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A Checklist To Determine If Your Organization Is “Grant Ready”

Bloomerang

Readiness to apply : In order to apply for a grant, you must have the skills and capacity to develop a competitive grant proposal. Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal? A grant proposal can take on many forms and each one must be individually tailored.

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How a Project Charter Can Help You Have a Successful Fund Accounting Software Implementation

sgEngage

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. Note when the project was approved, the proposed project start date, and when the project is expected to be completed. What is a Project Charter?

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Questions to Ask During the RFP Process

Whole Whale

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present a project in the context of the organization and its goals so that great vendors can submit the best possible proposals. Once you have written this proposal it is time to find great vendors to send you bids. Quality of proposal (1 low < 5 high). Check this out.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If You’re New To Fundraising, Where’s The Best Place To Start?

Bloomerang

annual appeal, grant proposal, special event, etc.) This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources.

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Securing Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits: 10 Expert Tips

Neon CRM

Corporate sponsorships are partnerships between a business and a nonprofit that exchange financial support for a positive brand association and tax deductions. Come prepared with a couple of different proposed partnership ideas, like a social media contest or an event sponsorship. That small business may be the perfect partner!

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Preparing Your Nonprofit Board for a Fundraising Campaign

BoardAssist

Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors? Can board and staff clearly articulate what will be different as a result of the campaign? Have the board and staff tested the proposed campaign plan with prospective donors? What are the critical things for your organization to get done?

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The Ultimate Checklist to Choose a Web Vendor

Care2

Are they able to articulate back to you what you’re after? In their proposal, have they accounted for additional costs unrelated to staffing, such as stock photography or software subscriptions? What are the milestones associated with their development process? That’s okay, as long as you like that look and feel.

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