Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

In this article, we break down the most prominent 2025 grant trends and show you how to future-proof your strategy, so you’re not just reacting, but adapting with confidence. Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. Ready to elevate your grant readiness? Upgrade evaluation capacity.

Grant

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Recent, frequent, high-amount donors may be ready for a higher-tier ask or leadership giving conversation. With CauseVox, for example, you can schedule reports so they’re ready when you need them, without the manual work. Create custom dashboards to keep your most important metrics front and center.

Utilities

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

For a more detailed explanation of grants, refer to our article on what is a grant. For further details, visit our article on how to apply for a grant. To delve deeper into managing finances related to your proposal, explore our article on budgeting for grants.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll clear up the confusion, define each tool clearly, and help you choose the right tech to support your fundraising and relationship-building efforts. From the moment a donor gives, their information flows directly into your CRM, ready to be tracked, segmented, and followed up with, all without you lifting a finger.

CRM

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

In this article, we’ll dive into why donors lapse, how to spot and prioritize who to reach out to first, what to say when you do, and how to create a multi-channel approach that won’t overwhelm your busy team. Ready to reconnect with lapsed donors? Plus, re-engaging them usually costs way less than finding brand new donors.

CRM

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article aims to show how nonprofits can leverage wealth screening, engagement metrics, and analytical tools to identify and qualify top prospects. Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions.

Metrics

Candid

JULY 7, 2025

Are there news articles about their sponsorship of a local event? Develop a sponsorship toolkit: A sponsorship toolkit should include audience demographics, visibility opportunities, employee engagement ideas, and metrics for measuring community impact. Ready to start developing a plan to seek corporate support?

Manufacturing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

Described as a “virtual research assistant,” ProspectAI is an autonomous AI Agent that scans the web in real time, identifying publicly available information on prospects and compiling rich, executive-ready donor profiles in just minutes. The result? setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Explore our dedicated article to learn more about setting starting bids and increments. Use multiple channels and take insight from past data and metrics for guidance. This committee will be responsible for: Setting goals for the auction.

Procurement

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This article compares four recognized charity watchdogs: Candid (formerly GuideStar), Charity Navigator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and GreatNonprofits. Financial Metrics : Charity Navigator evaluates organizations based on financial efficiency, sustainability, and growth. Ready to optimize your nonprofit? Try out DoJiggy today!

Finance

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

If youre using CauseVoxs Impact Metric, which is a counter on your site that displays the units of impact your fundraising campaign has reached, its best to tie your donation tier back to your units of impact. Ready to boost your fundraising and make every donation count?

Donation

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

User Engagement Metrics like bounce rate, dwell time and click-through rate show whether your site is delivering value. Example: The Nature Conservancy does this well – their articles frequently link to related projects, donation pages or educational resources, guiding readers deeper into their site and mission.

AI

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

This article provides a quick overview! While planned giving programs can take years to yield actual gifts, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be tracking every metric from the program’s inception! There are some key metrics you can track to measure the success of your planned giving program: Number of confirmed legacy commitments.

CRM

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

When I'm getting ready to work on a big grant application, I tell my husband I'm going scuba diving. You've got to go deep and stay deep until you're ready to come back up. You can even give them the three-year timeline and you've got a PDF and CSB ready for them to attach an email and whatnot.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Monitor key metrics like denial rates, clean claim rates, and payer response times. When your billing software is both efficient and regulation-ready, your entire practice benefits—from more predictable cash flow to stronger trust with payers and patients alike. Standardize coding and claim submission protocols to reduce errors.

Insurance

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There’s a lot of pressure to get ready for this one day, and it can feel overwhelming. Add metrics that demonstrate effectiveness, like individuals served, community members reached, animals adopted, etc. Our Knowledge Base Article can help you collect demographics about your organization. I know I have.

Readiness

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. As we have worked with nonprofits, some of those nonprofits love to delve into data and constantly adjust goals and metrics, and other nonprofits need more guidance about how to structure their goals to be data-driven. Last year’s data is used for all this year’s applications.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Each time there’s a new campaign, she can make small tweaks and it’s ready to go. This article is a great place to start. 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. Pro Fundraising Tip.

Fundraising

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.

