Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

Natural Language Processing : AI tools that understand natural language inputs make it easier for nonprofits to adopt and use these technologies without extensive training. Google and Bing both use AI to enhance search results, improve user experience, and manage the vast amounts of data they process with each inquiry.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. Does the proposal include a detailed line-item budget ? Program Timeline.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

While you can use several marketing elements from your individual donor campaigns in your grant applications, creating effective proposals requires some additional considerations. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Addressing the application to the correct contact.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow. The CFO’s full involvement in every step of this process benefits everyone. will be handled in the application.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. version launched in April of this year.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2022

The process of grant writing can be complicated, and even if your association has been getting funds for years, there’s always ways to improve. If you’re new to the process of grant writing at your association, you’ll want to start by examining any relevant grant prospects. Do your research. Don’t get creative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose. If you are a grantor you may need additional tools to handle the application, award, and post-award processes.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

API stands for Application Programming Interface, and refers broadly to the way one piece of software or dataset communicates with another.) It was there that I realized my RSS-based process for aggregating actions could be so much more with a robust distribution component. They were talking about API’s.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. Would you be comfortable inviting a funder for a site visit?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 22, 2024

Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change. Applications will be accepted online only , from May 22 to August 15, 2024. Complete applications are due before 5 p.m. There were 800 applicants for the 2021 competition and 1,400 for the first award in 2017.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. The grant process, from research to application and eventual funding confirmation, is often protracted. Establishing robust relationships with funders precedes successful grant applications. First, there must be strategy.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

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.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

In FY23 they submitted 40 proposals for a total of $2.4M Your grants manager could be sending out carbon copy proposals every day of the week, but that’s unlikely to improve your ROI. What’s most important is you submit proposals only to funders likely to be a good fit for your particular project.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

At Benetech, we advance technology applications that empower and protect underprivileged populations, and that also have the potential to become financially self-sustaining enterprises. Benetech Labs is where the Benetech team and our social impact partners incubate new software-for-good applications. Let me explain how this is so.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

MacKenzie Scott seems to be nonresponsive to traditional approaches (there is no application process) and operates much more like a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). As you probably know, DAFs are not public entities so there’s no application process, unless the donor decides to make the process public, which Ms.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Betsy Liley from Grateful Change Create a ‘Common Answer Library’ for Easier Applications Far and away, the biggest upgrade we’ve made to our grant writing at my organization is investing time in building and updating a “common answer library” on our shared drive. Good luck with your applications!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

Whether you’re holding a logo competition or looking for a mobile application that supports rural medical workers, crowdsourcing can play a valuable role by accomplishing that goal, and expanding your organization’s reach in the process. Jump right to the FAQ for information about the pricing and getting started process.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 19, 2013

He casts the whole idea of a great jazz jam in the context of the tragedy of the commons--like a poetry open mic, the jazz club is a community whose experience is fabulous or awful depending on the extent to the culture cultivates and enforces a healthy participatory process. The process is discoverable. The process is unequal.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Instead, consider this part of the “prospecting” process and only add the grant to your prospect list after you determine that the foundation is a good fit for your non-profit. #2 While you are there, get your application started for a Google Ad Grant.

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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. These grants can be difficult to get and require a well-thought-out grant proposal. Letter of inquiry, grant letters, and grant proposals. There are three types of proposals you may face when searching for grants.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Are you currently accepting grant proposals? If it’s currently open, let this info stand alone or stand out at the beginning of your call for applications (bold print, shaded in red, as a headline, or however you can best let grantseekers know you’re ready to help them). . Be clear: Is your window open? September 1” – but what year?)

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Raise your visibility online and beyond Effective fundraising requires more than providing meaningful programming and presenting a well-written grant proposal. Here are some steps to get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Let's unpack it: (1) Use of Connectors : They are reaching out to " connectors ," people who may know of people working on projects ("solvers") who might be eligible to submit a winning proposal. This is a smart idea because it leverages a networked approach to finding potential applicants. (2) The submission form is simple. (3)

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization. Develop A Detailed Project Budget A well-developed project budget is a key component of a successful grant application.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you have decided to use a collective group model, you may invite all eligible applicants to participate. They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. Expect the unexpected.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

As these technologies mature, so do their applications. A glimpse into AI at Candid When considering the applications of AI and machine learning at Candid, we keep the following questions in mind: Does this application help our staff do their work more effectively? Generating first drafts of grant proposals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Your grant proposal is due in a mere six hours and you are very confident that you have all your ducks in a row. Ultimately, the answer is: you never should have gotten into this predicament in the first place, because preparing a grant application should be an inter-departmental endeavor. Valley of the Sun United Way.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine to “think” like a human and perform tasks like recognizing patterns, processing information, and making recommendations. AI encompasses a variety of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. What is Machine Learning?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. It was a comprehensive process including an open-call part 1, an invitation-only part 2, a site visit for finalists, and a presentation highlighting best practices. When was the last time your application was given a solid review?

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

While it’s still very rough, I can see artificial intelligence providing a variety of possibilities to streamline our processes and improve outcomes. AI in Grant Applications Perhaps the most obvious place to start would be the application process. You could even use AI to fully automate some types of grantmaking.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2024

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced grant writer, our offerings—like the Introduction to proposal writing webinar and others that provide essential skills to craft standout proposals and teach practical skills needed to build a competitive grant proposal —help you write grant proposals that stand out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2012

” The thesis: For nonprofit organizations there are two key processes that lead to social change: To become networked, and to use measurement. If you are proposing a panel, leave a comment. Social Media Smackdown: Online VS Offline Impact - [link] coordinated by Kayta Andresen.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The process and timing of asking nonprofits for demographic data matters. Requesting it post-award, or post decision to invite a proposal for invitation-only funders, serves to reinforce that this data is not a factor in funding decisions. Starting a nonprofit that’s registered with the IRS is a time- and work-intensive process.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2008

I keep being surprised by how frequently I hear clients tell me that a vendor has suggested they “build them a CMS,&# or by proposals from vendors that include custom building a CMS. This is not to say that there is no role for custom built applications. I hear people suggesting building their own social networking website.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The White House has proposed an AI Bill of Rights , and in March 2024, the European Parliament passed the world’s first comprehensive AI law, the Artificial Intelligence Act. The Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, proposed by the White House, provides a comprehensive framework for ethical AI development and deployment.

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