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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

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While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Focus on the why. Seek clarity.

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4 Ways to Help Your Grantmaking Organization Adopt an Emergent Learning Mindset

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The post 4 Ways to Help Your Grantmaking Organization Adopt an Emergent Learning Mindset first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Hear more from Satonya about encouraging a learning mindset at your organization by watching her webinar, Learning and Unlearning to Be Next Level.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants. And you can provide data throughout the grant cycle so you can be clear on what’s working and what isn’t.

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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

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While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor. They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts.

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

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In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most really good proposals and reports often better reflect an organization’s capacity to hire a great grant writer or marketing expert than their ability to do great work.

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Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm

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Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Fast forward to today….