Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Since your website is such a vital component of your online outreach strategy, you’ll need to choose the right content management system (CMS) to build and manage it. You may be considering revamping your website by migrating it to a new system or creating a brand new site from scratch. Work with a website consultant.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Proposal format/outline. Proposal due date.

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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. set up systems for tracking income, expenses, and invoices. develop templates for proposals and contracts (Nolo Press is a great resource for contracts). listings in paid and free consultants directories. Tags: Consulting.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2021

Can they make the system do what you need it to do? As a member of the Nimble AMS consultant team, I help our new clients implement their new association management software (AMS) system. The way we see it, the more we learn about how your business works, the better we can figure out how to best configure the system for you.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. If your organization relies on individual fundraising, you should understand your nonprofit CRM system and work it to its fullest. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The Salesforce Data Management Assessment is a two-hour consultation service to determine whether an organization can benefit from a consolidated cloud database built on the Salesforce CRM platform. This interview is followed by a requirements gathering or implementation proposal, depending on your organizational needs. Testimonials.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Many nonprofits also don’t have a system of steps they can use to get to the point of regularly submitting grants. They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Many nonprofits also don’t have a system of steps they can use to get to the point of regularly submitting grants. They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Every non-profit wants to build a strong major donor program, but many organizations aren’t sure how to put a system in place for finding and engaging new major donors and asking them to give. This e-guide includes sample fundraising asks, sample major donor funding proposals, and more. Bonus Item! Pre-registration is live!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

By: Kate O’Connor, Senior Analyst (Strategy), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Kevin Smeeing, Senior Analyst (Design), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Anna-Sophie Oertzen , Innovation Consulting Manager, Salesforce Ignite EMEA. Innovation Consulting Manager. . Adopt A Project.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Voting is now open for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference session proposals! > Consult the voting FAQ ! > Vote Now! You are going to vote on every session idea, right?). Voting will be open through October 16th.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Voting is now open for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference session proposals! > The system is the same as last year, with a few refinements, including more social media sharing options. There are 25 proposals on each page. Consult the voting FAQ ! > Vote Now. Rate each session from 1 (low) to 5 stars.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In grant proposals and pitches, they want you to predict the future and show how, with your eloquent promises and plans for impact, you can best provide them the assurance of certainty. For example, I was working with a small community foundation and they put out a call for “innovative proposals.” Their response in year two?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

So how do you build a business case to get executive buy-in and board support for a new membership system? 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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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

I’ve never been one to turn my nose up at technology and have enthusiastically embraced nonprofit CRM and database systems, donor research tools, smartphones, video conferencing, and so much else. There is certainly a place for AI to improve productivity and efficiency in fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Requirements allow vendors to prepare better informed and more accurate proposals in response to your request. Most organizations seek business benefits from their award management system such as these: Improve decision-making with access to real-time information, expenses, subawards, and obligations, presented in easy-to-understand displays.

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Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." If you are a nonprofit executive director or a development professional who’s tasked with writing grant proposals, you’ve probably thought to yourself: there must be a better way. And you’re right.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Set a timeline for this project, determine what steps you will need to take and who will be responsible for overseeing them, and partner with a technical consultant who is familiar with your new CRM. Nonprofits implementing solutions like Blackbaud CRM will need to partner with a developer to customize their system. Create a wireframe.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Set criteria for contacts, proposals, planning, and forecasting. For example, you may want to measure total visits, the number of proposals submitted, the dollars raised, and first-time or qualification visits. Set portfolio size and distribution standards to level the playing field across teams. Clarify roles and responsibilities.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

For example, one system may prefer that husband and wife are created as a joint account, while another may prefer that the two are individual donor accounts that are linked. The vendor services can be more expensive than, say, an independent consultant. If you are struggling with this, find a data consultant that can help you.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Their funding priorities are early education and health research. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

So your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant. While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. Do we need a consultant or just someone who can train our staff? You know what that means!

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

I have a few proposals up for voting but there are SO many great ones that I am enjoying reading through them all (hope all the 5 star votes don’t through things off!). The system is the same as last year, with a few refinements, including more social media sharing options. There are 25 proposals on each page. Vote today!

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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Mary Ann Schmook, a 55+ Volunteer Leadership Program participant, presents her project proposal to classmates. Three years ago I worked with a consultant and created a volunteer leadership development program for adults 55 and older. Great conversations, connections, energy, and laughter flowed through the room!

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NTEN

MAY 23, 2014

If there''s a session you hope to see at the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, TX—even if you don''t want to present it yourself—please read the Breakout Session Submission Guidelines and submit a proposal. The form is open through June 22, 2014. Who will read and review the submissions? Well, for starters, you can!

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It seems like we are spending our lives on Zoom and other video conferencing systems these days. You will need to make sure everyone is able to access the documents you will be referring to during the meeting, the files or system you will be using to capture notes and brainstorms, etc. whether they agree with the proposed next steps.

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Forj

MAY 15, 2018

If you are purchasing a learning management system, do you have an LMS administrator? There may be an option for the LMS company to provide the administration; but this is something to clarify during your request for proposal process. Most websites and AMS systems have limited functionality in this area. Technology.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Tech Impact’s managed services can improve the security of your systems by providing updates, patches, firewall management, and virus protection. A quick consultation with Tech Impact will evaluate whether your nonprofit or foundation can benefit from outsourcing its IT. IT Support and Consulting Services at TechSoup.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

You can create systemic processes to overcome that challenge across your entire team. This includes notifications and reminders for proposals that need to be sent and key touchpoints coming up (ex: to follow up on gifts recently made, reach out for an upcoming birthday, etc.). Work with a tech consultant to set up the solution.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Do we need a consultant or just someone who can train our staff? And if time is a factor (isn't it always?),

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. Project Budget.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Hire a consultant if necessary. This might not seem like a big deal, but remember that the systems you put in place now are the systems the nonprofit will grow with. Today, we still use that same system for reimbursing any of our team if they pay for something out of pocket. I remember when I first started doing this.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

For example, if you hire a fundraising consultant but that consultant does not succeed in helping your organization raise more money, you will end up overspending on fundraising. Fees paid to fundraising consultants or outsourced help like a grant writer. If you’re outside the U.S., Don’t worry about Charity Navigator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

This week I attended a session with David La Piana , author and long-time nonprofit consultant, hosted by the Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness Program. David gave a talk about his new book, The Nonprofit Business Plan , and mini-workshop about what makes a good business plan from a funder’s point of view.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 4, 2010

I received the following email from Keith Heller , a database consultant who works with Raiser's Edge and Common Ground clients: We’ve been involved with responding to many RFPs over the years and I have a general inquiry that is in your bailiwick. " But if you're a vendor it often does.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2017

Get Multiple Proposals for Large New IT Purchases. It is highly recommended, regardless of whether or not you have an MSP, that you always get three proposals for any solution you require. Some of the common instances when you should work with other vendors are cybersecurity, phone systems, and wireless. What's the plan?

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