Nimble AMS

MARCH 27, 2023

Do m embers sometimes miss a meeting and want to catch up on the minutes , asking staff to send out relevant documents? Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. You also gain a full picture of the software your team is currently working with, which can inform your fundraising, advocacy, stewardship, and technology-related efforts going forward. How to Conduct a Nonprofit Technology Assessment.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At a bare minimum, the RFP should include: A description of your organization and your work, Why your nonprofit is issuing the RFP, The project requirements along with the software and services you need, and Your proposal submission, review, follow up, and selection process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product. A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet. Who will help with hands-on work? The document should also define any anticipated technical and other constraints.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is researching what mix of personalities is most likely to work effectively together. A mission team—like any team, anywhere—needs competent people who work well together,” Bell advises. “In You have to understand the characteristics of work in your culture.

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Team Build Skills Interview 221

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Your auditor’s year-end work will remain critical to ensure the financial integrity of your nonprofit’s books and records and compliance with ever-changing regulations. With most audit work being performed remotely or with a hybrid schedule , clear communication takes on greater importance.

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Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 93

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. In our study How Philanthropic Collaboratives Measure, Evaluate, and Learn , we examined three levels of impact: grantees, systems or fields, and donors.

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Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? I followed the developmental evaluation thread most closely. Here are my notes.

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Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. A written list of requirements is the starting point for evaluating accounting software options.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An RFP, or a request for proposals, is a process disguised as a document. While an RFP may look like a regular document with a list of things to do and brainstorm, an effective one breaks down a project (usually a big one) into parts and set out dates and milestones to get that project done. Note any incumbency. Key takeaways.

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Action Proposal Nonprofit Consultant 199

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

I will work through all of them over the next week or so but the list that will keep growing is the one of insights and new ideas I gained from hearing fellow participants share their knowledge, experiences, and tools. Evaluation can also help foundations get the feedback they need to modulate their role and influence.

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Evaluation Network Effective Case Study 95

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. Update Assigned Tasks One major pitfall to avoid during periods of staff turnover at your grantmaking organization is leaving ongoing activities or requests assigned to people who no longer work there. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. They should also help create new programs and services that accomplish your mission plus help raise needed funds to fund the work.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind.

Software 321

Software Build Analytics Associations 321

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 21, 2020

Written by Alison Koch I think us non-profit folks have a particularly complicated relationship with work. How might we re-imagine the future of mission-based work? First, I think that museums need to think about their staff as a stakeholder group worthy of just as much time, attention, energy, and evaluation as visitors or donors.

Work 56

Work New York City Museum New York 56

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Born Accessible: Working with publishers to ensure that any new ebook is accessible to people who read differently - with the goal of one day making Bookshare obsolete. Connected Civil Society: Applying machine learning and computer vision to document human rights violations and promote accountability in Syria in collaboration with the UN.

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News Syria Conservancy eBook 189

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Does your work at a nonprofit include facilitating meetings or trainings? It can also be used to create work norms or processes. A second process is used to evaluate the ideas – clustering the ideas into themes and identifying the best ones. Looking for new techniques to add to your facilitator’s toolbox?

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Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2011

The most effective method for doing this, in my experience, is to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including those who will be involved in and impacted by the program. an effective results-oriented program evaluation system? The answer is not "let the grant writer do it!". Register for NMI 108 with B. Tatro, held this.

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Evaluation Results Program Measure 77

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Specifically, you’ll learn about Horwath’s Strategic Quotient (SQ) , a validated assessment tool which evaluates an individual’s ability to lead and think strategically. The SQ evaluates a leader’s current mindset and behaviors using the “3A Framework” – acumen, allocation, action. A company is only as good as its people.

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Leadership Evaluation Brain Business 91

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. This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary. What reports do you pull regularly?

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Grant System Foundation Management 75

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As leaders, sometimes we need to pump the breaks and evaluate things from a different perspective. Can this new platform integrate into our existing tech stack, or will it create more work for staff to support and manage it? Document current technology Next, document your current tech stack’s capabilities.

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Denver Software PowerPoint Template 78

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

2021 was an eventful year at NTEN as we continued to promote, work towards, and model equitable practices internally and externally. This evaluation process involves all three equity committees, including board, community, and staff. Strengthening continuity plans; updating and expanding hiring and onboarding documentation.

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Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Here are a few things you can expect for each step of the grant management process, including some best practices on how to ensure the entire cycle works smoothly and effectively.

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Grant Process Management Technology 95

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Documented Processes : Your annual budgeting process should be documented with tasks, responsibility assignments, and clearly stated deadlines.

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Process Create Review Stream 91

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

. We wanted to fill you in on what SOC 2 is all about and what it means for those who work with Accelevents! . The SOC 2 certification was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a way of evaluating that a company follows the criteria for managing customer data based on principles of trust. .

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Organization Structure Guidelines Evaluation 98

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Three Benefits of an Effective Grant Management System Three Challenges in Grant Management How Blackbaud Can Help Grant Lifecycle Before diving into an overview of how grant management works, it’s important to understand the general grantmaking process.

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Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work?

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Build Tools Problem Test 64

VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

The PIP documents the desired change and the mutual commitment to actions and supports (e.g., The PIP documents the desired change and the mutual commitment to actions and supports (e.g., Yet, a PIP is should not be used as a standard training assessment, nor should it be used for regular evaluations.

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Evaluation Volunteer Training Train 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2018

A recent work product from this community includes “ Small, But Mighty ,” created by a small group led by Debra Natenshon and Karen Walker, the guest post authors. As a member of the NTEN Board, I used this framework to help us work through our performance evaluation process.

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Resource Evaluation Nonprofit Boston 122

sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This looks different from school to school and only you know what works best for your environment. There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc.

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API Script Calendar Blackbaud 91

Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. If we do not document the different needs of each group, the most at-risk and under-resourced communities will continue to fall through the cracks.

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Resource Data Community Aggregator 59

sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

Evaluate your current business model. For example, a board member with a communications background can help with stakeholder transparency whereas a board member with legal expertise can assist with legal issues around program-delivery safety and, in the event of a weather event, how best to work with employees on returning to work.

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Model Fund Nonprofit Evaluation 79

Candid

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Issue Lab is where Candid collects, preserves, and shares research reports, whitepapers, evaluations, case studies, issue briefs, and more, published and/or funded by social sector organizations. Anyone can freely search the collection and access full-text documents. . Looking to create a new funding strategy or program area?

Lesson 59

Lesson Learning Case Study Phase 59

Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

Simply put, a fundraising plan is a way to document your goals into actionable steps that you and your team can take. This step isn’t always easy, which is why many nonprofits work with an experienced coach to help guide them. Take a close look at your fundraising methods and evaluate their effectiveness.

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Fundraising Method Nonprofit Goal 103

Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For example, general operating support grants fund the work of the organization as a whole. These tend to be the easiest to report on, because they can usually be completed by the development team with a pre-prepared overview of what the organization is working on. In comparison, project grants are more complicated to report on.

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Grant Report Template Comparison 105