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Philanthropic collaboratives are finding ways to more effectively measure impact

Candid

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Like other types of grantmakers, collaboratives seek to measure effectiveness and learn from feedback.

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The Future of Funding: Nonprofit Grant Management Software Trends

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

sgEngage

All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While nonprofits will hopefully see an increase in unrestricted funds—and a decrease in burdensome reporting requirements—as part of this and other movements, good nonprofit accounting principles still apply. What Are Restricted Funds? What are Unrestricted Funds?

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Telling a compelling story: Communicating program impact in a grant proposal

Candid

It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to struggle with securing funding despite the strength of their programs. But if you want to stand out in a crowded applicant field, it’s essential to communicate your impact clearly and compellingly. But what do funders want to see, and how can you convey program impact in a compelling way?

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From Data Deluge to Impactful Decisions: Mastering Data in Grantmaking

sgEngage

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. While this data holds immense potential to improve decision-making and maximize impact, harnessing its power can be a challenge. Grantmakers are swimming in a sea of information.

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How a Project Charter Can Help You Have a Successful Fund Accounting Software Implementation

sgEngage

Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. Give your project an easily identifiable name, such as Fund Accounting Software Implementation. What is the impact of the problem? What is a Project Charter?

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3 Essential Social Media Fundraising Metrics for Nonprofits

Achieve

In this guide, we’ll walk through three key social media fundraising metrics, as well as how you can improve them: Social Media Engagement Rate Conversion Rate Social Media Return on Investment Ready to tap into the full potential of social media fundraising? This helps viewers better understand your daily operations and impact.