The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

blog series, a six-part guide for building stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. Build Connection: The First Step in Securing Transformational Gifts Welcome to my B.R.I.D.G.E. What Gets in the Way of Connection?

Metrics

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

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Making this shift includes moving beyond traditional metrics of success that prioritize short-term results over long-term sustainability and embracing approaches that are relational, equitable, and human-centered. The post Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Burnout

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

If you have other metrics you have used, please share! What was the rate of growth in individual grant sizes? What was last years conversion rate? What was the rate of grant-flipping, moving from declined to awarded? What was the rate of brand-new funder growth?

Grants

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.

Metrics

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post Convert the Next Wave of Rage Donors into Lifelong Supporters first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. If you implement strategies to flip negativity into hope and frustration into action, you can help your organization turn an onslaught of small, anger-fueled gifts into real change.

CRM

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) Beyond Financials: Defining Impact The IRS 990 is the only standardized metric for nonprofit reporting, but it does not capture an organization’s full scope and impact.

Metrics

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

This finding is particularly puzzling because the majority of those surveyed expressed confidence in their abilities, in the effectiveness of their fundraising materials, and in the fairness of their performance metrics. This shift in perspective can transform how we engage with prospects. And that’s a goal worth investing in.

Fundraising

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. From there, analyze key metrics, such as abandonment rates and average donation size, to identify areas for improvement.

Donation

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Go beyond surface-level metrics by illustrating how your project will directly improve lives to reinforce both the necessity and the impact of the funding. Sharing positive stories can inspire confidence in your organizations ability to implement grant projects and create meaningful change.

Grant Writing

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From the Better Fundraising Blog, here are eight foundations (plus my comments) for success in fundraising: Communicate with your donors regularly. Focus more on improving the metrics that matter most, like net revenue and retention rate, and focus less on metrics like likes and awareness. You lose them. Build a donor pipeline.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. Performance Metrics : Funders often require detailed reports on the program’s progress and impact. Capital Grants 1.1

Grants

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. The post How to Use AI for the Right Ask (Without Being Creepy) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

AI

Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Consider creating reporting dashboards that clearly display key metrics. Free Checklist Grant Management System Functionality Scorecard Download now The post Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Grants

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Important activities: Prepare progress and financial reports that follow the funder’s specific guidelines, using both quantitative data (like metrics and KPIs) and qualitative insights (such as testimonials and stories). The post Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

Below are three must-have metrics for evaluating success. These tools track key metrics like retention rates and campaign performance, helping nonprofits identify what’s working and where improvements are needed. How Do You Measure Donor Retention? Understanding your donor data is essential for improving retention.

Retainer

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. Free Checklist Grant Management System Functionality Scorecard Download now The post 4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Grants

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Create long-term, sustainable ecosystems for social impact: By convening stakeholders as trusted advisors, promoting shared learning, and aligning on common goals and community-defined success metrics, PBIs cultivate a cohesive and effective social impact ecosystem that ultimately drives systemic change.

Procurement

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Long story short: youll want to find a user-friendly platform to create a donation page, monitor fundraising metrics, and steward donors from one system. Share your donation page via email, social media, digital ads, your websites blog, in-person events, flyers, and billboards. Customize your donation page to your organizations needs.

Donation

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For more insights on how to build a strong community for your nonprofit, be sure to check out our Community-First Marketing blog. Utilize tools like Google Analytics, social media insights, and donation platform metrics to monitor your campaign’s progress live. How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

Nonprofit

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

Data Analysis: AI identifies trends in funding, competitive landscapes, and key performance metrics, guiding strategic decisions Reminder: It is the grant professionals responsibility to always verify the information generated by AI.

Grant Writing

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?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Define your campaign goals early—and include at least one success metric that isn’t fundraising dollars, such as the number of repeat participants. The post Building a Modern Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Program first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 13, 2025

For clarification, please see our blog on this topic. The bottom line, for our purposes in this blog, is that objectives are increments or building blocks of a larger, over-arching goal. Use metrics, data, or benchmarks. But First: Objectives or Outcomes? What Are SMART Objectives?

Grant Writing

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Industry-leading metrics : Peer-to-peer and branded giving campaigns powered by DonorDrive routinely outpace industry benchmarks in participation, retention, and revenue. DonorDrive isn’t just another software, it’s an enabler for nonprofits aiming to create meaningful impact.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

I’ve been working on this blog for years, and I have still barely scratched the surface of what goes into crafting a successful grant proposal …and then another one …and then another one. It’s a lot to keep track of, and I certainly couldn’t summarize it all in a single blog post.

Grant Writing

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Bloomerangs donor management solution offers features such as: Engagement metrics Data segmentation Email templates Communication auditing tools With the right software, reaching out to your schools supporters is an easy way to boost your fundraising. Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events.

Fundraising

Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

Here are a few ways to review your previous year-end campaign results: Analyze data , such as the number of donors, donation amounts, retention rates, and engagement metrics. Use software or spreadsheets to record metrics like donation rates, engagement metrics, and other key performance indicators in real time.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

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. Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges.

Grant Writing

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Advocacy includes a wide range of activities that raise awareness or encourage people to act, from writing blog posts and mobilizing volunteers to educating lawmakers. What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying.

Lobbying

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

” Monitor Performance Regularly: Track key metrics like CTR and conversion rates, making adjustments as needed to maintain compliance and optimize results. The post Maximizing Impact and Visibility with Google Ad Grants for Nonprofit Growth first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. ” Bad: “We need donations.

Grants

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Track donor engagement metrics, including communication preferences, donor retention, and likelihood of giving. The post 12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations. Send donation requests via email and texts.

Template

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2025

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Funding