8 Grant Reports for Metrics and KPIs
NonProfit PRO
MAY 27, 2022
But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports to measure and communicate is more complex… especially when it comes to finding metrics to drive grant performance.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 2, 2020
Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. It is more critical than ever to focus on the items that are going to have the biggest impact. . It needs to be combined with the other metrics to provide value. 1) Traffic. 2) Conversion Rates.
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Candid
MAY 13, 2024
Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. A collaborative may seek a particular mix of grantees designed to maximize the impact it seeks.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 3, 2022
I hope that you smashed your goals and are currently basking in the glow of knowing that you’ll be making an even bigger impact in 2022. . In this post, I’ll walk you through why that’s important and what metrics you should measure. . Goals and metrics . 11 metrics to evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign .
Media Cause
JULY 14, 2023
Factors to Consider When designing digital marketing projects that aim to create a meaningful impact and promote equity, consider the following factors: Target Audience: Identify your target audience(s) and gain a deep understanding of their needs and interests. Follow accessibility guidelines!
Saleforce Nonprofit
JULY 22, 2021
Nonprofits, corporate foundations, social enterprises, and organizations working in the social sector can struggle with how to approach understanding their impact: How do they know that changes in their beneficiary group are due to their interventions? How rigorous or complex should the analysis of impact data be? Mexico border.
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Their potential to impact significantly the social challenges that plague our cities is extraordinary. Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact is a place-based methodology conceived to affect large scale change.
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 20, 2011
DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Metrics Tracking. >> It is not intended to be an end-all-be-all template, but it is designed to show you just how much you can be tracking. Internal reporting: Weekly metrics for various platforms •Add metrics as you go. Presentation. Do-It-Yourself.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 3, 2024
Using this software doesn’t just make things run smoother; it also helps you make better choices and have a bigger impact. Impact on Efficiency and Effectiveness The introduction of nonprofit grant management software has had a big impact on the sector.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 18, 2014
” How Human-Centered Design Methods Can Help You Design A Better Dashboard. Dashboard design is more than simply clarifying outcomes and key metrics. Dashboard design should also inspire buy-in and continuous improvement by using “ human centered design ” methods. Tracking for Impact and Learning.
EveryAction
AUGUST 30, 2023
— Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization. Here’s what our friend Andrea Bastiani Archibald at Orr Group said. Remember: one size doesn’t fit all. These four are key: 1.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
They’re a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but what makes an annual report effective? Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. One of our favorite parts is their “Pushing Impact” section.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 23, 2019
Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. But due to many common challenges to constantly reach new donors, retain existing donors, and increase operational efficiency the amount of effort to impact lives doesn’t always result in the high return it should. Outcomes matter.
Qgiv
OCTOBER 9, 2023
There are many metrics you can use to qualify how successful your campaign is. Or add a donation form to your website designated for your cause marketing campaign for your partner to link to. But don’t rely on a singular metric! Use multiple metrics to measure how successful your campaign was in meeting your different goals.
Amy Sample Ward
MAY 18, 2011
Start with Metrics. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Those metrics and goals are the best resources for identifying the focus and the calls to action for your campaign. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!
sgEngage
MARCH 15, 2024
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. That’s where technology can make a real impact. Quantifying the impact and success of services and programs can be challenging, but it’s essential.
Forum One
MAY 28, 2024
Forum One worked with the Oregon Zoo to redesign its website as part of its strategic efforts to deliver an inspiring guest experience and better convey its offerings and impact. Design choices also include delightful interactive features, such as load animations and hover effects, and striking photography to highlight the Zoo’s impact.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 21, 2021
Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. This metric in mind, monthly donors know the measure of their impact when they check the box to make their donation monthly.
.orgSource
MAY 23, 2023
But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. A healthy balance sheet is the source of innovation, impact, and engagement. To highlight the significant metrics, describe the relationship between the budget, the plan, and initiatives that are important to members.
NTEN
OCTOBER 13, 2014
If you’re like me, you’re crunching numbers on your impact metrics at the last minute, pulling together a report on the fly. There’s no time to meet with a designer. And more importantly, the vast majority of graphic designers do not know enough about data to make a decent graph.
Nonprofits Source
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Don’t despair—WordPress is well-known for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it well-suited for those unfamiliar with web design. Regardless of how familiar you are with WordPress or web design, you’re sure to gain valuable insights with these top tips. Keep an eye on the following metrics for your site: Web traffic.
sgEngage
MAY 30, 2024
The pandemic, the Great Resignation, and an overall turbulent economy have all impacted labor trends in unforeseen and even unprecedented ways. Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 27, 2015
Methods and Metrics for Assessing Civic Tech, Guest post by Anne Whatley, Network Impact. The Network Impact team spent 18 months consulting with civic tech thought leaders and offering technical assistance to Knight Foundation grantees focused on assessing the impact of their technologies.
