sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Once we embrace knowledge work, not as a technical task but as social construction, we then start to ask exciting questions about relationships, purpose, and movement. Professionals tasked with a knowledge role often organize what feels like chaos—to create structure and focus attention on the most important information.

Knowledge 69

Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 69

Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” Is the project the best fit with the donor prospect? ” This scenario occurs every day.

Lesson 114

Lesson Donor Fundraising Gift 114

Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The new leader’s fresh approach included revamping the operational structure of the program, dividing, and sharing leadership responsibilities with two additional volunteers. Mary Ann Schmook, a 55+ Volunteer Leadership Program participant, presents her project proposal to classmates. Other volunteers echoed her question.

Volunteer 75

Volunteer Americorp Leadership Maryland 75

Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

The business case presents your proposal for change. When you meet with the board the second time, you’ll have a project plan in place that shows the outcome of the selection process. A solid plan contains: the project structure. the governance that’s going to control the project. Step 4: Be prepared for questions.

Business 78

Business Software Build ROI 78

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? This should serve as a foundation for your new website content and structure. They can help you understand your needs and your user’s needs before you dive into the project.

Government 70

Government Websites Proposal Digital 70

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology. My project this year is to create a collaborative among seven different community media centers (CMCs) in the greater bay area.

Game 195

Game Community Impact Media 195

3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

Keep in mind, however, that all CRMs and donor databases are different – each has its own database structure, definitions of key terms, and attributes for handling certain data types. This is a great question and a tough decision. To the comments in the question above, archive that retired data.

Data 178

Data Donor Database Map 178

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

There was also an associated effort called the Trusted Intermediary Global Accessible Resources (TIGAR) project, to ease the exchange of accessible book files between libraries for the blind and print disabled. The Stakeholders Platform and the TIGAR project were time-limited and needed to be replaced by a new structure.

Accessibility 247

Accessibility License Copyright Library 247

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. When defining the scope of your RFP, it’s just as important to ask yourself some questions as it is to ask a vendor.

Template 41

Template Free Proposal Nonprofit 41

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Unlike your standard fundraiser, a capital campaign focuses on JUST the project at hand, and the impact that project will have on those you serve. Money raised during a capital campaign can only be used for that project. The public phase is when you make a big splash, announcing your project and your campaign to the community.

Campaign 75

Campaign Phase Guide Gift 75

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

But since they’re such big projects, capital campaigns bring inherent risks and challenges, and they require you to plan like you’ve never planned a fundraising campaign before. But you can’t point to a specific project or set of investments that will take you there. Your board is losing confidence and your team is losing motivation.

Campaign 52

Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” Is the project the best fit with the donor prospect? ” This scenario occurs every day.

Lesson 68

Lesson Donor Fundraising Gift 68

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

Internal management consultants help nonprofits develop their organizational structure. Develop a request for proposal. A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that communicates your current needs and your expectations from your consultant. After you receive a response from each consultant, begin reviewing their proposals.

Consultant 52

Consultant Web Proposal Nonprofit 52

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. In addition to asking how donors want to be communicated with and if they are interested in specific program updates, you should ask high-level questions to find out how they feel about your work and mission. Do you offer any new programs?

Examples 95

Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. There are a few general steps that you should follow when looking to hire a nonprofit consulting firm for any type of project: Review your needs. Discuss the project with your board.

Consultant 52

Consultant Nonprofit Strategy Philanthropy 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

Once one of their ideas is established, they can mobilize large sums of capital restricted to that specific project or area. The social entrepreneurs had rapid-fire questions: How can I do that? How is it structured? Water.org pioneers new ways to bring capital to sanitation and clean water for people around the world.

Fund 154

Fund Social Liberia Money 154

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program. The moves management structure may vary depending on your goals and priorities. Are annual giving and sustainer donor programs a priority?

Database 52

Database Track Donor Management 52

Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

Grants aren’t always easy to get, but with a well-written proposal, you can blow your competition out of the water. Grants are usually given for a specific purpose, like a project or initiative your nonprofit is planning. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. What is a grant?

Proposal 52

Proposal Grant Instruction Instructional 52

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 1, 2014

It made me dig up this 2011 interview with Tina Olsen (then at the Portland Art Museum) about their extraordinary Object Stories project. They designed a participatory project that delivers a compelling end product for onsite and online visitors… and they learned some unexpected lessons along the way. So what did you do next?

