Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I started writing grant proposals when I was in my 20s, working as a fundraiser for a small but dynamic grassroots environmental organization in Alaska. I learned that if you want to keep the grants pipeline full, you have to adopt a process and use that process consistently.

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Grant Process Alaska Strategy 89

Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

But as much as fundraising is a calling, it’s also a career that requires business development, sales, client retention, and articulable value propositions. Fundraisers may find additional success by adopting the following professional service principles. Demonstrate (and articulate!)

Adopt 29

Adopt Service Fundraising Articulate 29

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

However, in the push towards impact, philanthropy has adopted a laundry list of activities—landscape scans, focus groups, case studies, logic models—to help in figuring out what is important to know to “do good” better. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy.

Knowledge 70

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 70

Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Participants were required to fill out an online form articulating a clear problem statement and obvious tech interaction to address it. Challenge organizers reserved the right to send the proposals back and ask for further clarification of the problem. How an Idea Becomes an App. Image 1 : Things Istanbul / CC BY-NC-SA.

Local 36

Local Challenge Romania Open 36

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

I think it is important for your board of directors to articulate their own vision of inclusivity and to share that vision via your website, on printed materials, etc. Encourage the board of directors to articulate an inclusivity statement for your organization. This Harkens Back to Transparency. What Might You Do Now? Register now.

Demonstration 36

Demonstration Articulate Culture Reflection 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The panel also featured, Mary Beth Smith, from the SF Ballet, who share her organization’s experience integrating social media into marketing strategies since 2007. The panel was on social media, adoption, and measurement. It was clear from the presentations that measurement is a critical piece of the puzzle.

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Metrics Facebook Data Measure 96

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At the end of this guided exercise, you’ll be able to articulate investment impact statements like: BY INVESTING $9,845 IN NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR ORG WILL SAVE $79,155 OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. Regular check-ins will help with the adoption of the new project and build confidence long term. STEP 3: FOLLOWING UP. Social Impact Calculator.

Project 98

Project Tech Guide Phase 98