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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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! Quick pre-RFP conversations are very helpful for getting better quality proposals. Use our simple RFP generator, SNORKL.

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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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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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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. These instructions provide prospective grant recipients with an overview of what is expected and how to apply.

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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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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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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is a stark reminder that many Salesforce.org nonprofit customers often work in fragile environments. In addition to the challenges inherent to any nonprofit mission, these organizations and their personnel must often work in areas with poor security and limited resources. Learn more.

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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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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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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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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2015

Pamela Grow is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and a fundraising coach for nonprofits. This isn’t meant to say that writing foundation grant proposals doesn’t require thought, persuasive writing skills and attention to detail. Send as many targeted proposals regularly as possible. Study the guidelines.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what the average foundation portfolio size is for a full-time grant manager: Dear Charity Clairity, What is the average foundation portfolio size for a full-time grant manager? In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M And this takes time.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 24, 2013

Whether budgeting for an IT project, proposing organizational change, or starting a new program, building a business case is key to getting buy-in, funding, and approval for your initiative, as well as providing a baseline for measuring the investment’s success over time. Don’t forget the intangible benefits of your proposal.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 27, 2016

The matrix can be applied to requests for proposals and grant application guidelines. Decide what total score will give you the green light to move forward with the grant proposal. Proposed project in short, narrative format. How to Build a Grant Decision Matrix. Start by designing the matrix components.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These solutions power workplace giving programs by helping to match contributions to nonprofits, track volunteer hours, and manage other company-wide philanthropic efforts. Given the numerous variables involved, it’s best to request quotes and proposals directly from CSR software vendors. These may come at an additional cost.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 9, 2016

What is it about the prospect of funding from the largest foundations that lights up the eyes of the most hardened nonprofit staffer? To this day, I still remember thinking, as I read our newly written application guidelines, “Why don’t they fund general operating expenses?” the program staffer asks. Hallelujah!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Global Giving will vet contest applications to ensure they meet the requirements — for example, grant proposals may not contain profanity or involve political advocacy for a particular party. Each month, we accept 1,000 submissions, and all of the ideas that comply with our Official Guidelines are then posted online for public vote.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. It’s like taking your nonprofit into the mechanic to get a check up. .

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Connection Cafe

JULY 6, 2016

To create a to-do list for the grant calendar, refer to the application guidelines of each grantmaker. Work backwards from the deadline date to create start dates and draft due dates for each proposal. Apply Your Grant Strategy to Your Grant Calendar. Integrate the grant strategy into your project specific grant calendars.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. The nonprofit world swims in an ocean of written documents. We spell poorly, and we know less grammar and sentence structure now than when we played tetherball.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

Recently, Brock Warner (Senior Manager, Fundraising at War Child) and I hosted a webinar regarding end of year fundraising for nonprofits —the things we need to stop doing and things we should be doing instead. Consider personalizing a brief 1-2 page proposal with a cover letter, sending that, and following up with a call. — Brock .

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Double the Donation

MAY 26, 2021

After all, when it’s easy for employees to participate, you’ll not only boost employee engagement levels and your CSR reputation, but also benefit nonprofit causes all over. Another way to engage employees in corporate volunteerism is by offering volunteer grants —monetary grants awarded to nonprofits where employees regularly volunteer.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And I really wanted to do this session because grants can feel so mysterious to so many nonprofit leaders, even ones that have some degree of grant success. . As Steven mentioned, I have been writing grants specifically for health and human services nonprofits for about 15 years now. How do I navigate and write grant applications?

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