5 Steps to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Grant Management Process
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit. Her board had approved the budget for a new CRM and asked her to follow this process to find the right software. I thought we’d be done with the selection process in a month, but it’s month four with no end in sight.
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 19, 2022
The ability to create, manage, and sign documents virtually is becoming increasingly crucial for nonprofits that operate remotely. TechSoup partner airSlate enables you to do exactly that, helping you to create legally binding documents and sign them through its e-signature service, signNow.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The road to implementing new technology can be a long one, but your organization can smoo th the way with business process mapping. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about b usiness process mapping and prepare your association for implementation success. What is business process mapping?
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Coordinating year-end tax documentation takes precious time—sometimes months. No more paperwork hassles; just a streamlined process. Rest easy knowing donors have the documentation they need for tax deductions. The post Send Year End Tax Documentation in Minutes! Tax season can be daunting for nonprofits. Ready to try it?
Candid
JULY 13, 2023
While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Sometimes, this can be the first step in a funder’s broader grant proposal process.
sgEngage
AUGUST 19, 2022
That includes both the budget and the process for creating it. 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. What Does a Nonprofit Budgeting Process Include?
sgEngage
DECEMBER 14, 2023
You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. That’s a Wrap You’ve nailed down your process.
Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
On August 30th Meta announced a new partnership with Paypal to cover the donation processing of Facebook Fundraisers. This isn’t just a backend shift, nonprofits will need to agree to new terms and now acknowledge that donation processing fees will be now be deducted. PPGF will provide donation reports and receipts.
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Improving Processes for Better Experiences. This change has simplified documentation and record-keeping, significantly reducing time spent on these critical but previously labour-intensive processes. The post How Digitised Processes Support Person-Centred Care appeared first on Salesforce.org. About the Author.
fusionSpan
OCTOBER 25, 2013
However these annoyances pale in comparison, to process documentation, a task the mention of which we all cringe. We just spent a year evaluating, planning, testing, and implementing this process. Now we have to document it as well?”. You do not understand the value of documentation. So why is it important?
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
How an organization develops their plan will determine whether it is a valuable, useable tool for everyday decision-making, or a well-written document that no one cares about. There is no benefit to discounting any individual or group from participating in the planning process. Focused but not constrained. Don’t leave any group out.
sgEngage
MAY 27, 2022
Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. But implementing automated processes can help you ensure consistent controls and set your organization up for growth. But for organizations already doing more with less, documenting those results often takes time they don’t have.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 11, 2024
Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process. 1) Start with Research Before an RFP The RFP really should be the second step in your process. Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 13, 2023
Sponsored by BoardSite — a board of directors management platform that centralizes key administrative tasks like meeting scheduling, document management, and online voting in a secure digital platform. Acknowledging these problems is the first step to improving your board’s operations and processes.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Let's say the following donations will be processed by different nonprofits in the United States on Jan. That charity's online giving system did not charge the credit card immediately -- instead it sent an email (ideally, an encrypted one) to a staff member that the donation needed to be processed. Here are a few scenarios for U.S.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The process can be long and filled with challenges. Share your existing process documents Before you begin your AMS search , start by document ing all your vital organizational processes. Take special care to detail your membership processes, including the joining and renewal detail s.
Neon CRM
AUGUST 23, 2023
In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. Second, your nonprofit should have processes around handling cash donations to ensure that those gifts remain secure. What Payment Types Require a Processor?
sgEngage
APRIL 23, 2024
To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints. Mitigate Risks by Knowing Your Grantees The more you know about your grantees, the better decisions you can make.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 3, 2024
However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. Looking Back: Traditional Grant Management Processes In the past, managing grants for nonprofits involved lots of paperwork and manual tasks.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing. A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet. Your 5-Step Guide to Prepare for a Successful Website Redesign.
VisionLink
AUGUST 31, 2023
The PM documents project specifications and manages custom projects as well as new customer launches. This position maintains existing processes, develops new processes to support internal coordination and external communication with customers, and develops and documents project plans and project milestones.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
How to take text from scans and cell phone photos of documents. Then paste it into the document you’re using to compile these notes. Then, as I mentioned above, paste it into the document you’re using to compile these notes. Choose “human made” or “machine generated.”. Click “copy text from image” from the pop-up suggestion.
