Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Can you survey nonrenewing donors to see why they didn’t renew?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

By bringing together all of your financial information into your data warehouse, you can more easily generate accurate financial reports and ensure you’re using your resources effectively. This data-driven decision-making can lead to more targeted fundraising efforts, better resource allocation, and improved program outcomes.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

This is the third in a series of posts aimed at new consultants in the nonprofit sector. develop templates for proposals and contracts (Nolo Press is a great resource for contracts). The Small Business Administration also has lots of resources ( www.sba.gov ). Your local government might as well. get a Federal Tax ID.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Brent Gibson, Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc. Be Brave Courage was identified by Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, as the essential quality that enables leaders to govern effectively. Dan Stevens, President Association TV/WorkerBee.TV

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

It also comes with a brochure or two about the signs and symptoms of trouble ahead and how to know when to consult a doctor. That is the thinking behind The Board Doctor's Wellness Test with 10 questions designed to provide a snapshot of how well a nonprofit board of directors is functioning in its governance role.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. Ensure Adequate Resources Board members should want your organization to succeed! They are a bridge between your nonprofit and the community, the media, and government entities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor. While this might seem like an overwhelming thought, working together with your auditors to review these areas can typically lead to improvements in operational efficiencies and help strengthen your nonprofit.

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Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 101

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Having your board review financial reports. Human resources professionals. Compliance. The amount of federal funding your organization receives.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

The UN used its reach to consult with a variety of stakeholders and develop a framework for collective action that was unprecedented at the time. This kind of top-down effort provides a platform for change, taps into existing networks, offers structured leadership, and generates essential resources.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

They are also responsible for training end-users, reviewing and resolving or escalating tickets, managing licensing requests, building reports, and participating in functionality testing for their respective areas of expertise. . What documentation and resources can you provide your team so they can be successful?

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

Prospect research is the process of using tools like your donor database and government records to identify potential donors who have the financial ability and personal interest in your cause that together signal they may want to contribute to your organization. . Work with a prospect research consultant. .

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

You love what you do, but sometimes it seems there’s never enough time, staff, and resources to get ALL the things done while taking care of yourself at the same time. Over the course of my career in the government and nonprofit sectors, I experienced my fair share of burnout and overwhelm in the name of saving the world.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. After a thorough review process, you’ll be ready to select your nonprofit’s board. Where will we turn to for financial support?

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

Decision 1: Must we have data governance policies before we migrate? Data governance represents ‘rules of the road’ for your donor database. Good data governance addresses data quality issues ranging from how you control your data input processes to questions such as ‘How long will you store old records?

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

You may download a copy of the presentation from the Resources section of our website. We call a consultant = 2%. Where responsibility for data quality lies with a non-technical team or resource, data quality will suffer. A solid data governance review should also raise additional questions about process.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

But there are many things that companies need to be aware of in setting these up, most importantly, the IRS regulations governing their operation, but also considerations such as staff, budget, operations, and much more. This blog will tackle some challenges, suggested solutions and resources provided by YourCause for setting up an ERF.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

There are a plethora of reasons, including a lack of understanding about the true nature of fundraising work, impatience in wanting money to come pouring in tomorrow when the organization lacks proper resources, apathy from the Board of Directors, and the deadliest — bias, fear, exclusion, and racism! . Author information Christal M.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

My hope is that we all—individuals, teachers, students, parents, schools, and government officials—honestly wrestle with this revolutionary change and recognize it as so much more than a “cheat tool.” No AIs were used, consulted, or harmed in generating this summary of our bbcon session. See you at #bbcon. Want to learn more about AI?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

That’s where the help of a consultant comes in. According to Donorly , you can hand over the donor research process to a nonprofit consultant to get more out of the process and to save your team time and resources. The post Donor Prospect Research: 4 Frequently Asked Questions appeared first on Nonprofits Source.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Monitoring assures that your nonprofit continues to have adequate resources to meet its obligations and achieve its goals. i) Review IRS Form 990, your nonprofit’s annual public information disclosure, with the preparer before it is filed. i) The Federal government and most local governments regulate lobbying.

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Tips New York Government Policy 96

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For the past 16 years, I have coordinated volunteer programs within local government. Three years ago I worked with a consultant and created a volunteer leadership development program for adults 55 and older. I was embarrassed to realize I had not effectively promoted this resource. I did not want to give away the good stuff.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Instead of reviewing each of the many 508 standards, this article covers the three biggest misconceptions and myths concerning 508 compliance: Only federal agencies have to be 508 compliant. government contract and one is 508 compliant, then this company is likely to win the contract.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

When should our organization consult a lawyer when we have concerns about our organization’s social media usage? When I get asked this question, I point people to resources with this disclaimer: ”CYA – Consult Your Attorney!” First, let me clear. I’m not a lawyer nor do I play on television.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. New board members are valuable resources. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Let’s begin.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

Building a business case starts well before the board reviews bottom line costs. In fact, John Walker, an independent IT consultant with COTIQU Consulting in Australia, suggests associations should make two visits to the board: the first to present the business case and the second to discuss actual cost estimates.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. That’s why we recommend reviewing the mission, to be sure goals are aligned with the overall purpose of the organization. What are long-term goals?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. An effective board not only reviews and approves financial documents, but they also work hard to have an impact on those metrics.

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BoardAssist

JULY 30, 2014

If my nonprofit has annual revenue between $250,000 and $500,000, I have an annual review performed by a CPA firm. In order to be independent, a director must be neither an employee, a relative of a key employee, nor a consultant, donor, or vendor with a substantial financial interest in the organization. NYS Attorney General.

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New York Nonprofit Policy Review 75

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

In addition to defining the fund’s charitable class, a regulatory compliant disaster and hardship relief fund must be established with specific written and objective grant criteria, which guide the nondiscriminatory grant review and award process. Grant criteria includes: What occurred to make the applicant eligible for a grant?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

You may decide to address this by working with an external fundraising consultant or directing your staff’s attention to building relationships with your most engaged donors who are likely to increase their giving amounts. Realistic: Reasonable based on your available resources. Measurable: Quantifiable.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

There is almost always a major issue looming, be it the impending loss of a large funder, the shift in government interest away from (or to!) Those often include review and approval of the budget or strategic plan, ED evaluation or compensation issues, or items about relocating or renovating the physical space. The big picture.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. She owns her own consulting shop right now, and I think you’re going to want to connect with her after the presentation. You got to check her out.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 14, 2011

In previous Research Friday posts, I reviewed key findings from our annual Sector Survey on increased demand for social services and the cash crisis facing providers. At present, we’ve conducted one-on-one consulting engagements with over one-third of the state’s DV programs. Lessons learned from our work with agencies in the field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

Nancy Schwartz invited me to submit a piece for next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants theme on "Using Social Networking Tools." " So, I'm sharing a little getting started advice, a mini-case study, and a list of resources. I've pointed to a lot of resources in my blog.). The Short Resource List.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 6, 2018

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Media Strategy Consultant. It is almost impossible to work on several tasks with limited time or resources. That is why it is highly recommended to review your marketing plan every couple of months. Review Metrics to Optimize & Improve. How Responsive Is Your Website?

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Data is now the gold standard resource for decision-making in organizations of all shapes and sizes. Let’s review three of the most impactful digital privacy regulations and what they mean for nonprofits. Work with a nonprofit technology consultant if needed to conduct an assessment of your current data policies and protections.

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