sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. If you want numbers, ask for numbers.

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Application Review Evaluation Reflection 74

Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. Transparency. Interactions.

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Social Media Media Guide Social 52

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. This document will help new team members absorb your unique grantmaking process and keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

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. The Board should also be involved in planning for accountability and evaluation of the strategic plan once it’s implemented.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Here’s everything we’ll cover in this guide. Sales Operations Process. Evaluation of Sales Team Training Needs.

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Synchronous Structure Metrics Knowledge Base 145

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. In this guide, we’ll cover how nonprofits can leverage their donor management software as well as how your organization can find the best solution to solve your most pressing needs.

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Software Management Donor Guide 98

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants? This guide will help you decide whether partnering with a consultant is the right move for your association and how to choose the right team member when doing so. This step helps us understand what level of support your team will need along the process.

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eLearning Consultant Guide Associations 69

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 9, 2018

Evaluating volunteer programs within nonprofit organizations is a key step in continual improvement and data collection. Systematic evaluation can positively impact the organization by creating more structure, providing results for adaptability, increasing volunteer retention and improving staff-volunteer relationships.

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Evaluation Volunteer Program Impact 40

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? Who Uses CSR Software?

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Software Business Guide Companies 52

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process. Operations & Leadership Finding the Best Nonprofit Membership Management Software: A Mega-Guide 17 min read Read Now 4.

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Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. The Process Steps in Detail. Additional Reading.

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Practice Thailand Asia Reflection 105

Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

Explore the different kinds of tax-exempt organizations in the United States with this comprehensive guide , covering the exact types of nonprofits and their classifications. Connect with community members, stakeholders, and relevant organizations in the needs assessment process. Consider the following steps as you begin.

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Files Nonprofit Guide Law 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The Partnership on AI’s “ Framework for Promoting Workforce Wellbeing in the AI-Integrated Workplace ” provides a framework and practices to guide employers, workers, and other stakeholders towards promoting workforce wellbeing as AI becomes integrated into the workplace. Read the full paper here. . This is a more macro lens.

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Homeless Research Global System 163

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent).

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Grant Analysis Application Contact 111

Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide will assist you in exploring the available options. Data connectors can consolidate data from many different platforms, not just UA and GA4, significantly streamlining the data aggregation process and providing a more comprehensive view of your organization’s data.

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Analytics University Data API 41

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. The mission makes what the foundation sets out to accomplish clear to internal and external stakeholders and guides the decisions and actions of foundation staff.

Adopt 52

Adopt Foundation Practice Support 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

In this article, we delve into the Google Ad Grants program, discussing what it is, who is eligible, the application process, creating your first campaign, and going through a Google Ad Grants policy checklist to make sure your account is compliant and would not be blocked. Typically, the review process takes around 3 business days.

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Google Grant Guide Policy 289

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. Configurable solutions carry a much lower total cost of ownership. You don’t pay for updates.

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Software Grant System Industry 85

sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the importance of nonprofit website accessibility and how to improve your organization’s standing. Because of the many benefits of accessibility, it’s worthwhile to evaluate your nonprofit’s website against the official standards for nonprofit website accessibility. Let’s get started. Clean up forms.

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Accessibility Practice Web Alternative 76

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. The Power of Dialogue about Nonprofit Data and Evaluation. Joint Statement of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices. Announcing the first foundation assessment guide on power and privilege. Evaluating a Culture.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. There are typically two primary licensing structures for a commercial CMS that have licensing fees: Perpetual Licenses: A one-time purchase allowing the use of the software indefinitely. Let’s take a closer look at some of these points.

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Open Source License Drupal Platform 52

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At this stage of the process, just getting a baseline understanding of expected costs will suffice. Using this as a guide when assessing your revenue projections will help prioritize your investments. Next, use your knowledge of current expenses like wages, rent, utilities, program costs, etc.

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Analysis Project Donor Retention 52

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Because this process can be so extensive, it’s best to partner with a team of experienced marketing experts when launching a new direct mail program. Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors.

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Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Fast forward to today….

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Consultants gather this information to guide you in your cultivation and solicitation. They may be evaluating their financial and philanthropic goals, and thinking of ways to leave a lasting impact.

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Gift Practice United States New York City 60

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

The self-service model of public libraries allows individuals to explore at their own pace, and a librarian like me can help guide the process by sharing vetted tools and resources and how to maximize their impact. My role is to contextualize those tools and teach customers how to best use them.

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Library Grant Local Roles 98

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Just as your organization’s story — its mission, community, history, constituents, partners, everything that makes it unique — should guide your organization’s engagement strategies , your underlying tech foundations should be guided by a similar roadmap, as well. Steps to Follow. Now it’s time to hammer down some specifics.

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Tech Develop Strategy Guide 42

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Experts are not sure when it will be safe to hold large gatherings again, which hinders nonprofits that rely on an events-based structure to generate donations. It is best to take the time to plan and evaluate issues before making a debut in the marketplace. Why pursue a social enterprise model? Step 1: Get organized.

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Stream Adopt Arizona Create 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ground Rules “It is easier to tone down a wild idea than to think up a new one.” — Alex Osborn, How to Think Up , 1942 seminal book on concept off brainstorming The process of getting a group to generate and build on others’ ideas depends on how you facilitate openness in the group. We’ll have 20 minutes for idea generation.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 93

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

The software your nonprofit uses to complete everyday tasks determines how well your team can function, from performing tasks efficiently to avoiding wasting resources on unoptimized processes. For example, DNL OmniMedia’s guide to the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) highlights the platform’s scalability. Implementation.

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Organization Consultant Application Integration 64

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2017

Scalable programs should be based on a strong theory of change or logic model, clearly linking program inputs to outcomes in a way that can be tested and evaluated to determine actual effectiveness. Organizations should examine their own structure and capacity. The Evaluation Exchange , 15(1), 4–6. How should the program expand?

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Program Impact New York Model 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

While the reports are guides to funders, if you do work as a capacity builder, you will find some useful insights for your practice. Other areas include: communications, executive transition, evaluation/learning, networking/convening, and professional development. Engage grantees in the evaluation design and implementation.

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Report Build Evaluation Nonprofit 50

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. A nonprofit mission statement is the messaging an organization shares, displays, and uses as a guiding principle. Values: What are the core values that guide what you do and how you choose to do it? All right, let’s get started.

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

She has tremendous knowledge on managing the day-to-day challenges of fundraising and enjoys facilitating the decision-making process with clients. It should also help guide you to identifying other related pieces that will deepen your organization’s impact on the community once your project is complete. A Clearly Defined Project.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Campaign Consultant 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.” It can also be used to create work norms or processes. What is Brainstorming? .

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Facilitation Work Chart Technique 106

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. One way to improve the number of BIPOC board members is to make a conscious effort to include diverse candidates in the hiring process.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 104