sgEngage

JULY 3, 2024

A Director of Finance at a nonprofit shared this sentiment with us during our research on the value of AI in fund accounting. AI in fund accounting has the power to drive deeper analysis and increased efficiency across your nonprofit accounting team, with the right safeguards for accuracy and privacy. Not bookkeeping.

Blackbaud 88

Blackbaud Fund Roles Analysis 88

sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Not only do you need to look inward at your own operations, but you also need to make sure your funding reflects those same goals. For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts.

Practice 79

Practice Trend Grant Gartner 79

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

With grant-giving in the billions of dollars annually , grant disbursements warrant oversight and review. An additional best practice is to verify the status by using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search feature (formerly known as the “Exempt Organizations Select Check Tool”) prior to the grant disbursement.

Practice 77

Practice Review Foundation Grant 77

Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Why it pays to build relationships with nonprofit funders Grant funding plays a critical role in ensuring the survival and success of many nonprofits. Not to mention, securing these grants can be quite competitive, especially if you’re seeking funding for the very first time.

Relationship 119

Relationship Build Tips Practice 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2023

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Sylogist Join Sylogist to learn how nonprofits can overcome the challenges caused by using disconnected fundraising, CRM, and fund accounting software systems. Present best practices for connecting fundraising, CRM, and fund accounting software.

Software 161

Software Challenge Free Fundraising 161

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

You must be in the driver’s seat and have a solid grasp of best practices when running a fundraiser, including a product fundraiser. Choose a Quality Company and Product Roll up your sleeves and review/compare several companies’ track record of success. What can you do?

Product 94

Product Practice Fundraising Fun 94

sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. However, navigating the myriad regulations and best practices can be confusing. However, navigating the myriad regulations and best practices can be confusing. and/or non-U.S.

Disaster 100

Disaster Fund Guide Classes 100

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Without that, the SOA can misrepresent the financial health of the organization and lead to future funding issues. Often, this leads to large audit adjustments, budget vs actual reporting difficulties, and other funding challenges. Broadly grouped expenses or revenues can obscure the allocation of funds across different programs.

Active 86

Active Activities Activism Comparison 86

Candid

JULY 2, 2024

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. This process is repeated across three full review meetings, ensuring a cooperative decision-making process.

Participatory 91

Participatory Community Boston Grant 91

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 17, 2024

General Nonprofit Fundraiser Marketing Tips Before we cover the specifics of clothing fundraising marketing, let’s review some general marketing tips to ensure you have a good grasp of the basics. According to Elevate Nonprofit , one of the best ways to secure funding for your event is by soliciting sponsors. Let’s get started!

Practice 52

Practice Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs. Demystifying Fundraising Funnels: A Digital Marketing Blueprint to Fund Your Non-Profit by David Higgins. Read Philanthropy News Digest ’s (PND) review.

eBook 85

eBook Skills Free Build 85

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

Action 74

Action Report Practice Fundraising 74

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. So, what does participatory grantmaking look like in practice? As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support. But what is it?

Participatory 134

Participatory Model Grant Foundation 134

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

So, let’s review matching gift programs, why it behooves you to invest front-end resources to leverage big wins on the back end, and what you can do to overcome participation roadblocks. Let’s review typical roadblocks and what you can do to remove them. Raise one gift, get the second gift free! But you do need a plan.

Gift 98

Gift Practice Companies Benefit 98

sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow. Most of your established grantees will have documented internal controls, but it’s always good to verify and help them establish these practices if they aren’t already in place. How do you track time and effort?

Grant 101

Grant Policy International Application 101

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thus, over the next three weeks I am going to blog a series of fundraising and social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs with the hope that I can use my experience and my social networks to be of service. Before each training I review the Web presence for each NGO in attendance. AMREF :: amref.org. .

Practice 265

Practice NGO Develop Online 265

EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

This empowers qualifying individuals to double the impact of each dollar they give, ultimately enabling nonprofits to do more with the funds they raise. Upon establishing that they qualify for a match, they complete a brief (typically online) submission form to be reviewed by their employer. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding.

Gift 201

Gift Guide Calendar Philanthropy 201

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Your strategy should carefully outline how your nonprofit will manage its funds.

