Blackbaud

JUNE 21, 2024

Text messages present an impactful opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy and connect with supporters quickly and personally. In addition to these metrics, choose key performance indicators (KPIs) based on your unique goals. Email, social media, and direct mail are all nonprofit staples—but don’t stop there.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

Complete the application in ninety days, and we will present your proposal at the next board meeting.” 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. I will send you a link to our online portal this afternoon.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Our work always highlights the unique selling points of our clients, presenting them in the most positive and productive possible light. We work hard to research relevant literature and data to show the need our client aims to meet, and we always include measurable metrics to gauge the long-term success of the program.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And once you’ve shared your report with stakeholders, be sure to track engagement metrics afterwards to see how well your report performed and in which ways it could be strengthened in the future. Additionally, you can increase efficacy and accessibility, ensuring that all readers have a dynamic experience.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This presents a significant opportunity for nonprofits to act as vital community connectors and partners. By aligning on shared goals and performance metrics—such as skills building, well-being, community and program outcomes—nonprofits can strengthen the business case for corporate involvement while advancing community causes.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The frame we teach the nonprofits we work with is this: “Run toward words that differentiate you from the crowd—words that present you as an organization that is transparent and accountable.” They pick a goal, define strategies, and stay focused on the small handful of metrics that measure the execution of the strategy.

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Fundraising Metrics Nonprofit Federal Grants 59

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But what blew me away was the metric of happiness that is part of every established work period, AKA “sprint.” One of the happiness metrics presented was a simple Likert scale of 1-5, with 5 being the happiest. Sure, the expert trainers provided plenty of data, research, and decades of results to back up their methods.

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 31, 2023

Building grants and major donors into the Board agenda Recently, I had the privilege of presenting to a charitable foundation’s Board during their strategy planning day. This presentation wasn’t limited to theory.

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CauseVox

JULY 10, 2024

This not only livened up the presentation but also effectively highlighted the extensive reach and joyful spirit of the campaign. Impact Metric (Noblesville Tankers fundraising page) Another critical campaign component was an impact metric, which Well Aware had not been able to implement on other platforms.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Your podcast should feel like a two-way conversation, even with listeners who aren’t present in the studio. Ensure you regularly track metrics such as reviews, listener numbers, audience growth rate, and the conversion rate from listeners to donors. Interactive. Consistent.

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DoJiggy

JULY 16, 2024

Gather Your Data Collect all relevant data from the past year, including financial statements, program metrics, and key achievements. Ensure that your financial data is audited and presented clearly, with detailed explanations where necessary. Accurate data is crucial for building credibility and demonstrating the impact of your work.

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AmpliFund

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Define Clear Objectives and Metrics Before awarding a grant, establish well-defined objectives and measurable outcomes. Metrics should be quantifiable and directly tied to the project's purpose, allowing for accurate assessment during monitoring. Monitor Risk Identifying and managing risks proactively is essential to prevent setbacks.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

Those are some of the numbers reported today by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and presented by the Foundation for Philanthropy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals and by GivingTuesday. The drop in micro donors accounts for nearly three-quarters of the topline decrease in donors.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 16, 2023

Back in April, after using my newsletter to plug my presentation on case studies at the Engage for Good Conference in Atlanta, so many people pre-registered for my session that we ran out of room! On Thursday, August 24th at 1:30 pm EDT , I'll present How To Create Case Studies That Strengthen Your Corporate Social Impact Programs.

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Grant Writer Team

JUNE 11, 2024

Securing grants is vital for nonprofit organizations, yet crafting a proposal that stands out amidst stiff competition presents a significant challenge. Focus on Measurable Results Articulate clear interim and summative metrics to demonstrate the impact of your project. A Standout Grant Proposal is a must!

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales Ops Metrics & KPIs. Performance Metrics Analyses. Selection of Key Sales Metrics to Adopt. Generate, analyze and present reports. Common Sales Operations Metrics & KPIs. Preferred metrics vary across teams and organizations. Here’s everything we’ll cover in this guide. Performance.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Also check your fund accounting software for opportunities to share presentation-ready dashboards or even give certain staff members view-only access. Talking about appropriate metrics with your team could help your organization shed the fear-based mentality and create a culture of transparency.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

To accomplish this, track metrics like participation rates, supporter acquisition and retention, total revenue raised, and conversions from each marketing channel. Some online shopping fundraiser platforms have gift card fundraising capabilities built in so your nonprofit can run both campaigns for free at the same time.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Not only do you need to explain what you’ve accomplished, you also need to provide metrics and/or anecdotal evidence that your programs are making a difference. You may need to present your overall operating budget and audited financial statements.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As you share content on social media, track metrics, like impressions and likes, to assess your performance. Olivia Mode-Cater is an industry leader in dance education and dance entrepreneurship, having presented on these topics on a national and international level.

