sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. If you want numbers, ask for numbers.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover how nonprofits can leverage their donor management software as well as how your organization can find the best solution to solve your most pressing needs. Every organization is different, so consider your nonprofit’s unique needs and what features will help you meet your specific goals.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants? This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so. What does a learning consultant do? Should you hire an eLearning consultant? Let’s get started. Final Report.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. Be Realistic When it Comes to Goal-Setting Setting clear and realistic fundraising goals can also give nonprofits a strong predictor of upcoming campaigns. Identifying your organization’s unique value proposition is key to structuring your year-end campaign narrative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? Who Uses CSR Software? Compliance with reporting requirements.

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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. Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. And what should they NOT be doing?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? You’re either on track to meet your goals…or you’re not.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

This often overlooked and sometimes under-appreciated department uses data to drive strategy, best practices to guide training, and technology to hack success. Here’s everything we’ll cover in this guide. Evaluation of Sales Team Training Needs. The Structure of an Agile Sales Operations Unit. Performance.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

When you’re starting an association, it’s usually in the service of a simple but powerful goal: bringing people together to advocate for their shared interests. But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. Start by outlining your organizational structures.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. They can help the organization set and achieve goals. In order to reach your goals, you need a well-thought-out plan.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Their goals are often focused on helping others in need and bettering their community. Explore the different kinds of tax-exempt organizations in the United States with this comprehensive guide , covering the exact types of nonprofits and their classifications. Check out this guide for more in-depth information on starting a nonprofit.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review the top nine credit card processing solutions for nonprofits and best practices for choosing the right platform. That’s because some fee structures work better for different-sized organizations. Evaluate features. Consider your nonprofit’s size. Assess integration needs. Fraud monitoring tools.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. The mission makes what the foundation sets out to accomplish clear to internal and external stakeholders and guides the decisions and actions of foundation staff.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

With an overwhelming number of CMS options available, it’s essential to consider various factors to ensure your chosen platform aligns with your organization’s unique needs and goals. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Total Cost of Ownership.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

If you don’t have one, your nonprofit will hardly achieve the noble goal you want it to achieve. Add Credibility with a Nonprofit Evaluation Plan. Unlike for-profits that can measure their success by evaluating their sales, nonprofits can only measure their success by estimating how many milestones they’ve achieved.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you have had issues fundraising in the past, consider evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your previous efforts.By Step #2: Set Your Fundraising Goal(s) Benchmark your success by setting goals for your major gifts program. Setting both internal and external goals can also be an effective strategy.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Evaluate peer organizations to identify your peers’ strengths and weaknesses, compare them to yours, and find opportunities to differentiate your organization. Once you’ve gathered and interpreted these data points, use the audience profiles and market opportunities to structure early concepts for your direct mail campaign.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Consultants gather this information to guide you in your cultivation and solicitation. They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact. You don’t have to become an estate attorney, but you should try to understand how the various legacy investments are structured.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Just as your organization’s story — its mission, community, history, constituents, partners, everything that makes it unique — should guide your organization’s engagement strategies , your underlying tech foundations should be guided by a similar roadmap, as well. Let’s get started! What is a Tech Plan?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the application process: 1) Request a Google for Nonprofits account After making sure your organization is eligible, visit the Google for Nonprofits website and request an account by clicking on “Get started.” ’s Landing Page and Domain Guide for Google Ad Grants.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

It should also help guide you to identifying other related pieces that will deepen your organization’s impact on the community once your project is complete. In the end, it will take you the same amount of total time to get to the goal. Staffing Capacity to Match the Capital Fundraising Goal. A Clearly Defined Project.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Employee engagement is a major indicator of your organization’s overall health and effectiveness in achieving your goals. Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Unclear expectations, performance metrics, and goals. Tech stack.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Regularly reassess your strategies and make necessary adjustments to achieve your fundraising goals. Having a monetary goal is fundamental.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Using this as a guide when assessing your revenue projections will help prioritize your investments. Using the Mission Impact Probability Matrix as a guide, apply these formulas against the individual programs you have currently or expect to roll out in the future and use them to decide next steps.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

If you’re unsure which programs to pursue, consider this your guide. Nonprofits Source’s corporate giving guide explains that sponsorships are best for launching lasting partnerships between your nonprofit and like-minded businesses. These contributions are often motivated by corporate social responsibility goals.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. A nonprofit mission statement is the messaging an organization shares, displays, and uses as a guiding principle. Values: What are the core values that guide what you do and how you choose to do it? What Is a Nonprofit Mission Statement?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Set specific goals and targets for increasing diversity and inclusion, and create a plan to achieve those goals.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In early 2020, several longstanding NTEN members and community leaders created the first iteration of the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology. A very clear point that the data use section of the guide makes involves data for nonprofits — ownership, control, location, privacy, and accessibility. This is genuinely a good thing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

It is a key piece of your organization’s strategy and should support your mission and goals. For example, DNL OmniMedia’s guide to the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) highlights the platform’s scalability. Evaluate CRMs for their flexibility by looking at features such as their: Integrations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Any goal of your organization that can be accomplished by reaching a wider audience and having them come to specific pages your website can be accomplished with Google Grant Ads and you can certainly use Google Ads to accomplishing multiple goals. Below are the most important ones from Google’s Ad Grants Policy Compliance Guide.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations. Opportunity to combine financial and mission-related goals. It is best to take the time to plan and evaluate issues before making a debut in the marketplace.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Much like the guiding parents that raised them, millennials want praise, feedback, nurture and support. There is evidence that millennials thrive in flatter organizational structures with shared governance and peer to peer collaboration. Leaders should evaluate work schedules as a tool to improve retention among millennials.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

While the reports are guides to funders, if you do work as a capacity builder, you will find some useful insights for your practice. Other areas include: communications, executive transition, evaluation/learning, networking/convening, and professional development. Engage grantees in the evaluation design and implementation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Now, he’s distilled everything that he’s learned into a step-by-step guide – his book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets To Starting Your Career Off Right. “We Work backward from the end goal. Companies aren’t hiring you out of the goodness of their hearts; they are hiring you to help them achieve their goals. Think like an owner.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Now, he’s distilled everything that he’s learned into a step-by-step guide – his book, The Unspoken Rules: Secrets To Starting Your Career Off Right. “We Work backward from the end goal. Companies aren’t hiring you out of the goodness of their hearts; they are hiring you to help them achieve their goals. Think like an owner.

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