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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

Achieve

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. These can include surveys, one-on-one conversations, or anonymous comment cards.

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

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Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust.

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Matching Donations: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Doubling Impact

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Corporate matching gifts are popular programs that have the power to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Companies that offer these programs will match a variety of contributions, from online donations to funds their employees raise during peer-to-peer events. Here’s what we’ll cover: What Is Donation Matching?

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7 Giving Options You Should Add to Your Donation Page

Achieve

When you think of optimizing your nonprofit’s donation page, you may envision adding an eye-catching image or writing new copy about your organization’s mission. These are good places to start, but there’s more you can do to appeal to prospective donors while they decide whether or not to give. Let’s dive in!

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

Greater Giving

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. One key piece of information about any fundraising event is how much money was put in, and how much money it raised in return. Cost-to-Revenue Ratio.

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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Bloomerang

I love them as a major donor cultivation tool, but I hate them for everything else! Attendees often don’t convert to donors. Attendees who donate often don’t give again. Ticket buyers have the perception they donated more than they did. Let’s look at the cost to raise a dollar for a range of fundraising strategies.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e.

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