Classy
AUGUST 19, 2021
Today, we continue on that path by welcoming Eric Pannese as our new Senior Vice President of Product Management & Design. . This will ensure that Classy continuously delivers cutting-edge technology that meets our customers’ needs to drive more funding and, ultimately, more impact. Meet Eric Pannese.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 5, 2013
The other is about using data to make decisions, but for the start up audience. They have some ideas in common – including finding the “One Metric that Matters.” He also talks about the strategic use of performance management – data that helps an organization understand impact.
.orgSource
APRIL 25, 2023
Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. In this competitive environment, the impact that people make on brand and culture has never been more important. Customize Present options designed to appeal to the people you interview.
Care2
MAY 18, 2011
Start with Metrics. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Those metrics and goals are the best resources for identifying the focus and the calls to action for your campaign. But, it doesn't have to be that way!
Classy
AUGUST 4, 2021
Members of this team review fundraising metrics , such as: Which recurring donors have upcoming credit card expirations, in order to stay ahead of lapsed recurring gifts. They’ll look at metrics on missing donor data, address updates, and donor actions. Marketing and Design. Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Forum One
JANUARY 30, 2024
Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards recognize and celebrate the impactful endeavors of individuals, companies, and organizations worldwide. This innovative project offers comprehensive data on 36 metrics for all 435 U.S. congressional districts, empowering policymakers to make informed decisions. million records.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 23, 2020
Any time you see an impressive Google Grant case study , the metrics are always made possible through conversion tracking. . These programs are designed to help you better understand your website traffic. . But more importantly, they also allow you to designate certain actions visitors can take as “conversions.” And many more.
.orgSource
MARCH 6, 2023
When the group reimagined their office space, incorporating elements of culture into the new design was a priority. This metric is created by asking your constituents one simple question: “On a scale from 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend this product/company to a friend or colleague?” Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.
Candid
AUGUST 23, 2023
Everything but the kitchen sink This pitfall occurs when a strategic plan includes a logical list of things that would help the organization, but it lacks overarching impact goals, tradeoffs, and prioritization of activities. Who is our population of focus, and will some populations be disproportionately impacted?
Qgiv
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. Increase your impact on the community. What impact do you want to have on the world? Tell your impact story. But what exactly is a nonprofit branding strategy?
Achieve
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Communicating with your corporate partner shows that you’re invested in your mutual success and want to create the best outcome possible on both ends. Decide with your corporate partner who the designated point people from each of your teams will be as well as the method of communication you’ll use, such as email, phone calls, or a messaging app.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 2, 2015
A few months ago, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. 1. Many times, nonprofits, especially smaller ones, do not have the resources to hire outside consultants to measure the impact of their programs. Set Program Goals & Metrics.
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 14, 2021
Supporters want to be well-informed about your mission and your impact and then have an opportunity to enjoy participating with and giving to your organization. . Although it might have been successful before, those fundraising strategies could be outdated and negatively impact your goals.
Nucleus
OCTOBER 1, 2020
For associations offering courses and certifications, having basic metrics on things like participation counts and revenue are critical – but just the start. Nucleus was designed specifically to bring all this data together and provide effortless, browsable exploration and insights to everyone on staff.
Bloomerang
JUNE 1, 2022
These statistics illuminate the importance of starting your year-end fundraising planning early and creating impactful written appeals to resonate with your supporters. Build your case for support around individual stories and compelling examples of how your nonprofit is making an impact. Brand your year-end appeal.
Roundtree
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Mission + Metrics (2-4 pages). State your mission and then get to the heart of your impact. Share key impact metrics. How many people did you impact? Impact Stories (2 pages). You need a representative impact story. Roundtree can help your organization write, design, and promote your annual report.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 23, 2024
Fundraisers have other metrics available. Any number of variables can influence these metrics. The mere wording of a subject line or call to action in an email can have a significant impact on how recipients will respond. Among those are clickthrough rates, response and conversion rates, and opt-out and unsubscribe rates.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 25, 2017
And while I’m usually able to offer some general guidance, nonprofit website design best practices have never been my area of expertise. Recently, I sat down with TJ Nicolaides and Allison Hossack of Think Company , a Philadelphia based design firm specializing in research, strategy, development, and design. .
sgEngage
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. But is this the right question?
Forum One
JUNE 9, 2023
A national panel of judges was engaged in reviewing all entries based on creativity, quality, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design, and overall impact. Compass is an app designed to support parents in their journey from pregnancy through postpartum by providing answers, resources, and compassion at every step.
Neon CRM
AUGUST 18, 2023
goals are: Specific: Make your fundraising goal clear and well-defined, whether it’s a specific fundraising amount, a target number of donors, or achieving a particular outcome or impact. This might include reaching a certain fundraising amount or achieving specific metrics like email open rates or donation page conversions.
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