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

To better understand the shortcomings of for-profit metrics as a true measure of nonprofit success, lets look at how return on investment (ROI) is calculated. You will have the elements to translate between and marry the business metrics that ROI measured and your mission impact criteria.

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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

One of the biggest challenges we face as major gift fundraisers is balancing two distinct ways of thinking: our internal, metrics-driven mindset versus the donor-focused approach that builds relationships. In the office, we're measured by revenue, the number of donors engaged, meetings booked, and Asks made (and successfully closed!).

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2024

Finance teams will lead the way in sustaining funding, strengthening stewardship, and maximizing impact. Examine how modern technology continues to shift finance from a “scorekeeper” role to a “value driver” role.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. Support your proposal with concrete data and research that substantiate the need for funding and the potential impact of your project. Articulate clear interim and summative metrics to demonstrate the impact of your project. Seems simple, right?

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Fluxx

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Within the intricate tapestry of philanthropy, a true understanding of grantmaking data means looking past the numbers to unravel the stories of impact woven into funds, awards, and target geographic locations. Beyond the traditional metrics of grant awards, a deeper dive into grantmaking data unveils valuable insights.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. Here are five tips to help your community health center’s fund accounting implementation smooth and seamless. In a small, grant-funded organization, you might not have these skills and that’s ok! Identify the right skills on your team.

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Not Your Father's Charity

MAY 25, 2022

Why Raise Funds from Nonprofit Major Donors? Raising funds from nonprofit major donors is a vital part of your fundraising strategies. That said, any nonprofit can cultivate relationships with major donors with the means and desire to fund the vision. A good plan also includes metrics to measure your progress over time.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The 2022 Donor-Advised Fund Report details growth in all key DAF metrics for the 12th consecutive year. The new report also reveals DAF grantmaking to charities around the world grew 60% compared to pre-pandemic 2019 and increased 400% over the past decade.

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Candid

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The money from French Gates is mostly being disbursed through donor-advised funds (DAFs); in the spirit of helping boys and girls, men and women, my new DAF is called Rise Together. Moving beyond a zero-sum approach There’s an opportunity for more philanthropists to consider the unique challenges facing boys and men.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. Goals and Metrics What does success look like?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Resource mobilization: PBIs assist with connecting organizations to local and regional donor networks and ensuring access to vital funding. What stakeholders can do to support place-based intermediaries Funders can prioritize sustainable, unrestricted funding for all organizations, including place-based intermediaries.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

To be successful in securing grant funding, individuals must grasp the basic components involved in the grant application process, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and evaluation metrics. Grant Type Description Government Grants Funded by federal, state, or local government agencies.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Provide grants at the funding level you require. Connect the Dots for Funders Your grant proposal should clearly articulate how the requested funding will advance both the funders mission and your organizations strategic goals. Set Up Metrics for Success Funders want to know that their money will make an impact.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Run Special Holiday Events Organize events that align with the holiday season: Charity Galas and Auctions : Host end-of-year galas or auctions with holiday themes to engage donors and raise funds. Virtual Events : Consider virtual holiday events, such as online auctions or webinars, to reach a wider audience.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

The most obvious benefit to a partnership is the possibility of additional funding—but these collaborations have much more to offer. Your partner may share more than just funding with you. Get an idea of the funding or other resources the partner is willing to provide. What are the benefits of building community partnerships?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

In this guide, we’ll dive into what you can do to discover, analyze, and appeal to donor motivations and maintain a healthy level of funding for your cause. However, make sure you have the right tools and technology in place to capture these metrics. Use ethical and organized data collection methods. Personalize communications.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Understanding AIs Role in Grant Writing AI offers powerful tools for grant professionals: Research Assistance: Tools like ChatGPT streamline research into funding opportunities. Proposal Drafting: AI can create drafts tailored to specific funding agencies, improving alignment with solicitation requirements. Author Bio: G.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. Platforms like GrantPuma—which I founded—partner with Candid to scan tens of thousands of federal and foundation grants, funders’ strategic priorities, and funding trends to deliver relevant opportunities.

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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. Definition and Purpose Capital grants are funds specifically designated for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of physical assets. Capital Grants 1.1 Program Grants 2.1 Operating Grants 3.1

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

If youre using CauseVoxs Impact Metric, which is a counter on your site that displays the units of impact your fundraising campaign has reached, its best to tie your donation tier back to your units of impact. What specific amounts of funds can you designate to different things, so that you can easily break down where the funds will go? (ie:

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike a loan, grants do not require repayment, making them an attractive option for non-profit organizations, business owners, and students seeking funding. Types of Grants Available Grants can be categorized based on their intended purpose, source of funding, and eligibility criteria. Can be need-based or merit-based.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

While this funding can significantly amplify an organizations digital presence, it comes with specific guidelines: Ads must target text-based search campaigns. ” Monitor Performance Regularly: Track key metrics like CTR and conversion rates, making adjustments as needed to maintain compliance and optimize results.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While nonprofits often wait to assess impact after funding is secured, evaluating impact potential before submitting a grant proposal can significantly strengthen your application. Calculate anticipated expenses and projected outcomes to create a “cost per outcome” metric (e.g., cost per individual served).

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Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

Expert: Simone Joyaux ( Strategic Fund Development ) warns against vague or multiple asks diluting focus. Show Impact with Metrics Why: Quantifiable outcomes (Your $100 provides 20 meals) build credibility. Storytelling (#3) and impact metrics (#4) build emotional and logical cases, while urgency (#6) and CTAs (#2) drive action.

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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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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 2, 2021

Many nonprofits feel pressure from foundation and government funding sources to maintain a certain level of program expenses as a percentage of total expenses (for example, greater than 75%). This metric has always been a matter of debate. Nonprofits […]. The post Functional Expenses Decreased During Covid-19?

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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. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

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