Museum 43

Museum Story Project Design 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Focused questions through our Web site and several list-serves. What we’ve found has been really positive—for the most part, our work has been making a difference, and our existing program structure has served our Programs and grantees well. In September, the OE program will be going in front of the Board.

Effective 96

Effective Program Work Review 96

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. When the technology in question was the telephone, those people with disabilities with the greatest barrier to use, the deaf, had access to technologies that provided a decent level of service. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse.

Accessibility 100

Accessibility Award Proposal Phase 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

Topic: How can challenges/competitions be used to discover, support, and accelerate social change projects and solutions? 4Change will be structured around a series of questions which all participants can respond to. Send your questions to @tomjd without the hash tag (to keep them out of the stream) to have them considered.

Conversation 100

Conversation Australia New Zealand France 100

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Every Saturday, the curatorial team at Elsewhere , a living museum in downtown Greensboro, NC, reviews the project proposals of its artists-in-residence. Proposals involve sculpture, performance, participatory-projects, videos, and installation that use and respond to the museum’s collection.

Artist 49

Artist Museum Proposal Participatory 49

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 7, 2013

Before responding, I ask them questions about the roles they have for volunteers, how they recruit volunteers, how volunteers are “on-boarded” to the organization, who supervises them and how, and how successful they are at retaining volunteers. They also share that they felt wanted and appreciated. Like this article? Get another!

Volunteer 74

Volunteer Iowa Change Illinois 74

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But without an administrative operating structure (which isn't free), no organizational missions would be fulfilled. We were able to utilize volunteers for fundraising projects. We've answered the question: "How do other organizations control administrative costs? How are nonprofits coping with this issue?

Organization 36

Organization Survey Tutorial California 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

But what about those freeagent activists who have worked outside of the formal structure of a 501c-3. I asked this question of Manny Hernandez, founder of ( TuDiabetes.com in English and EsTuDiabetes.com in Spanish). Should they establish a nonprofit for their work to support growth? Could this be a new type of nonprofit or not?

Social Media 85

Social Media Ning Media Organization 85

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Use this section as the “elevator pitch” for your fundraising proposal. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process. Fundraising plan summary.

Guide 108

Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Forum One

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Forum One leadership team has been thinking a lot about this question. We can’t do this without cultivating and enforcing a corporate culture of psychological safety: an environment where no one will be punished or shamed for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. hint: this shouldn’t just be people at the top).

Hints 85

Hints Structure Proposal Challenge 85

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. 20,000 for a $100,000 project). It is important to note, however, that the M&G rate varies across organizations depending on their cost structure.

Build 82

Build Grant Application Award 82

Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Request for proposals, or RFPs, help define projects, set expectations, and ensure the right clients and/or vendors are selected to help businesses grow effectively and efficiently. An implementation partner typically operates as augmented staff to the organization and assists with strategic direction and project oversight.

Process 92

Process Interview Phase Map 92

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. 20,000 for a $100,000 project). It is important to note, however, that the M&G rate varies across organizations depending on their cost structure.

Grant 67

Grant Application Process Management 67

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But most importantly, please feel free to send in any chats or questions or comments along the way. We’ve got an awesome expert here that’ll answer as many questions as we can before the 2:00 hour. ” And I felt like, you know, I’ve committed my entire life to this project, social justice. But say hi.

People 78

People Community Video Podcast 78

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2015

As a fundraising analytics consultant, I see a variety of development program structures and fundraising strategies. Here are a few tips and recommendations on how to approach analytics projects to enhance your major giving program.

Analytics 20

Analytics Gift Strategy Fundraising 20

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Xperience Design Project. Xperience Design Project. The Xperience Design Project (XDP) is a two-day, business-focused experience for association professionals and partners. Apr 11 - 12.

Calendar 111

Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Those who have been through large custom build projects (or “bespoke” projects, as some of my friends call it) know these can be labor intensive, prone to risk, and come with a cost. There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Or even if they are.).

Build 32

Build API Evaluation Exercise 32

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Ravon and Amanda are using several social media channels to explore and share museum exhibitions, programs, and projects. I can't wait to see what happens as they claim more space and power in museums, both through this project and individually in their careers. I, and women of color will not be represented by this park as proposed.

Culture 20

Culture Work Museum New York City 20

Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2011

Last week, I talked with Tina Olsen, Director of Education and Public Programs at the Portland Art Museum, about their extraordinary Object Stories project. They designed a participatory project that delivers a compelling end product for onsite and online visitors… and they made some unexpected decisions along the way.

Story 53

Story Interview Museum Audio 53