sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Financial Officer: Oversees the financial aspects of the grant program.

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Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Successful organizations took advantage of the pandemic to update their governance, update their strategic plans, think proactively about the future, and revamp their education programs. The BAAA’s annual conference is held at different times of the year, in different locations, and with different program elements.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But, what if you’re the kind of fundraiser who is expected to complete your annual giving program “off the side of your desk,” with no fancy agency to guide you on the latest trends, no idea what your donors really respond to, no current data segmentation strategy to contend with? Plan for your year.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Trends in Impact and Outcomes Reporting in Grantmaking Measuring the impact of your grantmaking can be difficult and time-consuming. You also don’t want to create an undue burden on your grantees for extensive reporting.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Preparing for a successful nonprofit audit requires partnership between Program and Finance to manage risk and program results. In previous posts, we cover the steps to take to ensure the annual audit is a byproduct of leadership and oversight of our programs. Sharing financial statements and program results.

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Leadership Nonprofit International Results 89

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. How does impact investing differ from program-related and mission-related investing? One foundation looking to improve health outcomes in one country is a good thing. What is impact investing?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Candid’s Issue Lab provides access to more than 33,000 philanthropic resources, which include reports, studies, surveys, and toolkits that cover a variety of issue areas and are contributed by social sector organizations from around the world. Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

Many people without children also want future generations to prosper, but instead of leaving large inheritances to relatives, they may fund social good organizations and programs. This is an area of growing interest for many nonprofits, and it’s backed by data: Giving USA’s latest report found that corporate giving grew in 2022.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A beautiful question is an ambitious yet actionable question that can begin to shift the way we perceive or think about something—and that might serve as a catalyst to bring about change.” – Warren Berger When starting our data program, we began with these questions: Why are we collecting data? Do you have the support to use it effectively?

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

See if your new procedures for these prioritized risks can help other parts of your organization, such as program delivery. All nonprofits serve the public good, and if you fail to meet outcomes, that failure can have a long shadow. You may have to introduce them to the system, run a few reports and queries.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Depending on the CRM’s complexity, you can expand training to cover more advanced features, such as reporting, automation, and customization. For example, a fundraiser will need to focus on donor management , while a program manager will need to learn how to track program outcomes.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Indirect costs are the costs that cannot be associated with one program or service within an organization (i.e., Calculating indirect costs can assist organizations in accounting for the full cost of impactful programs. Check out the blog post, Making a Case for Calculating Your Nonprofit’s Indirect Costs. operating costs).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. How to Prioritize Recurring Donations in Your Campaigns While every nonprofit organization is different, there are some common factors in all successful recurring donation programs. And donors like it.

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Donation Blackbaud Retention Gift 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you analyze it, report it, or share it with your stakeholders? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Limit mid-cycle reporting to a phone call with the program manager. How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 91

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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Data Metrics Nonprofit Analysis 69

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. Are these are best prospects and, if so, should we even bother investing in a legacy program? . You just need to let them know you accept and welcome these gifts, and it would be your honor to partner with them to achieve the outcomes you both desire.

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Gift Charity Award National 111

sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Implementing a donor management program allows organizations to create a simplified channel of communication with donors about outcomes, upcoming actions, and special events. Ultimately, every donor values and appreciates streamlined and consistent communication, often facilitated through monthly newsletters or periodic reports.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What positive outcomes are you aiming to create? You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. Do you offer any new programs? How have your programs improved their lives? Here’s an example.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Good data informs our understanding of racial disparities, influences our decision-making processes toward more equitable outcomes, increases the effectiveness of interventions in underserved communities, and impacts the overall progress of our journey to achieve racial equity. of philanthropic funding going to support AAPI communities.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Bloomerang

APRIL 24, 2021

You can then run reports based on those scores, seeking to begin prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation plans with those at the top. You do have to take these outcomes with a large shaker of salt. . Note you can screen for other factors, such as “major gift likelihood” as well. Some of the information will be outdated.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll unveil the art of transforming individual stories into a collective force that not only resonates with your audience but also propels your cause forward. They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work. I am where I am today because of their unwavering support.”

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Though the outcomes and outputs rest not in their hands—but those we might empower—there is a reticence to fully believe in the ability of the nonprofits to even finish the trek! Responsible means being morally accountable for one’s action, while being responsive implies the ability to react quickly with positive outcomes for all.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Award Management System Transform your institution’s student awards program. Learn more The post Creating a Connected Campus to Award More Scholarships and Improve Student Outcomes first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Student Award Create Application 68

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. The challenge that nonprofits face, though, is not knowing how to find the good fit grants that can support their programs and initiatives. Think of your programs in projects. Step 4: Think of your programs in terms of projects.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In this blog post, we’ll first explore why grants are important to nonprofits. The challenge that nonprofits face, though, is not knowing how to find the good fit grants that can support their programs and initiatives. Think of your programs in projects. Step 4: Think of your programs in terms of projects.

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Grant Guide Proposal Nonprofit 78

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations. There are different approaches to evaluating a program. As part of a.

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Research Culture Evaluation Arizona 82

Gyrus

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As an admitted Cleveland Indians fan and gracious World Series loser, I thought long and hard about how I could somehow link America’s Pastime to this unique blog. However, the outcome I chose to focus on was staring me in the face this entire time. So you may be asking yourself where is the linkage to learning programs?

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Learning Organization Statistics Cleveland 61

sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They might be willing to make generous donations of money and time in order to give more team members the opportunity to benefit from your program. Because each team member has some kind of stake in the outcome of the fundraiser, they will all be driven and motivated to reach that goal. Include data tracking and reporting features.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Technology is playing an ever larger role in increasing respect for human rights and delivering better services, and we have two rare opportunities to lead world-class tech-for-good programs. Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. This post originally appeared on Benetech's Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Note from Beth: The Mobilization Lab at Greenpeace recently commissioned and released this report, Beyond the First Click: How Today’s Volunteers Build the Power of Movements and NGOS. Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review.

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Volunteer Germany Washington Interview 76

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Now, I could easily write a blog about my kitchen and chrome versus brass faucets, but today we are going to be talking to five leading experts from various organizations to get their top tips about a migration to Salesforce. Programs teams can share transparent impact reports for specific funders. Customization is Critical.

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Tips Mongolia Product Platform 122

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The outcomes have been nothing short of remarkable! Many types of fraud use a computer program rather than inputting any data manually, especially card testers running many stolen card numbers at once. Our platform helps you easily track your transactions for any unusual donations that you can then report back to us!

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Donation Test Method Practice 52

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

At Nonprofit Hub, we often engage in these swaps, a quid pro quo-type arrangement where a blog post or other piece of content from each organization is shared on the other’s platform. Content collaboration can also come in the form of research and reports. Shared programming. used to accomplish a specific outcome.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Draws your readers in and makes them invested in the outcome. There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Our program offers school breakfasts and lunch at no cost for every child in the school. Explains the need in an emotionally-driven way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

.” The participants were a cross-disciplinary group and included people who work at different foundations in the areas of evaluation, communication, social media, and programs as well as people who work for nonprofits and as consultants who work in evaluation, social media, network analysis, data scientists, and others. Elizabeth R.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Nonprofits everywhere are struggling to get their hands on reliable, useful workplace giving data from corporate giving programs. The problem is that everything related to corporate giving programs and workplace giving data has changed. Our friends at AmeriGives help explain what is going on in two important blog posts.

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