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3 Fundraising Metrics Every Nonprofit Should Track Read time: 3-4 Minutes For short-term campaigns, a pretty good measure of success is: Did you meet your fundraising goal? But what about tracking whether your overall fundraising approach is heading in the right direction? Let’s take the guesswork out of it! Tracking the right numbers can show you what’s moving the needle—and what’s not. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, we’re breaking down 3 simple but powerful fundraising metrics…

The 80/20 Rule for Nonprofit Content Creation Read time: 3-4 Minutes Ever notice how some of your content gets great engagement, while other efforts just… fall flat? I’ve been there. 🙋♀️ Youv’e probably heard of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. It’s the idea that 80% of your results often come from just 20% of your efforts. For nonprofit leaders, understanding this can help you figure out what content is really resonating with your audience – what’s most likely to inspire…

Landing Your First Nonprofit Grant Read time: 3-4 Minutes I still remember my organization’s first grant, years ago. We got lucky with a $5,000 grant from a family foundation that saw our potential – and our passion. We were able to build on that momentum and grow from there. You always remember your first. 😁 Grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits, but trying to land your first one? That can feel daunting. If you’ve ever wondered — where do you even start? Or, what are funders really…