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10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

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A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Organization Background and Experience.

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Why Event Vendor Partnerships Matter

Greater Giving

In this article, we will explore the critical phases of selecting, negotiating, and managing event vendor partnerships. Consider Past Performance Evaluate vendors based on their track record with similar events. Request references and reviews to gauge their reliability and the quality of their services.

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Six Steps On The Leadership Journey Of Development Professionals

Bloomerang

Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.” Before committing to a collaborative venture, you evaluate each potential partner to ensure alignment with your organization’s mission, values, and goals. Develops new programming Writing proposals introduces the opportunity for new or enhanced programming.

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Nonprofit Technology Consulting: 6 Steps to Success

DNL OmniMedia

While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Ongoing support can be especially helpful for organizations interested in completing their project in phases. Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals.

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How To Write a Grant Proposal: Guide + Templates

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Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible. Philanthropy loves “new” things. Learning and knowledge are intimately connected but are actually different.

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Thoughts on Software RFPs

Robert Weiner

I advise my clients to allow 2 weeks for a simple Request for Proposals and up to 6 weeks for a complex one. At the same time many nonprofits don't understand what's involved in reviewing RFP responses. Techsoup article: Nine Tips for Navigating the RFP Research Phase. Techsoup article: The RFP Process: An Overview.

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