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Navigating the nonprofit RFP process

EveryAction

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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Don’t Jeopardize Your Nonprofit Compliance with a Commercial Accounting System?

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When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill. If your organization receives at least some of its funding from grants, you need a fund accounting system with subfund accounting capabilities built to handle nonprofit accounting standards.

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How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology

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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. Will several teams review the requests?

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10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process

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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?

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Need a New Grant Management System? 5 Tips for Selecting the Best GMS for Your Foundation

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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.

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What to expect after launching your new association management system

Nimble AMS

Launching a new association management software (AMS) system is an exciting time for your organization. A new AMS system offers the opportunity for your association to operate more efficiently, drive more revenue, and deliver a better member experience. Take small steps to continually improve your organization’s use of the AMS system.

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Facebook Fundraisers No Longer Provide Free Processing

Whole Whale

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.

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