Just Write Grants

JANUARY 9, 2025

Set Up Metrics for Success Funders want to know that their money will make an impact. Clearly outline the metrics you will use to evaluate the success of your project. For instance: If your goal is to provide job training for 500 individuals, specify how you will measure outcomes such as job placements or increased income levels.

Proposal

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) Nonfunctioning equipment, lack of staff training , and software that couldn’t manage the organization’s caseload were prevalent among nonprofits trying to maximize “efficiency” with as few resources as possible.

Metrics

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

You can also have AI analyze recordings of past pitches to review metrics like listening ratio, speaker engagement, and overall emotional tone of the meeting. Train your AI tool. In the same vein, you can train your AI tools with information specific to your organization. Use this ability to learn to your advantage.

AI

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 shift in perspective can transform how we engage with prospects.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While emotion is a powerful tool, data-driven success metrics add credibility and transparency to the ask. Providing them with talking points, success stories, and impact metrics can help them feel confident when engaging potential donors. Donors appreciate knowing that their investment is backed by measurable results.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Ministry Development Grants: These grants support internal projects such as leadership training, volunteer development, and new ministry initiatives that aim to strengthen the internal structure and outreach capabilities of the church. Evaluation Plan: Outline the metrics and methods that will be used to assess the projects success.

Funding

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Calculate anticipated expenses and projected outcomes to create a “cost per outcome” metric (e.g., Highlight these metrics in your proposal to build funder confidence in your financial stewardship. To showcase this, present both the outputs (e.g., "200 students trained") and outcomes (e.g., “80%

Proposal

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. A solid impact assessment includes the methods for evaluation and metrics to track progress.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Important activities: Allocate resources, launch programs, and train staff. Important activities: Prepare progress and financial reports that follow the funder’s specific guidelines, using both quantitative data (like metrics and KPIs) and qualitative insights (such as testimonials and stories).

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Quantify results: Use metrics like satisfaction scores, participation rates, and budget comparisons to identify patterns. Identify trends: Look for recurring issues or standout successes.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Grant Writing Training and discounted services here. A well-thought-out plan is key to securing consistent funding.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Capacity Building Grants can provide resources for training, staffing, and development, enhancing the organization’s overall capability to fulfill its mission. Establish a system to track metrics and achievements linked to grant-funded initiatives. Community Engagement : Foster relationships within the community.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout. Here are the primary functions of PBIs: Capacity building: PBIs provide support for grassroots organizations that may lack the infrastructure or resources to scale their impact. How have place-based intermediaries made a difference?

Procurement

GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This lets you show real metrics and results for what you’ve been doing all year. Oral Health, Animal Health, and Youth Agricultural Leadership : Grants to nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to oral health, animal health, or youth agricultural leadership training.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Did they include stronger metrics or more compelling storytelling? Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts. Tip: Link training back to your active grant calendar. Invest in templates and training Smart tools pay for themselves.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 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. This Candid insights article details how to earn a seal and increase visibility and, in turn, fundraising potential.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Mitigate this risk by training your team to handle data and follow privacy compliance laws. For instance, you might have your staff take a data security training course and then test them by sending an example phishing email. Individuals who fall for the phishing email would then be signed up for additional training.

Management

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Fortunately, theres key metrics that can help you track whats working and what needs tweaking. Using tools like CRM systems for donors, social media analytics for online engagement, and software for managing volunteers makes tracking these metrics easier and gives you valuable data-driven insights.

Nonprofit

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. Showcase practices like diverse board recruitment, equity training, inclusive hiring, and antiracism policies—not just program equity outcomes. Start tracking outcome metrics early in your program cycle—not just when the grant requests it.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. In addition to the successes, thoughtful consideration of the challenges faced can help you gain insights into areas where you need more training or different systems to ensure smoother grant processes.

GPCI

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Providing data-backed impact reports, financial breakdowns, and key performance metrics help businesses see the tangible results of their support. As someone who approved countless corporate checks, I can tell you this: Transparency matters. But numbers alone dont tell the full story.

Pass-Through

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. In truth, tracking metrics like donor retention, return per acquisition, and volunteer engagement helps teams increases productivity, optimize their marketing budget and more. However, for some it has opened our eyes as to where we should put our efforts.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2025

Inconsistent data entry and lack of standardized metrics slow down progress. Step 3: Train Your Team to Think Analytically Building a data-savvy team starts with a mindset shift. That means developing a shared language around key metrics and creating space for learning and experimentation. Allow the data to work for you!

Software

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.

AI

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Making It Easy: Your Path to Legacy Giving Success For Your Team Training: Train all gift officers in planned giving basics (we saw a 35% increase in referrals). Set clear metrics for success. Build Your Team Train your gift officers. Every $1 invested in these communications generated $15 in documented planned gifts.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Staff training and development: Provides for the ongoing education and professional growth of nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel. Direct service delivery: Funds the core programs that provide food, shelter, counseling, job training, or crisis intervention.

Donation

Gail Perry Group

JULY 17, 2025

With the right coaching and training from our team, your MGO’s can build stronger qualification approaches so that gift officers can focus on the right donors at the right time. That’s something we emphasize in our training programs—how to use discovery to shape relevant, timely outreach. Gaming the Metrics?

Burnout

Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Therefore, decisions made regarding technology, the practices guiding its use, and the training provided can lead to either equitable or inequitable outcomes for those communities. She also suggests they use metrics to demonstrate the difference you make. Will a CRM system help you track your beneficiaries more effectively?

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

This includes not just purchasing tools but also covering costs for training, maintenance, and capacity building. How to measure success in equity with AI To ensure AI initiatives advance equity and impact, the nonprofit sector could adopt metrics that capture both quantitative and qualitative outcomes. Reframe authenticity concerns.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 2, 2025

Including impressive evaluation metrics also helps, as does developing relationships with funders outside of grant cycles. There are classes on effective grant writing processes and training opportunities and free resources all around you that can help to put you in the best position to succeed. But you don’t have to stop here.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants operate under a fundamentally different financial framework than private donations or earned revenue.Federal funders establish specific metrics that finance teams must track and report consistently. How Does Government Grant Accounting Differ from Other Funding Sources?

Government

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This infrastructure includes dedicated staff training, marketing materials, and legal expertise for complex gift arrangements. Leverage Advanced Data Analytics and Technology Investing in enterprise-grade donor management software and predictive analytics identifies high-potential donors and improves retention metrics.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Capacity Building Grants often fund training and development efforts, helping organizations to grow and improve their services. Common metrics used to measure impact include: Metric Description Outreach Numbers The number of people reached by the project or program.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story. Measure Your Progress and Refine Track Key Brand Metrics Brand clarity is about more than warm, fuzzy feelingsit also impacts measurable results. Keep an eye on: Donor Retention Rates: Are first-time donors coming back?

Nonprofit

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans. Clear evaluation metrics should be established early in the process to measure success effectively. Organizations may find relevant opportunities through non-profit grant money sources.

Funding