sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 83

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

Relationship 93

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 93

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

Yes, we must steward our investments responsibly and ethically, but what is responsible and ethical about potentially wasting massive amounts of resources, using outdated problem-solving skills, and getting minimal impact for our efforts? First, funders love and expect to see fully explained “giant triangles of waste.”

Problem 74

Problem Skills Proposal Grant 74

sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

As a grantmaker, you’re on a mission to make a positive impact in your community through grantmaking. And if you’re not around to help create a positive impact in your community, then who will be? The benefit is more resilient, productive, and successful employees and grantees and a greater positive impact in your community.

Culture 73

Culture Consultant Calendar Team 73

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Fast forward to today….

Knowledge 67

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Scaling Impact sessions offer strategies and knowledge about how we can help nonprofits achieve better and more results. Efrain Gutierez, Associate, FSG.

Blogger 91

Blogger Conference Effective Seattle 91

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For example, if you were creating a job description for a development associate at your nonprofit, you might have a purpose statement that says: “The development associate will source and recommend grant applications to the development manager to ensure that the organization is exploring all of the funding resources available.

Job 59

Job Roles Skills Nonprofit 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Scaling Impact sessions offer strategies and knowledge about how we can help nonprofits achieve better and more results. Efrain Gutierez, Associate, FSG.

Results 95

Results Seattle Evaluation Michigan 95

NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The Center wanted to expand its reach, connections, and impact using social media and received grant funding in 2011 for social media planning and implementation through 2012. The Center staff includes just five staff members (four full-time) plus one very part-time social media manager at five hours a week.

Social Media 96

Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

Sean's post brought up some good discussion on the list from other nonprofits and consultants working on the same issue. In fact, "business processes" are a key element behind a recent theme rumbling through both the for-profit and now, somewhat, nonprofit sectors: " The Changing Role of the CIO ". of people, even.

Discussion 63

Discussion NTEN Change Technology 63

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few.

Research 65

Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 65

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

How much does a Salesforce consultant cost? How long is it going to take for a consultant to set up Salesforce for my nonprofit? What are the benefits of working with a Salesforce consultant before setting up our CRM platform? Can a consultant help me if my nonprofit is already using Salesforce? What is Salesforce?

Profit 52

Profit Organization Consultant Adopt 52

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. A list of 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats was compiled by Tech Impact , featuring findings from TechSoup and Artez Interactive , to name just a few.

Research 61

Research San Francisco Montana Homeless 61

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

They actively work to see around the corner by forging partnerships and thinking outside the box, ultimately leading their organization to greater impact and longer-term sustainability. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

Challenge 70

Challenge Organization Interview Roles 70

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

User adoption and staff time savings as a result of embracing Salesforce’s NPSP have had a significant impact on Foundation employees, illustrated most notably by their “State of the Union Dashboard,” which tracks and reports on all the major happenings and data points within the Foundation. Sustained Success Through Training + Communication.

Children 92

Children Help Foundation Alabama 92