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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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 70

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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Proposal Grant Template Guide 52

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. Consider these factors before embarking on an RFP process for your non-profit’s next web development project. •

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Profit Organization Proposal Web 100

Forum One

JULY 29, 2021

Consider proposed name options through the filter of your brand pillars to help your stakeholders decide if a name authentically represents who you are. If you are renaming your organization, think about how a radical change in your organization’s name type (e.g., ,” and, “does this name represent something that we don’t stand for?,”

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Arts Fun Proposal Consultant 89

sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Timeline for the Auditing Process . Effective accounting practices year-round are the key to a smooth audit process for your nonprofit organization. . When it comes to finance, the higher the standard for your management processes, the better. Timeline for the Auditing Process . When Financial Audits are Necessary .

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Nonprofit Process Grant Government 64

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

It is really inspiring to see philanthropic and nonprofit professional engaging in public conversations about these challenges, and even more inspiring to see them taking action to create positive changes. Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World. Philanthropy for change, not charity.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” Of course, it makes sense to have that individual engaged in the solicitation process.

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Lesson Donor Fundraising Gift 111

sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Examine your operations, structure, and team. As you begin the process of nonprofit strategic planning, you may find that it’s difficult to parse out what is and isn’t working for your organization, or what goals you should prioritize to sustainably grow your capacity to do good.

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Tips Consultant Nonprofit Goal 62

Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Can a screen reader process this content? Perhaps the dramatic changes to work and home life brought on by the pandemic sparked a greater understanding of accessibility. The “I’m Determined” website focused on better addressing its audiences’ needs through a participatory design process.

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Accessibility Goal Virginia Audience 71

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. The business case presents your proposal for change. What you need to do is present to the board a case for change. At this point, it’s too early in the process. Get personal.

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Business Software Build ROI 78

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

The good news is that the myth that you can’t make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills – change their behaviors through games. Young people should enjoy the educational process. That’s teaching.

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Game Education Change Classroom 132

Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” Of course, it makes sense to have that individual engaged in the solicitation process.

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Lesson Donor Fundraising Gift 66

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

If it’s already in process or in the mail, excellent work! Instead, tell a story about someone whose life has been changed by the work your nonprofit does. If they get stuck on complex sentence structure or jargon, go back and try it again. If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. And good news!

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Template Fundraising Mail Nonprofit 97

Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Together, participants collaborate, innovate, and discover new ways to spark change with technology. Every year NTEN uses a community-driven process to develop the agenda. It starts with a six-week period to gather session proposals from the community, followed by two weeks of voting — which just started this week!

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Colorado Digital Audience Denver 46

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

See how important that perspective was to the organization’s ability to successfully make substantial change in the lives of its program participants? This structured approach works well for busy members who want to make an impact but don’t have a lot of time and like to be plugged in exactly where they are needed.

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Roles Nonprofit Government Advice 111

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. If your organization changes its scope, you need to adapt your messaging. Who Do You Serve?

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From recruiting, developing and sustaining Black teachers for schools, BTP works to develop recruitment strategies, create support structures and even conduct research to ensure long term sustainability for Black teachers. These are women who are implementing change and mobilizing at both the local and national level.

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History Support Organization Portland 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Through this process, we’ve considered what works well, and where we can experiment with being more effective and having more impact. What we’ve found has been really positive—for the most part, our work has been making a difference, and our existing program structure has served our Programs and grantees well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

He gave a brief reflection with how is strategic consulting to nonprofits practice has changed over the many decades he has been in service to the field. ”It used to be that nonprofits developed five-year plans – we used to refer to as “The Stalin Approach.” Market: Is there a need for this? Is this new and unique?

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Review Business Nonprofit Measure 106

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Conducting formalized purchasing processes represents an essential aspect of any business seeking to maximize return on investments and improve organizational outcomes. Cloud for Good recently sat down with BWF’s Jason Boley, Senior Vice President of Systems and Operations, to discuss the value and best processes of the RFP process.

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Process Interview Phase Map 92

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

. —– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 114

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program. The moves management structure may vary depending on your goals and priorities. Are annual giving and sustainer donor programs a priority?

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. Letter of inquiry, grant letters, and grant proposals. There are three types of proposals you may face when searching for grants.

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Proposal Grant Instruction Instructional 52

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2010

To be clear, I am not sure Pietersen's proposal is that new — I have been saying something similar for some time — but that shouldn't stop one from finding value in it. The idea of internet strategy as an ongoing dynamic learning process couldn't be closer to the path to achiving online goals.

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Internet Process Strategy Learning 44

NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. The good news is that the myth that you can't make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. You are in the business every day of figuring out how to have people engage, have fun, and build skills - change their behaviors through games.

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Game Education Change Classroom 60

Care2

MAY 18, 2011

Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Start with Metrics.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 73

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Every Saturday, the curatorial team at Elsewhere , a living museum in downtown Greensboro, NC, reviews the project proposals of its artists-in-residence. Proposals involve sculpture, performance, participatory-projects, videos, and installation that use and respond to the museum’s collection.

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Artist Museum Proposal Participatory 49

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2010

In their presentation, they talked about an old-school, but still widely held organizational structure at nonprofits, that includes silos, processes, and people all working toward trying to solve a common problem or reach a common goal.

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Structure Nonprofit Proposal Social Network 49

Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Your website is often the first introduction people get to the amazing work you do to change the world. User friendly - Have a few staff members or volunteers who weren’t involved in the design process go through the site as a "normal" user. Sometimes you only have moments to get people’s attention before they move on.

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Websites Plugin Test Feeds 73

Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Deciding between these formats will change how you budget for your event. When you apply for grants, you’ll usually need to submit a detailed proposal to the grant organizations you choose. Grant writing can take time and effort, so many nonprofits choose to hire a grant writer to help them create well-written proposals.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals. Develop a basic scoring system for each key stakeholder to use when reviewing and ranking each proposal. Speak candidly with any prospective consultant partners to develop a clear understanding of their fee structure. Review your candidates.

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Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions: Does your nonprofit have the structure in place to manage your growth and the additional work that will come with your realized dream of a new building? A well-designed feasibility study will help you learn: The community’s perception of the proposed project and your organization in general.

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Campaign Phase Guide Gift 75

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

The Nonprofit Fundraising Strategic Plan Guide explores the fundraising planning process and breaks down each of the necessary elements that will allow you and your team to elevate your next campaign. Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. We created this guide to help you build just that.

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Change is scary. Change is hard. Change is inevitable. That’s where change management comes in. By implementing a change management strategy that’s geared towards their specific circumstances, nonprofits can help their staff members adopt new systems quickly and effectively. Change management: What is it?

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Will your learner base actually utilize the new proposed functionality? It is important to establish a clear direction as to what you want these new structures to accomplish. Social platforms are constantly finding ways to evolve and introduce functional change, solely for the purpose of re-engaging users. Clear Direction.

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Program Learning Social Learning Environment 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Sam's story illustrates the pressing need for culture change within nonprofits or as colleague, Allison Fine , puts it "organizational silos prevent people from empowering their edge." . I was asked by marketing to submit a full proposal to them about Facebook and get their approval before going forward and for anything I post to the group.

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Social Media Culture Effective Media 75

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Susan is a grandmother, a cancer survivor and the major ingredient that differentiates organizations that truly make change from those that just make a lot of digital noise. Meanwhile, the field director is responsible for ensuring the processes are in place to follow-up with all those new hot leads as they come in.

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