Finding the right fit – advice for vetting consultants
Big Duck
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Review this list of topics and questions to ask when starting a new project and searching for the ideal communications firm or nonprofit agency
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Big Duck
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Review this list of topics and questions to ask when starting a new project and searching for the ideal communications firm or nonprofit agency
Bloomerang
MARCH 22, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they should hire a development consultant: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a one-person development shop, wondering if I should hire a consultant to help with some of the work that’s not getting done. When to hire a consultant 1.
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Charity Village
AUGUST 11, 2023
Endeavour Volunteer Consulting is currently accepting applications until August 17 for nonprofits to receive pro-bono consulting for marketing, strategic, and operations projects. Strong expert advice by […] The post Apply now for pro-bono professional consulting services appeared first on CharityVillage.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits.
Robert Weiner
JUNE 15, 2009
This post was inspired by my colleague Kris Putnam’s advice for new consultants ( So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant? and Starting A Consulting Business? I received the following via CharityChannel’s Consultants forum in 2003. John’s advice was right on target. www.pgcoach.com.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Endeavour Volunteer Consulting helps nonprofits with varied strategies to address challenges in funding, operations, research, marketing, branding, program development, piloting projects, and other challenges faced by leadership and teams today.
Bloomerang
JULY 28, 2021
When I talk with nonprofit and foundation leaders, many ask me how to ensure they get the right consultant for their projects. Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one?
DNL OmniMedia
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Nonprofits looking to reassess or develop a new technical strategy should consider partnering with a nonprofit technology consulting firm. Nonprofit technology consultants can help you complete a technology assessment, develop a new technical strategy, implement new systems, and provide reliable ongoing support.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 14, 2022
Nonprofit consultants specialize in a number of different aspects of nonprofit management from fundraising and accounting to web design. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. What you need a consultant for . How to research consultants .
.orgSource
APRIL 20, 2022
As a consultant, I’m in the business of giving advice. But I’ll tell you a secret, my best recommendations often come from the outstanding colleagues and leaders in my network. Pathways to Excellence: A Journey to Association 4.0,” is a paper that outlines our strategies for success in the digital marketplace.
Robert Weiner
JULY 17, 2009
This is the third in a series of posts aimed at new consultants in the nonprofit sector. Think about whether you want to be a sole practitioner, build a firm and eventually hire other employees, work for someone else, or form an association (tight or loose) with other consultants. listings in paid and free consultants directories.
Forj
APRIL 22, 2021
An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? What does a learning consultant do? That’s great!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth – Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff. In partnership with strategy consultancy, I.G. Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 14, 2020
Consult these people! And then test their advice against your judgement. Have a group of trusted advisors already at hand – family, friends, colleagues – and do not be afraid to reach beyond that close circle to bring in experts as appropriate. Always gauge their motivation. The other rings in the target score points too.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 9, 2023
If you are looking for more advice on this, please contact us to set up a free consultation. CONCAT is the first website design and development company solely led by refugees and women from countries of conflict. We are here to help.
EveryAction
JULY 21, 2016
The sea of tech options for nonprofits is large and growing - what isn't is data-driven, expert advice on making tech decisions (as a CRM provider, we get it!). The Guide is a thoughtful, in-depth read, and offers a lot of great advice to organizations looking at different tech options. Your mileage may vary, as they say!
.orgSource
JULY 29, 2023
It’s “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” kind of advice. Consult Your Experts.orgCommunity Circles offer expertise from trusted advisors and colleagues. Fortunately, finding colleagues with whom you can share ideas and advice is easy. Take Joey’s advice. Don’t follow your gut to your next big mistake.
DonorPerfect
MAY 17, 2023
It’s not often that a consultant offers you free advice, but the fundraising community is known to unite through a common bond: each member has their own unique goal for the greater good. Learning is a cornerstone – sharing free resources to inspire more funds for each individual mission.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
About half of the 100+ consultants I’ve interviewed this year alone say they will skip an RFP if it doesn’t share an available budget—including one helps you make sure you’re capturing the attention of all the potential knowledge and partnership that’s out there! Looking for more RFP advice? How much do you have to spend?
.orgSource
OCTOBER 9, 2023
I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Take my advice and make finding your safety net mission-critical. Brent is currently principal consultant at Avocet Health.
.orgSource
MARCH 11, 2024
Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our book, shared this advice about the value of clarity. Myers-Briggs can transform teams ,” Kevin Martlage ,orgSource Senior Consultant, advises. “As It’s helpful to outline cultural norms and values in the job description.
