Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You’ve seen it before: a nonprofit posts about a successful event on its Facebook page (or LinkedIn, or Twitter, or Pinterest, or…) and racks up thousands of likes and shares. The nonprofit sector is no exception. Every like is a mini-lesson to be taught; every share, a softening of the heart in readiness for donation.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Grant readiness and effective grant stewardship takes collaboration at all levels. Question: What has been the most essential piece of your grant readiness toolkit?

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Here is a snapshot of what happened and our tips for creating short-form videos at your nonprofit. While video views are nice, we measure our success by engagement—using likes, comments, saves, or shares as our metrics. Tips for nonprofit short-form video creation The way we make videos has changed so much over the last year.

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Media Nonprofit Metrics Readiness 122

Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Morgan McLenan works on the Project Team at Donorly, where she is able to strengthen development initiatives for critical nonprofits. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What can data help your nonprofit achieve? Who is ready to give?

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Metrics Nonprofit CRM Readiness 69

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. Lets dive in.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. It gives your nonprofit breathing room when a problem or a new opportunity arises.

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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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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Others ask very few questions and don’t require much in the way of hard metrics. Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. All grant proposals are different. Some have strict requirements and lengthy lists of questions. Let’s get started.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

While it is important that organizations identify the right potential funders , create a compelling needs section, write a persuasive program description , and incorporate the necessary metrics, there is another very important step that can often get overlooked. Additionally, foundations over a certain size are required to have an audit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You should periodically perform a nonprofit self-audit to see how your website, email marketing, and social media are performing. What can you do to improve the metrics that matter? A nonprofit self-audit is a chance to back up and look at the whole picture, to see how your marketing efforts are performing and where you can improve.

Metrics 69

Metrics Nonprofit Goals Donation 69

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s why it is vital to make sure your team is prepared for the change and ready to identify the improvements that will increase your community health center’s efficiency and accountability. Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Goals and Metrics What does success look like? Document the specific goals you plan to accomplish, including any key performance metrics (KPIs) you’ll use to measure success. But with the right project management processes in place, you can create a clear path to an accounting system that meets your needs as a nonprofit organization.

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Software Funding Metrics Goals 109

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Also check your fund accounting software for opportunities to share presentation-ready dashboards or even give certain staff members view-only access. Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? And what do we do if the answer is “no”?

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

A good nonprofit event fundraising platform will help you raise more with less effort: it creates a streamlined, simple experience for you, your fundraisers, and your donors. What you’re looking for here will depend on what you need for your personalized nonprofit fundraising event. Ease Of Use. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Donation Goals 97

Community Boost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This makes it an attractive platform for nonprofits looking to reach their target audiences, spread awareness and raise funds. However, with millions of videos being uploaded daily, it can be challenging for your nonprofit to stand out. What is TikTok SEO? Want to learn more about trends with TikTok? Get Your Free TikTok Trends Guide!

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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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Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

In reality, many nonprofits like St. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! Other AI solutions nonprofits commonly use include chatbots or virtual assistants to help streamline manual work.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

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. There is still an expectation of transparency that’s good for both donors and the nonprofit. What Are Restricted Funds?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This enterprise became a catalyst for nonprofits, enabling them to amplify their mission and cultivate a burgeoning donor base. His unique blend of experience has not only bridged the gap between altruism and business but has also allowed him to develop a four-step approach to help you find new donors for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed! How to use nonprofit software Top nonprofit software solutions What is nonprofit software?

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

Does wrangling content for your nonprofit's newsletter feel most like: a) A walk in the park with a basket full of adorable puppies? Countless nonprofit heroes like yourself struggle with crafting compelling content that resonates with your audience. So, get ready to unleash your inner design whiz with these best practices!

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CauseVox

MAY 29, 2024

Using your donation tiers, impact metric, and any other messaging you want to place on the page, try to communicate the impact that each dollar raised helps to accomplish. For The Impact Metric : The impact metric allows you to tie dollars to impact, and this is particularly helpful if you’re raising funds for one item or program.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2015

It includes professional email templates, marketing automation, and transactional capabilities, all designed for nonprofits. You can create and design email content using a drag-and-drop interface, analyze metrics on messages you've sent, ensure your messages are being delivered, and more. Email Metrics. Get Informz Now.

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Center for Major Gifts

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. email opens).

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amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

LEARN MORE: How to segment your nonprofit’s audience. Last year was another record-breaker, as US nonprofits raised $3.1 But it’s important to know what metrics to look for ahead of time. LEARN MORE: Key metrics to evaluate your year-end results. Leverage GivingTuesday. These numbers are eye-popping. Don’t wait!

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Metrics Strategic Plan Goals Retainer 75

Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

This includes donor information, donation history, engagement metrics, and other data you collect across various platforms. Engagement metrics Tracking how your donors engage with your organization can help you understand their commitment and interests. Data-driven decision-making is essential in the nonprofit world.

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amplifi

JANUARY 30, 2025

But you should look closely at how recently someone gave, how consistently they donate, how long theyve supported you, and how they engage with your nonprofit. At amplifi, we use the 12-month metric but feel free to choose what works best for your audience. LEARN MORE: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program?

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NextAfter

JUNE 26, 2023

While this news is sure to cause stress for nonprofits that rely on the popular (and free) platform for their A/B testing needs, it doesn’t mean you should stop A/B testing altogether. There are other A/B testing platforms that nonprofits can use to continue decoding what works in digital fundraising. But VWO goes beyond A/B testing.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do as a successful individual giving officer is, sit in front of a blinking cursor and a screen full of empty boxes that ask for outcome metrics. Across the nonprofit sector, there are countless variations in the relationship between organizational grant professionals and philanthropy departments. Is this a grant? Yes, or no?

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 26, 2024

Christian Scott, Partner Director at LIFE Event Staffing One of the biggest hurdles a nonprofit has to overcome is getting past the ideology of "but this is the way we've always done it." S torytelling with impact data in solicitation materials and at your events can help sustain giving all year long.

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Fundraising Metrics Donation Readiness 71

Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

Use your fund accounting software’s robust report types to get deep dives into critical metrics that help build your budget scenarios, such as your program costs, revenue levels, and asset positions. With data now in a scenario, you’re ready to make the necessary updates that convey your plan. What if it raises more?

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Meat Fight is a nonprofit dedicated to “funlanthropy” who has used CauseVox to set records in their digital fundraising. Each time there’s a new campaign, she can make small tweaks and it’s ready to go. Alice’s advice for other nonprofit leaders? Want to learn more about using peer to peer fundraising for your nonprofit?

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