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Unlock the Power of Maps to Boost Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising

The Fundraising Authority

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. Maps are one of the most powerful tools available to nonprofits when it comes to creating compelling visual stories. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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Need a New Grant Management System? 5 Tips for Selecting the Best GMS for Your Foundation

sgEngage

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. It’s also important to understand how you determine success for your current grant programs.

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How to write a winning grant proposal

Candid

Writing a proposal for a project grant can feel like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t need to be a bewildering endeavor. In this blog, we will share the key elements of a typical project proposal and best practices for how to approach drafting each section to help you secure the grant you seek.

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An open grant report to MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett

Candid

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. And, despite enormous personal and professional stress, they continued to deliver data, resources, insights, and training to our colleagues across the sector, supporting their work at a crucial time.

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Why Having A Strategic Plan Is Vital For Your Nonprofit’s Board

Bloomerang

If current needs, capacity, and resources are not considered, then you won’t be able to implement all of your amazing activities at the new level. 3: Conduct Resource Mapping Thirdly, your nonprofit board can then lay out your resource mapping. And it leads to challenge number two. Why a volunteer appreciation day?

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New and Improved Data Visualization Tool: Maps for Media Funding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Select details for more grant detail.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Visualizing Where Meaning Making Can Happen “Mapping” activities are often the starting point of identifying data collection opportunities.

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