Education, Media and Metrics - Grants & Fundraising Brief

3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload. Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters.

Fundraising

Fundraising Metrics Nonprofit Federal Grants

How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Think beyond traditional volunteering Nearly half (49%) of Civic 50 employees engage in company-sponsored volunteer activities such as employee resource groups and educational initiatives. Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Training Metrics Donation

Convert the Next Wave of Rage Donors into Lifelong Supporters

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Are they active with election- or issue-related social media: likes, dislikes, shares, comments? The window of opportunity to engage more deeply with rage givers is relatively small, so consider conducting a short donor survey via email or social media. Respond to their social media posts. Educate them about your mission.

CRM

CRM Donation Media Metrics

50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work

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

Fundraising Donation Education Award

7 Emerging Trends for 2025: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. Social fundraising is when a nonprofit showcases a social cause it is missioned to address.

AI

AI Nonprofit Grants Grant

Tips and Tricks to Fine-Tune Your Donation Form

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2025

Understanding the Online Giving Landscape The world of charitable giving has undergone a massive transformation in recent years, with online donations becoming an essential fundraising channel for nonprofits and educational institutions both. Are donors dropping off at a particular step?

Donation

Donation Fundraising Metrics AI

Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Whether its through storytelling, volunteer initiatives, or social media, theyre intentional about creating meaningful connections. For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Media Lobbying Metrics

How to Create a Donation Page for Free in 7 Steps

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Pulling from the example above, $20 could provide transportation, $50 funds a storytelling session and $100 could support mental health and educational workshops. Share the link on your social media with engaging posts and updates to keep your followers excited and informed. Then, spread the word!

Donation

Donation Transportation CRM Metrics

Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

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. Digital advocacy Digital advocacy uses channels like email, social media, and SMS to mobilize supporters wherever they are.

Lobbying

Lobbying Nonprofit CRM Software

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Award Grants Grant Retail

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

Nonprofits today face declining social media engagement and pressure to grow revenue through supporter-led fundraising. Nonprofits can expect more donations from social media, greater organic reach through supporter networks, stronger brand presence in social feeds, and less time spent managing social sharing and tracking.

Retail

Retail Fundraising Media Nonprofit

3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Providing data-backed impact reports, financial breakdowns, and key performance metrics help businesses see the tangible results of their support. Collaboration is the only way we can solve issues like affordable housing shortages, access to education and health care, and food insecurity. But numbers alone dont tell the full story.

Pass-Through

Pass-Through Nonprofit Metrics Goals

Annual Giving Basics: A Fundamental Guide for Yearly Donations

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

Donation AI Education Funding

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail Funding Media Management

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail Strategic Plan Management Media

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

How To Build a Strong Online Presence for Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

From designing a user-friendly website to leveraging social media, these simple yet effective strategies will empower your organization to shine in the digital space. Enter those words or phrases into a tool like Google Keyword Planner to discover their monthly traffic, click-through rate, and other relevant metrics. Vary your content.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Media Engineering Donation

12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Including contact information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, website URLs, and social media handles, allows donors to easily reach out with any questions or concerns or to make their donation. Contact us at [phone number or email address] or connect on social media: [Provide relevant information here].

Template

Template Donation Goals Fundraising

Crafting Calls to Action: A Guide for Cause Champions

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Social Media Use social media CTAs to encourage followers to visit your website. Ensure your nonprofits CRM or marketing platform is equipped to track performance metrics relevant to your goals. For A/B testing to benefit your nonprofit, you need a reliable way to collect and report data.

CRM

CRM Donation Consultant Consulting

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

AI Donation Retail Media

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

AI Retail SAM Management

How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Let’s say your auction will fund increased educational opportunities for students in need. Plus, you can use these photos in your social media posts to promote the event and entice your followers to get involved. Set both revenue and performance goals.

Procurement

Procurement Media CRM Fundraising

How to Secure Corporate Grants: Strategies for Nonprofits

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. Recognize their contributions publicly through social media, newsletters, and annual reports.

Grants

Grants Grant Proposal Nonprofit

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Media Management

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Retail

Retail Funding Grants Grant

Fundly vs. GoFundMe: Which Platform Is Best For You?

Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Access real-time data on campaign updates, page views, donations received, and other key metrics. Plus, with Fundlys social media integrations, you can add your donation form directly onto Facebook to automatically collect donations on the platform. Share your campaign using Fundlys email templates and social media tools.

Funding

Funding Goals Donation Fundraising

Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

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

Grant Writing Grants Grant Indirect Cost

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grants

Donor Cultivation Cycle: Tips for Each Major Stage of Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Look for volunteer service, social media interactions, and other forms of engagement. It’s the intentional process of nurturing potential donors, educating them about your mission, demonstrating your impact, and developing a genuine connection. Recognize your donors : Ask your donors about their desire for recognition.

Fundraising

Fundraising AI Proposal CRM

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

Retail Management Media Donation

Your Planned Giving Budget: A Simple Formula

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million. Print and Traditional Media (15-20% of budget) Targeted direct mail campaigns: Generate $12 return for every dollar spent. Inspiration: Share success stories monthly to inspire and educate.

Budget

Budget Training Demographics Goals

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers

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.

Fundraising

Fundraising Proposal Ethics Education

Lapsed Donors: How to Get Them Back

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

For example, if you’re planning a back-to-school drive, pull in people who supported education before. It helps you blend emails, phone calls, direct mail, and even social media retargeting into one smooth, well-timed plan so supporters don’t feel overwhelmed or forgotten. Match these to your campaigns.

CRM

CRM Pass-Through Donation Metrics

Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

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. Acknowledging the grant publicly, through press releases or social media, can strengthen relationships with funders and showcase the organizations credibility. Step Description 1.

Funding

Funding Grants Grant Grant Writing

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Retail Award Media Management

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Retainer Media

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Fundraising Media

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Management Media

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

The most recent M+R “Benchmarks” report found that texting had the second-lowest cost per donation ($62) — just behind search ads ($61) — and significantly lower than paid media like Meta, display, connected TV (CTV) and digital audio. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Retail Nonprofit Budget Demographics

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Engineering

Engineering Retail Nonprofit Award

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail

Retail AI Nonprofit Software

3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them

How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Trending Sources

Convert the Next Wave of Rage Donors into Lifelong Supporters

50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work

7 Emerging Trends for 2025: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?

Tips and Tricks to Fine-Tune Your Donation Form

Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

How to Create a Donation Page for Free in 7 Steps

Nonprofit advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

3 ways nonprofits can secure long-term corporate partnerships

Annual Giving Basics: A Fundamental Guide for Yearly Donations

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

How To Build a Strong Online Presence for Your Nonprofit

12 Donation Request Letter Templates to Help Raise More

Crafting Calls to Action: A Guide for Cause Champions

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

How to Secure Corporate Grants: Strategies for Nonprofits

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

Fundly vs. GoFundMe: Which Platform Is Best For You?

Crafting Opportunities: Exploring the Grant Writing Process

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

Donor Cultivation Cycle: Tips for Each Major Stage of Fundraising

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

Your Planned Giving Budget: A Simple Formula

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers

Lapsed Donors: How to Get Them Back

Foundation Grants for Nonprofit Organizations: Your Path to Funding Excellence

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

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