Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. . This often overlooked and sometimes under-appreciated department uses data to drive strategy, best practices to guide training, and technology to hack success.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

You can build up your teams confidence by giving your fundraisers ongoing training and practice. Better relationship-building leads to deeper understanding of each donor's goals and opportunities for gift conversations. Are You Focusing on a Metric Like "Asks per Month?" We are all for setting clear metrics!

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

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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. What are your goals?" Are obsessed with defining metrics of success and tracking program outcomes. ® Grant Writing Training and discounted services here. Grantmakers are no different.

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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. Clear Objectives and Goals A successful grant proposal must articulate clear and concise objectives and goals.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Define Clear Impact Objectives Aligned with the Funder’s Goals Funders want to see that your program’s goals align closely with their mission. Craft your goals to reflect the outcomes they value most, demonstrating that you understand their impact expectations. cost per individual served).

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

5M catalyzes $100M+) Economies of scale kick in For example, if your campaign goal is to raise $50 million, your overall marketing budget might be approximately $3.5 millionroughly 7-12% of your goal. Meet specific short-term funding goals. Set clear metrics for success. Build Your Team Train your gift officers.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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. Pick a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) that is clear, measurable, and accountable. Clearly define the social problem the organization is working to solve.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story. Measure Your Progress and Refine Track Key Brand Metrics Brand clarity is about more than warm, fuzzy feelingsit also impacts measurable results. Keep an eye on: Donor Retention Rates: Are first-time donors coming back?

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Do Your Major Gift Officers Lack Experience and Training? Here's how you can help: You cant expect your team to perform at a high level without proper training. Youcanset your team up for success when you invest in their training and professional development. Set clear, actionable goals for fundraisers.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. Create a cohesive strategy that aligns with your organizations goals, strengths, and resources. If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Get.Grants.Better.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

Yet data helps leadership and the board of directors quantify the year-to-year success and progress toward department goals. All too often, an organization will set unrealistic goals without adequate resources or available opportunities or set unreasonable expectations for the number of applications an individual needs to submit.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? 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. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals?

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

Revenue goals are ever-rising! The huge financial goals and the pressure on fundraisers and organizational leadership can be intense. Its all based on thoughtful metrics like donor engagement, frequency of gifts, and giving history. And can you guess whats on the minds of nonprofit CEOs and VPs of Advancement?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Emphasize common goals For businesses, supporting a nonprofit isnt just about generosity but about alignment between its own goals and the nonprofits mission. Instead, we positioned it as an opportunity for them to invest in the future of their city in a way that aligned with their own goals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By analyzing your needs and goals, these tools deliver curated opportunities in seconds. It interprets the context behind search queries, connecting users with grants that align with both their project goals and funder priorities. At the heart of smart search is semantic search—AI that goes beyond simple keyword matching.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the process, make great strides in meeting your mission goals. It should contain clear expectations, realistic action steps, and attainable goals.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding this purpose can guide the grant writing process, ensuring that proposals align with the funder’s goals. Impact of Grants on Students Grants also play a significant role in education by providing students with financial assistance to pursue their academic goals. Evaluation Plan Methods to measure project success.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. This Candid insights article details how to earn a seal and increase visibility and, in turn, fundraising potential.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement. Avoid jargon.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Capacity Building Grants often fund training and development efforts, helping organizations to grow and improve their services. To effectively research grant opportunities, individuals should consider the following steps: Identify potential funding sources that align with their organizations mission or project goals.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. To begin, the Project Goals section lists the critical community needs the funder wants to address.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

Train employees to speak knowledgeably about partnership initiatives so they can authentically represent your organizations impact to customers and donors. In 2025, partnerships aligning business objectives with social impact goals will set the standard for success. Co-create clear success metrics that track business performance (e.g.,

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 3, 2024

Lately, it seems I can hardly open a newsletter, attend a training, or look at a conference schedule without seeing the word AI popping up everywhere. With this expertise in mind, we have tested many AI platforms, attended training on AI, and assessed the writing AI has produced for us. Can you train AI? Would you write that?

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Our goal is to develop platinum level Black- and Brown-led organizations. Our goals with this initiative were to defeat the adultification bias of Black girls in the community, and we also wanted to provide clinical partners, Black mentors, and resources to educate and empower Black girls.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. For example: A local animal shelter may host puppy yoga or dog training classes. No matter which strategies you choose, track metrics to evaluate your progress. Host classes that align with your nonprofit’s purpose.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While most who responded would agree that counting the number of program participants, clients served, and funds raised each year are solid metrics, success looks different to every organization. Our organization measures success in terms of how well a program fulfills our mission-driven goals and objectives.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives. Your event can cover one or more of these goals. Depending on what you choose, identify which format best supports those goals. Gather feedback from previous events and ask questions throughout the planning process. Promote your nonprofit’s brand.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. What impact goals will we hold ourselves accountable to over the next three-five years? Plans can sometimes read like wish lists, citing every new idea or opportunity on the horizon.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals. Next, consider what audience learnings you can surface using your nonprofit’s marketing analytics, such as email engagement metrics, website traffic measures, and social media performance. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand depends on your goals.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Step 1: Set objectives and goals Start by outlining your campaign’s strategic purpose and objectives. Next, define your goals by considering how you’ll track, measure, and evaluate its performance. Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ).

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Understand the Donor’s Priorities Your first task is to understand the donor’s mission and goals. Highlighting how your project addresses these priorities demonstrates that you’ve done your homework and that your goals are aligned with the funder’s vision.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2016

The most effective dashboard solutions are intuitive and visually dynamic; they present an accessible real-time look into a range of metrics. The board can access specific goals, updates on revenue and key performance indicators (KPIs), and a range of metrics related to progress toward longer-term goals. Train Diligently.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 15, 2021

Now, while it’s not likely you’ll frame your plan and place it in a prominent position in your home, a strong, detailed plan is your visible commitment to your goals, the mission, and the community you serve as a fundraiser. And a fundraising plan will provide realistic goals that are both achievable and aspirational.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Train callers on matching gifts. Having a team of well-trained callers is the secret to any successful phonathon campaign. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Setting goals greatly increases your chances of fundraising success. Train callers on matching gifts.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

To measure a collaborative’s own progress toward its impact goals, it’s important to look beyond individual grantee results or a handful of compelling stories from the highest-performing grantees and assess the portfolio as a whole. Tracking common outcome metrics across grantees.

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