CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Sign up for Community Services Recovery Fund tips and updates: We will be launching free resources to help with the application process in the coming days and weeks. Applications are due on February 21, 2023.

Fund 96

Fund Service Guide Community 96

NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Social Innovation Fund. The White House's Social Innovation Fund has developed a new program evaluation guide based on best practices. The Social Innovation Fund, one of the first of these tiered evidence initiatives, is committed to investing in evidence and evaluation that help prove and improve promising models.

Evaluation 81

Evaluation Fund Fun Model 81

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Considering the dollars at play, let’s now shift our focus to the important considerations for nonprofit fundraisers who may want to get in on some DAF funding action.

Fund 116

Fund Donor Grant Search 116

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. The first grants are to be awarded later this year.

Journal 91

Journal Local News Fund 91

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

Fund 105

Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Evaluate your progress and course correct if some of your strategies aren’t resonating with your audience. Audit your content to evaluate how well your website meets user search intent. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors?

Fund 52

Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. In fact, research shows that many self-administered relief funds are inadvertently in violation of regulatory requirements and/or are operating with inefficient practices. and/or non-U.S.

Disaster 91

Disaster Fund Guide Classes 91

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. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

Software 300

Software Guide Award Grant 300

Candid

JULY 22, 2021

In other words, recipients in this latest round of funding tended to be smaller. . This time around, more than 30 recipients were fiscally sponsored entities, collaboratives, or specific funds within organizations. There is remarkable diversity and intentionality in the projects and organizations she chose to fund. Geography .

Puerto Rico 128

Puerto Rico Fund Group Organization 128

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.

Measure 59

Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

.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.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

We were able to discuss the various intricacies and compliance regulations that organizations must adhere to when receiving federal funding, and the nonprofit was able to make the appropriate changes internally to be better equipped for these funds. This is especially important if there are audit findings.

Relationship 93

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 93

sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Review funding history, including donations, grants, sponsorships, or program income, to determine which sources can be repeated for the budget year, what areas have room for growth, and where diversification is needed. Distribute it back to the budget owners and make sure your fund accounting system reflects any last-minute changes.

Build 88

Build Time Review Fund 88

Candid

MAY 15, 2024

TBP practices such as multi-year unrestricted funding and simplified application and reporting processes are the logical outcome of treating grantees as our partners. With an open call, we eliminate the need to be part of the “in” crowd to receive funding.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Proposal Application Metrics 52

NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Smith described the White House''s Social Innovation Fund (SIF) , which has developed a new program evaluation guide based on best practices. Data grants management program evaluation Fundraising Program'

Evaluation 76

Evaluation Grant Interview Foundation 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Raising funds for your cause takes constant dedication and focus, and nothing helps you gain focus better than setting a game plan. With the year half way over, this is the perfect time to evaluate your progress so far. Inside the kit, you’ll find templates for promoting your: COVID-19 relief fund. Crowdfunding campaign.

Goal 300

Goal Fundraising Pledge ROI 300

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.

Roles 116

Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

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. Do you have an accounting system capable of tracking grant funds separately from other organizational funds?

Grant 85

Grant Organization Proposal Evaluation 85

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift?

Data 59

Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Of course nonprofits’ ability to accurately evaluate their impact is married to their funding. Grantee evaluation is a perennial hot topic in the foundation world, nonprofit evaluation is a lucrative industry in universities, and there is a whole high tech industry emerging to rate charities online led by Charity Navigator.

Evaluation 64

Evaluation Service Measure Database 64

sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

Resource constraints often lead to difficult financial decisions and funding reductions. Rather than making blanket budget cuts—or shifting funds to address a new and urgent need—make sure that your core programs are properly resourced. Evaluate your current business model. Keep the focus on your core mission.

Model 79

Model Fund Nonprofit Evaluation 79

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Grant-funded nonprofits know compliance isn’t a nice-to-have. If all your Ts aren’t crossed and your Is aren’t dotted on your grant reporting, your chances of repeat funding from that entity are low. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. It’s a must-have.

System 70

System Grant Chart Fund 70

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 10, 2017

Impact evaluation in the arts, and its broader use for leaders of any nonprofit, can drive results. Qualitative yet empirically-based impact evaluation bridges the gap left by other evaluative methods providing the context of mission fulfillment for a nonprofit organization. Evaluation can be painful.

Evaluation 56

Evaluation Arts Story Impact 56

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Are you trying to get more volunteer funding? Did you have enough funding for volunteer engagement? Evaluate which opportunities you notice the most volunteer activity in, and consider why. On top of that, funders say they’re not asked for funding to engage volunteers! Did you see volunteers becoming strong donors?

Volunteer 84

Volunteer Report Demonstration Activities 84

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Receiving requests for funding can be both a crucial and frustrating part of being a grantmaking organization. Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Will several teams review the requests? Remember those request statuses?

Grant 95

Grant Process Management Technology 95

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Awarding Funds Awarding funds involves disbursing the grant money to the successful grantees.

Grant 52

Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2023

Thanks to Bloomerang’s meticulous evaluation process, we chose Handbid as our auction management software partner because of their modern, user-friendly interface, robust auction management capabilities, and unparalleled customer service. This engagement data paves the way for meaningful donor cultivation.

Integration 96

Integration Database Evaluation Picture 96

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates.

Fund 70

Fund Tucson Arizona Grant 70

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities , by ABFE and Candid  For every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average historically Black college and university (HBCU). This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

Resource 119

Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

If total funds raised by participants are down from the last campaign, you might increase participant engagement by offering tips and examples from your top fundraisers. Evaluate post-campaign data. Once you’ve evaluated your campaign, start thinking strategically about your next campaign. Access your data.

Campaign 85

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 85

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Growth of funding opportunities: There are more sources of funding available for nonprofits, such as peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, corporate giving, and donor-advised funds. Does your application align with your vision?

Application 89

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. It also provides a quantitative baseline to evaluate and build upon equity strategies.

Data 98

Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. You want your vendor focused on you, not shareholders or venture capital funds. Do your due diligence by reading third party software evaluations. Print a copy of this checklist for each system you’re evaluating.

Software 304

Software Fundraising Training Train 304

Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Many grant reports also require an accompanying financial report that details what the funding was spent on. For example, general operating support grants fund the work of the organization as a whole. For general operating support grants, nonprofits must allocate funding to the year it is received.

Grant 105

Grant Report Template Comparison 105

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change. This means moving away from rigid funding structures and timelines toward more agile and responsive approaches.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

Donation 52

Donation Change Giving Empowerment 52

VQ Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

I and the others on these teams hope you’ll be inspired to start conversations on the impact of strategic volunteer engagement so we can move missions forward, together.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Grant Proposal Conversation 98