Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These include: Donation receipts and tax acknowledgments: Promptly sending these essential documents shows your professionalism and gratitude while giving donors the information they need for tax purposes. By tracking key metrics, you can measure the duration and quality of your donor relationships and identify areas for improvement.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 17, 2024

We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. But information is the fuel that drives any technology machine: it is what our devices collect, store, synthesize, and distribute. And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These key event metrics quantify the success of your events, and can show you how to improve them. Tracking these key event metrics can deliver critical insight into what you’re doing well, and where your events need improvement. So what are those metrics, and what data do you need to track to analyze them? Sponsorship Dollars.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 2, 2025

Data Visualization : The use of data visualization tools will help nonprofits present complex information in a more accessible and persuasive manner. DEI Metrics and Reporting Nonprofits will be required to report on DEI metrics , including: Workforce Diversity : Providing data on the diversity of staff and leadership.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Only ask for necessary information. For instance, instead of requesting detailed personal information, stick to essentials like name, email, and payment details. Share financial information on your website. Highlight metrics, success stories, and detailed breakdowns of how donations were used to further your mission.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

If you’re missing any supporter information you need to reach your segmentation goals, enriching your database can fill those gaps. Sync your nonprofit event management platform with your constituent database so you can use your segments to inform your event communications. Event communications. Impact updates.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

For instance, the corporate profit-and-loss statement isnt the same as our nonprofit budget-to-actuals report, and it falls short of providing the information necessary to effectively assess whether we need to course correct throughout the year. If you can establish a positive ROM, then you have a project worth pushing forward.

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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. They pick a goal, define strategies, and stay focused on the small handful of metrics that measure the execution of the strategy.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Smart Donor Research Instead of spending hours Googling prospects, hunting down LinkedIn profiles, and scanning your CRM for every ounce of information, let AI be your research assistant. People tend to rely heavily on the first piece of information they receive when making decisions (also known as anchoring bias). Train your AI tool.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

Use this information to guide your interactions, whether its through email, phone calls, or in-person meetings. Data synchronization: To avoid copying and pasting information from one system to another, look for tools that seamlessly sync data to your CRM in real time. Fix: Build a culture of data-informed decision-making.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the most difficult aspects of fundraising is getting enough program impact information to give to the donor. And the amazing thing is that most managers and leaders find more value in investing on the front end of fundraising than they do in putting resources into the back end (servicing donors after they give).

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

With this information, you can track your growth each year. If you have other metrics you have used, please share! For each of these segments (renewals/lapsed/new), calculate how many grant proposals were submitted, how many were awarded, how many were declined, and how many are pending. What was the percentage of repeater grants?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

However, you’ll need to consider the ethics of collecting this information. Get permission from donors when gathering information about them and always prioritize data security to keep their personal information private. Don’t limit your analysis to basic data points like demographic information or average gift size.

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HSF House

JUNE 4, 2025

One of the key materials for our study is the OURA ring, a popular health-tracking device that generates an extensive database of information on an individuals physiological metrics. These hormone metrics will provide critical data to track changes throughout our exercise intervention.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And once you’ve shared your report with stakeholders, be sure to track engagement metrics afterwards to see how well your report performed and in which ways it could be strengthened in the future. Audiences can be categorized into different segments based on their demographic information and donation behavior.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JANUARY 24, 2025

While it is important that organizations identify the right potential funders , create a compelling needs section, write a persuasive program description , and incorporate the necessary metrics, there is another very important step that can often get overlooked.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Study Social Media Analytics Monitor Analytics Diligently This means tracking your website and social media metrics like page views, click-through rates, and the time spent on various sections of your website and social media platforms. These metrics can unveil which stories or content pieces resonate most with your audience.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. A text donation campaign informed by donor data is more likely to inspire donors to act and bring in greater fundraising results. Use these tips to boost your text messaging strategy.

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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 information is invaluable for crafting personalized outreach that resonates. Understand prospect motivations.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 14, 2025

For beginners, your success metrics and key performance indicators can provide essential direction. This is a valuable method to ensure you gather the pertinent information, stay focused, and deliver a high-quality nomination. Each award category provides example proof points to guide you on metrics to share.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 2, 2025

GrantWriterTeam has insider information every grant writer should know to craft a grant proposal that gets the results your nonprofit needs! Articulate clear interim and summative metrics to demonstrate the impact of your project. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information.

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Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

Millions more volunteer informally in their local communities, helping neighbours and strangers, especially in times of crisis and adversity ( Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week Key Messages ). To that end, estimating the dollar value of your volunteer program is an important metric you should consider measuring and tracking.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Importance of Donor Data Collection Collecting data is extremely important in any industry to help individuals make informed decisions. Sometimes, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming and challenging to analyze. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. How to Start: Create a tiered membership program with different levels of access or perks.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2025

Though it can vary by form and approach, start by requiring only essential information. If you need additional information (such as employer name), consider making those fields optional to reduce barriers to giving and avoid additional friction in the process. Typically, name, email, and payment details should be the minimum.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

To be successful in securing grant funding, individuals must grasp the basic components involved in the grant application process, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and evaluation metrics. For more in-depth information on grants, refer to our article on what is a grant.

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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. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Educating the Public: Campaigns can raise awareness around key issues, helping nonprofits fulfill their missions by informing and engaging communities. ” Monitor Performance Regularly: Track key metrics like CTR and conversion rates, making adjustments as needed to maintain compliance and optimize results. Click here to give.”

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Express Gratitude : Send personalized thank-you notes and updates to show appreciation and keep donors informed about the impact of their gifts. Highlight their past contributions and how their support will make a difference this December. Evaluate and Plan for the Future 5.1

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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. Confidentiality: Use secure platforms, especially when handling proprietary or sensitive information.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

After each move, you record outcomes and insights to inform the next step. Capture data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., These insights will inform the moves management process, helping you personalize outreach and prioritize high-potential donors. Verify contact details.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales Ops Metrics & KPIs. As the volume of business information exploded, sales ops has evolved into a more powerful data analysis and reporting unit that can provide critical insight on the following areas: Sales Process Optimization. Performance Metrics Analyses. Selection of Key Sales Metrics to Adopt.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By examining details about these projects, such as the project title and abstract (if available), the award amount, the location of the funded organization, and other relevant metrics, nonprofits can tailor their grant proposals to that foundation. However, buyer beware: using these tools requires caution.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 31, 2025

Include clearand obviouscontact information in the notice, so grantees know exactly who to reach out to with questions or concerns. These resources might include reporting templates and examples, access to community support, or information on professional development opportunities.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keep your website content fresh Your website is a rich information hub that acts as the focal point of your digital presence, but are you harnessing its full potential? You could also tap into the power of video, which can help you convey important information in an easily digestible format. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. You can shape your engagement strategies using these pieces of information: Giving triggers. After you implement new strategies, regularly check your monthly giving program’s success metrics.

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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. First, centralize your data in a single donor management system or CRM, ensuring you have one source of truth for all donor information.

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