Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. Even the best laid plans are subject to change, but the proposal should include a general timeline of when the various parts of the program will be executed and how the program will ultimately come together.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

The degree to which we get involved with the idea validation may vary depending on the goals and needs of the project, the founders and/or stakeholders, and the stage at which the project is when we begin our collaboration. The intake process can vary a lot depending on the particularities of each project and collaboration.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Its difficult to ask collaborators to account for AI use after the fact, so discuss this at the outset.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, imagine a donor proposes a health intervention that we know wont be effective. The impact of these conversations can be transformative, helping donors see their role as collaborators rather than overseers. The work must first and foremost benefit the communities we serve. Cultivate a culture of authentic engagement.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

Link Technology Investments to the Organization’s Strategic Plan and Objectives To make a strong business case for any technology investment, you need to ensure that the proposal benefits not only the finance team but the organization as a whole. Can other departments use these new systems and benefit from what finance is proposing?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

dozens of proposed solar, wind, and battery projectsencompassing thousands of gigawatts of potential power are backlogged as they wait to be allowed to plug into the power grid. Through a collaboration with SunTrain, these plants could potentially be re-powered with battery stored energy. Across the U.S.,

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. My project this year is to create a collaborative among seven different community media centers (CMCs) in the greater bay area. What were your goals for engaging with them? We had our fundraising meeting on March 25.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Adobe’s proposed plan to snap up digital design rival Figma for $20 billion has attracted the attentions of the European Commission (EC), which announced today that the proposed merger potentially “threatens to significantly affect competition in the market for interactive product design and whiteboarding software.”

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This living document for project management has been the collaborative point of focus for our database team. Following best practices, collaborating, and using the easy-but-innovative tools at our fingertips have made all the difference for us. The same can be true for your organization.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Tribevest users leverage the LLC structure for decision-making, giving members executive roles and proposing and voting on group rules — all actions that are recorded on Tribevest’s platform. The company’s goal is to become “the collaborative banking layer of the investment world,” Smith said.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

I had the opportunity to speak with both Gallucci and Roy about this unique funder collaborative and more specifically about how the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education would measure the impact of their investments. Educating girls especially makes for long-term positive impact.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

You should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program. Additionally, you should clearly justify each budget line item and provide an explanation for the proposed expenditures.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo during a brainstorming session in Benetech offices Advising to and leading Benetech’s collaboration with standards organizations and groups that advance the field of accessibility in education, such as the World Wide Web Consortium ( W3C ) and the DAISY Consortium.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Many organizations face resistance to change and rigid structures , rooted in a culture of adhering to traditional methods and relying on outdated processes, such as specific research methods, requests for proposals (RFPs), and typicaland at times wastefulprogram design. This rigidity fosters resistance to innovation.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Proposal Associations Conversation Technology 78

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Implementation plans don’t replace collaboration; they enhance it. You can feel good about submitting a clear and well-defined proposal, and the reporting process becomes stronger. You’ll still have meetings and still collaborate on new ideas, but in-between you’ll be able to write a few extra grants

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2010

I have followed the development of Social Actions over the last few years and really believe in the work that Peter, Christine and the community have done to shape a collaborative, open tool that benefits so many people and organizations in all kinds of ways. Get the rest of the details here. Add a minimum of three (hopefully more!)

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

That word change supports co-design, it encourages collaboration, and it ensures engagement. The community will see that you aren’t making changes, aren’t communicating, and aren’t collaborating and will disengage. There are a few core elements of the way communities work that we can learn from as a model for innovation as well.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2022

Google proposes Topics to replace cookies : The American search giant’s idea of building Federated Learning of Cohorts, or FLoCs is over. The company is instead proposing Topics. Some sections are condensed, but you’ll see why. No more delay, the news! The TechCrunch Top 4. What are they? Let us know here.

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Engadget

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Honda proposed several options, including establishing a joint holding company, wherein the automaker would be the one appointing the CEO and majority of directors. However, it also proposed a structure wherein Honda would be the parent company, whereas Nissan would be the subsidiary.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

Nonprofits should create a detailed budget that accurately reflects the costs associated with implementing the proposed project or program. Additionally, nonprofits should clearly justify each budget line item and provide an explanation for the proposed expenditures.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis will also serve as the CEO for Isomorphic, but the two companies will stay separate and collaborate occasionally, a spokesperson said. AI could help scan through databases of potential molecules to find some that best fit a particular biological target, for example, or to fine-tune proposed compounds.

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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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Robert Weiner

JUNE 18, 2012

They mean that the client's needs come first, but you often need to collaborate with the client as well as other consultants to reach a solution.). If you can't write proposals and reports, do your work on time, manage billing, etc. Have more than one solution to a problem. (Be Be flexible.). Be a good listener. Be a team player.

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Candid

JUNE 25, 2021

MacArthur Foundation , has announced the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) as the winner of the $10 million 2030 Climate Challenge. Selected from nearly seventy proposals, RTC aims to slash industrial thermal emissions—which generate 12.5 WWF is proud to partner with C2ES and David Gardiner and Associates on this initiative.".

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

According to a Candid survey , 23% of grantmakers say they dont accept AI-generated grant proposals. How philanthropy can support equity with AI Philanthropy has an opportunity to support equitable AI adoption by fostering collaboration and removing barriers to access. Foster collaboration.

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The Verge

JANUARY 4, 2022

We know aviation safety and 5G can co-exist and we are confident further collaboration and technical assessment will allay any issues. The FAA thanks AT&T and Verizon for agreeing to a voluntary delay and for their proposed mitigations.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our Get Started YouTube playlist offers a shortlist of videos on fundraising and proposal writing—all under three minutes. Once you’re ready to write a grant proposal, check out free eLearning courses such as Introduction to proposal writing or, for more step-by-step guidance, delve into Crafting compelling grant proposals.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? Author Mary Diegert shares nonprofit grant proposal budgeting tips, and a road map for overcoming the challenges of calculating the revenue and expense numbers that will populate your one-page budget.

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The Verge

JUNE 14, 2021

The UK’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), will collaborate with Google as it attempts to rework online ad targeting, the regulator and Google have announced. There have also been concerns raised about whether the proposals are compatible with Europe’s tough GDPR data protection regulation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For nonprofit managers who oversee tedious administrative work and grant proposal grinds, for instance, AI is a godsend for reducing time suck. Corporate Partnerships: Collaborated with brands that support or cater to the LGBTQ+ community, creating themed products and promotional content that resonate with the audience all year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Those that have opened themselves up to using these tools and connecting with passionate people in their networks find abundance. Here’s one story about how one free agent, a social media savvy volunteer for a local food bank, saw a problem, reached out to her network, and helped solved in collaboration with the local nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The options include: Flex (in office 1-3 days for meetings/collaboration) and Fully Remote (work from anywhere). For example, can you get feedback asynchronously on a proposal or concept before the meeting? Pick & Choose: This model lets employees pick and choose the type of hybrid schedule that works best for them and their team.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Now Dignan is back, nearly two years later, to say that early-stage founders on Murmur’s beta had a separate-yet-related product request that has now taken priority: they want a better way to make collaborative decisions, no meeting required.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

To help with this collaboration, those in leadership positions should make an effort to get everyone involved; working in silos keeps employees from doing their best work and providing the best member experience possible. Does your team propose solution after solution, but never makes a decision on which one to implement?

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