Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Beth Kanter tweeted about an article by Gale Berkowitz relating to evaluation, which I found really fascinating – it is a must read. to evaluation for program improvement (“What did we learn that can help us make the program better?”). Ask clients at the end of the project a set of questions about the process and the result.

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Evaluation Learning Organization Lesson 157

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Beth Kanter tweeted about an article by Gale Berkowitz relating to evaluation, which I found really fascinating – it is a must read. to evaluation for program improvement (“What did we learn that can help us make the program better?”). Ask clients at the end of the project a set of questions about the process and the result.

Evaluation 157

Evaluation Learning Organization Lesson 157

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

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Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing. Here’s the good news: with preparation and a pulse on the right data and information, it is possible to get a handle on the task and get a big picture of your organization’s needs.

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Websites Analytics Project Proposal 309

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose. If you are a grantor you may need additional tools to handle the application, award, and post-award processes.

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Software Guide Award Grant 311

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Readiness to apply : In order to apply for a grant, you must have the skills and capacity to develop a competitive grant proposal. Is there a person on your team with the capabilities to create a solid proposal? A grant proposal can take on many forms and each one must be individually tailored.

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Grant Organization Proposal Evaluation 84

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This centralization allows nonprofits to process and organize data from multiple places so that it’s easy to understand and use altogether. Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics. It’s essential to understand your needs so they can guide the entire process.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This guide will tackle the nonprofit RFP process from start to finish. We’ve been through the RFP game countless times and have managed to learn a few things that we wanted to share in an attempt to help you through this frequently convoluted process. The 4 Stages of a Nonprofit RFP Process Great!

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Guide Proposal PDF Hints 59

sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Award Closeout The award closeout is the final stage of the grant management process.

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Grant Management Award Evaluation 52

Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Consider Past Performance Evaluate vendors based on their track record with similar events. Request Proposals from Multiple Event Vendors Invite multiple vendors to submit detailed proposals outlining their offerings, costs, and any additional benefits they can bring to your event. This allows for a comprehensive comparison.

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Proposal Comparison Phase Relationship 52

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

In this age of unprecedented processing power, why is critical thinking important? Letting ideas flow freely seems like the opposite of the filtering process required for critical thinking. Welcome every proposal. The word critical comes from the Greek word kritikos, which means the ability to judge or discern.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

While the demands of each activity may vary, the advancement is a step-by-step process. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. Your proposals serve to gain their interest and “buy-in.” Organized recordkeeping is key.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 72

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 94

Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

So how do we stay motivated and engaged throughout the process?” With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback? Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard.

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Activities Active Activism Organization 97

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

The initial idea on paper may not capture nuances of day-to-day work rhythms, or it may collide with current processes or services. Maintaining a feedback loop to ensure that you as a leader know what is happening at pavement level will do three things: Creates confidence in your staff that they are a part of the change process.

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Change Management Culture Change Management 76

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Implementing Raiser’s Edge NXT for the first time, adopting new custom integrations, or running major updates requires careful thought about how best to manage your data during this process. The data strategy they develop will most likely involve a cleanup process as well to ensure your system is as streamlined as possible. Timeline.

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Consultant Blackbaud Proposal Project 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. Streamline your process! We needed to change up our questions. Take it out.

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Question Application Reflection Philanthropy 83

Nimble AMS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Best practices say that when you’re ready to find a new association management software (AMS) system, you should issue a request for proposal (RFP). Read on for tips to ensure your RFP drives accurate proposals and helps you find the right AMS for your organization. Proposal format/outline. Proposal due date.

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Tips Proposal Associations Software 78

Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

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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Proposal Grant Template Guide 52

BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

From Giving Back : FAQs about Joining a Nonprofit Board: How to Evaluate Your Fit with the Executive Director. Has this been your experience with this Executive Director during the board courting process? Are you someone who would be offended if it took the Executive Director a week to return your call?

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FAQ Director Evaluation Boston 56

Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Some foundations have open RFIs (Request for Information), open LOIs (Letter of Inquiry), RFPs (Request for Proposal) and others have open calls for applications around a campaign. Here are 13 tips for writing a grant proposal: Keep the narrative on how the world or community will be different as a result of the work.

