.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin approaching these difficult conversations. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk.

Conversation 221

Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy. Here are a few simple steps to help you create a solid budget that helps your organization allocate resources effectively and makes your budgeting process easier.

Build 88

Build Time Review Fund 88

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. The steps in this process will look different from nonprofit to nonprofit. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing.

Fund 52

Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Candid

MAY 13, 2024

In a 2022 survey, nearly 70% of respondents cited building measurement, evaluation, and learning capabilities as a critical area in which they would like to invest. In our study How Philanthropic Collaboratives Measure, Evaluate, and Learn , we examined three levels of impact: grantees, systems or fields, and donors.

Measure 59

Measure Collaboration Effective Impact 59

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. The first grants are to be awarded later this year.

Journal 92

Journal Local News Fund 92

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit teams would then be caught off guard, unaware of either newly implemented accounting systems, new chart of accounts, or changes in processes and management roles. The executive director and audit partner discussed what could be done to improve the process. Collaborate Audits are a team sport!

Relationship 93

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 93

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why and how Candid updated our racial equity funding site . The nationwide racial reckoning triggered by the 2020 murder of George Floyd has resulted in a dramatic increase in funding for racial equity. The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time.

Fund 105

Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Survey the office and evaluate the comfort quotient. Budget funds for upgrades to home offices. Plans can be tailored to your group’s needs and goals. Be inventive and try something different or appoint a social committee to give your team ownership of the process. Work is more pleasant in clothing that feels good.

Giving 448

Giving Alexa Demonstration Fun 448

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? What feedback have you received from your grantees about your application process?

Application 89

Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 89

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

The way you set up your dashboards and reports will depend on multiple factors, including your data analysis goals and what data you need to inform your analysis. So, be sure to focus only on metrics that are most relevant to your campaign goals. Evaluate post-campaign data. Access your data. Analyze during the campaign.

Campaign 86

Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals? Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. How long is the onboarding process?

Software 304

Software Fundraising Training Train 304

Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2023

Thanks to Bloomerang’s meticulous evaluation process, we chose Handbid as our auction management software partner because of their modern, user-friendly interface, robust auction management capabilities, and unparalleled customer service. This engagement data paves the way for meaningful donor cultivation.

Integration 96

Integration Database Evaluation Picture 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds. ChatGPT is a powerful online tool that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to process and respond to user queries.

Tools 361

Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology. Everyone loved it.

Mentoring 77

Mentoring Virtual Goal Raise 77

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. And what should they NOT be doing?

Roles 116

Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

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. Evaluate your current business model. Gain efficiencies through process improvement.

Model 79

Model Fund Nonprofit Evaluation 79

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change. This means moving away from rigid funding structures and timelines toward more agile and responsive approaches.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This shift was marked by commitments of increased funding, greater flexibility in grantmaking practices, and a focus on social and economic systems transformation. Based on Candid data processed as of October 2023, approximately 78,133 grants valued at $16.8 of philanthropic funding going to support AAPI communities.

Data 59

Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An RFP, or a request for proposals, is a process disguised as a document. Whether it’s finding the right candidates, having to wrangle their department to “get on board” with the details, or just spending so much time running the entire process, everyone agreed: RFPs can be a pain. Outline your ideal process. Key takeaways.

Action 199

Action Proposal Nonprofit Consultant 199

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.

Grant 75

Grant System Foundation Management 75

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) For some, it might seem more like an art than a science, as there is confusion about the process. On top of that, the state or funding agency might have additional requirements.

Proposal 98

Proposal Award Application Grant 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Often, nonprofits react to funders’ requirements regarding what to measure, though it can be difficult to obtain funding for impact measurement. Moreover, funders, evaluators, and program managers can have different goals related to programs’ implementations. As illustrated below, the process is never finished.

Impact 120

Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

Although increasing revenue to fund your mission is an important goal, you’ll eventually find yourself sorting through donation records and event recaps to craft financial statements and file the necessary paperwork to maintain your nonprofit’s compliance with the IRS. All financial data, from expenditures to revenue and assets.

Software 97

Software Fundraising Files Nonprofit 97

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. Streamline your process! We needed to change up our questions. Take it out.

Question 83

Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 83

Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

Donation 52

Donation Change Giving Empowerment 52

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

Before we write product requirements, design interfaces, or build software, we go to our users to understand how they do their work, what their goals are, and what obstacles are standing in their way. So, we conducted interviews to understand the most important use cases for fiscal sponsorship data and about the process of fiscal sponsorship.

Build 64

Build Tools Problem Test 64

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Not only do you need to look inward at your own operations, but you also need to make sure your funding reflects those same goals. For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts.

Practice 71

Practice Trend Grant Gartner 71

Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . Set a SMART goal. Investigate the budget. .

Consultant 112

Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 112

Candid

JULY 13, 2023

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. Other funding sources that are being approached. The dollar amount of funding you need. Other times, it serves as the entire proposal.

Proposal 98

Proposal Sample Grant Free 98

sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, the most popular posts have been in the areas of fund accounting, grantmaking, fundraising, and data intelligence! 10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process by Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud. Does your fundraising portfolio have enough short-term potential to meet this year’s goal?

Blackbaud 73

Blackbaud Retention Policy Consultant 73

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. So, if a leadership role interests you, look no further than the approach you bring to the position.

Professional 72

Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. If so, excellent job!

Develop 76

Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Bahia Ramos wrote this post as part of a learning culmination process where we reflected on the design and what was learned as we moved into another round of giving days. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. The foundations learned several things that helped them surpass their goals.

Knowledge 100

Knowledge Goal Share Giving 100

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. Leadership is both a process/action and a result, but we often only hear about the results of good leadership.

Roles 72

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Set goals for your volunteer program. Evaluate your volunteer program. Evaluate your volunteer program. Once you’ve strategized each of these steps, you’ll be able to create a volunteer management process that allows you to continually recruit, engage, and retain effective volunteers. Set goals for your volunteer program.

Volunteer 90

Volunteer Program Roles Training 90

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

Many funders, including individual donors, are averse to funding these indirect costs, preferring to support direct program expenses: food for hungry people, medical care for the sick, and childcare for working parents. A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates.

Fund 70

Fund Tucson Arizona Grant 70

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Start-up organizations often adopt a “working board” model due to limited funds or the desire to generate community buy-in with a 100% volunteer-led mission. To fulfill the fiduciary duty of care, the board must engage in an intentional ED onboarding process. Who from the board will create and engage in the ED hiring process?

Director 93

Director Management Government Model 93