Metrics

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

An example of how CauseVox’s CRM feature works These systems can help make your donor management and data analysis seamless, helping you look for trends in donation frequency, event attendance, and volunteerism which can help you spot donors that are ready to move into that mid-level range.

CRM

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

Some of the most concrete advice I found on practical management of teleworkers is Jacob Griscom's article How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits , in particular his section on systems for measuring results and accountability. How to Manage Remote Workers: Measuring Results.

Management

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll navigate the terrain of donor discovery together, accompanied by insights from a luminary in the field – Chris Barlow. These formats offer valuable information in a condensed manner compared to online courses, and they can be assembled within a few weeks, ready for repeated use.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? Measure all fundraising metrics. No matter how extensive your software features are, the most important thing is that all of these metrics are stored in your centralized CRM system. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey. Let’s begin.

Fundraising

CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Well Aware using a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) reel to promote their Shower Strike campaign 4. Ally Global’s Move For Freedom Donation Tiers Including impact metrics like Well Aware did in their campaign is another powerful way to demonstrate to Gen Z donors the impact of their donation.

Media

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? Comprehensive donor profiles with constituent timelines and other engagement metrics. Check out this DonorSearch article to learn more. Segment your donor data for heightened insights. Make the most of your data insights. Let’s get started. Make the most of your data insights.

CRM

CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

Ready to learn how practical AI tools can make your life easier? In this article, we’ll dive into how you can leverage the power of AI to take your nonprofit game to the next level. It can generate fundraising emails , social media posts, and blog articles, all on the fly. This is where ChatGPT comes in.

AI

CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts? Share an infographic that breaks down complex information into easily digestible visuals or post an article discussing the latest developments in your field. Interact: Foster engagement with your audience through content that invites participation.

Media

CauseVox

JULY 31, 2024

Take a look at this article on 10 Powerful Nonprofit Videos that are sure to spark some ideas. Impact Created The second metric is the impact created by donors as part of the campaign. To create an impact metric, think about what the impact is per donation unit. Ready to build a fundraising website? Need some inspiration?

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

See this article for more tips on calculating your ROI. These strategies should also have specific metrics and/or KPIs associated with them to measure their success. See our article, 23 Top Virtual Fundraising Ideas for more inspiration for your 2021 virtual event planning. And by what time frame? Remember the SMART goals.

Calendar

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Not with each other, typically, but rather with the key metrics they are each responsible for. Common Understanding of ‘the Numbers’ In the dramatic scene at the beginning of this article, there was obviously no common understanding of the numbers between Development and Finance.

CRM

Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Giving Tuesday: FAQs Ready to become a Giving Tuesday expert? Consider metrics such as the total funds you raised and the number of new donors you acquired. Share your crowdfunding page in your email newsletter, social media posts, website, and blog articles to maximize awareness both leading up to and on Giving Tuesday.

Goals

Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

No matter what report you need to pull, what metrics you are looking for, or what support you are looking for in association with a sale, you can find all of that information within Greater Giving. With each registration and bid number assigned through the system, you’ll also have the opportunity to swipe and hold a credit card on file.

Software

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Individuals seeking support can find more detailed guidance on how to apply for grant money and tips for writing effective grant applications through our article on writing effective grant applications. For more guidance on how to navigate this process, read our article on how to apply for grant money.

Applicant

Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

No matter your donors’ reasons for giving, the stats above show that at the end of the year, they’re ready and willing to give. In this article, we’ll walk through 21 end-of-year giving best practices to help your nonprofit end the fundraising year with a bang: Start planning your campaign early. Check them often!

Media

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Are you ready to explore how silent auction fundraising can benefit your mission and learn the essential planning steps? To determine these target metrics, look to past events and other similar experiences from competitive organizations. Ready to host your best auction ever? Ready to host your best auction ever?

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

This means companies can track their return on investment with an array of measurement tools and metrics available online, and ultimately improve their conversion rate and quality of leads over time. You’re ready to set a goal and a deadline and get to fundraising. Types of Online Fundraising Events. What does that mean? So, Now What?

Utilities

The Fundraising Coach

JULY 31, 2023

Karrie Wozniak, CMO at OneCause, outlines six essential tips in this article. Running a hybrid silent auction is a team effort, so make sure your entire nonprofit’s team is on board and ready to engage in the planning process. However, when embarking on an auction-planning journey, it helps to have guidance to get started.

Fundraising