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Grant Foundation Tips Proposal 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now that you’ve prepared for your search, it’s time to dive into the search and selection process. Did any limitations come to light during this part of the process? Consider your time and capacity as you set clear goals for the candidate search, selection, and interview process. This is part two of a three-part series.

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Consultant Search Interview Script 111

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Letting grantees lead: What we’re learning from the BUILD evaluation. Answers on grant proposals if nonprofits were brutally honest with funders. The Power of Dialogue about Nonprofit Data and Evaluation. Joint Statement of Associations Advancing Equitable Evaluation Practices. Evaluating a Culture.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While there are many technology consultants available, take the time to evaluate what they specialize in and the services they provide. Get your board’s approval early in the process. Ensure they agree with your proposed budget for consulting services and understand the potential return on investment of hiring a consultant.

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Consultant Technology Phase Nonprofit 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It can also evaluate your campaigns and programs to find the most successful strategies for you to use to fundraise more efficiently. These tools help you enhance visuals, apply filters, or suggest alternative compositions, which can speed up the editing process. This helps you deliver impactful content across your organization.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Analysis Donor 97

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

annual appeal, grant proposal, special event, etc.) This means you’ve got (1) a constituency who cares about your mission, vision and values; (2) a relevant case for support with clearly articulated needs and goals; (3) commitment from all stakeholders; (4) a communications mechanism, and (5) processes in place to steward your resources.

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Place Fundraising Articulate Charity 88

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

A feasibility study when a third party gathers feedback to evaluate the viability of the fundraising goal and then recommends a path forward. When donors are invited to participate in the early stages of the process, they feel a sense of ownership and are invested in seeing the project fulfilled. .

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Campaign Build Donor FAQ 77

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Involve them in the process and create that shared vision together. Another way to establish consistency is to standardize processes and policies regardless of the team manager. Set criteria for contacts, proposals, planning, and forecasting. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team.

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Develop Management Gift Proposal 74

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

It is best to take the time to plan and evaluate issues before making a debut in the marketplace. There are many ways to start a business and it could be a lengthy process for nonprofits depending on the resources available to them to begin a venture. Step 1: Get organized. Step 2: Conduct a venture audit.

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Stream Adopt Arizona Create 52

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

To be considered to benefit an indefinite class, the proposed relief program must be open-ended and include employees affected by the current disaster and those who may be affected by a future disaster. Appropriate supporting documentation – demonstrating the need for and purpose of a grant – must be provided and objectively evaluated.

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Disaster Fund Guide Classes 92

Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Similarly, a lot of DAF managers (like Fidelity and Vanguard, two of the biggies) are not set up for you to send a proposal to request funding. They want to find you (on behalf of Bob), and there isn’t usually a grant application process you can use to get in front of them. So, what can you do to tap into DAF funding?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

I propose a careful exploration of social enterprise strategies is a matter of relevance and survival for small nonprofits in low-income communities, as they cannot rely on their constituents for a high level of donations or otherwise support.

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Social Model Nonprofit Fund 98

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’ll cover fundraiser performance management, as well as Blackbaud’s unique solution for the process, through the following points: Introduction to Fundraiser Performance Management. Before we discuss Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management, let’s discuss the process it assists with: fundraiser performance management.

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Blackbaud Guide Management Fundraising 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

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!) Evaluation Plan. Most funders require applicants to state the outcomes of their project in the proposal.

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Grant Project Develop Proposal 63

sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Do the Homework : Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal. Trust-based philanthropy moves the onus to grantmakers, making it the funder’s responsibility to get to know prospective grantees, saving nonprofits time in the early stages of the vetting process.

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Philanthropy Literacy Gift Grant 72

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.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 68

Everyaction

MAY 2, 2018

Your board’s job is to look after the financial wellbeing of the organization and they will evaluate your proposals through this lens, so make sure to present your plans in a frame that will interest them. Your focus should be on showing them why the change that you are proposing is well worth the cost. Ditch the tech lingo.

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Tools Fundraising Proposal ROI 54