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

At a recent webinar hosted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Jennifer Chheang of The California Endowment (TCE) and Allie VanHeast of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KCF) shared how they are using Demographics via Candid in practice to better understand alignment with institutional goals and measure their progress.

Demographics 103

Demographics Lesson Action Data 103

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Mowrer’s Grant-seeking Challenges highlights that funder practices and requirements are considered one of the greatest challenges for grant-seekers.

Adopt 52

Adopt Foundation Practice Support 52

Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds.

Grant 89

Grant Award Fundraising Fund 89

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

These best practices serve as a foundation for your online fundraising campaigns, but much of your nonprofit’s success also depends upon the service you choose to process your online donations and the design and frequency of your e-newsletter. Monitor Your Charity Ratings and Reviews.

Donation 216

Donation Practice Mail Newsletter 216

VisionLink

JANUARY 18, 2023

We’ve been reviewing the recently released National Preparedness Report from 2022 and a few sections really stand-out. We are committed to continuing this capability-building practice and look forward to the year ahead fostering whole-community resilience. Have you seen the report? Working together we all work better.

National 130

National Report Disaster Government 130

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Internally, organizations face ever-changing challenges such as staff turnover , shifts in funding, changes in leadership, and swings in capacity cycles. Rather, it’s about being practical and realistic. These are realities that no five-year plan can accurately account for, rendering it a relic of a bygone era.

Conservancy 90

Conservancy Review Goal Mind 90

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

Grant 59

Grant Tips Proposal Sample 59

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Receiving requests for funding can be both a crucial and frustrating part of being a grantmaking organization. Here are a few things you can expect for each step of the grant management process, including some best practices on how to ensure the entire cycle works smoothly and effectively. Will several teams review the requests?

Grant 105

Grant Process Management Technology 105

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

While many nonprofits present their annual reviews in a static PDF format, there are more hands-on options that you can pursue. For instance, the WNET group’s “Year In Review” series uses viewer interaction to create a dynamic story beyond attractive web design. The American Kidney Fund. Broadway Cares. Wrapping up.

Report 180

Report Organization PDF Tanzania 180

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2024

Having multiple people working on your organization’s finances helps ensure accuracy—not only by delegating tasks efficiently, but also by allowing for additional review of records and reports. What practical steps can we take to get this organization where it needs or wants to be with its finances? Where is there room for improvement?

Difference 77

Difference Analysis Nonprofit Files 77

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Operating reserve funds used to be a tricky concept for many nonprofit organizations. With an understandable and accessible operating reserves policy, your team, Board, and donors know the specific reasons you would use your operating reserves and the exact amount that needs to always be in the fund. Don’t be afraid to be general here.

Policy 76

Policy Create Guide Fund 76

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. Provides information on the ad buyer and funding entities behind political/issue ads.

Library 104

Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners.

Change Management 103

Change Management Disaster Change Management 103

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

We’ll be discussing some data management best practices that can help you make the most of your current and future P2P campaigns. According to these peer-to-peer fundraising best practices by OneCause , it’s helpful if your P2P software integrates with your CRM, as this can streamline much of your data organization process.

Data 52

Data Campaign Practice Management 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Since many nonprofits are entering this space due to increased opportunities for federal funding , they can be overwhelmed with the requirements needed to prepare a thorough application and often lack resources, systems, or knowledge about how to be most successful. Review the criteria for an award.

Proposal 101

Proposal Award Application Grant 101

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities , by ABFE and Candid  For every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average historically Black college and university (HBCU). This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

Resource 108

Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 108

Candid

MAY 15, 2024

Our approach to grantmaking developed organically over a period of five years as we learned from grassroots organizations and adapted our practices to meet their needs. TBP practices such as multi-year unrestricted funding and simplified application and reporting processes are the logical outcome of treating grantees as our partners.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Proposal Application Fund 52

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Think about your foundation’s grantee community, as well as the ultimate beneficiaries of the funding.

Participatory 120

Participatory Model Leadership Review 120

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Corporations accounted for nearly two-thirds of funding . Proportionately little institutional funding was explicitly designated for specific populations and vulnerable communities . 775 foundations committed to flexible funding in response to COVID-19 . Review your bylaws to understand what you can do with a virtual quorum.

Virtual 49

Virtual Foundation Practice Connecticut 49