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.

Guide 52

Guide Business Support Metrics 52

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share? You’re able to see, for individual donors and for the organization overall, the number of asks made, gifts obtained, average size of major gifts and donor retention rate. Organized recordkeeping is key. Senior citizens?

Professional 70

Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The always thoughtful and inspiring, Avinash Kaushik, suggests that there four social media metrics that we should focus on measuring across channels. Of course, you need to start with. We have IT-minded people engaging in massive data puking (one report with 30 metrics anyone?) Social media is evolving at an incredible pace.

Metrics 96

Metrics Facebook Data Measure 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. 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? Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

Fundraising 350

Fundraising Mail Law Donation 350

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.

Data 111

Data Measure Sample Seattle 111

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How about sending out informational surveys about how to improve the workplace? Studies show that high engagement rates can lead to a 23% increase in productivity and quality of work, boosting your revenue. Unclear expectations, performance metrics, and goals. Leadership style. Organizational culture. Improved profitability.

Ideas 52

Ideas Practice Roles Leadership 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Here's another metric, which I think may prove useful to the grantseekers for younger organizations. When the source of the largest individual award is viewed through the lens of organizational age, variations in funding rates become apparent. Make your grant proposals sparkle.

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Grant Award Proposal Calendar 51