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Navigating the nonprofit RFP process

EveryAction

She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit. Her board had approved the budget for a new CRM and asked her to follow this process to find the right software. I thought we’d be done with the selection process in a month, but it’s month four with no end in sight.

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How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology

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You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. Will several teams review the requests?

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process

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That includes both the budget and the process for creating it. 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. What Does a Nonprofit Budgeting Process Include?

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The Top 9 Nonprofit Credit Card Processing Solutions

Bloomerang

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. Leveraging a secure payment solution throughout the donation process strengthens donor trust and allows them to use a convenient payment method. per transaction. per transaction.

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10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

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The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. 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. Creating a Successful Grant Proposal Evaluation Process. Measurement Plan.

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Use These 11 Metrics To Evaluate Your End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign

Bloomerang

After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . When evaluating your year-end campaign , look at the whole picture. 11 metrics to evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign .