DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This centralization allows nonprofits to process and organize data from multiple places so that it’s easy to understand and use altogether. Segmentation is the process of grouping your supporters based on shared characteristics. Improved decision-making: Nonprofits can make more informed and data-driven decisions with a data warehouse.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

To ensure that NTEN continues to grow in our equitable operations, part of our process is to annually review efforts made to the practices outlined in our equity commitment and identify where we can push forward or expand on those efforts in the coming year. 2021 review highlights. 2021 review highlights. 2022 focus.

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Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

Bloomerang

MARCH 26, 2024

Reviewing your campaign daily, weekly, and monthly allows you to adjust the campaign for optimal results. Were there any process bottlenecks that could be improved? How easy was using the campaign website, fundraising tools, and donation process? Debrief with your fundraising team. doing so without accomplishing anything.

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Campaign Tips Online Fundraising 84

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

So in 2023, Candid’s executives, human resources team, compliance manager, and legal counsel collaboratively developed guidelines for AI use. For example, to protect confidentiality and prevent misinformation, our policy prohibits the use of sensitive information for inputs and requires reviews of outputs for accuracy prior to use.

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Policy Organization Guidelines Adopt 105

Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

We know nonprofits meet regularly, some even monthly, with boards or finance committees to review the financial state of the organization. Side note: Our team can help with that! Revenue model structure. Reviewing your nonprofit’s revenue model monthly allows for adjustments to be made when funding is a little wonky.

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Literacy eBook Structure Model 78

Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard. Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard. So how do we stay motivated and engaged throughout the process?” Is there a process where one can provide upward feedback?

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Activities Active Activism Organization 97

VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

As we were reviewing the agenda for a scheduled coaching call last week, a client shared a recent event in which a volunteer spoke rudely and inappropriately to a client. As we explored potential next steps, one team member asked about a Performance Improvement Plan for volunteers. Set follow dates for progress reviews.

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Evaluation Volunteer Training Train 95

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Tax compliance can be an intimidating topic, so in this article, we’ll be re-framing the process. This process is called Automatic Revocation, and it only goes into effect when an organization fails to file its 990 returns for three consecutive years. The filing process starts with gathering financial information. and others.

Create 87

Create Files Grant Report 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2017

Reflection is a critical step in assessing individual and team performance at your nonprofit. A reflective process, whether it is a structured process for individuals or groups, can give us insights about what worked and what could be improved. This is known as an “ After Action Review ” or “AAR.” What works?

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Reflection Structure Journal Nonprofit 94

Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Sales Operations Process. Evaluation of Sales Team Training Needs. Process and Performance. What is Sales Operations?

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Synchronous Structure Metrics Knowledge Base 145

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

Rather than start at the beginning, I’m starting at the end by sharing some tips for a formal reflection process that can lead to improving results of a project or event. A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. Ask team members to reflect on their lessons learned.

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Practice Thailand Asia Reflection 105

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

With grant-giving in the billions of dollars annually , grant disbursements warrant oversight and review. Here is a list of key information private foundations should, at a minimum, obtain when completing the due diligence process: Board List. One way to do this is to review the Board package from two to three recent Board meetings.

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Practice Review Foundation Grant 71

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. Nonprofit team members tend to wear many hats and carry immense stress even under normal conditions. Inadequate Processes. Shifting Needs. Leverage Technology to Manage Rapid Change.

Philanthropy 84

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 84

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The selection of quality technology systems is a very important piece of managing those relationships, but equally important is how your team uses the technology. Through continual improvement of your organizational processes, you can harness the technology to be more productive, even in the face of functionality flaws in your systems.

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Process Technology Raise Fund 92

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Structural change – this include teams, departments, and job structure.

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Change Management Change Management Phase 105

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The process of writing your annual fundraising plan will be transformational and freeing. Start the planning process by looking at what you have already done. Review your activities and numbers from the last year. As you review each activity from last year, ask yourself: Should we keep doing it? Don’t put it off.

