.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Performance, however, differs from morale, although the two are related. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind.

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Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. Second, your nonprofit should have processes around handling cash donations to ensure that those gifts remain secure. What Payment Types Require a Processor?

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. You don’t have to spend much time on the site to understand the difference between outstanding and dismal. Applicants are seeking work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and career development. According to a survey by LinkedIn, 61% of U.S.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. But for the evaluation process to be meaningful, the majority of directors should be enthusiastic participants. Our new governing model makes us work smarter,” Andrea observed. “I

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. Step 2: Explore – In addition to reviewing the data in their dashboard, IAEE asked members in its annual member survey and in post webinar surveys about topics they’d like to learn more about.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Action Difference Fundraising Nonprofit 106

sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

Reviewing and amending your questions can also help you get better and more consistent answers, which can make your review process easier and more effective. How to Change Up Your Questions Changing up your questions can mean different things, depending on your context and needs.

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 74

sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

If it’s time for you to start looking for a new grant management system, use this opportunity to evaluate your processes, figure out what needs to change, and find a solution that can growth with your organization. Here are five tips to help you make the best decision for your grantmaking processes.

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Grant System Foundation Management 74

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. Your nonprofit’s fundraising plan lays out the overall strategy for your fundraising activities, while your fundraising systems are the step-by-step process you follow each week, month and year to carry out that plan and meet your goals. What tasks are your team members working on every day?

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System Create Fundraising Nonprofit 354

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process. Preparing a board to tolerate risk, is a sales process. I’ve often thought that the model could work effectively in an association environment.”

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Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints. How do you track time and effort?

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Grant Policy International Application 86

VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

These multi-partner, multi-program initiatives leverage the power of coordinated care to make a difference that matters. Working on small pilot projects to the nation’s largest natural disasters, you can join a great group of colleagues who wake up every day to improve solutions for amazing customers and partners.

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Team Colorado Disaster Evaluation 130

Twenty Hats

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Right now I have a great project – I’m working with a museum client to create a Volunteer Engagement Strategic Plan. Together, they reviewed the commonalities and crafted an even better persona. When you invite others into the dreaming process, you naturally create the buy-in that you seek. The upshot?

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Fun Process Volunteer Museum 79

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your graduate program is at a big university or a small college, there are four fundamental steps to reimagine your recruitment process. Schools typically handle graduate and undergraduate student recruitment differently. Get rid of barriers: Review your application process.

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Student Tips University Application 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Software Guide Award Grant 309

sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

Grant writers are often the unsung heroes of the application process. They parse the grant documentation to understand if their organization is a good fit, they gather information from throughout the organization, and they mold it into an engaging story about the important work the organization is doing. Try to fill it out yourself.

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Application Grant Help Blackbaud 87

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

It can be a challenge to get everyone on board with one language when things have been done differently in the past. Provide training opportunities for employees and review your taxonomy from time to time to update any new processes. Solution : The solution for this can be two-fold. Member engagement is everyone’s job.

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Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations.

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Volunteer Free Donor Grant 209

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

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Foundation Build Grant Fund 80

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

This time around, my topic was Crowdsourcing vs Community-Sourcing, answering questions about the difference is and what the opportunities are for organizations looking to get connected outside their organization. Here are the definitions I use in my work and when talking to groups I work with. Definitions.

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Difference Community Case Study Slides 276

Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Grants management software Unify giving and grantmaking Build strategic nonprofit partnerships that drive more social impact with less work for your teams. Learn more How it works See how our grants management software can help corporate funders build and strengthen nonprofit partnerships for more strategic funding and maximum social impact.

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Grant Software Management Analytics 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

The platform streamlines important processes like onboarding, voting, and creating agendas, so you’ll have more time to discuss the issues that really matter. When your board can’t work to the best of their ability, it holds your entire organization back from reaching its true potential.

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Product Help Director Nonprofit 259

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Y ou’re on a mission to make a difference in your community through grantmaking. And so has the way we live and work. Given this new reality, how do you stay focused on your mission while also creating tech-life and work-life balance? having a cup of tea, walking the dog, or doing yoga) before jumping into your work. .

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Life Tech Create Work 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

2) Appeal to a Range of Budgets Your donors and supporters will have different financial capacities. This can work particularly well for local non-profits with a strong community support base. Consider working with a third-party organization who specialize in providing exclusive prizes for fundraising auctions.

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Tips Online Management Help 267

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? ChatGPT is a powerful online tool that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to process and respond to user queries.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Our findings are now your roadmap.

Action 52

Action Difference Fundraising Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Blackbaud Grantmaking user?

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. By assessing our process and by changing our questions as a result, we received more thought-provoking and insightful responses. The world was very different then.

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 82

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Nor should you.

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Virtual Work Calendar Nonprofit 116

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.” Involve staff and clients in the process both before and after you collect feedback. This includes asking questions such as: “To what extent have we met your needs?”

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Rate Survey Nonprofit Sample 128

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Jeff recommends: Stay vigilant with gift processing. Check gift reports daily If you know a gift was supposed to be received by year-end and you don’t see it posted, follow up with your Data/Donor Ops team Do what you can to support gift processing – and thank your team! Do a caseload review and refresh. Which didn’t?

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Lesson Review Gift Slides 69

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

As a CPA working with nonprofits of all sizes, I’ve encountered numerous errors in Board of Directors’ financial reports and Statements of Activities documents. Investing in a fund accounting software simplifies processes and reporting, making it easy to avoid potential pitfalls.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.”

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Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 78

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

The process of grant writing can be complicated, and even if your association has been getting funds for years, there’s always ways to improve. If you’re new to the process of grant writing at your association, you’ll want to start by examining any relevant grant prospects. Recruit a reviewer. Do your research.

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Grant Associations Tips Guidelines 128

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Today, our AI policy—which focuses on best practices, not specific tools—is integral to how we work and helps us use AI in a way that amplifies our mission. Given Candid’s varied technology needs, we use a variety of AI tools across different departments.

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