Forum One

MAY 3, 2021

When starting a government modernization project or website redesign, broadly, you want to think about three major questions: What are your needs? How can your digital platform support your agency’s mission? They can help you understand your needs and your user’s needs before you dive into the project. For example, the U.S.

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Government Websites Proposal Digital 69

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

In this case, you would want to be ready to present your branding guidelines as well as history on your nonprofit, such as your case for support. Develop a request for proposal. A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that communicates your current needs and your expectations from your consultant.

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Consultant Web Proposal Nonprofit 52

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The purpose of the Saturday Hackathon 4 Good was to develop technology solutions to support youth. The day started with demonstrations by two projects that have moved past the initial idea phase. The first project, Good Gym , makes exercise doubly productive by using it to help the community.

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Hosting Netsquared Phase Proposal 47

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

I have led Martus outreach and training for the past 4 years and worked with human rights defenders all over the world, but because of the project-specific nature of our work, I interact with each of our partners separately. And, support from the Open Society Foundation made this event possible!

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Global Group Thailand Burma 157

Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

Summary: Out with the old: In with the new: We're still in the honeymoon phase, just thrilled the new look is finally "out there" and is well-received. To make sure we were heading in the right direction, we also solicited proposals from two other fantastic companies for a more traditional identity/website redo.

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Cancer Phase Research Change 226

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible. How does making the distinction between knowledge work and datamaking support grantmakers?

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Understanding your supporter base. Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Use this section as the “elevator pitch” for your fundraising proposal. For example, many consultants include fundraising appeals in emails to their mailing lists in support of their nonprofit clients. One last thing.

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You likely already have an idea of the kind of support you’re looking for. The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. Major giving and prospect research support. Internal support, like for accounting or HR.

Consultant 52

Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Make sure you understand how this change will ultimately support the organization’s mission. . Now that you’ve identified what the project goals are, pick measurable outcomes to determine what metrics you’ll use to track those goals. Embarking on a new tech project is like building a house. Appeal to the organization’s goal.

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Project Tech Guide Phase 98

Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2017

Get Multiple Proposals for Large New IT Purchases. It is highly recommended, regardless of whether or not you have an MSP, that you always get three proposals for any solution you require. Managed IT service providers are experts in support, but they are not experts in all forms of IT. You might need a phased approach.

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Service Las Vegas Management Proposal 50

Tech Soup

JANUARY 6, 2014

It’s a mobile service that allows individuals to support hotel placements for people urgently in need of safe shelter. Here are the big three things we’re taking with us as we head to the next phase of this project: 1. It’s hard to want a project to succeed and want funding and want users. Ship often.

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Challenge California Empowerment Texas 76

Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

Summary: Out with the old: In with the new: We’re still in the honeymoon phase, just thrilled the new look is finally “out there&# and is well-received. To make sure we were heading in the right direction, we also solicited proposals from two other fantastic companies for a more traditional identity/website redo.

Cancer 100

Cancer Phase Research Change 100

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2019

Most grantors will only fund specific program areas, so think about what types of grantors might support your organization. The next step is to ensure that the available funding matches your project needs. Do your research to get a sense of what that grantor pays out, and whether the amount will cover your projected costs.

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Grant Fund Application Phase 26

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In 2013, the Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) announced sweeping changes to the grant management process for US federal grant recipients in both pre-award and post-award phases. Grant recipients focus and report on results from the initial proposal development all the way through performance management phases and reporting.

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Grant Management Phase Award 20

Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

You’ll probably want to have at least two phases to your own campaign. A “silent phase” will emphasize private fundraising conversations with your major donors and corporate sponsors. The later public phase will focus on raising money from smaller individual donors. You will also want to determine if your idea is viable at all.

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Campaign Phase Guide Library 52

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Plus, if an organization isn’t crystal clear about what it’s trying to achieve, how to measure success, and how to communicate its impact, it’s going to be a real challenge to keep the support coming in. Explain how the activities and outcomes of these programs support your organization’s core purpose and values.

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Profit Guide Build Metrics 59

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And I operate a grants and fundraising consulting business, and we support nonprofits all over the country, started off primarily with those in the DMV area but it’s expanded since then. And we all provide virtual support. We need to make sure that our staff are able to continue to provide support.

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Grant Build Video Strategy 119

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Ingrid Severson is the lead project organizer of the Rooftop Resources project, a project of the Oakland non-profit Bay Localize. Ingrid: Bay Localize is a non-profit project that started back in December of 2005. Britt: What are some of Bay Localize's projects? Ingrid: Right now we have three projects.

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Green Local Interview Oakland 40

NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Given the organization-wide scope of my proposed project, effective change management practices were key to the success of the project. My oversight became striking apparent when my strongest leadership-level advocate, our development director, retired before the project was implemented. It only took 2 years.)

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Case Study Studies Story Mali 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rachel Sacks, MPH will help demystify all five phases of the grants lifecycle: identifying well-aligned prospects, cultivating funder relationships, preparing compelling submissions, maintaining grants through stewarding and reporting, and submitting renewals. My team thinks of the grants lifecycle as having five phases.

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Grant Lesson Tips Video 77

Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2017

Develop a rockstar case for support. During these one-on-one interviews, your nonprofit has the unique opportunity to gain direct supporter feedback in an intimate setting. The purpose of these interviews is twofold: To learn more about your supporters. Don’t knock the benefits of outside assistance.

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Studies Practice Game Change 27

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2017

Facebook Messenger chat bots will let your nonprofit immediately interact with supporters. The Climate Reality Bot is designed to educate supporters and build the organization’s email list for action alerts. The stories are about missionary projects such as helping nuns care for the kids in the slums of Nairobi.

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South Africa Facebook Impact Africa 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2011

With training and support, this can be mitigated. Spitfire’s useful SMART chart planning tool has been used by many nonprofits and was adapted for social media for nonprofits by NTEN’s WeAreMedia project several years ago. It looks at communications in three phases with each having specific metrics.

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Facebook Network Metrics Nonprofit 101

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 25, 2007

So, we have been working very hard with the City Council, and with community colleges and local labor unions and others to come up with a proposal that will start in September as an actual program called "The Green Jobs Corps." People are quiet, they listen, they are respectful, they offer each other support.

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Green Interview Oakland Job 41