sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit teams would then be caught off guard, unaware of either newly implemented accounting systems, new chart of accounts, or changes in processes and management roles. One nonprofit we worked with was struggling to meet its financial reporting deadlines and its audit would unfortunately lag behind the agreed upon timelines.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

They will use the view-only access you provide to your fund accounting system, and it’s even better if they are already familiar with your system and know where to find specific reports. Many organizations leave your internal controls documentation on autopilot until there is an issue.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Review your naming conventions so each journal entry is easily identifiable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2018

How can they get the rest of the team to focus and understand the critical financial reports their nonprofit is generating? We turned to CFO Paul Konigstein for help with the important issue of engaging with financials this week – thanks for the very practical and terrific advice, as always, Paul!

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

A good strategic plan ensures you have charted the necessary pathways to meet (and hopefully exceed) your organization’s goals. Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2015

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2013

Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Some of the main goals of the implementation meeting are to produce a consensus on the definition of: The chart of accounts. Funding sources (who funds your organization and what are their reporting requirements?). Building Your Chart of Accounts. So What Exactly Is a Chart of Accounts?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

7 steps to start a major gift program Major gift fundraising tools Let’s start by reviewing the basics of what these key donations are. Let’s review the key steps of finding major donor prospects, building relationships, and retaining their support for the long term: 1. Create a gift range chart. What is a major gift?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

These can be things like: Minutes from the last meeting Financial reports Any background information about any items you are putting up to a vote Fundraising or marketing items that need approval Your agenda should confirm the date, time, and place of the meeting. Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

While most undergraduate programs cover the basics of accounting, the practices of a nonprofit bring a new level of complexity to the art of numbers and reporting. I once sat in a boardroom reviewing a forecasted profit and loss statement for an organization I was leading. Think of this in terms of a pie chart, not a donor list.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The platform features tools like click-to-call advocacy, email message delivery, and social advocacy , empowering nonprofit supporters to take action on issues they care about. #5. Pull detailed, customizable reports. Custom reports offer a real-time picture of your supporters across all channels. Get support when you need it.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

How Women Use the Web [REPORT] – "In the “Women on the Web: How Women are Shaping the Internet (Internet)&# report, comScore concludes that women are the digital mainstream, a group of savvy Internet explorers who are more engaged than their male counterparts, and are the primary drivers of online and group buying."

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

According to a National Council of Nonprofits report , the vast majority of nonprofits operate at the grassroots level, and 88% have budgets less than $500,000. Support: There’s no one readily available to help answer your questions or fix something if you have an issue with the program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

USA for UNHCR created the Blue Key campaign as a way to drive awareness of this global issue in the US. Describe the Twitter Charts: What are you showing? The Twitter chart looks at the impact of a “tweetathon” we decided to hold on June 13; one week before World Refugee Day (June 20). Who did you prepare the chart for and why?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The data on year-end giving in general is motivating: More than 36% of donations are made in the last quarter, according to Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report , with donors in the United States making $2.7 Review your constituent data. Why It Matters to Include Everyone in Your Year-End Messaging. Bodhi Day: A Buddhist Tradition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

OK, reports of the death of traditional media may be greatly exaggerated. There are still reporters out there with column inches to fill, but far less of them than there used to be. Over the course of the past year we have continued to test this format with our clients and refine it. Earned Media is Dead. Align Your Team.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Review your members’ dues and charges, and alert them when they have overdue payments. Compliant reporting. Automate your reporting to save your organization time and energy. HotJar — Top Fundraising App for Online Behavior Tracking Using HotJar is a great way to solve issues identified through Google Analytics.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review blog. —– A new report from the team at Forrester came out last week: Tapping The Entire Online Peer Influence Pyramid. Give permission for your community to report back – and provide the mechanisms to do so. Now, what about peer influence?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta is a relatively small organization, with 46 employees, $1B AUM, and they issued $128 million in grants to over 2,700 NPOs in 2018. Here are some Duplicate-Record Review Best Practices : Duplicate review is BORING. What is impact, and why does it matter? l everage the results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

This prompted a question from Alison Carlson (Global Giving’s “Un Marketing Manager&# ) – Should you tie results to job performance review if staff person is using their personal account? The chart above is a small example of how GRIST tracked its results on a campaign against staff investment. Case study is here ).

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

Your colleague Tammy forwards you a draft blog post to review. Since Tammy has conveyed the message and added depth on the issue in such a unique way you know her post will encourage people to renew their membership and commitment to your cause so you make an exception and press send. Finally something amazing happens. Media List.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2013

Understanding the strategic plan and the course it is charting for the organization’s future. Review the goals set in place by the board and the CEO working together. And that would be time to, you got it, raise the issue with your fellow board members and the CEO. That’s the job of your CEO and the CEO’s team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

More and better partners, more and better relationships with reporters and more or better policy maker relationships. Next Bruce Lesley gave a virtuoso case study of how he uses Twitter to curate news articles and resources related to children’s issues.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Figure 7: Percentage of Respondents Reporting Number of Months of Operating Expenses Available (%) by Organizational Revenue 6. in Residence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Every time I present or facilitate a workshop, I review the web sites and social media ant trails (social media properties) of participants. . The Valley Medical Foundation: This organization provided an example of the personal versus organizational voice issue that social media often brings up. Ant Trails As Learning Opportunities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

It serves as your voice when grant funders are reviewing proposals, and it can decide whether you secure the grant or not. Cover letter: Your cover letter is the first impression you make on the grant review committee. Include big accomplishments and details that will help persuade the reviewers of the success of your work.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Create a giving plan chart. Review your giving plan on a monthly basis. For example, they planned on giving $200 out of their annual budget to an organization, or organizations that work on women's health, and violence against women issues, and $50 to an organization, or organizations that work on economic justice and labor issues.

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sgEngage

MARCH 28, 2023

Board members are busy, and they may not have time to review the material closely beforehand. Provide the same reports each meeting, but with timely highlights, callouts, and summary statements to focus on what board members need to know right now. Historical context—month over month or year over year—is standard for most reports.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

Since I couldn't use my computer to get on the wifi, I took out my session workbook to review my notes on the module about "Understanding Your Network" which included the basics of social network analysis and mapping. Organizational reporting. KeyHub: Angus Parker from Wiser Earth has written a review for KeyHubs.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Rolling out a well-thought-out business plan is like charting a course through treacherous yet conquerable terrains. Engage with local organizations, community leaders, and residents to gain insights into the pressing issues and gaps in services. Next, assess the community needs in the areas you plan to operate.

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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. This is especially true in the case of nonprofit fundraisers.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

You know the challenges and realities of your issue space inside and out, and we recognize that those insights are invaluable in helping us do great creative work. (We We promise not to read your annual report and offer our suggestions on your board governance practices!) Are you speaking my language?

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit professionals greet the annual reporting process with apprehension. This is because nonprofit annual reports have a bad reputation. However, you don’t need to dread the creation of your annual report! This post is designed to guide your organization through the nonprofit annual report creation process.

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