Greater Giving

APRIL 18, 2023

This usually happens because Form 990 requires a lot of information, meaning some nonprofits run out of time to file. What information do I need to file Form 990? Like other tax forms, Form 990 requires nonprofit filers to disclose their financial information, such as revenue, gross receipts, expenses, and assets.

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Files Software Benchmark Data 45

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 30, 2014

of Martus —our free, open source, secure information collection and management software—which includes major updates and usability improvements. Our goal is to make it far easier for groups that work with vulnerable populations keep the sensitive information they collect confidential. We’re very excited about Martus 4.5.

Literacy 164

Literacy Journal Open Source Digital 164

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Mitigate Risks by Knowing Your Grantees The more you know about your grantees, the better decisions you can make.

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Grant Policy International Application 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

This preparatory step ensures you create an informative document that minimizes back-and-forth queries, leading to more precise proposals. Engage in online forums, email listservs, and directly with vendors or agencies. Read other RFPs to understand what works.

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Practice Proposal Listserv Consultant 283

VisionLink

JUNE 24, 2014

The purpose of the meetings was to establish vision and direction and to form a number of workgroups to focus on infrastructure, processes, people, and tools that could improve the timeliness, quality, availability and access of real-time information during and after crisis situations across America.

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Time DC Disaster Washington 185

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. Every board member should have easy access to committee reports, strategic plans, fundraising goals, and any other document that will help them make the best possible decisions about the nonprofit. Setting up Google Drive is a simple way to share all this information.

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 311

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An RFP has two main jobs: to solicit bids from qualified companies to provide software and services, and to provide enough information about your needs and process to get proposals from the right potential vendors. Take your time and do a thorough internal assessment of your needs before assembling your RFP document.

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Process Proposal Nonprofit Software 194

fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2013

However these annoyances pale in comparison, to process documentation, a task the mention of which we all cringe. Now we have to document it as well?”. You do not understand the value of documentation. The most important reason for process documentation is to eliminate confusion and ambiguity. So why is it important?

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Process Associations Comparison Consultant 52

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

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. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The numbers, statistics, and trends should inform joint initiatives. Membership can use the information to target new prospects and be alerted to potential lapsers. Marketing can customize campaigns utilizing information from the group that regularly communicates with constituents. I’m a big believer in documentation.

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Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Approach retention scientifically: Identify your association’s measures of success, develop and test the strategy, document its effect, and learn from the experience. Click here for more information about our full range of services. Your members are the foundation of your association.

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Retention Associations Professional Strategy 169

Gyrus

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Recently I was looking for background information about implementing an LMS. The document seemed interesting so I opened the link and noticed it was published November 20 th , 2006. The document seemed interesting so I opened the link and noticed it was published November 20 th , 2006.

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LCMS PDF eLearning Phase 67

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

Once you have your typefaces selected, document how to use these in your brand guidelines. Cropping could mean that whenever possible you avoid having the subject of a photograph be exactly in the middle of an image, or it may be that you decide to do very close-up crops, eliminating extra information that isn’t needed in an image.

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Guidelines Photography Library Headline 332

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2023

There are a couple of key pieces of information nonprofits need to evaluate their online marketing efforts: How people arrive at their website. Out of the box, GA4 collects some information about the source of the traffic to a website. They look like this: You can also use UTMs to gather information about the campaign and content.

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Track Conversation Analytics Google 255

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

Organizations spent hours sorting through documents, filling out forms, and ensuring they followed all the grant requirements. They can gather information from different places and put it all together, saving you time and energy. You can share documents in real-time, assign tasks, and communicate with team members seamlessly.

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Grant Software Trend Fund 221

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Preparing this document is a learning experience. These are a few of the documents that can be included in online welcome handbooks: Bylaws. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board. Include biographical information highlighting their accomplishments.

Mentoring 221

Mentoring Director Associations Professional 221

NTEN

DECEMBER 6, 2013

If you receive an email from documents@rightsignature.com with the subject line “Reservations Department has sent you the document ‘Hotel Booking Forms’ to sign”, please ignore this message. For the Marriott Wardman Park''s contact information and other travel resources for the conference, please visit: [link]. Please beware.

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Oregon Portland NTC NTEN 76

Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

It might be time to revisit this crucial organizational document. Oftentimes, a Code of Ethics document will define the best practices within one’s field and offers a set of rules that all members must follow. Within the industry, the Code of Ethics document guides members, acting as a “watchdog” for the profession.

