Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. To help you focus on why your grant project is needed in your community, answer these questions: a. Objectives.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Adopting a conflict of interest policy. If your nonprofit accepts more than $750,000 from the federal government annually—including federal funding passed through your state government—you’ll need to undergo an audit. Grant application requirements. However, others might specifically ask for an audit report.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

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? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . At this meeting, you’ll approve the bylaws, adopt the conflict-of-interest policy, elect directors, appoint officers, and approve resolutions such as opening the organization’s bank account. Develop outcomes-monitoring plans to measure performance. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Of the surveyed nonprofit employees, roles included responsibility for programs, fundraising, grants management, technology, HR/office, or marketing. Challenges remain, however: 87% of respondents agree that it’s important to take measures to ensure gender and racial diversity across all levels of the organization.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

Last month, over 1,300 grants professionals gathered virtually for PEAK2021. At a conference packed with grants managers, talk of data and data systems were abundant and layered. Data governs almost every aspect of our individual lives and plays a significant role in our field. That’s even more relevant this year!

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Say you rely on one platform for your organization’s accounting work, another for grant management, and another for online fundraising. Data quality and governance: Data accuracy and integrity are paramount.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Our government is discussing providing free wifi throughout in Mexico City which is a very good sign for crowdfunding and even better for NGOs funding. Our government is discussing providing free wifi throughout in Mexico City which is a very good sign for crowdfunding and even better for NGOs funding. are quickly replacing TV.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

By Grant Hensel , CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone – an agency that specializes in Google Grant management for nonprofits. What is the Google Grant? The Google Ad Grant is one of the most powerful, yet under-appreciated tools in nearly every nonprofit’s marketing toolbox. Example Use Cases: Google Grant Case Studies.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There are also multiple bills moving through legislature in no less than 25 other states and the federal government ( COPRA ) that could become law in 2020. In the event of a data breach, the Act requires prompt notice to affected individuals and to government authorities. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

Like many years in the past, 2017 continued to bring significant change to the way foundations approach their grantmaking, collaborate with each other, collaborate with their grant partners, collaborate with the public and private sectors and how they are utilizing technology and data to drive their strategy forward.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

Similarly, we’ll see greater investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, which will cause the C-suite to further incorporate corporate giving and employee engagement as core components of a strong business strategy. Measurement, Storytelling and Breaking Silos. Technology.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And, as I was sharing earlier, we usually teach this in person over a period of two to three hours, so, you all are getting the, what we’ll call, the boot-camp version of “Measure of Success.” If so, then that gives a measure of assurance to donors to say, “This is a program that has worked. Is it specific?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

This one calls upon all funders to join Reporting Commitment , where foundations have begun publishing their grants data in an open, accessible fashion. Governance Policies & Information. Performance Measurement. Which Foundations Have Adopted Transparency? hGrant: Real Time Grant Reporting.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. This ruling by the Supreme Court in Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., But, it’s not the only one!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2016

Beyond its scope for learning and knowledge sharing, this year was special in that it was set within the framework of the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I had the opportunity to participate on the panel, “Monitoring & Impact Measurement. Measuring and Reporting on Outcomes.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the worst things that could happen as a result of noncompliance is a loss in contributions and grant funding. Quasi-endowment funds, which are designated by the organization’s governing board, should be reported as net assets without donor restrictions. Net Asset Classifications. Donations of Property and Equipment.

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sgEngage

MAY 5, 2023

Fund accounting is a specialized accounting method that focuses on the allocation, management, and reporting of funds that carry a donor or government agency restriction. By segregating funds based on their intended use, fund accounting allows governments to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and compliance with legal mandates.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To kickstart the planning process, define specific and measurable goals aligned with your organization’s mission. Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2016

Legislation includes action by Congress, any state legislature, any local council, or similar governing body, with respect to acts, bills, resolutions, or similar items (such as legislative confirmation of appointive office), or by the public in referendum, ballot initiative, constitutional amendment, or similar procedure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

But, for the most part, nonprofit dashboard reports, if they are measuring the right metrics, are useful tools. Part 1 addresses the prevalent concern shared by their peers about adopting transparency, a fear of the unknown, or that sharing the gritty details with the public will be too overwhelming and therefore misconstrued.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2023

In this article, we will explain why everyone is talking about AI, what has changed over the past few years, and evaluate opportunities for nonprofits to adopt AI to improve their mission-aligned outcomes safely. Yes, using tools that leverage perplexity measures are able to calculate the randomness of text.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

What if we faced up to really measuring the results of our work? What if organizations did not have government funding or pursue it? The corporate sector have adopted it. What is the balance of government, private, and earned income? It is very difficult to measure impact. Good or bad thing?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When setting your own goal, use the SMART principles approach, making sure it’s Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. Other Examples: An Adopt-a-Family campaign for families in need Movember: growing a beard for charity in November. Thanks to the match, Fiver was able to set an impressive goal of $80,000.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2023

Big or small, nonprofits work alongside individuals, partner organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, volunteers, and staff to make sure our communities and our planet are improving. Faster and e asier access to nonprofit technology with the full Salesforce platform Your supporters measure your organization by your impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Leadership and decision-making come from adoption not from executive authority. If there’s an idea that the community is behind, and a project or plan that’s adopted (whether it’s a new way of operating or a new tool), then it moves forward, regardless of “who” thought it up or campaigned for it.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

As for tactics, well, we mostly relied on “proven” or “successful” efforts; lessons learned from other organizations working in an analog paradigm like government, unions, and churches. The digital period converted many whole hearted believers, but it also made many others even more worried about our programs, services and grant deliverables.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It is hugely important that we get governments and multi-nationals to change the way they treat the planet, but that doesn’t mean we cannot do anything to show we care. This isn’t the only study that supports the adoption of a largely plant-based diet. It’s not just about institutional change. Conserve your water.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It is hugely important that we get governments and multi-nationals to change the way they treat the planet, but that doesn’t mean we cannot do anything to show we care. This isn’t the only study that supports the adoption of a largely plant-based diet. It’s not just about institutional change. Conserve your water.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The final thing here with user adoption and support, and I see this all the time, is let’s say Mary is your data entry person. So I’m going to encourage you, unless you’re like a mighty team of one, and that might be true, form some loose affiliated cross-functional technology governance group.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 2, 2007

Now, this year actually, it is moving forward to a process through IFAT to hopefully become adopted as an international standard around fair trade pricing. The other thing we do through World of Good Development Organization, is we make grants back to the communities for economic development projects.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

She has also co-authored two books on using social media: “ The Networked Nonprofit ” with Allison Fine and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit with KD Paine. Cloud services are rapidly scaling to the point where larger NPOs can safely adopt them, and Google and Microsoft will keep the heat on to get NPOs there at low cost.

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