.orgSource
JANUARY 14, 2024
Our colleague, Hugh Lee, owner of Fusion Productions, had this advice on the value of correctly matching people and responsibilities. Kevin Martlage ,orgSource Senior Consultant, is our expert at maximizing group potential. The digital age is all about leadership. The MBTI describes healthy and normal differences between people.
BoardAssist
JANUARY 20, 2015
There comes a point in most nonprofit’s lives when they need to go outside their organization and hire a consultant to help with one issue or another. Who better to ask for advice on how to do that well than Ellen Simon, the former head of one of Harlem’s most prominent nonprofits and a leading nonprofit consultant now herself.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 4, 2022
In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. From Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Founder of Supporting World Hope and consultant, coach, facilitator, and bestselling author. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be?
Bloomerang
MARCH 8, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. This is not intended as professional legal or tax advice. Please consult your own advisors!
fusionSpan
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Have you considered hiring a consultant to help you identify the ideal system for your association and help with the data conversion? If your nonprofit has a small staff, little technical expertise or limited time, a consultant may be just what you need. Not sure if a consultant is for you? Be transparent about your need.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . We hired a Campaign Consultant. Now our accountant insists we cannot pay for the consultant, or any fundraising expenses, with donations meant for a capital campaign. Much success!
.orgSource
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success.
Blue Fox
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. IRS Recommends This for Identity Theft Prevention Don’t Ignore This Nonprofit Financial Management Advice From NTEN Worried About Identify Theft?
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
I’ve summarized advice from our contributors to offer practical ideas for beginning to integrate the Association 4.0 Sig VanDamme, the Founder of NimbleUser, GoJectory, and VA2A, offered this advice to bring the board along on those speculative ventures: Preparing a board to manage risk is a sales process. Association 4.0:
Blue Fox
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Bonus: implement the advice on our checklist and become a better financial steward even before the audit starts. We encourage you to heed the advice in our audit readiness checklist so you can be as prepared as possible for a smooth and successful audit. Your donors will like the sound of that!) Is an audit intimating?
Qgiv
MARCH 8, 2022
Qgiv: What advice would you give to a young woman interested in software engineering? Sandra: My biggest advice would be to not get intimidated by the field. Qgiv: What advice would you give to a woman aspiring to become a tech company leader? Qgiv: What advice would you give to a woman aspiring to become a tech company leader?
sgEngage
JULY 26, 2023
Have you consulted your legal team about the evolving data privacy requirements? NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws. NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 8, 2020
Peer Assist: There are many ways to structure a peer assist where participants listen to each other’s challenges and provide advice. One of my favorites is called Troika Consulting from Liberating Structures. Two of the participants are the “consultants” and one person is the “client.” .
NTEN
JANUARY 27, 2014
Speak with a skilled professional about your most pressing technology questions, get advice and get recommendations on NTC sessions to attend! The Community Corps mobilizes technology volunteers from top corporations to give back to schools, nonprofits and individuals.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
OCTOBER 27, 2006
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.
Blue Fox
JULY 1, 2022
Chantal NOTE: Blue Fox is an advisory and financial consulting firm, not a law firm or a public accounting firm. Any anecdotal advice shared here should not be relied upon for decision-making. Please consult a CPA, attorney, or other qualified professional before making changes to any benefits policy.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Although basics like issuing paychecks can be handled through a payroll service, when it comes to benefits, compensation, and compliance, only a professional with up-to-date knowledge can be trusted for advice. These consultation hours can be divided up and used across multiple sessions, with each session having a fifteen-minute minimum.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 4, 2022
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Remind folks in your communications that your nonprofit doesn’t offer professional legal or financial advice and that you recommended that they consult with their personal advisors.
Blue Fox
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
To help you do that, we’ve put together this recommended protocol for you based on our experiences and the expert advice of cyber-security specialists. We cheerfully provide social good organizations with bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, tax preparation, CFO level support and financial consulting.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2011
The book offers lots of great advice on using many of Facebook features like Events. What is your best advice about moderation and dealing with spammers or trolls? Alison Zarrella is a social media consultant who has worked with brands of all sizes, ranging from international companies to local businesses.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
MARCH 12, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
MARCH 12, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 18, 2021
These conversations are an opportunity to ask for something often overlooked in donor relationship building— advice. When we ask donors for their feedback and advice, we are signaling that we trust them and value their opinion. This blog was written by Sandi Frost Steensma from Kennari Consulting.
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