sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 83

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Engage with accounting professionals who specialize in nonprofit finance.

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Activities Active Activism Comparison 83

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. A simple report with a pie chart can easily show you that. And more than anything, they’ll want to know that you truly need the funds you’re asking for. Again, big mess.

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System Help Nonprofit Track 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Like an emergency fund for your organization, an operating reserve allows you time to make data-driven decisions instead of having to react immediately.

Foundation 52

Foundation Build Fund Review 52

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them. Generally, this model follows these steps: Define your organization’s mission and goals.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 122

Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

This succinctly expresses the purpose of your event and aligns with your organization’s overall mission. Example: “To raise critical funds through a community gala to support our after-school literacy program for underprivileged children.” Remember, a successful fundraising plan is a dynamic document.

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Charity Fundraising Literacy Photography 40

Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Many grant applications will ask similar questions, such as what programs or materials you need funding for and why, how your nonprofit makes an impact in the community, and how you’ll measure success if selected for the award.

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Proposal Grant Effective Language 83

Candid

MAY 12, 2021

In addition to IRS filings, we collect data about the nonprofit sector and foundation grantmaking from the organizations themselves as well as other publicly available sources. How has funding for Black communities changed since George Floyd’s murder?” The IRS isn’t Candid’s only source of data, but it’s an important one.

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Grant Data Files Method 133

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Your organization’s ability to further its mission depends not only on successful fundraising , but also on allocating your funds so you can cover all of your expenses while setting your nonprofit up for long-term sustainability and growth. However, your reports can also provide insight into your organization’s financial situation.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

Whether you’re advancing from within an organization, assuming an executive director position, or starting a nonprofit, the budgeting process is the first step to grasping an organization’s financial health and future. I once sat in a boardroom reviewing a forecasted profit and loss statement for an organization I was leading.

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Team Nonprofit Profit Fund 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2015

Note from Beth: At the end of the day, organizations that are committed to learning will be more effective at meeting the needs of the people they serve. Five Ways to Help Your Nonprofit Learn from Feedback (and Earn More Funding Too!) – Guest Post by Alison Carlman. Organize your program data so it is accessible.

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Fund Learning Help Map 50

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices. Further, many capital campaigns overlook the need for reserve funds to maintain the new or renovated building.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 74

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

One of the most important lessons a nonprofit practitioner can learn in their career is that budgets are moral documents. It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. What does that mean? You want to take your nonprofit to the next level?

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Analysis Project Donor Retention 52

Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

One hundred percent of what guests pay goes directly to your organization. Social impact experiences on Airbnb are a way to raise new funds, generate worldwide awareness, and gain champions for your mission. Box offers unlimited online document storage at a very low cost. Find out more on this new way to promote your cause.

Sharepoint 40

Sharepoint Chart Library Online Learning 40

Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

The majority of your campaign’s funding will come from a relatively small group of major and mid-tier donors, so you’ll need to first identify them and then start building relationships. Use your organization’s connections in the community and. Is your organization ready for a capital campaign? donor research tools.

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Audience Campaign Phase Virtual 83

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

Capital campaigns are among the biggest fundraising undertakings that nonprofit organizations tackle, and they only come around roughly once a decade. What are the key pitfalls to avoid when planning a capital campaign , especially if it’s your organization’s first? It might be time for a capital campaign. What should you do instead?

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Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

Get Fully Funded

MAY 1, 2023

Starting and growing your organization is a lot easier when you have a nonprofit business plan. There’s also a common misconception out there that because your organization is labeled a “nonprofit” it doesn’t need to operate like a business. Your organization doesn’t exist to make money.

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Business Nonprofit Summary Homeless 124

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

With customizable analytics dashboards , nonprofits can build beautiful charts and graphs of their digital, fundraising, advocacy, and organizing data to paint a better picture of their work. #9. Have easy access to the voter file. Does your nonprofit run non-partisan civic engagement campaigns? It has a modern, sleek user interface.

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Advocacy Offline Gartner Nonprofit 88

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Gift range chart. Base this on your documented research, and follow it carefully! . Budget for expenses.

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Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

One of TechSoup's less-known areas of work has been to support and promote the work of other tech-for-good organizations, like Ushahidi in Kenya. several midwives used Ushahidi to self-organize and help pregnant women cope with being unable to make it to the hospital to deliver. These folks do astonishing work.

