sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Financial Management Luminary Session Panel Discussion: Using Your Voice in a Sea of Change *don’t miss* Your finance team touches all aspects of your organization—grant programs, fundraising goals, vendor management. Here are a few sessions that will inspire you to rethink your workflows.

Blackbaud 89

Blackbaud Chart Denver Nonprofit 89

sgEngage

MAY 25, 2023

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Most really good proposals and reports often better reflect an organization’s capacity to hire a great grant writer or marketing expert than their ability to do great work.

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Problem Skills Proposal Grant 84

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor.

Relationship 105

Relationship Practice Build Evaluation 105

sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides. Leverage Technology to Manage Rapid Change. Prepare for Changes with Documented Processes.

Philanthropy 92

Philanthropy Community Time Blackbaud 92

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. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. These are often perceived as disconnected from and less important than grant strategy. Fast forward to today….

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 76

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change. This can range from them being consulted to owning the results. What are the changes that are meaningful to them?

Participatory 93

Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 93

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Say you rely on one platform for your organization’s accounting work, another for grant management, and another for online fundraising. This is also the point at which you should hire a nonprofit technology consultant.

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Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52