Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

Sponsored by BoardSite — a board of directors management platform that centralizes key administrative tasks like meeting scheduling, document management, and online voting in a secure digital platform. BoardSite is a unique digital platform that helps nonprofit boards of directors stay organized, compliant, and engaged.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. 3) Conserve Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2018

Often, we think of “high performance” as something only for large organizations, but smaller nonprofits can apply the ideas too. Small, But Mighty: A Resource for Small Nonprofit Leaders by Debra Natenson and Karen Walker. At the time, its budget was $300,000 and the organization earned $130,000 from its social enterprise.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These tools help keep track of all the people who support the organization, like donors and volunteers. Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement.

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Community Organization Fundraising Integration 82

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Apply to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. . It’s not a business model. . Why is that important?

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Even though these instances are few and far between, your grantmaking organization needs to be prepared. Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

We all have our own way of doing things, but sometimes our work outgrows our organization methods. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. Organize your projects based on stages: Tasks to do, tasks in progress, and tasks completed.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Education.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. And it’s made specifically for nonprofit organizations, so it fits your needs perfectly. By automating tasks and centralizing data, these tools have saved organizations time and resources.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Grants are a fundamental source of revenue for growing organizations to accomplish large projects and receive financial support outside of individual donations. Grants come in all shapes and sizes and are often accompanied by strict rules and regulations to determine an organization’s eligibility to receive the grant.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Projects like these can drain resources, take more time than necessary, and quickly become your least favorite meeting on your calendar. 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. What is a Project Charter?

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Our Community Operating System™ is used by large and small nonprofits, 211’s, elder care agencies, state, county, and federal agencies, disaster relief organizations, and many others.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Organize panel discussions featuring the Finance Committee.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

In the first quarter of 2021, Accelevents became certified to be a SOC 2 Type 1 compliant organization. It is important for any organization to have solidified, iterable processes they can use to best serve their customers.”. Particularly of note in this effort is documenting employee onboarding and offboarding procedures.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

Advertising can be an effective way to help grow your nonprofit’ s digital footprint, complement your current organic marketing efforts, and be an essential, part of your integrated marketing strategy. There are tons of online resources that share benchmarks for specific channels and industries—like Wordstream and TechSoup.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

What you are looking for here is a list of three to six adjectives that effectively describe your organization. There are a plethora of online resources to find type pairs. You can look up online “type pairings” to find various resources with suggested pairings. You also want to include any style decisions. 5) Design Library.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2021

Candid’s Boys and Men of Color Executive Director Collaborative Program (BMOC) aims to address these challenges by helping nonprofit leaders leverage their strengths and align existing resources to sustain their programming while increasing collective impact for boys and men of color. Organizations need to tread a fine balance.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve. Evaluate Resources IT deficits equal a rocky road for remote work. Every organization is different. shared this valuable advice.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization. Churches and faith-based organizations also fall under the category of nonprofits. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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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. Here’s why tax summaries are essential in the nonprofit world and how they reinforce the bond between your organization and your supporters. But the engagement doesn’t stop there.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2020

As an arts and cultural organization, you are among the most trusted sources of information in today’s world. Take this opportunity to be a source of truth and point your community to the guidance provided by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). . If this is the case, be honest about it.

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Arts Culture Resource Guide 32

Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence The. Equality Federation. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Volunteer grants. Data-Driven Industry Insights.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It also provides best practices and helpful resources to guide your efforts towards every nonprofit’s desired destination: grant funding to support your mission-driven work. Wynne shares what a Candid Seal of Transparency is and how your organization can benefit from earning one.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., As you undertake this work, avoid making assumptions to ensure outcomes reflect your organization’s needs.

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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. In a small, grant-funded organization, you might not have these skills and that’s ok! Determine the non-financial metrics you want to track.

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Fund Software Community Tips 89

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. Helps to set realistic fundraising goals: This ensures efforts are realistic and aligned with what your resources are capable of achieving. Are they worth the investment of both time and resources?

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Fundraising Method Nonprofit Goal 101

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If your organization receives at least some of its funding from grants, you need a fund accounting system with subfund accounting capabilities built to handle nonprofit accounting standards. The Importance of Compliance for Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits show integrity through transparency.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

When you are preparing for your annual nonprofit financial audit, you need to understand and identify the risks that could affect your organization so you can address and mitigate potential problems. Once risks are identified and prioritized, set procedures and processes to address them, and document those processes.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Here are six best practices your nonprofit organization should adopt to increase collaboration and enhance its relationship with your audit firm.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

But as your organization grows and changes, you also need to update your financial direction. 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. Update your documentation each time you review your budgeting process.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 16, 2018

If your nonprofit is serious about long-term sustainability, succession planning needs to be part of the overall plan for the organization. Disruption happens and the more prepared the organization is for change, the better for long-term success. That means nearly three quarters do not. Is there a written manual?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We will share an overview of California AB 488, including what your nonprofit can expect and resources for staying compliant with requirements when raising online donations for your cause in the Golden State. The California Franchise Tax Board also maintains a Revoked exempt organizations list. What is California AB 488?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2013

One of the basic tenets of my first book with Alison Fine, “ The Networked Nonprofit ,” was that everyone in the organization participates in social media from the executive director on down – not just the “social media person.” Tweet your questions and share your resources on Twitter using #npsmpeer hashtag.

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