Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. Access real-time data on campaign updates, page views, donations received, and other key metrics. Performance analytics.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

To better understand the shortcomings of for-profit metrics as a true measure of nonprofit success, lets look at how return on investment (ROI) is calculated. You will have the elements to translate between and marry the business metrics that ROI measured and your mission impact criteria.

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Fluxx

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Within the intricate tapestry of philanthropy, a true understanding of grantmaking data means looking past the numbers to unravel the stories of impact woven into funds, awards, and target geographic locations. Beyond the traditional metrics of grant awards, a deeper dive into grantmaking data unveils valuable insights.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. The grant lifecycle refers to the full process a grant goes through from identifying opportunities and applying to implementing funded projects and reporting outcomes.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. Here are five tips to help your community health center’s fund accounting implementation smooth and seamless. In a small, grant-funded organization, you might not have these skills and that’s ok! Identify the right skills on your team.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Resource mobilization: PBIs assist with connecting organizations to local and regional donor networks and ensuring access to vital funding. What stakeholders can do to support place-based intermediaries Funders can prioritize sustainable, unrestricted funding for all organizations, including place-based intermediaries.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. 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. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

Also, as grant writers, we must translate these objectives logically and explicitly into grant applications, so that our nonprofit can be awarded the funds needed to crush the objectives and transform lives! For clarification, please see our blog on this topic. For clarification, please see our blog on this topic.

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Not Your Father's Charity

MAY 25, 2022

Why Raise Funds from Nonprofit Major Donors? Raising funds from nonprofit major donors is a vital part of your fundraising strategies. That said, any nonprofit can cultivate relationships with major donors with the means and desire to fund the vision. A good plan also includes metrics to measure your progress over time.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore key tactics and best practices for raising the most money in December, ensuring your organization ends the year on a high note. December is a critical month for nonprofits, often bringing a surge of charitable giving as donors seek to make year-end contributions. Leverage the Holiday Spirit 1.1

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

While this funding can significantly amplify an organizations digital presence, it comes with specific guidelines: Ads must target text-based search campaigns. ” Monitor Performance Regularly: Track key metrics like CTR and conversion rates, making adjustments as needed to maintain compliance and optimize results.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 21, 2024

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. Goals and Metrics What does success look like?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Reporting and metrics are important sources of information for nonprofits and the foundations that support them, by making data available about who is benefiting from their work in the social sector. read more.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When it comes to securing funding, nonprofits often encounter various types of grants, each serving a different purpose. In this blog post, we’ll break down these three types of grants, explain their unique characteristics, and offer guidance on how to use them effectively. Capital Grants 1.1 Program Grants 2.1 Operating Grants 3.1

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2025

In this blog, well cover everything you need to know about the key foundations of an effective donation form , along with practical tips and tricks to boost conversions and satisfaction alike. Recurring Giving Recurring giving is one of the most effective ways to build sustainable funding. Are donors dropping off at a particular step?

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Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

To that end, estimating the dollar value of your volunteer program is an important metric you should consider measuring and tracking. Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions Putting a dollar figure on something delivered in-kind makes the worth of that resource more tangible.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Reaching new audiences is critical to growing your organization’s supporter base and fostering reliable revenue to fund your cause. Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

But its difficult to drive impact when your grantees cant access their funds, arent sure when the funds are arriving, and dont have a clear understanding of their requirements for using the funds. Start by making it simple for grantees to track the status of fund transfers.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

What metrics will you track? Are you focusing on new donors, recurring gifts, or funding a specific project? The post Use GivingTuesday to Supercharge Your Year-End Giving Campaign appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. How to Build a Year-End Giving Campaign (That Includes GivingTuesday) 1. How much money do you need to raise?

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Understanding AIs Role in Grant Writing AI offers powerful tools for grant professionals: Research Assistance: Tools like ChatGPT streamline research into funding opportunities. Proposal Drafting: AI can create drafts tailored to specific funding agencies, improving alignment with solicitation requirements. Author Bio: G.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

However, in todays funding landscape, the most important W - Who - is often overlooked. Consider the difference between two grant-funded projects: One secures a major grant but lacks community input, resulting in services that go unused or fail to address real needs.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It’s not just about the funds raised on that one day—it’s about fostering a culture of giving that extends far beyond. For more insights on how to build a strong community for your nonprofit, be sure to check out our Community-First Marketing blog. How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

The digital landscape is brimming with opportunities to connect with supporters, spread awareness, and raise funds. Check out the World Wildlife Funds navigation menu: It features main headings that turn into drop-down menus based on visitors’ goals. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Encourage donors to raise funds on your behalf.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

Grant Professional Association’s GrantZone has over 70 discussion threads on grant metrics, from understanding if a new position’s expectations are realistic to helping directors identify accurate metrics for a team. Having a universal understanding of what an organization hopes to gain from metrics creates purpose.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

But when deadlines get missed and reviews take longer than expected, that delays getting funds to your grantees. Establish, document, and implement evaluation criteria that reflect your mission and funding program guidelines. This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the typical issues nonprofits face during the grant writing process and offer practical solutions to overcome them. Include metrics and success stories to back up your claims. Building relationships can enhance your chances of securing funding. Time Constraints 1.1 Data and Evidence 4.1

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. Spirit days Promoting school spirit through themed attire can boost morale and funds. Merchandise Selling school-branded merchandise is a great way to bring in funds while promoting school pride.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs. Funders trust their grantees to employ available funds in service of the mission without micromanagement, lowering stress and anxiety.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. Learn more: Using Data to Make Annual Giving Work for You Measuring Outcomes Outcome metrics are powerful, necessary tools for demonstrating transparency and accountability.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the last few weeks of the year, ensure your final 2024 submissions are on time, needed funds are requested, and reports are in order. Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. Revised or created policies and procedures?

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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. Evan Feinberg says the efficiency metrics used by ratings agencies such as Charity Navigator aren’t the right ones. True enough.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

To get started, let’s go over some of the types of metrics your nonprofits can track: Types of Data Analytics for Nonprofits. Fundraising Metrics. One of the most crucial data sets to keep an eye on are your fundraising metrics. After all, you can’t support your mission without the funds needed to do so!

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Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. You can clearly see which revenue sources or grant-funded parts of your organization might be draining your budget instead of adding to it.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 8, 2025

Another challenge is the over-dependence on data and quantitative metrics , which places undue emphasis on numbers while often neglecting qualitative insights, lived experience, diversity of perspectives, and real-world implications. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues.

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