sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. Make sure you have consistent communication processes for both declined funding requests as well as grantees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Software Guide Award Grant 305

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Eligible organizations across all Canadian provinces and territories can benefit from CSRF funding.

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Fund Service Guide Community 96

Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate giving programs, which are akin to corporate social responsibility programs , often reflect a business’s moral compass. Learn how corporate giving programs can help your organization in this quick guide! Corporate giving programs help keep employees more engaged and loyal to the businesses providing them.

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Program Guide Giving Philanthropy 52

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.

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Journal Local News Fund 92

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We also explored how he arrived at the decision to give his money to nonprofits that support his favorite animals in perpetuity through his own donor-advised fund. Considering the dollars at play, let’s now shift our focus to the important considerations for nonprofit fundraisers who may want to get in on some DAF funding action.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Their programs include high dosage tutoring through their reading app, access to their curated library of 2,000+ books, and in-depth impact evaluation. Nonprofits, charities, and grassroots organizations interested in using the literacy programs can apply for funding. The grant covers costs related to […].

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Literacy Grant Program Children 40

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

When you’re halfway through the year, it’s a good time to conduct a midyear fundraising evaluation. A midyear evaluation will show you how you are doing and highlight areas where you need to improve. And you’ll know exactly how much you need to raise during that season if you take the time to do a midyear evaluation now.

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Evaluation Fundraising Raise Grant 72

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.

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Fund Pledge Grant Map 105

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. And those that comply with regulatory requirements allow for tax-deductible donations and tax-free grants within the United States. Grant Criteria. and/or non-U.S.

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Disaster Fund Guide Classes 95

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Grant-funded nonprofits know compliance isn’t a nice-to-have. You might be able to win back an unhappy donor with a new program or event, but grant funders usually don’t get excited about silent auctions. When your accounting system is not built to handle restricted funding , each report can feel like a fire drill.

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System Grant Chart Fund 73

Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Whether it’s a gala, golf tournament, marathon, trivia night, or online wine tasting, the number one thing that gets overlooked in evaluating event costs is the human capital required to produce the event. To get better at understanding the trust cost of an event, you need to evaluate the event’s return on investment (ROI). .

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Grant Money Strategy Evaluation 104

Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Finding the right foundation to write a grant for is confusing, especially if the organization has no prior relationships to build on. Many nonprofits only make grants by invite-only, these are the ones that require relationships and introductions to get to an application. Check out our upcoming course on program evaluation.

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Grant Foundation Tips Proposal 52

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:11 Impact-driven solutions informed by industry-leading best practices Bonterra’s purpose-built solution was developed with years of nonprofit and public sector expertise to help you improve programming, secure more funding, and boost community impact.

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Public Software Management Los Angeles 52

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Google Ad Grants are considered in-kind contributions. Once an organization receives an Ad Grant, it gets to keep it indefinitely, as long as it meets basic compliance standards.

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Grant Google Problem Analytics 98

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities , by ABFE and Candid  For every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average historically Black college and university (HBCU). This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

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Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

Understanding Program Management Statistics Whether you’re assessing future needs or composing an annual report to share with donors, funders, and community members, conducting impact assessment is crucial for tracking progress and driving continued on-the-ground impact. Constituents Served. Services Delivered. Stakeholder Satisfaction.

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Statistics Stats Program Management 52

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? This means that they may have more options and choices when it comes to applying for grants.

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Application Leadership Grant Philanthropy 93

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Case Management Tools Measure impact A unified solution to help you collect actionable program data, develop comprehensive reports, and share how you’re impacting your community. Advanced features enable you to compare program impact, conduct in-depth analysis, and automate report delivery to stakeholders.

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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Volunteer Program Roles Training 91

Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations.

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Resource Data Community Aggregator 59

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. Board members should be able to help you decide if the programs and services you currently have are pertinent to the mission.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. For example, many charities like churches and synagogues will pay a stipend for educational programming.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

And that work can come in a variety of forms: work by your grantee to fill out long applications with questions about programs, finances, staff, sustainability, and internal controls that get read and then filed. It also helps them stay focused, instead of having to manage new funding applications each year.

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Philanthropy Impact Trend Grant 75

NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Vice President, Chief Program and Strategy Officer. How can a foundation understand *how* a program works, not just *if* a program works? Smith described the White House''s Social Innovation Fund (SIF) , which has developed a new program evaluation guide based on best practices. Kelly Fitzsimmons.

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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. Most recently, many of these equity initiatives and programs are being challenged directly, on a global scale.

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

It is imperative that this commitment is demonstrated through active support of equity-focused grantmaking and programming as well as internal operational changes. Envisioning the changes needed to make grantmaking more equitable requires a level of empathy for those communities and organizations that are on the receiving end of funding.

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Application Grant Evaluation Practice 100

Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2017

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. A proposal should include more than just the organization’s mission statement and program description. Does their previous experience set them up for success with this new program?

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Measure 30

VQ Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

The post What is Strategic Volunteer Engagement? first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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Volunteer Grant Proposal National 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Our review discussions became more interesting, and the impact of the entire program was strengthened. Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board.

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 86

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.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

These non-cash opportunities can sometimes be more impactful than a grant itself. Foundations can play a pivotal role in enhancing the capacity of their grantees by providing technical assistance, training programs, and mentorship opportunities.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 76

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. If you’re unsure which programs to pursue, consider this your guide. However, a donor may want to be informed about a program. Your nonprofit will receive flexible funding to support various activities.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Many of you will recognize this question from grant applications, and unfortunately, it’s one that we often struggle to answer confidently. Then one day I had the opportunity to research what factors are actually associated with greater program sustainability, and my world changed. Why Should We Care About Program Sustainability?

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Fund Program Evaluation Stream 28

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities.

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Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

It is no secret that nonprofits struggle to make ends meet when it comes to costs that cannot be directly attributed to a specific program. A study cited by Nobel (2015) showed that individual donors are averse to funding organizations with high overhead rates. Grantor agencies also eschew funding these necessary expenses.

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Fund Tucson Arizona Grant 70

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds. Building on this, our research challenges the conventional wisdom that nonprofits should allocate nearly all of their budget to program costs.

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