Matthew's Blog
Why Funders Love Partnerships: Proving Collaboration Through Your Metrics
Funders want proof that nonprofits can work together. Learn how to track and showcase partnership metrics that demonstrate collaboration, expand impact, and strengthen your grant proposals.
Low-Cost Tools Nonprofits Can Use to Track Data and Outcomes
Tracking outcomes doesn’t have to be expensive. Explore practical, low-cost tools—like spreadsheets, survey platforms, and free CRMs—that help nonprofits measure impact, improve programs, and impress funders without breaking the budget.
The Top 7 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Strategic Planning (and How to Avoid Them)
Strategic planning can guide a nonprofit to greater impact—or waste valuable time if done poorly. Discover the seven most common mistakes nonprofits make in strategic planning and how to avoid them to create a roadmap that actually works.
From Data to Story: How to Turn Metrics Into Impact Narratives That Win Grants
Numbers prove your nonprofit’s impact, but stories make it unforgettable. Learn how to combine data with compelling narratives to create powerful impact statements that win grants, inspire donors, and energize your community.
