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Are you on track for 2025 funding?

  • Writer: Pia Grace Torres-Kmetz
    Pia Grace Torres-Kmetz
  • Jun 25
  • 3 min read

How to evaluate your progress midyear


As we move through the second half of the year, now is the time for a strategic check-in: Is your nonprofit on track to meet its 2025 funding goals?


Whether you’re a small startup or an established nonprofit with multiple programs, midyear is the best time to pause, evaluate, and adjust. It’s time to use real data to inform your nonprofit grant strategy and position your team for strong year-end results.


Here’s exactly what to look for to evaluate your progress and what to do if you find gaps.



1. Compare actual vs. projected revenue

Start by pulling together your development dashboard, budget, or revenue report and look at:

  • Total funds raised to date (broken down by source)

  • Total revenue goal for 2025

  • Percent to goal by funding stream


Ask:

  • Are you 50% or more toward your funding goal?

  • Have certain streams (e.g. private foundation grants, events, or major gifts) underperformed?

  • What gaps exist, and are they realistic to close in Q3/Q4?


If you’re unsure where your funding gaps are coming from, a grant funding strategy review can help clarify.


2. Review your grant success rate

If you’ve applied for grants this year, now is the time to assess how effective your grant proposal development efforts have been.


Look at:

  • Number of grants submitted

  • Total amount requested vs. awarded

  • Average turnaround time (submission to award)

  • Success rate (percentage of grants funded)

Ask:

  • Are you applying for the right opportunities? 

  • Are your proposals aligned with funder priorities?

  • Have you received feedback from declined applications?


A low success rate may be a sign to revisit your grant readiness, your storytelling, or the funder fit.


3. Check team capacity and systems

Funding performance isn’t just about numbers — it’s about capacity. If your team is stretched thin, even the best strategy can fall flat.


Review:

  • Which opportunities have already passed? Why? 

  • Which have upcoming deadlines?

  • Are there enough prospects in your pipeline to meet your year-end goals?


If your list is running dry, you may need to focus more of your efforts on grant research, or get support from a grant writing consultant to help fill the gaps and prioritize funders who align with your mission. 


Ask: 

  • Who is responsible for grant application assistance and reporting?

  • Are deadlines slipping or being met consistently?

  • Do you need temporary grant transition services or long-term grant management support?

  • Are you tracking grants and deadlines efficiently?


4. Look beyond dollars: What else have you gained?

Not all wins show up as immediate dollars. When evaluating progress, also consider:

  • New relationships with funders you’re cultivating

  • Internal clarity on programs and outcomes

  • New volunteers as a result of engagement with potential funders

  • Messaging improvements that support broader fundraising


These indicators show that your nonprofit grant strategy is laying the groundwork even if the financial results haven’t fully caught up yet.


Final Thoughts

If you’re not exactly where you hoped to be at midyear, you’re not alone. 


Use this moment to pause, assess, and shift with intention. A solid strategy built on real data will help you close the year strong and set the stage for even greater success in 2026. 


Need support getting back on track?


Scribe helps nonprofits of all sizes secure sustainable funding with:

  • Grant research and strategy

  • Proposal development and storytelling

  • Grant readiness assessments

  • Grant management services


We’ve helped nonprofits raise $30M+ in funding, and we can help you build the clarity, tools, and confidence to reach your goals.



 
 
 

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