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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

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. Seeking a grant takes time, effort, and resources. Consequently, it’s difficult (though not impossible) for a brand-new organization to get a grant.

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The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Grant Proposals

Grant Training Center

Define clear metrics and evaluation methods to assess how well your project is achieving its DEI goals. Donors want to fund projects that reflect a sustained dedication to DEI, not just a one-time effort. Evaluate and Measure Impact Include a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of your DEI strategies.

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Ways to Stand Out on Grant Applications

GiveSmart

However, writing grant applications can be a very time-consuming and stressful process. Investing your time, effort, and resources into writing a grant proposal can be frustrating if it doesn’t pay off. These metrics allow you to measure your impact and pass those critical details on in your grant application.

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UC Innovation Selects 360MatchPro by Double the Donation as New Automated Matching Gift Offering

Double the Donation

This powerful technology makes it easy for organizations to double or even triple their employer matching gift funds without having to manually chase after matching gift requests, saving them time, effort, and revenue. “UC Drive More Matching Gifts to Completion with 360MatchPro!

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How to Write a Meaningful Donor Thank-You Letter 

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Cons: Handwritten letters take a little more time, effort, and money and may not be feasible for large organizations with many donors. Schedule emails to be sent at the opportune time, such as right after a donor submits an online gift. Track email metrics like open and click-through rates to assess their effectiveness.