Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. Candid offers a searchable database of foundations and grants, grants for individuals, and Requests for Proposals published by funders. Plans & Pricing.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. Ah, summertime is in the air! Have we got some recommendations for you!

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Quick ways to build fundraising skills If your schedule is packed, consider intentionally setting aside a small amount of time—say, 15-20 minutes—to learn each week.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Get to know the funder – Take time to really dig into the funder’s information to learn what types of nonprofits they like to fund. Sometimes that one phone call can give you a leg up when it comes time for the funder to review grant proposals. Here are a few of them.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

An RFP, or a request for proposals, is a process disguised as a document. They have been some of the most insightful years in learning how RFPs are used and why most people dislike or even despise them. While it is an investment in time, it also allows you to better understand who is behind the proposal. Note any incumbency.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

However, we also recognize there are immediate steps we can take to ensure that more individuals can access our tools and learning resources, regardless of their ability to pay. We offer two to three virtual trainings per month, open to all for free, by simply registering on the Candid Learning website.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

What is a proposal project budget? . Proposal project budgets are the budgets you submit to a funder as part of a grant application. Many funders say that the proposal project budget is the first part of the application they look at so they’re a great way to make your case for funding. . How should I get started? .

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2014

At NTEN we are committed to creating a diverse, safe, and welcoming space for community members to learn and share. We want to make sure we receive conference session proposals from the widest possible audience. Please join us Thursday, June 12 at 11am PST / 2pm EST for the free webinar: So you want to submit an NTC proposal?

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. Here are just a few ways we leverage AI and machine learning in many of Candid’s current products and data enhancement processes.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Applications, proposals, progress reports, impact metrics – the data collected throughout the grantmaking lifecycle is vast and ever-growing. The Data Deluge in Grantmaking: Drowning in Information Remember the days when grantmaking relied on paper proposals and handwritten reports? Ready to learn more?

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Microsoft PowerBI is extremely affordable with an education license, though it does have a learning curve. Improve proposal tracking. When portfolios are assigned, create or review the campaign proposal process. PRO TIP: Don’t be afraid to experiment with tools using automation (Power Automate) or AI to free up time later.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2013

Panel proposals: The legendary SXSW PanelPicker is open! Propose a panel or workshop that focuses on creativity and innovation – and note that the SXSW organizers take diversity seriously. Learn more about the 2014 SXSW Interactive Scholarship Program and get your essays in by 11:59pm CDT this Friday, July 26.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Raise your visibility online and beyond Effective fundraising requires more than providing meaningful programming and presenting a well-written grant proposal. You need to ensure that funders can find you online and learn about your work. Perhaps your budget proposal wasn’t detailed enough or there were simply too many applicants.

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sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In grant proposals and pitches, they want you to predict the future and show how, with your eloquent promises and plans for impact, you can best provide them the assurance of certainty. For example, I was working with a small community foundation and they put out a call for “innovative proposals.”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Learn about the features and functionality of Microsoft's Windows Server. Learn about GrantStation. Join us on January 12.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Our free on-demand training, What You Need to Know About Fiscal Sponsorships . When approaching prospective fiscal sponsors, be ready to give a project proposal that explains: . Check out our proposal writing resources for help creating your project proposal. . How do I find a fiscal sponsor? . Have a question?

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

But learning how to master gift capacity will help your team know how to best approach a prospect and draw up accurate, thoughtful proposals. Prospect research takes a lot of time, but software that aggregates donor wealth and affinity information will free up your time for in-depth research. Cross-check for accuracy.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Create a judgment-free zone. This frees up the facilitator to focus on keeping the discussion flowing. It needs to be captured in a group memory, readily available for all to see—something I learned years ago from Michael Doyle, author of How to Make Meetings Work. Banish assumptions and criticisms. Give everybody a turn.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

Competitive grants Competitive grants are awarded based on your nonprofit’s proposal to the funding source. For competitive grants, your proposal is the key to your chances of receiving the grant. Draft a proposal to convince the reviewers that your organization is the best option to fulfill the grant’s purpose.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

