Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Many companies publish their giving priorities and eligibility criteria on their websites, making it easier to determine if your nonprofit is a good fit. Use metrics to show how their investment will make a difference in the community. Research their CSR reports, charitable giving initiatives, and corporate foundations.

Grant

Tom Ahern

JULY 1, 2025

Excerpted below with permission, an important guest post by expert Lauren Steiner, founder/CEO of Grants Plus ; published first as a public service on LinkedIn. It’s about making a strategic offer to a business partner, an offer that meets both their mission and their metrics. Total giving in the U.S. hit $592 billion in 2024—up 6.3%

Grant

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Initially published in Reevaluating Practice: Rewriting the Rules of Philanthropy , Edward W. This participatory approach allows Borealis to adapt funding and support based on real-time feedback, not just static metrics. Then, they try to skip over the discomfort, thinking that by ignoring it, we can form a trusting relationship.

Burnout

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 29, 2025

I'm excited about tomorrow and already brimming with great insights to share, so I decided to publish this special edition of my newsletter to give you a sneak peek! Publish compelling, long-form insights that position your organization as an industry leader and resource for your partners. EST on social impact and partnership trends.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

The report, published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy and GivingTuesday , aggregates data from a dozen donor databases, providing estimates that account for late data. Total giving grew 3.6% setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Evaluate : Collect feedback, track event metrics, and keep records. Originally published at [link]. Execute and Recognize : Carry out your event, give sponsors the visibility you promised, and ensure everyone knows who helped make your event successful. Recognize areas for improvement.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

He has authored more than 150 guest columns that have appeared in daily newspapers, business journals and blogs across the country, and publishes Stratagems, a monthly e-newsletter exploring timely issues and trends in philanthropy. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

By focusing on these metrics, youll gain a holistic view of your fundraisers success and identify areas forgrowth. Originally published at [link]. Long-Term Impact Consider how the fundraiser strengthened the schools culture. Did it spark new traditions, like an annual chili cook-off? Did it inspire ongoing volunteerism?

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

User Engagement Metrics like bounce rate, dwell time and click-through rate show whether your site is delivering value. For example, Doctors Without Borders builds trust by showcasing the medical expertise of its staff, sharing transparent reports and highlighting partnerships with credible organizations.

AI

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. What kind of program?

Instrumentl

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

They will help you gather and present detailed data about your business, including things like goods and services, client numbers, profitability, and other key metrics. New grants are published regularly, and many recurring grants welcome past applicants. This is essential for a successful grant application.

Funding

Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

This simple survey is only one example of the many we’ve published throughout the years. The email open rate for nonprofits is roughly 25%, according to many companies that track these metrics. But how do you make yours engaging? See how one newsletter enjoys a 51% open rate with supporter-generated content.

Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales Ops Metrics & KPIs. Performance Metrics Analyses. Selection of Key Sales Metrics to Adopt. Common Sales Operations Metrics & KPIs. Preferred metrics vary across teams and organizations. SAVO Group published a comprehensive report on best practices for sales operation s in mature enterprises.

IT

Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

Publish your changes. Metrics: share at least one metric from 2021 . How to earn a 2022 Seal . If your organization has a 2021 or older Seal . to manage your profile and? review all required fields. . Update or add information? as necessary. . That’s it! . If your organization does not have a Seal . Want to learn more?

Metrics

Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Use a social media scheduling platform to create posts in advance and schedule them to be published at regular intervals. No matter which strategies you choose, track metrics to evaluate your progress. Then, engage with those posts by liking, commenting, and sharing them when appropriate. Post regularly.

Media

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Talking about appropriate metrics with your team could help your organization shed the fear-based mentality and create a culture of transparency. This post was originally published in March 2015 and updated in April 2024. The post 3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Finance

The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

10 post on publishing platform Medium , Scott announced another round of grants to nonprofits, however, this time the post was titled, “No Dollar Signs This Time,” and did not include a breakdown of organizations or grant amounts. based advocacy group, which announced the gift today.

Metrics

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This metric provides insight into their true tuition-based earnings. This metric includes adjustments for: Need-based financial aid awards Merit-based scholarships State-funded scholarships and vouchers Other tuition reduction programs, such as sibling or employee discounts Table of Contents How is Net Tuition Revenue Calculated?

Metrics

Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2015

Publish metrics to highlight what you've done well. Fill your next grant request or appeal to donors with the data points, metrics, and stories you've gathered. There's never a one-size-fits-all solution, but here are a few tips that should help. Show Effort. Plan the Turnaround.