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Benefit Public Develop Tools 36

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2014

Is It Right for My Organization? With PhilanTrack, you can create custom questionnaires for applicants, see the due dates for proposals, and review financial documents that grantees have uploaded. You can generate reports on the data stored in PhilanTrack, including grant amount, funding area, report type, due date, and status.

Foundation 36

Foundation Proposal Grant Application 36

Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

After having to postpone events for several years, many organizations are having to transition new people into committee roles. If you are transitioning in a new Event Chair we recommend having your previous Chair document their “Best Practices” as a Hand Off Guide. Assigning guests to tables and creating a seating chart.

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Roles Fundraising Sponsor Registration 40

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Why does data matter to nonprofit organizations and what data matters? The tweet chat covered why data is important for nonprofits and libraries, how to identify what data to collect, and provided guidance on software resources organizations could use for collecting and analyzing data. Here are some of the highlights.

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Analytics Data Analysis Chart 65

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

Or that your team has to jump through hoops just to run a Statement of Activities that considers fund restrictions. Fund accounting software provides government agencies with the organization they need to track hundreds of funds while also establishing the internal controls and transparency required when stewarding constituent money.

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Government Fund Software Grant 73

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And the way that Brian and I know each other we’re strategic partners when we work with organizations.

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Campaign Video Project Process 93

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

CDSI is not something that you thought up inside your organization, even if you thought it up with your community in mind or at heart. It means honestly that the ideas, shape and even strategy came from the community and you as the organization are the ones to support it or nurture it. What’s the foundation of CDSI?

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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

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. A grant proposal is a structured document that outlines the need for funding, your nonprofit’s objectives, the proposed project’s scope, and the budget you need to accomplish your project.

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Proposal Grant Template Guide 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 13, 2023

With the average fundraiser’s tenure being a short 18 months combined with an already over-extended team , this complex and prevalent staff retention issue impacts the ability of countless organizations to successfully fuel their mission. Is every employee in the organization aware of your fundraising goals and campaigns?

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Fundraising Contact Team Nonprofit 90

NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Making your data public and accessible has numerous benefits for the organization, but data transparency itself matters because it: facilitates accountability, helps people make decisions, encourages innovation, and keeps systems everywhere running smoothly (from markets to medicines). Makes your organization more valuable.

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Data API Mashup Contest 82

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While there might be less regulatory or governance pressure hanging over this aspect of your yearly financial reporting, it’s important for your organization to have an annual report that attracts donors, inspires confidence in leadership, and demonstrates transparency. Or do they want raw data for creating the pie chart themselves?

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Report Story Chart Blackbaud 89

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We all know we need a strategic plan, yet so many people don’t have one, probably because they’re afraid of this: Your Board and staff sequestered in a room, led by a consultant, doing exercises on flip charts with sticky notes and dots, exercises that never lead to a clear, finished product you can understand or use. Yuck, right?

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sgEngage

APRIL 7, 2023

From applications to reviews to reporting, there are a lot of moving parts to a funding program. Whether your grantmaking organization is managing one funding program or a dozen, the right grants management software can save you time and improve compliance through streamlined processes, intuitive reporting, and built-in due diligence.

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Grant Software Management Application 75

sgEngage

MARCH 28, 2023

The members of your nonprofit’s Board of Directors are many things: knowledgeable and successful in their areas of focus, community leaders, passionate about your mission, and important decision-makers for your organization. And should an opportunity or issue arise where the fund might be used, the board knows the full picture.

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Story Benefit Communication Report 69

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2018

Welcome Letter: The purpose of this document is to correct the transactional nature of the first gift. Donor feedback : This is an indicator of the level of engagement that donors have with the donor welcome kit and the organization. Do they believe it is a good use of donor funds? . It typically contains: .

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Gift Donor Foundation Rate 22

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

So I help organizations tell powerful stories that have raised collectively around a half billion dollars. If you can’t put a true face to your organization, use a silhouette. I have one organization that serves children and they show the smile or the eyes of the child, but we don’t see the actual whole person.

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Video Fundraising Louisiana Minnesota 94

sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2023

In order to best serve the needs of your organization, nonprofit financial leaders must think through how they can empower intentional change management in their people and processes as well as technology. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, organizations began diversifying their portfolio past simple dividends and income.

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Technology Change Management Nonprofit Law 80