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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

But before you start seeking a grant, ask yourself: Is your organization really ready? Before you get started Here are some basics you should be aware of before applying for grants: First, getting a grant is a labor- and time-intensive process. Set yourself up for success by making sure you’re ready to start the process.

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Think Like a Donor and Raise More Major Gifts

The Fundraiser Coach

One of the biggest challenges we face as major gift fundraisers is balancing two distinct ways of thinking: our internal, metrics-driven mindset versus the donor-focused approach that builds relationships. Ready to deepen your donor relationships?

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Have a Matching Gift? Maximize Its Potential with Automated Matching 

CauseVox

Progress bar with CauseVox automated matching And it’s not just about the money—CauseVox also displays impact metrics, so donors can see the tangible results of their gifts, like meals served, trees planted, or hours of service funded. Plus, when there is a match in place, these metrics automatically double!

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How to Use AI for the Right Ask (Without Being Creepy)

Blackbaud

You can also have AI analyze recordings of past pitches to review metrics like listening ratio, speaker engagement, and overall emotional tone of the meeting. Now it’s our turn to make the ask—are you ready to take AI for a whirl? Explore AI solutions, like Momentum’s AI-powered Donor Engagement Platform.

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Demystifying Grant Attachments: A Complete Guide to Boost Your Funding Success

Millionaire Grant Lady

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.

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How Nonprofits Should Measure Impact and ROI Before Submitting Grant Proposals

Just Write Grants

Calculate anticipated expenses and projected outcomes to create a “cost per outcome” metric (e.g., Highlight these metrics in your proposal to build funder confidence in your financial stewardship. Evaluate Your Organization’s Grant Readiness Funders want to partner with organizations that are capable and prepared.

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From Mission Impossible to Mission Unstoppable: Cracking the Code on Nonprofit Brand Clarity

Blackbaud

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? Measure Your Progress and Refine Track Key Brand Metrics Brand clarity is about more than warm, fuzzy feelingsit also impacts measurable results. Lets dive in. Keep an eye on: Donor Retention Rates: Are first-time donors coming back?