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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You’ve been put in charge of leading the revamp of your organization’s website. You’ll need to understand both elements and how they work together, for a successful end product. Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In the face of tremendous adversity and growing need, nonprofits are doing incredible work at a critical time. Choosing the right productivity software can help augment these efforts, enabling nonprofit teams to perform excellent work from anywhere in the world. 2) Online Document Sharing & Management. Recommendation ?

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.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. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve.

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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. 2) Strengthen Institutional Memory.

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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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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. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting.

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

In the first quarter of 2021, Accelevents became certified to be a SOC 2 Type 1 compliant organization. We wanted to fill you in on what SOC 2 is all about and what it means for those who work with Accelevents! . It is important for any organization to have solidified, iterable processes they can use to best serve their customers.”.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. Choose the option you think will work best for your needs and move forward. Any of these platforms will do.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2020

Now is an ideal time to assess your organization’s tools and approaches for working remotely. It’s fairly common in today’s world for some or all of an organization’s staff to work from home. During times of crisis like the one the world faces today, working from home can become a requirement for many organizations.

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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. For your bottom-funnel efforts, you may remarket the list of new email leads with a strong CTA to donate and support your organization.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. 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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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. Within these six colors, you want to be sure to include light and dark colors that work together. For example, if your logo typeface is a script, you’ll want to select a san-serif typeface that works well as body copy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

In Nick Sonnenberg’s new book, Come Up For Air , (available February 7, 2023), you’ll learn about his CPR Business Efficiency Framework , which stands for: C ommunication P lanning R esources This framework focuses on eliminating the pain points most teams experience by optimizing these three operation areas foundational to every organization. “In

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

from our friend Maureen Wallbeoff Lisa pinged me the other day—she’s the development director for a social justice organization. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone inside your organization on the same page about your requirements , goals, and timeline. I recommend organizations include these four key pieces of information.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2021

In this blog post, I’m giving you practical tips and tools for staying organized as you store the items and prepare for your event. During the procurement period, organization is key. In order to stay on top of everything, create a document, spreadsheet, or other tool that you can use to track the auction items.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

When it comes to working with boards, things can get confusing, making it hard for everyone to work together. But the truth is, being organized and efficient is crucial for us to achieve our goals. Let’s focus on the benefits of being structured and efficient in our work. There is no in between.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2021

As many organizations pivoted entirely online in the last year, they were forced to reevaluate their daily operations and how they work as a team. How can your organization continue producing visual content? How can you manage documents and keep track of your workflow?

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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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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. They also share how Candid turned this massive influx of data into insights to support the sector’s work. Want to tap into the billions of dollars of DAF funding?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 15, 2022

It might be time to revisit this crucial organizational document. According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, 49% of individuals reported their top member benefit was their organization’s Code of Ethics. . How to leverage your organization’s code of ethics as a member benefit.

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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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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

A look at the basics of NTEN's own continually evolving Google Drive Policies and Document Management System.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Changing a core piece of software at your grantmaking organization is no picnic. 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. What reports do you pull regularly?

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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. Welcome meetings with the point of contact.

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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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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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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. 2: Your Mission and Vision – Why does your organization exist? 6: Financial Needs – How much money does your organization need to raise?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

Celebrate your volunteers this and every week by ensuring your member volunteers feel the love. Your member volunteers help move your mission forward, driving success across your organization. The bottom line is this — if you want to drive your organization ’s mission, you should i nvest in your volunteer program. Stay in touch.

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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. What leadership style does the organization need for long-term sustainability?

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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. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., At Candid, we can relate.

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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. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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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.” Dos and Don’ts.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This month, we're thinking about the way we do work in museums. Also, being flexible about work times, as both Jennifer Foley and Emily Lytle-Painter amongst others mentioned. Work isn't prison; don't make them feel like they're doing time. Sharing articles that work is a great reason to stay on Museum Twitter by the way.

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