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The Ultimate Nonprofit RFP Guide

Whole Whale

We’ve been through the RFP game countless times and have managed to learn a few things that we wanted to share in an attempt to help you through this frequently convoluted process. Quick pre-RFP conversations are very helpful for getting better quality proposals. Filter out the junk and only share the top proposals with the team.

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Thoughts on the Social Collaboration Game from SHINE09

Amy Sample Ward

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. David has written up an incredible rundown of the game, including the cards, the planning documents and more. What should we call it?

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In grant proposals and pitches, they want you to predict the future and show how, with your eloquent promises and plans for impact, you can best provide them the assurance of certainty. For example, I was working with a small community foundation and they put out a call for “innovative proposals.” Their response in year two?

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12 Ideas for an Unforgettable Virtual Fundraiser

Greater Giving

Below are twelve ideas you can incorporate into your next virtual fundraiser to create an unforgettable experience for your donors. Web conferencing apps like Zoom act as gateways into virtual galas, so it’s important to involve as many sensory experiences as possible throughout the program. Fun and games. Make giving a game!

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. International Game Technology. International Game Technology. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

Artistic & Culinary Experiences Both art and food have a way of transcending differences, removing barriers, and rallying diverse groups around a common cause. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Fundraiser Burnout? Try Automation to Boost Both Efficiency and Employee Morale

sgEngage

Many nonprofits are way ahead of the game. Proposal writing : Using AI tools, automatically draft major giving proposals based on programs a donor has given to, interests they have expressed, and giving history. And there are do-it-yourself options that don’t require coding experience.