
Microsoft Copilot opportunity to impact key functional area KPIs
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Administrative expense ratio
The administrative expense ratio measures the percentage of an organization’s expenses that are being allocated to administrative costs. This helps measure the direct impact of a charity’s program relative to the cost required to run it to help donors identify high-impact charities.
KPI — Administrative expense ratio
The administrative expense ratio measures the percentage of an organization’s expenses that are being allocated to administrative costs. This helps measure the direct impact of a charity’s program relative to the cost required to run it to help donors identify high-impact charities.
How Microsoft Copilot can help improve expense ratios
- Increase grants and donations
- Optimize program performance
- Assist with staff planning
- Improving marketing campaigns
Roles
- Program Manager
Microsoft AI solutions
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
Volunteer retention
Measure the organization’s success with reducing attrition and increasing repeat volunteerism.
KPI — Volunteer retention
Measure the organization’s success with reducing attrition and increasing repeat volunteerism.
How Microsoft Copilot can help increase volunteer retention
- Improve onboarding and development
- Optimize staff planning
Roles
- Volunteer
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Program Manager
Microsoft AI solutions
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
Program impact
Define a program’s theory of change, monitoring and evaluation goals, and deliver impact faster.
KPI — Program impact
Define a program’s theory of change, monitoring and evaluation goals, and deliver impact faster.
How Microsoft Copilot can help improve program impact
- Help with new program launch
- Optimize program performance
Roles
- Volunteer
- Program manager
Microsoft AI solutions
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
Fundraising ROI
Fundraising ROI is the ratio of net funds raised divided by fundraising costs.
KPI — Fundraising ROI
Fundraising ROI is the ratio of net funds raised divided by fundraising costs.
How Microsoft Copilot can help improve fundraising ROI
- Improving grant proposals
- Creating campaigns and communications
- Managing donor lists
Roles
- Grant writer
- Communications director
Microsoft AI solutions
- Microsoft 365 Copilot

Transform Nonprofit processes
Key processes | Before AI | Using AI |
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Deliver impactful programs | Launching new programs and managing existing program performance requires complex coordination. | Improve program efficiency Reduce the effort to launch programs |
Engage supporters and funders | Competition for limited funding requires market analysis and creation of great content. | Simplify the tasks associated with fundraising. Get creative to raise more money Use Copilot to engage with donors Simplify the tasks associated with raising money |
Operational efficiency | Lack of efficient planning and maintenance can cause larger issues such as financial impact. | Speed onboarding and knowledge sharing Improve recruitment, training, and staffing |