A Culture of Learning – Guest post by Teri Behrens. At the “Learning in Public” breakout session, Beth Kanter, Jared Raynor (TCC Group) and Kathy Reich (David and Lucile Packard Foundation) sharing the Packard Foundation’s experience with learning in public. The GEO 2012 conference is off to a great start.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

While creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, we've put together some tips to make the whole process go a little smoother. And if you're not taking advantage of free online posting sources, you might as well just file away that RFP in the back of your desk drawer.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. Ask clients and staff to review proposed survey questions to make sure they’ll make sense to other clients.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

In this one-hour class, you’ll learn: How to build a major donor funnel for your non-profit The best ways to tell the story of your organization so it appeals to major givers The step-by-step system for finding a steady stream of new major donors How to cultivate new major donors and build stronger relationships with them.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Getting the Most out of your Social Learning Program. Statements like, “how do we make our learning program work for us?” ” or “let’s get social with our learning plan.” ” But, how do you get your learning program up to speed? Undoubtedly, you have heard it before.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Those that have opened themselves up to using these tools and connecting with passionate people in their networks find abundance. Here’s one story about how one free agent, a social media savvy volunteer for a local food bank, saw a problem, reached out to her network, and helped solved in collaboration with the local nonprofit.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you knew exactly what free and paid resources are out there, you’d be able to more easily pinpoint the 5-10 opportunities that are worth your nonprofit’s limited time. . Thinking about your programs as projects can also make a big difference in your grant proposal. That’s where knowing what data to dig into is important.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you knew exactly what free and paid resources are out there, you’d be able to more easily pinpoint the 5-10 opportunities that are worth your nonprofit’s limited time. . Thinking about your programs as projects can also make a big difference in your grant proposal. That’s where knowing what data to dig into is important.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance. Where to learn more: George Mason University’s Nonprofit Employment Data Project and Blue Avocado are two great places to find the latest information. million jobs, or 13.2% of its workforce in 2020.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this digital age, effective fundraising requires more than a strong proposal. We’re happy to announce that the 2024 Seals of Transparency have launched, and it’s free to earn by claiming or updating your Candid nonprofit profile. Learn more about 2024 Candid Seals of Transparency by joining our free webinar on February 13, 2024.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Download our free template rubric for evaluating data vendors here! ].

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2016

Six Things I Learned From Our Visitors Part II. In my previous post “ Six Things I Learned From Our Visitors ” I delved shortly into the gloomy cloud of sadness that engulfs the perception of the entire LMS industry. The post Six Things I learned From Our Visitors Part II appeared first on Gyrus.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

We highlight trends in the sector, drill down into nonprofit data, offer tips for fundraising and grantwriting, and share free resources. Last year, we were inspired by a video from 2011 to create our series on “ red flags” funders look for in grant proposals. And our social media efforts are an extension of that. Alter the tone.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You can learn more about taxonomy in this blog post or watch this on-demand webinar that discusses the topic as part of an overall content strategy. Does your team propose solution after solution, but never makes a decision on which one to implement? You can access the free, on-demand webinar recording here!

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

TIP: Some AMS vendors might claim that product upgrades are free of charge, but that could mean they are expecting your association to perform the upgrades on your own. You can avoid these types of sneaky, hidden costs by working with an AMS vendor that includes all costs of the AMS as part of the proposal.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

Over the past year we’ve learned that a personal meeting can also be achieved screen-to-screen. 5: Focusing on the proposal or other collateral material during the ask. You might have a fantastic proposal that presents your case for support in beautifully selected words and images. Sign up here for a free subscription.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? ChatGPT is currently free to use, which means you don’t pay a dime to access the chatbot’s knowledge and expertise. Grant Proposal And that’s not all.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. If you want to lower your meeting number, try time-blocking your non-meeting activities, such as writing a grant proposal or working on the budget for next fiscal year.

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