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Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector 

Candid

For example, when presented with a grant description describing programs serving low-income populations, the system would often also predict that the grant was serving “People of African Descent.” We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. A written list of requirements is the starting point for evaluating accounting software options. You should provide samples of your documentation as appropriate to accompany these requirements.

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Community-Driven Social Impact: Presentation, Case Studies, and Workshop

Amy Sample Ward

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Presentation. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. View more documents from Amy Sample Ward. Case Studies.

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Does your nonprofit mission statement drive donations?

Candid

I was familiar with using data from Candid to evaluate a nonprofit as a prospective employee or when considering giving a donation—I love digging into a 990 ! Then we used a random number generator to select which of those records would be pulled into our nonprofit mission statement studies’ sample. .

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

sgEngage

Gather Data on Your Current Application Before you present your suggestions to your leadership, have the data on your current application ready. 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. Does your application align with your vision?

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The Ultimate Nonprofit RFP Guide

Whole Whale

The goal of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to present your development project (or any project, really) in the context of your organization and larger goals. Internal evaluation Create clear guidelines for your project and try to rank the proposals across different attributes. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great!

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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. Here are some sample questions: 1. Has the organization’s policies, practices, and overall culture been evaluated through the lens of a JEDI approach? . Tailor your evaluation matrix and script .