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Benefit Retention Associations Social Media 123

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. Create communities.

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Platform Community Management Online 99

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

You need data collection and data structure skills, not just a data entry person—someone who knows how your organization operates and the best ways for information to be delivered. Start now gathering the information you will need. You’ll also want someone who is familiar with compliance, especially GAAP and FASB.

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Fund Software Community Tips 88

John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your nonprofit’s best online strategies are the ones informed by your data. You don’t have to be a data expert to have great data-informed online strategies! That is great information to follow over time to see if you are improving, declining or holding steady to your averages. Online KPIs Example Report.

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Data Strategy Online Social Media 52

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Industry newsletters: Stay informed about the ever-changing philanthropic landscape through updates from Philanthropy News Digest , Issue Lab , and Candid. Free fundraising resources Finding your most likely funders can be challenging, especially when only ~10% of U.S. foundations have websites. foundations have websites.

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Accessibility Resource Free Change 98

sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Make sure to document exactly what your project will be focused on (i.e., What is a Project Charter? in scope) and, equally important, what it won’t be focused on (i.e.,

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Project Fund Software Help 89

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. Pulling information out of your system to manipulate it in a spreadsheet can lead to mis-keyed data or sorting errors.

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System Grant Chart Fund 70

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In this part, we’re going to look at the statement itself… including what concepts should go into your case for support as well as the actual process of writing the document. These are the people the writer will work with to gather information and ideas for the draft statement. Writing Is More Fun With A Robot. That’s fine too.

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Profit Support History Process 130

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

These documents not only fulfill legal obligations but also serve as a tangible reflection of donors’ impact on your organization’s mission. Your nonprofit has to provide accurate documentation of donor contributions. Complying with IRS regulations Let’s break it down. But the engagement doesn’t stop there.

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Summary Roles Donor Nonprofit 95

sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

This includes reviewing your process documentation or creating it if necessary. Work with your team to review and document each of your funding programs, including the number of grantees, timelines, and applications for each. Make sure you have consistent communication processes for both declined funding requests as well as grantees.

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Grant System Foundation Management 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The average Facebook user has 338 friends, so if just one of your supporters shares information about your event you can increase awareness of your event significantly. Keep text brief but informative. Make it easy to make an informed and convincing ask. Want to go the extra mile?

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Donor Fundraising Template Game 339

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. Data and Technology : Understand the information you have available and where to find it. Update your documentation each time you review your budgeting process.

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Process Create Review Stream 90

Kindful

JULY 22, 2021

Whether you have a person on staff to handle your appeals or you outsource your needs to a consultant, you should equip them with all the information they need to produce the content that will inspire your supporters to donate to your nonprofit. . What information do you need when producing an effective fundraising appeal?

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Effective Fundraising Audience Communication 109

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

To confront these challenges, a nonprofit should ensure that its digital storytelling adheres to four essential guideposts: Transparency speaks to a nonprofit’s ability to demonstrate its legitimacy as a good steward of donated funds by, for example, sharing its audited financial statements and other, similar information. 2) Information Hub.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 300

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Name, address, phone number, email, medical records, financial information. Data is everywhere—in every filing cabinet and software system—making it more critical than ever for schools and nonprofits to manage it properly and use that data to make more informed decisions. Who should have access to that information?

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Data Management Denver Policy 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. Donors, grantors, and foundations look to these watchdogs to help them make informed choices about their donations and ensure they’re supporting an organization that is fiscally responsible.

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Software Guide Award Grant 309

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Connected Civil Society: Applying machine learning and computer vision to document human rights violations and promote accountability in Syria in collaboration with the UN. Data for Inclusion: Enabling people with disabilities to provide firsthand reports on the issues they face to inform policy at the local, national, and global level.

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News Syria Conservancy eBook 189

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation. Each team played a role, whether big or small, in supporting this work.

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Culture Build Policy Nonprofit 106

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes time to implement your new association management software (AMS), having all your processes visually documented will help your new software vendor meet your unique association needs. With a new AMS, your association can redefine its processes, make informed changes, and empower both staff and members.

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Map Associations Process Business 135

Museum 2.0

MARCH 7, 2012

We can collaborate on Pinterest boards asynchronously, comment on what others add to the boards, and plan events based on the aggregated information. Pinterest allows us--requires us, really--to document a part of our creative process openly on the web. Loosely formatted blogs to document progress. Project coordination on wikis.

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Process Case Study Aggregator Museum 51