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Fundraising Activities Active Activism 134

sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

We’ll review the following topics: . Timeline for the Auditing Process . Effective accounting practices year-round are the key to a smooth audit process for your nonprofit organization. . When it comes to finance, the higher the standard for your management processes, the better. Timeline for the Auditing Process

Nonprofit 65

Nonprofit Process Grant Government 65

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. Strengthen Transparency and Communication: Documenting moves management within your donor database and reviewing the plans regularly can strengthen transparency and communication with fundraising staff.

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Database Track Donor Management 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

It can take several months to a full year to complete each step of the startup process, which we’ll cover in the next section. For example, different states have different processes for filing articles of incorporation and the fees required. After a thorough review process, you’ll be ready to select your nonprofit’s board.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. The job description defines the job, expectations of the role, and where within the organizational structure an employee falls. Why is the role necessary?

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Job Roles Skills Nonprofit 59

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Software Guide Fundraising Platform 87

Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

Working as a team to maximize donations benefits your nonprofit’s mission and overall financial health. . In this post, we’ll look at how to be a high-performing team when multiple stakeholders are confidently using your fundraising software. Breaking Down Your Nonprofit Staff Structure for Fundraising Success. Database Owners.

Fundraising 95

Fundraising Metrics Database Nonprofit 95

Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process. Start by outlining your organizational structures. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last. Don’t stop there!

Associations 52

Associations Practice Strategy Leadership 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent).

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Grant Analysis Application Contact 111

Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Forum One’s formal efforts around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion began about three years ago with the creation of our DEI team. At the organization level we’re focused on our team. A staff-wide survey last year revealed some key priorities, including: An equity review of compensation. Ongoing feedback.

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Survey Evaluation Accessibility Practice 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2021

Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity. Since I do this every year, I also review what I wrote at the start of the last year. In 2020, it was about adapting participatory processes to the virtual, remote environment.

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Journal Reflection Facilitation Technique 148

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Software solutions can help finance teams upgrade their 30,000-foot view of the organization’s overall financial health and enhance nonprofit stewardship.

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Digital Gartner Nonprofit Fund 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Update & Review My Work-Life Harmony Plan : In my workshops on personal and organizational wellbeing, I help nonprofits improve their personal resilience.

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Professional San Jose Journal Facilitation 89

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Raise the Roots Brandon Fuller, chief strategist For starters, we always encourage partners to go ahead and create as much content as possible at the start of an advocacy campaign to ensure copyediting, reviews, approvals, and production can happen all at once. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process.

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned giving, often called” legacy giving,” is the process by which a donor or prospective contributor produces a financial or estate plan to donate something of value to an organization at a later time. This person should be fully briefed on planned giving processes and terms to answer any questions donors may have.To

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Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The more accurate and insightful that executive directors and finance teams can be when predicting revenue, cost, and ROI, the better equipped their organization will be to sustain and grow its mission. At this stage of the process, just getting a baseline understanding of expected costs will suffice.

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Analysis Project Donor Retention 52

Forum One

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Some elements may be new, others old and mysterious, but how they connect and work together (or not) is often the biggest challenge that governments face as they look to modernize their digital structures. Our team has built a Drupal-based tool to help your organization deepen connections with your audiences— and we give you a demo!

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Drupal Government Measure Digital 65

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Take a moment to recognize and appreciate the efforts of your team, volunteers, and donors. It’s a good practice to celebrate reaching milestones so everyone involved in the process feels valued and motivated to continue. So now what?

Develop 76

Develop Fundraising Pledge Track 76

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. Do you have one in place?

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 93

Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Is your capital position and structure strong enough to withstand the ebbs and flows of our economic system? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy? ” Our team at Blue Fox hears comments like this all the time, “Yes, we have a policy. .” The very first step in the process.

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Policy Sample Nonprofit Review 78

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. Inadequate Processes For many nonprofits, outdated and manual processes place a further burden on staff’s time. Shifting Needs Nonprofits deal with change frequently.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 52

Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Stakeholder Discovery : How we structure stakeholder meetings, what topics we discuss and some tips for leading discovery conversations. User Research.

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