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Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leverage Data and Metrics : Provide concrete evidence of your impact and effectiveness. Ensure Impeccable Presentation : Thoroughly proofread for errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting. Demonstrate Sustainability : Explain how your project will continue after the grant period ends.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As part of your organization’s leadership or advancement team, you have the critical task of presenting a clear strategy and then training board members in the proven steps that will help them become confident fundraisers. Create a Strategy for Successful Board Fundraising Most board members simply need a guide on how to fundraise.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Metrics that matter, not just data: Identify 3-5 key metrics that directly align with the grant's objectives. Offer your expertise: Volunteer to present at a webinar or event hosted by the funder. Find a system that works for you and your budget. Track them religiously and showcase progress in your reports. Build rapport!

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 10, 2023

You’ve seen our team share information from MyFedTrainer.com, podcasts on the topic from Fundraising HayDay, and our own team talk about and present on “How to Make Reporting to Your Funder a Snap,” so we’re excited to bring you this guest post today with some tactical tips to help with your upcoming grant report.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. Inclusion in this digest does not indicate that Rogare agrees with any arguments presented, only that we thought they made a good case.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2024

These challenges, however, present opportunities for innovation and positive change, including increased collaboration among funders, a focus on community-driven solutions, and a willingness to engage in difficult—and meaningful—conversations about privilege and power.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Check out the following metrics to ascertain how effective your programs are in supporting your mission: Program descriptions. Information like this should be present in your “program accomplishments” section. Financial health, while one of the most important indicators you can gauge using Form 990, is far from the only one.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

” Well, opting for a pre-built fundraising platform has a ton of advantages, mainly because it streamlines various critical elements: Built-In Features: Fundraising platforms come equipped with essential features like impact metrics , donation tiers , peer-to-peer capabilities , ticketing options, and easily accessible donate buttons.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

Given that our audience no longer seems to be present on X, it makes sense to shift our efforts and time to other platforms. I selected those metrics because our goals for social media are to increase brand awareness and drive traffic to our articles and resources. We get it, who doesn’t love data presented in a nice visual format?

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Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Download or export your search results as an image, PowerPoint deck, or PDF file to use in presentations or to create a snapshot in time for later reference. This information can also help you set benchmark KPIs and metrics that are important for your organization to track over time.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

Twitter analytics Facebook insights Instagram insights LinkedIn analytics TikTok analytics Once you have exported data from the last year, sort posts by the metric you’re most interested in, such as engagement, reach, or link clicks. If you haven’t exported your data before, here are how-to guides for major platforms.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

from 2016–2018 and added a number of financial metrics to the spreadsheet. We then applied a statistical method called exploratory factor analysis to uncover themes that might be present in the data set. We also downloaded their IRS Form 990s?from Study 1: How sad is your nonprofit mission statement?

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Determining metrics to track Without knowing what metrics to track, it’s hard for you to determine how effective your marketing efforts truly are. The metrics you track are often determined by your SMART goals, so keep those in mind when selecting what data to record.

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Blackbaud

MAY 16, 2024

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. The sheer volume of data, in its diverse and often incompatible formats, presents a significant challenge. Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information.

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Just quick and simple steps- like using relevant photos and brand colors- can go a long way in making each campaign present as unique and professional. Meat Fight recently started using CauseVox’s activity metric that helps track the amount of activity someone does for a campaign, like how many miles or steps are being walked.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While annual giving allows donors to contribute to something important to them in the present, planned gifts in the form of cash, property, or assets like stocks and bonds can influence an organization for years or decades to come.

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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Define clear metrics and evaluation methods to assess how well your project is achieving its DEI goals. Be specific about how these activities will be carried out, who will be responsible, and how their effectiveness will be measured. Evaluate and Measure Impact Include a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of your DEI strategies.

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