sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. As grantmakers, we are deep in a new space of uncertainty.

Grant 98

Grant Challenge Change Proposal 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. Understanding your needs helps you identify the integrations that will make your work more impactful. Data visualization. Document signatures. Fund accounting.

Grant 94

Grant Effective System Management 94

sgEngage

JANUARY 9, 2025

A reserve can provide the flexibility necessary to pay for items that arent covered by restricted grants. The more dependable and regular your funding is, the less risk you have and the lower your reserves can be.

Develop 103

Develop Nonprofit Ratio Fund 103

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2025

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Strong revenue diversity is vital to the sustainability of your organization, and you never know when a major donors gift wont come, or a grant program will shift its focus. You see the writing on the wall.

Evaluation 105

Evaluation Stream Grant Consultant 105

sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

The order was quickly challenged in court and the ultimate impact is not yet clear. As fundraisers (be it individual fundraisers, grant writers, event planners, annual giving, etc.),

Environment 98

Environment Communication Fund Donor 98

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. According to a Candid survey , 23% of grantmakers say they dont accept AI-generated grant proposals. Fund accessible AI initiatives.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Literacy Adopt Grant 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 21, 2025

Their operations are sustained through a combination of hospital system funding, philanthropic contributions, and government grants, underscoring the collaborative effort to fulfill community benefit requirements while addressing health inequities.

Benefit 97

Benefit Mobile Community Boston 97

Double the Donation

JANUARY 3, 2025

Securing grants is often a vital part of keeping a nonprofit organization up and running, let alone thriving. Whether youre funding new programs, expanding services, or covering operational costs, grants can provide the financial support your nonprofit needs to make a more significant impact.

Grant 40

Grant Nonprofit Learning Impact 40

sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

If people cant see their role on the other side of your big idea, whether thats generative AI adoption or a new grant management system, you will lose them. By doing so, we ensure that our efforts remain relevant and impactful, and that we are truly addressing the complex, entrenched issues that our communities face.

Conversation 98

Conversation Philanthropy Knowledge Change 98

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy 52

Policy Practice Technology Training 52

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show. Impact & stewardship Make 2025 the year of focusing on the thank+report part of your fundraising systems.

Help 59

Help Storytelling Mail Donor 59

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy 98

Policy Practice Technology Training 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Grant the employee the authority to do what is needed. Clarify what success looks like.

Influence 52

Influence Impact Culture Authoring 52

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

So be prepared to explain in detail how this money is going to help your organization create the impact you desire in the world. – Are there policy changes or regulations coming down the pike that will negatively impact your organization? What types of change are you making in the world? You arent just raising money.

Fundraising 83

Fundraising Nonprofit Calendar Donor 83

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Your commitment to making a positive impact in our community has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are genuinely grateful for the trust and generosity you continue to show. Empower your supporters to share your impact. Impact & stewardship Make 2025 the year of focusing on the thank+report part of your fundraising systems.

Help 52

Help Donor Fundraising Mail 52

Greater Giving

JANUARY 21, 2025

Small donors, in particular, are often hesitant to support overhead expenses, especially if they feel their hard-earned dollars wont impact your nonprofits programs. For instance, an animal shelter may partner with a local groomer or pet store. Partner with major donors.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit Volunteer Donor 52

TechNode

JANUARY 6, 2025

These entities are now prohibited from receiving exports of dual-use items from China, with ongoing transactions required to cease immediately, unless special approval is granted. China’s Ministry of Commerce , in Chinese]

China 52

China National Grant International 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

Data from the pandemic highlights this impact: 45% of nonprofits gained new donors in 2020. Keep recurring donors engaged with exclusive impact updates. Ongoing CSR efforts like matching gifts and corporate grants offer opportunities for recurring funding and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors.

Strategy 118

Strategy Time Grant Donor 118

sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2025

At its inception, this super common process is deeply flawed, because it fails to include the perspectives of the many different stakeholders impacted by the challenge. This is part of the rigid hierarchies of many organizations – management sees an issue and assigns a team to work on addressing it.

Grant 98

Grant Challenge Structure Problem 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 6, 2025

In this article, well explore how to reflect on your past, analyze the present, and create SMART goals that lead to meaningful impact. As we approach the new year, consider the external factors that may impact your goals. Grants, events, and online giving can complement your efforts. Start with data. But why stop there?

Goal 89

Goal Fundraising Calendar Social Media 89

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2025

The traditional one-year grant cycle has created a funding hamster wheel that often keeps grantees heads-down on applications to avoid a gap in revenue. Give Your Grantees Resources on Choosing a Fiduciary Partner Your grantees are experts in their impact areawhich is why you funded them.

Award 94

Award Support Tips Policy 94

CauseVox

JANUARY 16, 2025

Budgeting and Resource Allocation Establishing a robust budget that aligns with your overarching goals is not just a good financial practice; its a strategic move that amplifies the impact of every dollar spent. Picture a passionate advocate valuing social impact or a digital-savvy donor who prefers online engagement.

Develop 77

Develop Nonprofit Calendar Donor 77

Allegiance Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Communicate your mission, the work you do on a regular basis, and your impact. Identify the most popular content and the pages that drive impact for your nonprofit, like your donation page, and then feature them prominently and strategically. Drive more impact with search ads by: Carefully selecting keywords.

Advice 52

Advice Fundraising Channel Campaign 52