Forum One
MAY 13, 2021
In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. Streamlining and improving your processes. One of the goals of modernization should be to streamline and improve processes. Improving your process will be critical to the perceived success of your modernization.
.orgSource
MARCH 11, 2024
Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, and a contributor to our book, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” described her company’s hiring process like this. Our interview process is rigorous. This process ensures that we hire the right people.” Trust me, it’s worth it.
Museum 2.0
MARCH 7, 2012
Pinterest allows us--requires us, really--to document a part of our creative process openly on the web. Loosely formatted blogs to document progress. At least for me, that's when the juiciest part of the creative process happens. I'm curious how other organizations are publicly documenting and sharing creative process.
.orgSource
MAY 23, 2023
But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Your strategic plan and your budget are key components in this process. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives. Introduce Key Players Introduce key financial players.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2020
2) Online Document Sharing & Management. There has never been a better time to make document management and collaboration a priority. However, when it comes to document management and collaboration, Google Drive stands alone as the best option for nonprofits. 4) Internal Communications Tools. 5 Online Calendar.
sgEngage
APRIL 2, 2024
As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.
Nimble AMS
MARCH 27, 2023
Do m embers sometimes miss a meeting and want to catch up on the minutes , asking staff to send out relevant documents? Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management. Create communities.
sgEngage
MARCH 21, 2024
A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. Make sure to document exactly what your project will be focused on (i.e., Make sure to document exactly what your project will be focused on (i.e., out of scope).
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. Outline your ideal process.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 20, 2023
It might seem daunting, but tools like Bloomerang can simplify this process. These documents not only fulfill legal obligations but also serve as a tangible reflection of donors’ impact on your organization’s mission. Your nonprofit has to provide accurate documentation of donor contributions.
sgEngage
JANUARY 17, 2024
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. Here are five tips to help you make the best decision for your grantmaking processes.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The right fund accounting software can save you time and streamline your processes. Assemble relevant accounts and data to highlight the processes you want to simplify and problems you want to solve with new software. Take this opportunity to simplify as many processes as you can. Think about the future.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
With an accounting system designed to manage and track balances by fund and subfund across fiscal years and with supported documentation, you can minimize risk by making nonprofit compliance a streamlined process. And the more workarounds you have, the longer it takes to pull information together through manual processes.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 18, 2020
In this part, we’re going to look at the statement itself… including what concepts should go into your case for support as well as the actual process of writing the document. The Process of Writing Your Case for Support Every non-profit I have ever worked with has had a different process for writing its case for support.
Bloomerang
APRIL 1, 2024
Unmasking the myths Myth 1: “Too much process and structure make us feel too much like a business.” Myth 3: “You just need to have board members sign an expectations document in order for them to follow through with the items on that list.” Let’s challenge the idea that signing a document is enough.
sgEngage
JUNE 15, 2023
Once risks are identified and prioritized, set procedures and processes to address them, and document those processes. Procedures and processes that serve multiple purposes, such as compliance and information-related processes, have a much better chance of success than doing something just because it must be done.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 30, 2013
We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Define your Call to Action.
sgEngage
APRIL 12, 2023
By taking these steps early in your audit process, you can make your remote audit seamless and almost painless. It’s important to find an auditor who is engaged in the process, and that you enjoy working with. Having an auditor whose calls you aren’t tempted to send to voicemail will make the entire process more enjoyable.
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Mistake #7: Losing Track of Important Documentation Like tax documentation you would save for your personal tax filing, your tax-exempt organization should have a process for managing the documentation for your 990 filing. The process for managing these documents should be included in your internal controls.
Candid
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included) by Melissa Pulis of Candid Next up, a familiar theme reemerges. Melissa summarizes the major types of documents involved in funders’ grant proposal processes, including letters of inquiry, cover letters, and proposal budgets.
Forum One
DECEMBER 1, 2022
There are billions of historical documents housed in archives, museums, and libraries around the world. The vast majority of these documents do not have full-text transcriptions or indexed data, making them difficult to search and largely inaccessible to historians, students, scholars, and the general public.
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