sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 95

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. Overall giving dollars increased from FYE 2020 to 2021 by 12% among 519 survey respondents who provided funding data for both years. Just over half (53%) of all surveyed foundations increased their giving in FYE 2021 compared to FYE 2020, and about a quarter (28%) reported declines in giving.

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Foundation Giving Change Survey 92

Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. From 2019 to 2020, 68% of surveyed nonprofits increased their fundraising revenue, according to Qgiv’s Navigating The Unknown Report.

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Philanthropy Impact Report Giving 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

An example of a KPI could be the number of surveys completed after an event. This is a measurable number that could be adapted if the survey needed to be given in different formats. As the First Republic Bank reported, 90% of nonprofits are already collecting data ! KPIs should be clear, quantifiable, and adaptable.

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Data Metrics Measure Goal 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with the organization’s case for support, annual reports, theory of change, and other collateral materials. Sort through online organizational data (Google analytics, email open rates) to see if there are insights, trends, and patterns that could be used to improve operations. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 336

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data? Use the best tools.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

Together, we are reducing the reporting burden on nonprofits and supporting the sector to better track funding disparities discernible in relation to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and ability status. The report also notes that the underrepresentation is seemingly uncoupled from overall staff representation.

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Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 79

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now, let’s say that, during a proposed budget review, you notice that the board has cut funding for a top-rated yearly educational program with your constituents. Surveys can be a great tool for this. The report gives that board member empirical evidence that that proposed growth would likely be unattainable.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. This led to better retention rates among supporters, doubling annual fund revenue and increasing monthly recurring givers tenfold.

Arts 73

Arts Culture Fundraising Nonprofit 73

Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. The first is that our most recent CEP Grantee Perception Report from July 2020 included important and humbling feedback—that U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. So what are Google Ad Grants ? A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits.

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Google Grant Guide Nonprofit 341

Candid

MAY 4, 2022

Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe. Two years after the start of the pandemic, vaccination rates still vary from 0.6% in the DRC and 1.4%

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Europe Case Study Fund Practice 91

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Do you suffer from survey fatigue? It seems that a new survey pops up every day, sent to you by organizations, businesses, advertisers, pollsters, and opinion analysts. Surveys are often an advertising gimmick, a marketing ploy, or a general nuisance. So when, and why, should you invest your time in survey participation?

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Survey Voice Benchmark Comparison 52

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Understanding Program Management Statistics Whether you’re assessing future needs or composing an annual report to share with donors, funders, and community members, conducting impact assessment is crucial for tracking progress and driving continued on-the-ground impact. Constituent-Reported Improvements.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. In the year since the outbreak, we have continued to track surveys from around the globe. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 54

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Then, you can increase your retention rate and create a stronger base of support. . Bloomerang customers have the advantage of leveraging a donor database solution designed by fundraising experts to help nonprofits improve donor retention rates and raise additional funds. Learn More Paige and the team at United Way of Midland, Inc.

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Story Examples Learning Tips 82

NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

Profiling the YMCA, one of the most well-recognized nonprofits serving communities across the country, The New York Times reports that many locations have furloughed up to 95% of their workers as revenues are down 30% to 50%. Maintain Government Grant Eligibility. Government funding can be a valuable source of operational revenue.

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Practice Time Demonstration Government 64

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

And yet, in the 2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 71 percent of respondents said that the need for their services increased during the pandemic. This thought has led nonprofits to shy away from building up their cash because it might weaken their position in grant applications.

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Nonprofit Fund Grant Money 62

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Over the years, Salesforce has surveyed thousands of volunteers and nonprofits that have participated in the Pro Bono Program. To be effective in their work, which reduces the re-arrest rate from 76% to 3% for those they serve, they need to work in a time-sensitive manner. Thanks so much for the opportunity, Salesforce!”

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Companies Volunteer Impact Service 59

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Get feedback with volunteer surveys. Generate reports to gauge program success. For one thing, tracking volunteer hours and maintaining accurate volunteer data logs makes it possible to apply for volunteer grant funds. Get feedback with volunteer surveys. The content and intent of these surveys are entirely up to you.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. With fewer young individuals entering the age cohort traditionally associated with college attendance, institutions face the risk of lower enrollment rates.

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Education Student Award University 81

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

According to a National Council of Nonprofits report , the vast majority of nonprofits operate at the grassroots level, and 88% have budgets less than $500,000. Top feature: Donorbox’s UltraSwift Checkout feature allows donors to quickly complete payments in just a few clicks, promoting higher conversion rates.

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Software Free Tools Adobe 89

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 31, 2017

A few weeks ago, we talked about why feedback surveys are a helpful tool to help towards success. This got our wheels turning and made us prompted us to talk about specifically what you can do to get the most back from feedback surveys. In your mind, it might look like writing up reports or conducting focus groups.

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Survey Question Attitude Volunteer 28

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2016

Does my budget, location, or mission affect my organization's ability to be awarded grants? Get the Answers in the "State of Grantseeking" Report. There are many sea changes in the world of grants and funding, and we at GrantStation are here to assist you in navigating the increasingly bumpy waters of grantseeking.

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Trend Organization Award Survey 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The survey fundings are based on a sample nonprofit CEOs whose organizations are receiving funding from foundations giving at least $5 million annually in grants called the “Nonprofit Voice,” with 170 respondents answering the questions on this survey.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What’s more, 39% of surveyed companies indicated plans to expand their workplace giving programs in the next two years. In fact, according to a survey conducted by The Conference Board ESG Center , 94% of major U.S. Plenty of companies also offer volunteer grants to drive impact even further!

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

It's that establishing realistic objectives for your grants program is always a bit of a guessing game. " One resource is the State of Grantseeking™ Report that GrantStation publishes every six months. The State of Grantseeking™ Report spotlights current trends in the field.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again?

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Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. essentially agree to match employee donations at a predetermined rate to qualifying nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’re likely familiar with these ideas already.

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Gift Impact Donor Rate 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Organizations that rely on donations and grants for funding are being forced to look at their revenue portfolios and determine whether their revenue streams will be sustainable in the foreseeable future. The pandemic has impacted unemployment rates, thereby limiting household income available for donations to charity.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

CBS News reported that in November 2022, Giving Tuesday raised an incredible $3.1 For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. But the movement’s momentum hasn’t slowed since then. billion for charitable causes.

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Demographics Retention Donor Research 76

DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Sending volunteer feedback surveys so supporters can voice opinions. Volunteer grants: Many companies offer volunteer grants, also known as dollars-for-doers programs. Frequent progress reports: After contributing hours of their time to your cause, volunteers want to know the impact of their support. Volunteer Retention.

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Volunteer Program Management Retention 98

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates. As reported by Knowlton (2016), “…only 7 percent of nonprofits report that foundations always cover the full cost of projects they fund.”. Grant Makers for Effective Organizations (2007). Knowlton, C.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

FluidSurveys reports that the new interface is easier to navigate, not just more attractive. Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector. Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Make sure team members know what their responsibilities are and when they will be asked to share data or reports relevant to their roles. End-to-end reporting that syncs with your CRM to provide a comprehensive view of your volunteers. This data is useful for planning and can also be used in grant applications.

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Volunteer Program Roles Training 92

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

" Successful grantseekers adore consistency, at least when it comes to developing a grant strategy, maintaining a grantseeking calendar, and gathering and polishing the basic documents for grant writing. Older Organizations Seek and Get More Grants. Private Foundation Grants. Community Foundation Grants.

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