Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Our long-term focus will be to address these barriers in ways that move the needle on the proportion of funding and support going directly to organizations which are BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), serve rural communities, and/or may be small or newly emerging. Introduction to Proposal Writing.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. If your nonprofit doesn’t have a diversified funding strategy, you leave yourself vulnerable when a major source of funding dries up. . This is because grants are useful for a variety of funding opportunities. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. If your nonprofit doesn’t have a diversified funding strategy, you leave yourself vulnerable when a major source of funding dries up. . This is because grants are useful for a variety of funding opportunities. Let’s dig in!

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

AI-Driven Fundraising Strategies There are numerous innovative and impactful ways to introduce AI into your nonprofit’s fundraising strategies. AI-powered tools can quickly analyze grant requirements, identify opportunities, and draft compelling proposals. The world of AI is constantly evolving.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Some foundations have open RFIs (Request for Information), open LOIs (Letter of Inquiry), RFPs (Request for Proposal) and others have open calls for applications around a campaign. Here are 13 tips for writing a grant proposal: Keep the narrative on how the world or community will be different as a result of the work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Social enterprise opportunity. Why social enterprise?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Technology is something nonprofits want and often need, but typically aren’t prepared to adopt the latest and greatest with their budget. Adopting any new tech, in order to be successful with it, requires training, budget planning, and some supervision in the early days of implementation. Image courtesy of CauseView. Plan early.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. Monitor program impact. Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Strengthen your financial reporting efforts. Discuss the project with your board. Set concrete guidelines.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. Now, let’s say that, during a proposed budget review, you notice that the board has cut funding for a top-rated yearly educational program with your constituents. Surveys can be a great tool for this.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Crowdfunding Social Ventures at SXSW. Tendenci was developed by Schipul especially….

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Create an annual budget and work with your Board to adopt the budget. Are you entirely funded by donations? That’s not smart and you’ll end up frustrated and resentful when you have to miss a paycheck because there’s not enough funds in the checking account. If you don’t have a budget, well, that’s your first assignment.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. Meet Carolyn Appleton! She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

As the GEO gathering comes to a close, funders are spending their morning on the practical consideration of how adopting a network mindset will change our day to day work. Funders also considered the impact of adopting a network mindset on an organization’s brand and fundraising potential. Guest post by Adene Sacks.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. If the FCC lacks the funding and/or legislative authority to make this happen, then my recommendation is to seek that funding and authority, and then make it happen. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

In this way, the nonprofit team members who wear many hats do have the advantage to adopt Lean thinking because they are more aware of the bigger picture of the project or service provided. With a Lean approach to problem-solving, the services will improve, greatly impacting the staff member, client served, and the donor base.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. You may be seeking funds for technology, training, capital improvements, planning, research, materials or other support. based on the types of projects they fund. Evaluation Plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I am thrilled to announce the official launch of my third book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout with co-author Aliza Sherman. I have two adopted children from Cambodia, and both these young women lived in the same orphanage as my daughter. You can order your copy here.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to turn your corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from well-intentioned efforts into strategic drivers of social impact? They may also use CSR platforms to track their own contributions and impact. They track employee participation and measure the impact of these programs.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

They’ve been applying science to major gifts fundraising to help nonprofits raise funds more effectively. Have you allocated enough funding to support the stewardship efforts that have had the highest rate of success in the past? You can discover that early in the process and redirect your team toward more impactful actions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. ” This books updates their experiences and provides easily understandable, field-tested information on how to form and manage social-impact networks. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups - whether nonprofit organizations or not - to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Crowdfunding Social Ventures at SXSW. Tendenci was developed by Schipul especially…. I've been….

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. You know, impact is always good for year end. If you all don’t know Marie, she is the lead consultant over at Funding for Good. What is impact? Why is it important?”

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2017

Is a fund accounting software subscription overhead, even if it’s needed to accurately track and report back to funders of the organization? It’s part of our nature to want to leave a mark and be involved in something that’s going to have impact. I challenge the industry to adopt a new metric.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Exploring funding source prospects. Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. Use this section as the “elevator pitch” for your fundraising proposal. Exploring funding source prospects. When examining and prioritizing your own funding sources , focus on building a diversified prospect pool.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising In an era where resources are stretched thin and the need for positive change is greater than ever, nonprofits face the critical challenge of not just making an impact, but ensuring their efforts are sustainable in the long run.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Now more than ever, nonprofit boards need to adopt a technology strategy to help improve everything from communication to compliance. Now more than ever, nonprofit boards need to adopt a technology strategy to help improve everything from communication to compliance. Why technology? Why technology?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

What is the measurable impact of that effort? Say you want to create a monthly sustainer program to fund more kennel space for elderly rescue dogs. Your ultimate goal is to ensure that no elderly dog in your district goes without a warm and safe place while waiting for adoption. (We’ll get to that soon, I promise.).

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

What is the measurable impact of that effort? Say you want to create a monthly sustainer program to fund more kennel space for elderly rescue dogs. Your ultimate goal is to ensure that no elderly dog in your district goes without a warm and safe place while waiting for adoption. (We’ll get to that soon, I promise.).

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For nonprofits interested in workplace giving, this guide will dive into how modern workplace giving software impacts these corporate philanthropy initiatives by answering these questions : What is workplace giving software? With any proposal, you need to explain why implementing your suggestion benefits whomever you’re persuading.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

The software’s diagram component, results chains, conceptual models and threat ratings allowed her to carefully analyze the impact of wildfires on sedimentation and water quality in these areas. Elaina says that Miradi helped her determine what knowledge was needed by local residents to adopt behaviors that promote clean water.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Whether it’s rethinking how they contact their donors, the language they use on donor calls, where they ’ re direct ing their funds, or even how they ’ re partnering with students to drive donor engagement. Conduct an impact analysis and use it! This enables you to develop a change management plan. .

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. When I proposed the concept of “datamaking,” I was seeking to bring as many aspects of the organization together as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Workers want to use AI tools right now but leaders in both the for-profit and nonprofit space worry that they won’t be able to demonstrate the impact AI has in objective terms and are leery to implement new technology without proper security and policy in place. For nonprofits, the less time spent on administrative tasks, the better.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). And the user-adoption numbers are ridiculously high.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Now more than ever, nonprofit boards need to adopt a technology strategy to help improve everything from communication to compliance. Now more than ever, nonprofit boards need to adopt a technology strategy to help improve everything from communication to compliance. Why technology? Why technology?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. And the user-adoption numbers are ridiculously high.

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