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The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

Bloomerang

By every measure, an in-person ask provides the most bang for the buck. Philanthropy is no different. I am fully aware that this might feel like an eternal period of silence — even if just 10 seconds — but keep your lips zipped! 5: Focusing on the proposal or other collateral material during the ask. Blunder No.

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9 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

Connection Cafe

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. A proposal should include more than just the organization’s mission statement and program description. Measurement Plan: Has an appropriate plan been laid out to monitor and measure the program outcomes ?

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Investigating and Improving the Questions You Ask Grantees

sgEngage

In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Ongoing shifts in the sector, the community, and philanthropy as an industry require that we assess the impact of those changes on our practices.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. Let’s take a look at eight top corporate philanthropy trends you’ll want to know. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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Choosing the Best CSR Software: A Guide for Smart Businesses

Nonprofits Source

Robust CSR software helps alleviate the struggles of managing your company’s philanthropic initiatives and measuring impact, so you can focus on driving employee participation and making bigger waves with your efforts. They track employee participation and measure the impact of these programs.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Nonprofit Management.

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What Funders Want: Outcomes 101 for the Frontline Fundraiser

Connection Cafe

The world of philanthropy is transforming to results-focused giving. Tracking and measuring outcomes is no longer a nice to have or a buzzword, it is now imperative for fundraisers to embrace and communicate their organizations’ outcomes and results in order to stand out when competing for dollars and resources.