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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

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While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Focus on the why. Seek clarity.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

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In this guide, we’ll explore nonprofit data warehouses, the steps to configure one, and how to harness the power of your data effectively. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more.

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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. What feedback have you received from your grantees about your application process? This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants.

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Don’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 changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This can cause problems when tasks fall through the cracks or emails go to inboxes that no longer exist.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Fund Accounting Vendor

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How does your system manage restricted funds? A true fund accounting system simplifies restricted funds, making it easier to track and report on government grants, endowments, and specific donor requests. Managing restricted funds is not a “workaround” but part of the core functionality of the fund accounting system.

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Nonprofit Finance Leaders: Don’t Miss These bbcon 2023 Sessions

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Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management. Here are a few sessions that will inspire you to rethink your workflows.

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. MEL, as it turns out, is not neutral, but yet another place where power differentials show up. To look is an act of choice.”