sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

Have you ever been pulled into a meandering project with no clear direction or goals? Any major project—such as implementing new fund accounting software—needs a well-developed charter to keep stakeholders focused on the goals and desired outcome. How does this project fit within your mission, values, and goals? out of scope).

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As grant writers navigate this challenging terrain, the evolution of strategies and approaches is key to staying relevant and successful. Grant writing is a nuanced process that demands not only persistence and meticulous drafting but also a keen understanding of the current philanthropic environment. A well-articulated proposal?

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This guide will tackle the nonprofit RFP process from start to finish. We’ve been through the RFP game countless times and have managed to learn a few things that we wanted to share in an attempt to help you through this frequently convoluted process. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Do you ever feel like working toward your nonprofit’s long-term goals seems more like a game of chance than a tactical approach? It requires your staff and board to work together to develop a game plan for achieving specific goals, prioritize the most important first moves toward those goals, and adapt your plan as needed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more. Does it require that applicants use Google AI tools ?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They didn’t shy away from challenges; they offered stakeholders meaningful ways to engage with the swiftly evolving issues of the day. Everyone should participate as an idea generator, while the facilitator guides the process, maintains order, and ensures equal participation. The primary roles are idea generators and facilitators.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

In this age of unprecedented processing power, why is critical thinking important? Letting ideas flow freely seems like the opposite of the filtering process required for critical thinking. An atmosphere of trust is essential both for people to challenge ideas and to brainstorm possibilities. Welcome every proposal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.” Organized recordkeeping is key.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . What challenges do nonprofits face seeking grants? . What are our goals for individual giving vs. grants this year? This reflection should help ground you.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . What challenges do nonprofits face seeking grants? . What are our goals for individual giving vs. grants this year? This reflection should help ground you.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes. Streamline your process! Take it out.

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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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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Project goals. Proposal format/outline.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Start early with a pre event challenge. Let’s face it; getting a virtual audience is challenging.

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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. What are your short and long-term goals? What role will your consultant play in achieving these goals? Get your board’s approval early in the process. Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Your leadership may set some parameters or fixed criteria around grantmaking goals, grant use, or eligibility. They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. Avoid a process where only the grantmaker benefits; that’s extraction.

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Roundtree

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The goal is to be efficient and effective with your words. They need to hear the achievements and challenges your organization faced over the past year. Make sure you include at least one ambitious goal you have for the year ahead. State at least one ambitious goal or challenge for the next year. Name (Required).

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

and, “How can we prepare ourselves for the challenges that we will bump up against?” So how do we stay motivated and engaged throughout the process?” We are all responsible for defining the goals, doing the work required, and being part of the solution. Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback?

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Byte Technology

MAY 19, 2015

Virtually every sector of our economy—the government, the military, educational institutions, venture capitalist firms and multi-national corporations—use the Request for Proposal (RFP) process at one time or another. And hopefully, the offers received from an RFP are quality matches in respect to both budget and end goals.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

It can expedite research, gift processing and acknowledgments, preparation of proposals, contact reports, and monitoring and reporting on the impact of precious donor gift dollars. Perhaps, robotic infrastructure can support those challenging goals, but it can never achieve them by itself.

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Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Common challenges in government digital transformation pursuits include overlapping or redundant solutions and processes and siloed teams and communications. If an agency finds itself in one or more of these scenarios, it’s likely time to consider how a modernized system and approach can help improve processes and communication.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Professional societies, trade associations, and nonprofit groups can all use analytics tools to improve their staff operations, reach more members and non-members, and make meaningful progress toward their mission and goals. . How well is your association doing with your long-term and short-term goals?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. Making Everybody Part of the Process of Problem-Solving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

As the facilitator or meeting host, you can also judge whether you have allowed for enough time by watching the note-taking process in the google document. The goal is to find meet people and figure out if they done that activity. 1-2-4-All: This facilitation process comes from Liberating Structures. What is a challenge?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’ll cover fundraiser performance management, as well as Blackbaud’s unique solution for the process, through the following points: Introduction to Fundraiser Performance Management. Before we discuss Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, let’s discuss the process it assists with: fundraiser performance management.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2014

A few weeks ago, we learned that SafeNight is a finalist in the Reimagine Opportunity Challenge from Partnership for Freedom. This challenge seeks to bring innovative solutions to the anti-trafficking field. We’re excited to be finalists in the Reimagine: Opportunity Challenge. The next step in the process?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

However, it also comes with challenges, including the work of finding the best auction items. Get creative in your brainstorming, and involve your board members in this process. The more people you communicate your goals to, the more potential you’ll find help. Good for you! Reach out to corporate partners.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

Your old technology might have worked in the past, but it just isn’t keeping up with your organization’s evolving processes and needs. But here’s the catch: Not everyone at your organization understands the challenges with your existing association management software (AMS). The business case presents your proposal for change.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

Conducting a skills and interest assessment helps identify the strengths each board member can bring to the fundraising process. grant proposals, solicitation letters, etc.)? Realistic and achievable goals not only drive progress but also create a sense of accomplishment when met.

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Care2

MAY 23, 2011

We’ve cracked the competition process open, leveraging a combination of workflows and social tools to produce a compelling experience of real participation in key activities. Coordinating the annual competition used to be a pretty intensive, manually-driven and email-heavy process. Increase efficiency and transparency.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? Who Uses CSR Software? These may come at an additional cost.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now that you’ve prepared for your search, it’s time to dive into the search and selection process. Did any limitations come to light during this part of the process? Consider your time and capacity as you set clear goals for the candidate search, selection, and interview process. This is part two of a three-part series.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Virtual fundraising comes with a lot of challenges like these—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a highly effective way to support the causes you care about! So, how can you simplify your online giving process? Set personal fundraising goals. Without sufficient guidance, the participants lose steam and fail to reach their goals.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

But since they’re such big projects, capital campaigns bring inherent risks and challenges, and they require you to plan like you’ve never planned a fundraising campaign before. You start planning a campaign to generally grow your nonprofit’s capacity but immediately run into challenges securing your board’s buy-in and engagement.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. By speaking to the people directly impacted by your work, you can uncover issues with your programs, identify new opportunities, and better understand the challenges they face.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You process lots of information, discuss, debate and brainstorm. What if you took those grueling 8 or 10 or 12 hours and divided them into manageable 2- or 3-hour sessions, each of which has a contained set of goals and builds on the one before? What if you had time to reflect, think and process between sessions?

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