Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your website can be a great marketing tool, but it can also help your nonprofit raise funds. Learn how to encourage donations on your nonprofit website. Donation buttons are a critical part of a well-designed nonprofit website. Clearly outline your immediate funding priorities, such as specific programs, campaigns, or goals.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences.

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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. Launch a Year-End Giving Campaign 2.1 Evaluate and Plan for the Future 5.1

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Here’s what we suggest: We need to start rethinking annual giving metrics to create a new storyline about fundraising for higher education. Maybe we need to focus our attention on narrower metrics. News & World Report metric of alumni participation , the impact of this ranking indicator is going to show in our data for years.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Technology Association of Grantmakers 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in how funders are supporting nonprofit technology needs. If these trends continue, we risk exacerbating existing inequities and undermining the capacity of nonprofits to fulfill their missions effectively.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. First, we’ll cover how to determine your goals for your monthly giving program.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. An organizational plan, the equivalent of a private-sector business plan, lays out a nonprofits mission, goals, programs, and strategies for raising and managing funds.

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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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. You may need to make some changes to your fundraising plan and other goals. Many nonprofits raise the most money from individual giving. Summer is usually a less busy time for nonprofits. Always have a plan.

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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. Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals. Choosing the Right Grant for Your Nonprofit 4.1

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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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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

Securing grant funding is a primary goal for many nonprofit organizations. GrantWriterTeam has insider information every grant writer should know to craft a grant proposal that gets the results your nonprofit needs! Articulate clear interim and summative metrics to demonstrate the impact of your project. Tell Your Story!

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

People like to invest in those they trust, those who align with their goals, and those who have winning track records. Nonprofit organizations that are clicking on all cylinders, run amazing, impactful programs, and are positively changing the world one project at a time are what I would call high-performing organizations.

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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. Here’s how nonprofits can measure and communicate impact and ROI effectively before they submit a proposal. cost per individual served).

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In my 30 years working to bring corporations and nonprofits together, Ive seen how nonprofits, despite their critical work and deep community connections, struggle to secure the financial and strategic support they need to expand their programs and sustain their teams. Get to know the people youll need tomorrow, today.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. Unlike traditional foundation grants, corporate grants are often tied to a companys philanthropic goals, community engagement efforts, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis. Essentially, it tracks cash flow in and out of your nonprofit.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Learn how to uncover those motivations and inspire more support in this guide.

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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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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. That’s why Giving Tuesday is such an important time for any nonprofit, no matter your size or cause. Since its inception, Giving Tuesday has raised more than $13 billion for nonprofits.

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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. Maintain credibility.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. We celebrate that. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked. How have place-based intermediaries made a difference?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. 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. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your 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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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

We have been in the grant writing business for a long time, and one important shift we have seen over the last several years has been that funders are requiring more data from more nonprofits. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? Your goal is to get your donors to read your messages. In the from field, put DoGood Nonprofit or Nancy (Jackson), DoGood Nonprofit. Measuring your email metrics will help you communicate more effectively. Now there are countless streaming options.

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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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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. These benchmarks will determine the pacing and intensity of your efforts.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal. Similarly, nonprofits can feature testimonials from beneficiaries, explaining how your organization has made a difference in their lives. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Donating should be convenient and easy for the people supporting your nonprofit.

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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. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants. By analyzing your needs and goals, these tools deliver curated opportunities in seconds.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2024

While it may help fundraisers hit their metric goals, it doesn’t align with how major donors think, feel or give. And that’s where a deeper, more thoughtful strategy comes into play.

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