Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Are obsessed with defining metrics of success and tracking program outcomes. Think and Ink Grant Consulting® Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars. Let's chat here.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In truth, tracking metrics like donor retention, return per acquisition, and volunteer engagement helps teams increases productivity, optimize their marketing budget and more. For example, A/B testing collects valuable data. Organizations with A/B testing data can adjust campaigns to maximize engagement.

AI

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are just a few: Fund extracurriculars and school supplies: One of the most obvious benefits of school fundraisers is the ability to fund programs and resources outside the standard curriculumsports teams, arts programs, and classroom suppliesall of which contribute to a well-rounded education.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those who have discovered and leveraged it are successfully unlocking new opportunities by maximizing their complimentary ad budget to drive donor engagement, increase event attendance, and raise awareness of their programs and initiatives. Every donation helps save ecosystems resonated emotionally and drove action.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This involves strategic budgeting and financial planning, as well as implementing thorough reporting and accountability measures. Budgeting and Financial Planning Creating a well-defined budget is essential when applying for local grants. Establish a system to track metrics and achievements linked to grant-funded initiatives.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 10, 2024

You need to reframe your thinking in three critical areas to get there: budgeting, creative and reporting. Budgeting: Prioritize audience needs. Rather than allocating budgets by channel, focus on the specific needs of different audience segments. 3 key areas for reframing 1. Reporting: Measure overall donor health.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Doing More with Less Budget constraints and economic pressures are forcing organizations to stretch their resources. This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. Let's chat here. Get.Grants.Better.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The primary purpose of grants is to facilitate projects that align with the funder’s mission, such as advancing education, promoting health, supporting the arts, or enhancing community development. Educational Grants Offered to students or programs focused on educational improvement.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Working with your program and development teams, your finance staff identifies funding gaps, supplies important budget numbers, sets up projects in your accounting software, establishes spending approvals, and creates reporting schedules. Address budget variances and determine how you will spend any remaining funds according to grant terms.

Government

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Educational Institutions For educational institutions, annual giving campaigns enhancethe student experience, support faculty, and maintain a competitive academic environment. Faculty support and development: Provides funding for professorships, research grants, professional development, and attracting top-tier educators.

Donation

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The main purposes of grants include: Supporting charitable causes Encouraging research and development Promoting educational opportunities Funding community development projects It is important for potential applicants to recognize the true intent behind grants. For further guidance, check our article on budgeting for grants.

Grant Writing

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For example, a technology company may be interested in supporting STEM education programs, while a grocery retailer may focus on food security initiatives. Use metrics to show how their investment will make a difference in the community. Demonstrate Measurable Impact Corporations want to see tangible results from their philanthropy.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently. Be Realistic : Set achievable goals and present a realistic budget.

Funding

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

If your community outreach programs are grant-funded, your funder likely requires you to report key metrics like the number of individuals served or how you were able to expand your programs into new areas. For instance, a dashboard showing ROI metrics for each program helps fundraisers answer donor questions on the spot.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Determining the auction budget. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences.

Procurement

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives. Demonstrate that you have done your research.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

Even with strong performance data, questions about staffing, budget and planning could stand in the way of getting a texting program off the ground. ‘It’s Not in the Budget.’ ’ If your current budget is tight, consider reallocating funds from underperforming digital channels. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Users can also create their own messaging and campaigns then track success metrics. Not just used by nonprofits, it’s also heavily relied upon by educational and healthcare institutions, among others. Real-time reporting: Design custom reports on events, campaigns, donor segments, and other metrics.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Budget-Friendly Incentives That Actually Work One of the most common concerns we hear from nonprofits is, “But we don’t have the budget for big prizes.” Here are just a few budget-friendly ideas: VIP access. ” The good news? You don’t need them. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Identifying More Potential Grant Applications The grant process is both time-consuming and critical for nonprofit leaders. About 30% of U.S. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

The State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey comes amid inflation, uncertainty, and federal government funding pullbacks that impact education, healthcare, affordable housing, arts and culture, and more. Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. rail-container).hide();

Funding

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

43 We dont need to track metrics. Maybe they can Snapchat your budget deficit. 80 Were not fundraisingjust educating. Because asking strangers for pennies will surely stabilize the budget. Hope is not a fundraising strategy. Delusion No. 42 Our executive director doesnt like asking. Delusion No. Delusion No. Delusion No.

SAM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

“We’ve always believed that you shouldn’t need a full-time operations team—or a Fortune 500 budget—to fundraise effectively. “Otto represents a major step forward in how small nonprofits can work smarter,” said Matt Bitzegaio, CEO and co-founder of DonorDock. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

However, in organizations with operating budgets of $5 million or more, the salary gap between the executives and their staffs widens as organizational size increases. This contrasts with last year’s report, which showed a modest 0.8% increase in average salary and a median salary that remained relatively flat. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

The joint funding initiative encourages individual donors to make conditional commitments to pre-vetted projects, and once other donors contribute 70% of a projects budget, the Rapid Response Fund commits to funding the remaining 30%. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

Email Marketing This is a fine way to reach mass audiences on a budget. There is no precise formula on how many messages you should leave after getting no response. At a minimum, you should wait a few days before calling again. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

The Role of Fundraising inSchools Public schools often face budget constraints in the USA, making fundraisers critical for bridging financial gaps. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 90% of public schools rely on fundraising to supplement their budgets. Did it inspire ongoing volunteerism?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether youre a nonprofit, educational institution, healthcare organization, or a socially responsible corporation, a well-designed website sets the stage for stronger donor relationships, more engaged volunteers, and deeper community trust. These metrics can then guide layout decisions, calls-to-action, and content structure.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Daffodil was co-founded in 2024 by Sarah Angello, Dinesh Nadar, and Blue Thomas, who bring years of experience working together at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and financial systems. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Retail

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

We’ll share a few smart, manageable steps (no big budget or marketing team required). E-E-A-T: Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust This matters a lot for nonprofits working in sensitive areas like health, finance, education or social justice. This not only improves SEO but keeps visitors engaged longer.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Instrumentl Partner Webinars are collaborations between Instrumentl and its community partners to provide free educational workshops for grant professionals. These are collaborations between Instrumentl and community partners to provide free educational opportunities for grant prep professionals. What kind of program?

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Practices may lose income due to small inefficiencies, outdated systems, or missed opportunities to engage and retain patients, even while sticking to an existing budget. Offering patient education resources. Empower your patients to educate themselves about their health conditions and healthy lifestyles.

Insurance

Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

It’s easy to go over budget on marketi ng without seeing significant results. By tracking the right metrics, you’ll be able to determine what parts of your nonp rofit advertising stra tegy are successful and what needs to be adjusted. But what metrics are the right ones to monitor? Impressions What is this metric?

Metrics