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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. Who manages the monitoring and evaluation?

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Beyond the Audit: 6 Best Practices to Build and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Audit Firm

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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.

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Data Governance: The Key to Strategic Planning

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No matter the scale of your organization, an effective data governance framework is necessary to communicate your impact clearly to grantmakers and donors alike. Change Management is Key The adoption of new data governance practices must be prioritized through an effective change management plan if it’s to succeed.

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4 Things Large Nonprofits Miss When Redesigning their Website

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Those are pretty significant numbers, and by ignoring them you could be leaving serious support from potential donors and advocates on the table. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Growth of funding opportunities: There are more sources of funding available for nonprofits, such as peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, corporate giving, and donor-advised funds. Does your application align with your vision?

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

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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 empowers fundraisers to more easily identify high-value donors, understand their preferences, and personalize outreach efforts.

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Seven Tips on How to Use Your Digital Ecosystem to Enhance Your Fundraising

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Ask your donors what you can do better. Use surveys or conduct interviews with your donors, or ideal prospects, on a continuous basis to gain insight on what your donors want and where your organization can improve. Developing a change management plan ensures you’re never reliant on one person to do certain jobs. .

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