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"Thank U, Next" Fundraising

The Fundraiser Coach

With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. We speak of gift amount, revenue goals and dollars in at the office. Once the major or mega gift is secured, the focus shifts to the next prospect.

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2024 Year-End Recap: Evaluating Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Whether your events included auctions, galas, or virtual campaigns, understanding key metrics and takeaways will set you up for even greater success next year. Heres why you should prioritize a thorough review: Measure Performance Track goals like attendance, revenue, and donor engagement.

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How to Align Your Grant Proposals with Your Organization’s Strategic Goals in 2025

Just Write Grants

To stand out in the competitive grant landscape of 2025, aligning your proposals with your organizations strategic goals is not just advisableits essential. Are your goals and objectives still relevant for 2025? Ensure that your strategic goals are: Specific and Measurable: Clearly define what success looks like.

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Projected Grant Writing Trends for 2025: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Just Write Grants

DEI Metrics and Reporting Nonprofits will be required to report on DEI metrics , including: Workforce Diversity : Providing data on the diversity of staff and leadership. Program Impact : Demonstrating how programs address and advance equity and inclusion within communities served. Shift Towards Collaborative Funding Models 3.1

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Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes: The Difference + How to Write Them for Successful Grant Proposals

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

Others ask very few questions and don’t require much in the way of hard metrics. But regardless of what type of proposals you may be working on at this moment in time, there is one thing I can say with certainty: You will run into proposals that ask you to write out the goals, objectives, and outcomes for your program or project.

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Have a Matching Gift? Maximize Its Potential with Automated Matching 

CauseVox

Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Plus, when there is a match in place, these metrics automatically double! It’s an incredible way to rally support and reach your fundraising goals faster!

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Reach Your Target Audience: 5 Effective Segmentation Tips

Pamela Grow

Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Based on your goals, choose the segmentation criteria you’ll rely on to group your supporters. If you’re missing any supporter information you need to reach your segmentation goals, enriching your database can fill those gaps.