The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. Corporate Partnerships Corporate partners are a great way to raise money for your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project. For those who don’t know, the Pepsi Refresh Project is a new effort to empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

When starting a government modernization project or website redesign, broadly, you want to think about three major questions: What are your needs? They can help you understand your needs and your user’s needs before you dive into the project. This gets at the requirements. Conducting market research. Why do you need to do this?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. Time and money problems usually mean an organization hasn’t sought input from digital specialists during the planning stages, so the plan and budget aren’t based in reality.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

I worked for the Chalkboard Project fresh out of university, a nonprofit organization founded and fueled by Foundations for a Better Oregon, a coalition of foundations in Oregon focused on collaborating to make a meaningful impact to issues in Oregon – in the case of the Chalkboard Project, that focus was on public education reform.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The foundation plans to fund 20 plus projects with new ideas on how to increase participation in U.S. It has been five years now since the Supreme Court Citizens United ruling that opened the door to 501(c)(4) nonprofits and massive anonymous "dark money" political contributions for political ads.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. There are a few general steps that you should follow when looking to hire a nonprofit consulting firm for any type of project: Review your needs. Discuss the project with your board.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M Your grants manager could be sending out carbon copy proposals every day of the week, but that’s unlikely to improve your ROI. What’s most important is you submit proposals only to funders likely to be a good fit for your particular project.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

"Their money, our votes." Here's a community challenge I want to see: Reward nonprofits for projects that require collaboration and networking. Extra points to the projects that require the most diverse organizations to actually work together towards a common goal. On paper, it seemed simple enough.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Marketing and Project Coordinator. Six ways nonprofit board management software can streamline communication, improve efficiency, ensure compliance, save time and money, and make a real difference in your organization. Steph Dlugon has worked in marketing and project management for technology firms throughout her career.

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Software Management Time Cleveland 85

Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2014

The prototype has been built through a collaboration between California domestic violence organizations, Aidmatrix , a Texas-based nonprofit, and Caravan Studios , the newest division of TechSoup Global. Here are the big three things we’re taking with us as we head to the next phase of this project: 1. Ship often.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2017

It’s important that we determine what is and isn’t an overhead cost for nonprofit organizations that are trying to be good stewards of donated or granted money. People love donating to the new program, the new building, or the new project because it’s fun to be a part of new initiatives. Is an accountant overhead?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

What we are doing when we talent scout isn’t just about creating a pool of projects but about starting relationships. But, are proposal based approaches good for finding people who are going to start new things? What do you need other than money? We asked our prototype projects what else they need.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

"Their money, our votes." Here's a community challenge I want to see: Reward nonprofits for projects that require collaboration and networking. Extra points to the projects that require the most diverse organizations to actually work together towards a common goal. On paper, it seemed simple enough.

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Contest Charity Childhood Nonprofit 100

AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

See if the venue is working with an operational strategist to improve venue environmental impact by collaborating with building managers and engineers. The money is then donated to projects like wind farms and methane capture systems to reduce carbon emissions for the future.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 21, 2021

See if the venue is working with an operational strategist to improve venue environmental impact by collaborating with building managers and engineers. The money is then donated to projects like wind farms and methane capture systems to reduce carbon emissions for the future.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Maybe you need to create an appeal for an email campaign, a proposal, or a new set of thank you letters and you’re at your desk just wishing that coherent sentences would magically start appearing? I have used it to help me write appeals, emails, thank you letters, and draft some 1 and 2-page proposals. Fundwriter.ai Fundwriter.ai

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Use this section as the “elevator pitch” for your fundraising proposal. Tip: Before looking at the different components you’ll share with the rest of the staff for this case statement, assemble your fundraising team to discuss internal project expectations.

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Marketing and Project Coordinator. Six ways nonprofit board management software can streamline communication, improve efficiency, ensure compliance, save time and money, and make a real difference in your organization. Steph Dlugon has worked in marketing and project management for technology firms throughout her career.

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Software Management Time Cleveland 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). It was organized by Ed Schipul. Definitely.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Collaborate with peers from across North America who understand your challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Definitely.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The key is to build a genuine connection by establishing trust with transparent communication that shows how their money is making a difference. Personalized communication at the donor-level looks like grateful acknowledgement of their support , updates on the progress of projects, and intentionally creating a sense of community among donors.

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Strategy Organization Fundraising Grant 82

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change. Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? Definitely.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Financial projections. Determine your expenses including any costs associated with your project or organization. How much money do you expect to make and spend over a specific period of time? This will help you understand your financial position and determine if you have enough money to cover your expenses.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Understanding a corporation’s social responsibility goals is key to aligning your proposal with their objectives. Government Grants and Contracts Local, state, and federal governments offer grants and contracts for specific projects or programs. Standing out can be a challenge, but it’s far from impossible.

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Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

The later public phase will focus on raising money from smaller individual donors. Capital campaigns typically focus on raising large amounts of money for a specific project over a set period of time. A capital campaign is an aggressive funding push to support a large, expensive project. What Is a Capital Campaign?

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. The NTC brings together the best and brightest nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness with technology. General / @southwestfdns. Accounting.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2008

I was the project manager/curator for the exhibition, leading both the Second Life-based community exhibit design process and the real world translation of virtual exhibits. However, the contest also prevented us from legitimately fostering collaboration. Level the playing field or tip it in their favor.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. WomensNet, which founded the Amber Grant Foundation, gives away at least $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money, as well as a year-end grant of $25,000. Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women.

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Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 104

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. WomensNet, which founded the Amber Grant Foundation, gives away at least $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money, as well as a year-end grant of $25,000. Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

At this point, you've probably heard a lot about the benefits of the cloud: how it can save you time, help you conserve resources, and boost productivity and collaboration among your staff members. Productivity and Collaboration. With many programs, multiple staff members can work on a document or a project simultaneously.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

At this point, you've probably heard a lot about the benefits of the cloud: how it can save you time, help you conserve resources, and boost productivity and collaboration among your staff members. Productivity and Collaboration. With many programs, multiple staff members can work on a document or a project simultaneously.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

She’s raised a lot of money through grants. And I think that that’s been a very important focus because a lot of my clients are just saying, “We don’t need to build a project. And of course, diversity, equity and inclusion, there’s been a lot of money, especially in the corporate space.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

And that might involve collaboration, saying, “We acknowledge that there are others in the community that do this better or more effectively. Grant proposals. And the field has really shifted since then. And we partner with them for those services, and our energy and resources are focused on the gaps.” ” Right?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

because, even in very large organizations, there are never enough people, there’s never enough money, there’s never enough time, you’ve got to spend those resources really, really, really strategically. And all of these things are done cohesively and strategically so that the limited time that communications people have.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2009

I learned to cultivate creative greed while working on Operation Spy at the International Spy Museum, where I was lucky to be working on a project that was so new to us that we didn't have any pre-established models or structures for doing it. COSI had a desperate need to raise money.

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