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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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Study the Data, But Eat the Cakeā€”Put the Human Factor Forward

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. AI can analyze data in real-time, enabling businesses to make immediate decisions based on the latest information.

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Data Governance: The Key to Strategic Planning

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Building an informed strategic plan relies on your ability to gather, interpret, optimize, and safeguard this data. They each play a role as collectors of information and stewards of data security. Your system is the place where information is kept and should help you to be efficient and effective.

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The benefits of working with a selection consultant to find your next AMS

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An AMS consultant can gather information from your leaders and employees , helping you better understand your goals for your next AMS. Finally, a consultant can help you evaluate the AMS vendor responses, assisting you as you make an informed decision. Discover your AMS must – haves.

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

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As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. You want to collect the data you need to make informed decisions, support your grantees’ success, and demonstrate your impact. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices?

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Donā€™t Let Staff Turnover Affect Your Grantmaking Data Quality

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As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changesā€”for both you and your granteesā€”so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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4 Things Large Nonprofits Miss When Redesigning their Website

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Ask yourself if these tools have a unified visual voice and brand and if they are speaking to one another to share data and inform your decision-making. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.