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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. And overhead costs—things like leadership development, data infrastructure, and strategic planning—are often considered an expense rather than an investment. We need specialists who deeply understand housing policy, food insecurity, or mental health access.

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Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions 

Strategic Grants

In fact, it should be part of your strategic planning to keep track of your organisation’s volunteer input. 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.

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

NonProfit PRO

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

NonProfit PRO

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Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation. Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and the strategic allocation of funds is essential to gain the trust of grantors. Include detailed budget justifications, timelines, and evaluation plans.

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How to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Transparency Using Charity Watchdogs

Network for Good

They’ll aggregate information about financials, leadership, and company policies, so make sure your 990 is filled out in as detailed a way as possible! It only takes 45 minutes to achieve a Platinum certification by filling in basic information as well as your strategic plan, impact statements, and quantitative metrics from the past year.