Charity Village

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Every year, the Documentary Heritage Communities Program provides funding to documentary heritage organizations across the country. This helps ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is: documented preserved available to the public The call for proposals is now open – the deadline is January 11, 2024.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. But introducing a new fund accounting system can be a sizable undertaking—even when you know it will be worth it. Mindset: A Critical Tool in Your Implementation Toolbox.

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Blue Fox

JULY 10, 2022

Plus: Our recommendation on EIDL repayment The Basics: COVID-related EIDL funds are exhausted. Our Recommendation for EIDL Repayment: Pay off this loan as soon as comfortably possible for your organization to avoid a loan maturity balloon payment! To view your EIDL details , you must sign up for an account here: caweb.sba.gov.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Assessing Readiness to Apply for Grants 1.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Even though these instances are few and far between, your grantmaking organization needs to be prepared. Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Funding Priority: Education. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

We all have our own way of doing things, but sometimes our work outgrows our organization methods. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. Organize your projects based on stages: Tasks to do, tasks in progress, and tasks completed.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The growth in Employee Relief Funds (ERFs) exploded in the spring of 2020 as Covid-19 began to affect companies and their employees around the globe. This blog is based on LBG Associates’ and LBG Research Institute’s latest landmark study called Secrets to Building an Effective and Sustainable Employee Relief Fund. Source of Funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

Without clear insight into the available funds earmarked for charitable arms of larger organizations, it’s difficult to see the complete picture of their financial standing. And it usually resides within the parent organization, making the reports harder to access on a regular basis.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Many organizations want to help their own during tough times. Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. A tax-exempt relief fund’s charitable class is the group of individuals who are eligible to apply for and receive a grant.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Grant-funded nonprofits know compliance isn’t a nice-to-have. If all your Ts aren’t crossed and your Is aren’t dotted on your grant reporting, your chances of repeat funding from that entity are low. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. It’s a must-have.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It also provides best practices and helpful resources to guide your efforts towards every nonprofit’s desired destination: grant funding to support your mission-driven work. Wynne shares what a Candid Seal of Transparency is and how your organization can benefit from earning one. The ABCs of DAFs: What is a donor-advised fund?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2021

Grantors can often be long-term relationships that have lasting impacts on organizations and the communities they serve. However, grant funding is an exercise in patience. Unfortunately, there is a lot that goes into being ready for funders to even consider your organization’s application. Are you ready?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

But as your organization grows and changes, you also need to update your financial direction. In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Update your documentation each time you review your budgeting process.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Here are six best practices your nonprofit organization should adopt to increase collaboration and enhance its relationship with your audit firm.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

Very few people enjoy being on the organization side of a nonprofit financial audit. These check-ins are a great place to share updates happening with your organization—such as new grants or an unusual donation—and for them to share changes they are watching in legislation and regulations that might affect you.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Volunteer grants. Data-Driven Industry Insights.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If your organization is still claiming tax-exempt status, you need to file your 990. 990-EZ: The short-form version is for organizations whose gross receipts were less than $200,000 and the total assets at the end of the year were less than $500,000. For example, a small organization that qualifies for a 990-N can file a 990-EZ.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Changing a core piece of software at your grantmaking organization is no picnic. If it’s time for you to start looking for a new grant management system, use this opportunity to evaluate your processes, figure out what needs to change, and find a solution that can growth with your organization. What reports do you pull regularly?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 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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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence The. LGBTQ Victory Fund. Equality Federation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Put together documents that discuss your organization’s purpose, goals, and history. Then, include tip sheets for how to best raise funds for your mission. The possibilities for how to fundraise are up to your supporters and can be as varied as those who agree to raise funds for you!

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An RFP, or a request for proposals, is a process disguised as a document. While an RFP may look like a regular document with a list of things to do and brainstorm, an effective one breaks down a project (usually a big one) into parts and set out dates and milestones to get that project done. Don’t skip the budget.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You knew starting an organization from scratch would take lots of time and effort. The following checklist covers the basics of everything you need to get funded , become official, and stay organized: Define your nonprofit’s mission clearly. Start earning revenue for the organization. Organize your resources.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Operating reserve funds used to be a tricky concept for many nonprofit organizations. With an understandable and accessible operating reserves policy, your team, Board, and donors know the specific reasons you would use your operating reserves and the exact amount that needs to always be in the fund.

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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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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

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. For now, let’s dive in with an overview of how nonprofit accounting is different from that of for-profit organizations.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2021

Approximately 150 organizations have applied to participate in the BMOC program since its inauguration four years ago. To date, the program has served nearly 70 participants and unique organizations throughout metro Atlanta and is poised to expand in the future. Organizations need to tread a fine balance.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. These were the top three things we implemented based on our findings: Simplified our application: We cut down on the number of questions we asked by eliminating redundant ones and stuck to only what was needed for funding decisions.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

For example, it may prioritize organizations with leaders who have lived experience in the communities they work with, organizations of a certain size, or those with the potential to sustain long-term change. Some collaboratives fund grantees to work toward a clearly defined, shared goal—and use shared outcome metrics across grantees.

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

We knew we couldn’t do this research alone and have been thrilled to partner with ABFE —an organization with 50-plus years of organizing, advocating, and strategizing on behalf of Black people inside and outside philanthropy. foundation grants, our research documented a pattern of disinvestment in HBCUs.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 13, 2024

Weigand You’ve just learned that one of your largest donors has passed away and left a sizeable portion of her estate to your organization. Budgetary concerns will ease, and the organization will be in a better position to fulfill its mission on a wider scale. The bequest will be transformational.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

Resource constraints often lead to difficult financial decisions and funding reductions. Rather than making blanket budget cuts—or shifting funds to address a new and urgent need—make sure that your core programs are properly resourced. Identify ways your organization can minimize disruption to operations.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! Donor-advised funds.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough application and often lack resources, systems, or knowledge about how to be most successful. Have others review the criteria to ensure you have met the mark.

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