Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. Here are five categories that every nonprofit must address to be effective in 2021.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This guide will tackle the nonprofit RFP process from start to finish. Here are the best examples, templates, and tips about the nonprofit RFP process. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great! The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great! Filter out the junk and only share the top proposals with the team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Because grants usually come from larger entities, the amount of money your nonprofit receives is generally higher than donations you would get from an individual or small business.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Similarly, an AI tool that recommends potential funders to a nonprofit runs the risk of perpetuating historical biases in grantmaking.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. Whether it’s an emailed donation appeal, social media post, or old-school flyer on a bulletin board, the best nonprofit communications help your audience relate to and position themselves within your mission’s story. Why Does Storytelling Matter for Grant Writers?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Now, you are not so new anymore.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2010

The 11NTC session proposal submission process is now open! Take a moment to review the guidelines and other fine print Anna's put together. > Submit your 11NTC Session Proposal Ideas. We look forward to reviewing your session proposals. So, mark those calendars, digital and otherwise.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? Board members can also spearhead matching gift challenges.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

There are no roadmaps—not because it’s impossible, but because there is no universal standard when it comes to corporate sponsorships for nonprofits. If you’ve ever attended a nonprofit event and noticed the materials say “sponsored by [insert corporation name here],” you’ve witnessed a corporate sponsorship in action.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Brand guidelines. Get nonprofit influencers on board. Influencers’ time is valuable, so you need to make your proposal worthwhile. Geofilters.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Brand guidelines. Get nonprofit influencers on board. Influencers’ time is valuable, so you need to make your proposal worthwhile. Geofilters.

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NTEN

JULY 25, 2011

The session proposal submission process for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open. Please take a moment to review the guidelines and other fine print Anna's put together. Then, how about submitting an idea or three? The 2012 NTC will take place in San Francisco, April 3-5.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? What’s your geographic reach.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Pre-Award Stage Generating Grant Guidelines Developing grant guidelines requires creating a comprehensive outline of the grant’s objectives, eligibility requirements, application procedure, and evaluation metrics. They often handle the creation of grant guidelines, applicant outreach, and oversee the grant evaluation process.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. Nonprofits looking to reassess or develop a new technical strategy should consider partnering with a nonprofit technology consulting firm. Your nonprofit is unique, so your solutions and strategies should be too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The legislation signals the need for more responsible and ethical practices that support nonprofits, donors, and platforms. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Jan Masaoka’s guest post provides more details.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2017

You’ve got to know where to find grants for your nonprofit organization , but you also need to know the best tips and tricks to write a stellar grant proposal. We asked five of the top nonprofit leaders to dish out their secrets and grant writing best practices. Claire Axelrad — Use a 4-Step Framework for the Proposal.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. Marketing savvy nonprofits are well aware of this and make the effort to invest in their websites. What you need a consultant for .

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

As the founder of a new nonprofit, you are probably doing everything yourself and working for free instead of taking a nonprofit salary. . Or pay yourself more than you are now so that your nonprofit provides you with a living wage. It can feel like a lot of money when you’re looking at the nonprofit’s tiny checkbook.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

As a nonprofit, you don’t pay taxe s on behalf of your organization. Nonprofit financial audits function a little differently for nonprofits than they do for individuals. In this guide, we’ll cover nonprofit financial audits in-depth, discussing what you need to know on the subject as well as what to expect when you conduct one.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Nonprofits, take note. Nonprofits, take note. But first, if you are new to the nonprofit HR or management game, you may want to brush up on exempt verses non-exempt employee status. Before we delve into how the new overtime law affects the nonprofit industry, know that not all states have the same guidelines.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For modern nonprofits, comm unicating with d onors , spreading awareness, and connecting with your beneficiaries requires a sophisticated online strategy. While there are many quick fixes nonprofits can make to update their digital strategy incrementally, making real changes often requires taking a long-term approach. Train your team.

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

In my years as a grantseeker and nonprofit consultant, I’ve waded through dozens of ambiguous foundation websites that make it impossible to know how to get even a foot in the door to be considered for funding. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our sector’s lack of transparency. Don’t lead anyone on. Be accessible.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? What’s your geographic reach.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

But this is my general guideline for meetings at the moment. If you want to lower your meeting number, try time-blocking your non-meeting activities, such as writing a grant proposal or working on the budget for next fiscal year. This means the maximum number of meetings I schedule in one day is three. Of course, there are exceptions.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. Members of nonprofit Advisory Boards can contribute to fundraising in many ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2013

You’ve spent hours developing a workshop proposal, hoping it would be accepted and then working hard to make sure the actual session lived up to your original vision in the proposal. Now through November 8, we invite anyone who’s interested to submit a proposal to present a workshop at the Conference. Follow the guidelines.

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NTEN

MAY 15, 2013

Flickr: dougwoods It''s time to move the cat off your keyboard and submit your session proposals for 14NTC! Submit a Session for 14NTC: We do have a few guidelines for session submission. After you have read the guidelines, start the process of submission via the Start My Submission(s) button at the bottom of the page.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2011

Session proposals for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference are due Friday, August 12. If you haven't submitted a proposal already, we hope you will. Every year, we receive a lot of great proposals from vendors and consultants who work with nonprofits – and we love to get those, so keep them coming! –

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2011

Our Nonprofit Legal Expert Continues to Offer Wise Advice My last post mentioned our recent Benetech board meeting. Rob has a deep understanding of what makes nonprofits successful. He’s a principal at Adler & Colvin, San Francisco's top law firm specializing in nonprofit law.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting. What is a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. There isn’t a universal dollar amount that tips someone into the ranks of a major donor – that threshold varies based on the size and budget of a nonprofit. Guidelines for Major Donors. Who Is A Major Donor?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

So, how does a nonprofit find funding to keep the lights on and grow the programs?" First, let's look at the statistics, culled from GrantStation's most recent State of Grantseeking™ Report : Almost 70 percent of nonprofits keep their indirect and administrative costs at 20 percent or less of their annual budget.

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