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In a new era for the nonprofit ecosystem, collaboration is key to survival

Candid

Funders prioritize short-term metrics over long-term systemic change. We need specialists who deeply understand housing policy, food insecurity, or mental health access. Philanthropy can support nonprofits as field catalysts that create the infrastructure, policy change, and cultural shift necessary for others to act.

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How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Candid

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit.

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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

Blackbaud

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders are often well-placed tosupport field-wide research and policy efforts.

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How to Encourage Donations on Your Nonprofit’s Website

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Highlight metrics, success stories, and detailed breakdowns of how donations were used to further your mission. Many databases also include details on company policies, eligibility requirements, and submission deadlines. This social proof can influence potential donors to trust and contribute. Publish an annual impact report.

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How long can nonprofits survive without government grants? 

Candid

By understanding which organizations face the greatest immediate risk to their cash runway, funders, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders can prioritize support and develop backup plans before reaching critical financial breaking points. Formula: (Cash + Cash Equivalents) / ((Total Expenses (Total Revenue Government Grants)) / 12).

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Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions 

Strategic Grants

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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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

Blackbaud

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.