Manufacturing

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These same metrics are important to track during crises to effectively determine which indicators can signal alarm. Making the most of metrics means helping your organization’s leadership understand and apply the data purposefully. These metrics measure outcomes for programs which can be compared to previous ones.

Metrics

Selfish Giving

APRIL 29, 2019

Your tracking tool should be listening for any paid advertising, earned media and social activation that consumers, pre-identified or organic influencers, and all content publishers are producing around the relationship between your organization and corporate partner. Go Beyond the Metrics. Numbers and metrics are always great!

Metrics

Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Donor Retention Donor retention as a metric has gained traction since 2001 when Adrian Sargeant published the first academic research on the financial impact of increased donor retention. They are: Donor retention Leveraging technology Economic uncertainty Fundraising events Donor communication and engagement 1.

Nonprofit

amplifi

MAY 2, 2024

You can also report on metrics like the percentage you’ve raised towards your goal or how many total donors have participated in the campaign so far. Or hold off publishing the donation page until after the official public launch. This creates a more inclusive environment for giving. Keep your case for support current.

Donation

Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

For the Professional Social Media class I teach at Sonoma State University , I created an exercise designed to help folks practice both content creation and looking at metrics. Although I think getting just "likes" is not a great metric, it's better than no interaction at all. The totals are then tallied. spanhidden.

Media

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2012

Admin panel: Fan activity metrics, notifications, access to the Facebook page Help Center, and, even the message inbox are easily accessible through an administrator panel. Activity log: Accessing the activity log gives administrators a view of every post ever published to their organization’s page.

Publishing

Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

A nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal for its nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar by sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. At the Platinum level, you can also highlight metrics that demonstrate the impact of your programs and initiatives.

Metrics

Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Advantages: Project management — Completing a dissertation, publishing research, preparing and teaching courses — all of these accomplishments require advanced project management skills. And, at least in the beginning, whether you work each day determines whether you get paid.

Ethics

CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

With the ability to schedule in advance, say goodbye to frantic last-minute posting or remembering to publish updates. Scheduling tools let you monitor the progress of your campaigns, track engagement metrics, and measure the impact of your social media efforts. But it’s not just about organization and convenience.

Media

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Campaign Performance Metrics: Metrics such as click-through rates, email open rates, and event attendance provide a window into the effectiveness of outreachefforts. Metrics such as the number of beneficiaries served, or funds raised in previous campaigns demonstrate organizational impact on potential funders.

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Add metrics that demonstrate effectiveness, like individuals served, community members reached, animals adopted, etc. That means, once you publish your updates, they will appear on both social media sites. Focus on programs that have the most impact for communities you serve and summarize this in a succinct way. Showcase your impact.

Readiness

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

TechSoup donor partner ReadyTalk published a whitepaper outlining best practices for managing teleworkers. It lists all the things a good policy should have, including quality metrics to ensure teleworkers are doing their work. Bernie Kelly and Bruce McGraw share tips for successful management in the virtual office.

Management

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It’s time once again for a recap of the best articles about fundraising that we’ve published throughout 2022. Critical Fundraising Metrics to Increase Donor Retention. Take these metrics into consideration and make sure your organization is on track to increase donor retention and net more money. Fundraising Trends to Watch.

Metrics

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

Any nonprofit can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal by demonstrating its commitment to transparency and sharing information about its mission, programs, financials, leadership, and/or goals and metrics. Click “Publish” to save changes. Review or update your information.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2017

A recent study published in May 2017 by digital tool provider EveryAction reported that over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ended up in junk folders in 2016. Those decisions are based on hundreds of different metrics. Email Deliverability Defined. What causes poor deliverability? How Your Emails Become Spam.

Nonprofit

iGrantWriters

JULY 7, 2021

Many university researchers have gathered recent pre/post storm data using various metrics. Work collaboratively with ERDC publish case study via ERDC or peer reviewed publications. While there are often mechanisms to collect data, opportunities to analyze the collected data and develop case studies are not always feasible.

Transportation

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As you share marketing materials online, tracking relevant metrics like the page views on your text-to-give landing page or the number of likes on your social media posts will help you pinpoint which content most resonates with your target audience so you can adjust as needed to grab their attention better. Originally published at [link].

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

Here’s how to effectively track and adjust your fundraising plans: Setting up Tracking Systems: Performance Metrics: Establish clear performance metrics (e.g., Regular Reviews: Schedule regular review meetings to assess progress against these metrics. Originally published at [link].

Goals