Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As a technology consultant for grantmaking organizations, I spend a lot of time helping funders evaluate their technology infrastructure, and when necessary choose new software to better manage their grantmaking operations. Many organizations start their quest for a new GMS because of a particular issue or pain point in their current system.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. Nonprofits would sometimes modify or overhaul their systems and controls without engaging their auditors. This was something that the organization had not done previously.

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Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 102

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. Similarly, a grant might have specific conditions like the types of activities it can fund or allowances for overhead expenses.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways that no one could have anticipated. The confluence of all these events has made many foundations completely re-evaluate their philanthropic strategy. By May, many foundations altered their grants management processes to address COVID-19 related challenges in their communities.

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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. As such, effective approaches to measurement and learning reflect a multiplicity of stakeholders. Here we’ll focus on equitably measuring across a portfolio of grantees.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. A customized system is developed specifically and only for one customer.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis.

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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. Rethinking Risk When Evaluating Grant Applications For some funders, the idea of trust-based philanthropy can cause anxiety.

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Philanthropy Impact Trend Grant 78

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Dear Unsure, Your question is epic, and can’t be answered quickly. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Holding questions about power and privilege in mind, is it still justifiable that such waste is required of nonprofits? Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders.

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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 billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020.

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Data Support Demographics Evaluation 59

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Plus, help your staff easily and efficiently manage projects with Learn more “Having enough funds to truly invest in a robust research and evaluation system like we have allows us to continue to get bigger opportunities because we have better data to show for it.” Request a demo

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Public Software Management Los Angeles 52

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Ensure your team has a standard procedure for identifying any requests and activities within your system that are still assigned to departing team members. Provide “Goldilocks” Security Access Of course, when someone leaves your organization, you have a process to make sure they no longer have access to your system.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 80

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. Having 100% Board giving is important for getting grants and also lets donors know that the entire Board is fully behind the nonprofit.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. Once you plan your project, it will be easier to evaluate specific funding sources (our next step!) Outcomes 3.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

No matter how urgent the issue, many people and organizations, nonprofits included, still find it challenging and uncomfortable at best and triggering at worst to address systemic and institutional racism and to go so far as to implement JEDI-centered hiring practices as the norm rather than as a box-checking activity. .

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Consultant Script Evaluation Nonprofit 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2013

Unpacking the Relationship Between Volunteering, the Brain and the Body ” featuring author Adam Grant, “ Give and Take.” Adam Grant gave an engaging presentation about his research on givers, summarizing a few of the big ideas in his book “ Give and Take.” ” Which will energize you more? More this here.

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Grant Learning Studies Research 100

Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Our system allows you to develop a number of different assessments, surveys, screenings, etc. They are updated any time there is a change in regulations or policy. They can be customized to your specific needs or sent as is to funders. How does your solution measure impact? to track and measure the impact of your programs. Request a demo

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Tools Management Los Angeles Demonstration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Note from Beth: This post, Evaluation for Learning , was originally published as a guest post on the Good blog as a response to “ How Might We Celebrate Learning through Evaluation? I tweeted the link to the original and one colleague, Michelle Murrain, wrote a reflection called " Evaluation and Being A Learning Organization.".

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Evaluation Learning Foundation Reflection 86

Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Request a demo Go beyond the check Empower your grantees to sustain grant funds, diversify revenue, and build a broader base of community support. Data bootcamp Grantees will participate in an immersive, supportive onboarding process designed to help them consolidate fragmented systems and begin making data-driven fundraising decisions.

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Program Measure Demonstration Analysis 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

Using information from philanthropist and nonprofit expert Adrian Sargeant , Bloomerang created a unique feature as a part of its donor management system called the engagement meter. Track fundraising campaign progress and grant application tasks. Engagement meter. We’re partial to this second pricing option. Is it within your budget?

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Software Management Donor Guide 104

Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Choosing the right online volunteer management system is an important decision. Is your nonprofit considering the leap to an online volunteer management system ? Strategic reporting: We all know how important statistics are for board reports and grant writing. Updated: 2/14/2022. Is it financially stable? Preparing Your Data.

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Volunteer Management Online Registration 85

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. If your organization relies on individual fundraising, you should understand your nonprofit CRM system and work it to its fullest. Organized recordkeeping is key. In what zip codes do they live?

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 71

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more. Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Strengthen your financial reporting efforts.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Multi-year, unrestricted funding gives grantees the flexibility to assess and determine where grant dollars are most needed, and allows for innovation, emergent action, and sustainability. What you do and how you show up as a grant maker matters. The first question my team and I typically hear is, “How exactly do we do this?”

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Philanthropy Literacy Gift Grant 77

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Financial & Support Benefits Supporting your members financially through grants or with free professional services could really set your association apart. Grants and Scholarships Many organizations offer educational grants, research grants, and scholarships for members or their dependents. Let’s get at it!

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Benefit Associations Nonprofit Grant 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. What is a volunteer management system? Let’s dive in!

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Volunteer Software Management Track 79

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As soon as your communication materials are ready to go and your team is on the right page, test out the methods and systems you’ll use to attract donors and accept donations. Evaluate their feedback and make changes as appropriate. Each question is one they spend a great deal of time trying to answer.

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Roles Giving Social Social Media 114

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

It also seeks to provide a common baseline of the diversity of the field, as well as ensure that demographic data is available to those who can make use of it to evaluate their programs and assess progress around equity. “Gender” combines two survey questions and reflects organizations that have answered either question.

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Demographics Share Data Taxonomy 85

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Operations & Leadership 7 Donor Survey Questions You Should Be Asking 11 min read Read Now Set Realistic Strategic Goals Through Reporting Reports help guide board members on strategic goals and objectives.

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Guide Business Support Metrics 52

NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Maren, German, and Kristie, Google Grants. On the Google Grants team, we receive a lot of questions from grantees on how best to evaluate their AdWords performance. We put this article together to give guidance around monitoring and evaluating your Google Grants account using a few strategies we find valuable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Guest Post by Heather Grant-McLeod. Over the last five years, a series of funders, communities and cross-sector stakeholders have embarked on new ways of working characterized by thinking at a systems-level, and then mobilizing networks of actors to try and solve large problems at scale. Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0

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Build Change Social Facilitation 112

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit technology consultants can help you complete a technology assessment, develop a new technical strategy, implement new systems, and provide reliable ongoing support. Nonprofit consultants have a wide range of specialties, including consulting services for marketing, grants management, capital campaign planning, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Other areas include: communications, executive transition, evaluation/learning, networking/convening, and professional development. Capacity building includes both money (grants), consultants/technical assistance, peer learning/communities of practice, and collaboration. Engage grantees in the evaluation design and implementation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2011

There were questions about social media policies as well as content and engagement strategies and handling mistakes. The theme of learning from grants that were not that successful also surfaced as it did during the Networked Funders convening last month where a new phrase as coined: “ Compost Grantmaking.

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