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.

Relationship 101

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 101

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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Grant System Management Evaluation 47

Blue Fox

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

"Getting actionable financial data for grant writing all comes down to the setup of your financial systems." You know that you need to finish this grant request, but you’re stuck. The narrative is coming along, but your roadblock is the financial justification for the grant. And you’re right.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Or you can track the time it takes you to fill out the form, either with sample data or by trying to collect similar data from your own systems. How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For those familiar with the process, developing an application for any type of financial support (grants, corporate sponsorship , contract, etc.) These are often aligned with the funder’s strategic priorities and should also align with the criteria for evaluating a successful proposal. Review the criteria for an award.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. Review your applications through an equity lens after each grant cycle. Yes, training on empathy and recognizing bias is important, but it needs to go deeper. Look for ways to add specificity and remove complexity.

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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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Software System Grant Industry 91

sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Review your strategic plan so everyone is familiar with the organization’s larger goals. That includes both the budget and the process for creating it.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

It outlines 10 core principles for philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) to enhance their impact and contribute to broader systems change. This case study illustrates the outcomes they achieved by directly engaging community members in their grant funding decision-making process.

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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. Likely no.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 80

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2023

They are securing more donors and creating new methods for obtaining grants, individual and corporate contributions. We believe that this is an incredible opportunity for charities and nonprofits in Canada to receive grants to build up their people, process, and systems with no strings attached. The minimum ask is $10,000.

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Fund Service Guide Community 96

sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

These repetitive tasks can be even more prevalent in nonprofit organizations, where updating donor profiles, entering gifts, or documenting grant applications are everyday occurrences. By automating a workflow, you use technology to replace manual processes with a system that completes tasks with minimal human oversight.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

The Salesforce nonprofit grantmaking solution, foundationConnect, was created over 15 years ago on the belief that we could support better collaboration among stakeholders in the grants management process. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place.

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Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

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. In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values.

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Analysis Grant Application Contact 98

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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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that involves evaluating your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action.

Analysis 52

Analysis Guide Nonprofit Retention 52

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

NTEN

JUNE 9, 2023

The second set of technical strategies can be implemented with the help of your organization’s IT department and involves patching up and closing vulnerabilities in your systems and infrastructure. Give people the ability to identify potential security threats when working online and with computer systems. Limit user access.

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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

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 72

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. In order to do this, research the different solutions and check review sites like G2.com

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Software Management Donor Guide 105

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Some nonprofits also offer services like resume reviews and career counseling to help members advance in their careers. Financial & Support Benefits Supporting your members financially through grants or with free professional services could really set your association apart. Let’s get at it!

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Benefit Associations Nonprofit Grant 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. 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. What is a volunteer management system?

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Volunteer Software Management Track 79

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Now, let’s say that, during a proposed budget review, you notice that the board has cut funding for a top-rated yearly educational program with your constituents. The reporting you can provide will depend on the system you use.

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Guide Business Support Metrics 52

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Changes in the market, new technologies, partnerships with other organizations, grant opportunities, and more efficient digital systems ; these are all examples of potential opportunities for growth, and therefore, increased impact. Monitor and review Monitor the progress of your chosen options and make any necessary adjustments.

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Analysis Nonprofit Law Issue 79

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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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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Adwords Evaluation Google Statistics 47

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

You can create systemic processes to overcome that challenge across your entire team. With this, you can benchmark against overall efficiency, contacts acquired, new households visited, proposals granted, and more. You also gain access to an advisor and regular meetings to review your program.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

For the past few months, we’ve been engaged in a comprehensive review of our grantmaking strategy. We have set up a Web site, [link] , to share information and conversation about the ongoing review. Assessment of 46 OE grants to networks awarded 2009-2011, conducted by Monitor Institute (2012). How the OE Program Works.

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Effective Program Work Review 96

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Understand Your Organization’s Capacity Your organization should consider these four components before applying for any grant, especially those connected to federal dollars. How will the program continue after the grant concludes? Risk Analysis – what could threaten the project or the organization?

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Award Grant Application Analysis 99

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Notably, about 32% of nonprofit funding comes from government contracts and grants. Engaging with both allows nonprofits to address the immediate needs of their beneficiaries, while advocating works to reform the larger system to benefit them. Is reviewed and evaluated annually for relevance and effectiveness.

Policy 52

Policy Public Impact Illinois 52

VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

People with disabilities, for example, have increasingly faced barriers to access and enjoy the same technology we often take for granted every day. Instead of reviewing each of the many 508 standards, this article covers the three biggest misconceptions and myths concerning 508 compliance: Only federal agencies have to be 508 compliant.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Year in Review.

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Tunisia Facilitation New Zealand Technique 124

DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

We’ve created this guide to nonprofit CRM options, through which you’ll review the basics of CRM software and a side-by-side comparison of the top solutions through the following points: Overview of CRM for Nonprofits. Nonprofit CRM Comparison: Top 7 Solutions. Overview of CRM for Nonprofits. Nonprofit CRM Comparison: Top 7 Solutions.

Blackbaud 52

Blackbaud Nonprofit Summary Comparison 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. However, most nonprofit CRMs share a few standard features to help nonprofits evaluate and act on donor data. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 92

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Common examples include volunteer management, grant management, and sustainability reporting. Know which programs you’re implementing, so you can purchase a system that supports those efforts without wasting money! As your company grows, it will need a system that can support its expanding CSR initiatives.

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