article thumbnail

Strong Proposals Start with Asking 11 Internal Questions

The NonProfit Times

As grant directors, managers, and writers you need to understand what you are writing about in your proposals, especially if you aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process – that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

Proposal 105
article thumbnail

Common Sponsorship Proposal Mistakes to Avoid

The Sponsorship Collective

A sponsorship proposal is your key to getting a sponsor onboard and generating guaranteed revenue. Writing up a well-structured proposal goes beyond listing benefits and prices.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Download the Ultimate RFP Template and Key Considerations

Gyrus

RFPs provide a structured process for companies to evaluate their potential suppliers. An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a formal document issued by an organization seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a specific product or service. What Is an RFP and Its Role in Procurement?

article thumbnail

5 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Nonprofit Website Redesign

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Together, the data from analytics and user feedback can help inform improvements, structure, and enhancements to your redesigned website. Here’s an example of how to structure your scoping document outline: About the Organization. This information will help you understand what people think and how they feel about your website.

Websites 309
article thumbnail

Where are we seeing sustained changes in grantmaking practices to reduce grantee burden?  

Candid

Early evidence suggests that many funders have stayed the course, especially in the areas of grant reporting requirements, funding restrictions, and proposal processes. Since the COF pledge, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) has been monitoring whether funders have maintained these commitments to reduce grantee burden.

article thumbnail

AI Best Practices for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Some of these tools include: OpenAI for Nonprofits: ChatGPT can help draft grant proposals, refine data analysis, or tailor communication strategies for diverse audiences. This allows nonprofits to focus on strategic decision-making rather than administrative tasks.

Practice 105
article thumbnail

The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In grant proposals and pitches, they want you to predict the future and show how, with your eloquent promises and plans for impact, you can best provide them the assurance of certainty. For example, I was working with a small community foundation and they put out a call for “innovative proposals.” Their response in year two?

Problem 84