sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Power Imbalance in Traditional Evaluation As grantmakers, we tend to monitor and evaluate our strategies and programs using metrics that we deem important. On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Who decides what is measured?

Participatory 112

Participatory Evaluation Grant Philanthropy 112

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Understand the requirements for each application and the unique aspects of each foundation and government funder. A missed comma will be forgiven, I promise!

Grant 101

Grant Application New Hampshire Library 101

.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Measure Success with Clarity: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate progress and adjust as needed. Adopt a Disruption-Ready Mindset: Use data analytics to identify trends and anticipate changes before they happen. This proactive approach helps associations turn challenges into opportunities.

Culture 221

Culture Strategy Technology Build 221

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

No matter the scale of your organization, an effective data governance framework is necessary to communicate your impact clearly to grantmakers and donors alike. This can be done internally or through external review by a consultant. Finally, create a roadmap and set clear goals with evaluation criteria for hitting each goal.

Government 98

Government Data Change Management Adopt 98

.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance. An evaluation of current security practices and systems can pay big dividends. Then we make recommendations for moving forward.orgSource consultants are a team.

Technology 221

Technology Evaluation Attitude Digital 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Unlike for-profit businesses, churches are not owned but rather are run by pastors, a church board, other governing bodies, and staff who are often a combination of paid employees and volunteers. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. Churches and faith-based organizations also fall under the category of nonprofits.

Software 300

Software Guide Nonprofit Award 300

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2025

While nonprofits were already struggling in a climate of decreasing donors and increasing donor churn , funding freezes from the federal government have created a host of challenges. But how should a nonprofit approach evaluating their technology? My mantra has always been that technology isn’t your strategy, it empowers it.

Technology 61

Technology Nonprofit Evaluation Donor 61

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I am still evaluating the lessons learned. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. Look to the corporate sector, government, civic, or other associations or non-profit organizations to find collaborators who will add value. The pandemic was a wormhole.

Milwaukee 221

Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Collaboration 221

.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems. The purpose of an IT assessment is to evaluate whether your systems’ functionality and efficiency are in alignment with organizational goals and strategy. Any of the following objectives and concerns might trigger an evaluation. You are probably right.

Technology 170

Technology Evaluation Associations System 170

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Miscellaneous.

Fundraising 340

Fundraising Donation Donor Social Media 340

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. This call spurred the increasing demand for program evaluation. Guide to building evaluation capacity.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Program Nonprofit Attitude 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

Evaluation and Learning sessions help grantmakers and their partners better use evaluation to foster learning and make real-time improvements in their work. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Results 96

Results Nonprofit Seattle Evaluation 96

Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2022

As a governance consultant, I’ve come to realize that most non-profits don’t have a written board succession plan in place. Creating a vibrant and sustainable board of directors is an essential part of effective governance. […]. The post 7 musts for effective board succession planning appeared first on CharityVillage.

Effective 104

Effective Government Director Consultant 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Evaluation and Learning sessions help grantmakers and their partners better use evaluation to foster learning and make real-time improvements in their work. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Blogger 91

Blogger Conference Effective Organization 91

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

We should dust off those by-laws, pull out the board score card to self-evaluate our performance and bring in outside help to get our houses or in this case, our boards in order. . The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. They assert that boards that are slow to alleviate conflict show poor governing efficiency.

Nonprofit 119

Nonprofit Culture Consultant Government 119

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In other words, your Board should help you see problems before they occur, they should evaluate how well things are working, and they should help you find new and better solutions. It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies.

Director 116

Director Roles Nonprofit Evaluation 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. What is the role of facilitators, consultants and intermediaries in these networks? So what to do?

Change 115

Change Build Social Facilitation 115

Bloomerang

APRIL 8, 2021

It’s about checks and balances and evaluation. This means a self-assessment of your collective work as the board and a consistent evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. It is not favoritism for some because of their social or professional influence and ability to cut a big check. Author information Christal M.

Service 105

Service Nonprofit Philanthropy Culture 105

Whole Whale

APRIL 24, 2024

Given this competitive landscape it can make a lot of sense to look for fundraising consultants and firms to help your nonprofit. Fundraising Consultants The following are some of the trusted nonprofit consulting network Nonprofit.ist. As of writing this, there are over 1,600 open fundraising roles open in the US. Madeleine St.

Consultant 52

Consultant Campaign Fundraising Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Our strategic planning retreats or board governance processes are really interactive. Principle 6: Conduct a retreat evaluation and share this feedback with the design team. . After the retreat, we conduct a retreat evaluation and share this feedback with the design team. Principle 5: Ensure board retreats are interactive. .

Effective 124

Effective Product Tips Evaluation 124

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

We call a consultant = 2%. A solid data governance review should also raise additional questions about process. QUESTION: Do you also help clients evaluate database management systems to determine a best fit for a client? 1-2 = 61%. 3-5 = 35%. 3 – Who is responsible for maintaining data quality in your organization?

Donor 138

Donor Data Poll Database 138

TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

How to source and evaluate talent for the marketing team. Marketers leverage the strength of the IP to establish collaborations with large companies, such as pharma companies and institutions, such as the government, universities or hospitals. External consultants can then join the team should their performance be strong.

Team 111

Team Tech Marketing Companies 111

Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. As your nonprofit's governing body, your board fulfills a variety of roles and legal responsibilities. Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit.

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Question Organization Nonprofit Alternative 116

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Retain or consult with a bookkeeper to create accounting records and financial reports. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990. Develop an evaluation and performance model. .

Organization 131

Organization Nonprofit Files Grant 131

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Not just to quietly listen, but participate in the discussion about applying a networked lens to nonprofit governance. (If you want to better understand what the term network mindset and what it has to do with nonprofit leadership, check out their recent paper on the topic.). And, what would it look like?”. Be as transparent as possible.

Network 97

Network Nonprofit Leadership Consultant 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

I have served on two boards, including Governance Matters , which strengthens boards in NYC through advocacy, education and resources. If you haven’t evaluated your board before, you can use this board tune up kit , produced by board coach Michael Davidson, as a starting point. Now I serve on the board of Praxis Housing.

Linkedin 124

Linkedin Nonprofit Work Homeless 124

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. ritically evaluate your nonprofits spending habits to make adjustments in real time.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Activism Active Activities 52

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. AIs benefits wont be equitably distributed without intervention, governance, and responsible frameworks. Build AI literacy. Foster collaboration.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Literacy Adopt Grant 52

BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

As a Board member, you are the governance program. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS INCONSISTENT FROM REPORT TO REPORT I consulted with an organization whose cash flow projections swung dramatically from report to report. Human nature makes us all crave positive evaluation of our work. Indeed, parts of the form are deathly dull.

Government 88

Government Director New York Exercise 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

Note from Beth : In March, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

Strategy 99

Strategy Foundation Philanthropy Public 99

sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

The Audit Relationship: Then and Now Change management has not historically been an area where nonprofits consulted their auditor. Evaluate Post Audit and Strive for Continuous Improvement Once your audit is complete, your nonprofit should conduct a post-audit evaluation both internally and with their auditors.

Relationship 119

Relationship Practice Build Discussion 119

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Consult with an attorney if you plan to do this. help to evaluate resumes of kids). Joining the board (which is an opportunity to govern).

Donor 335

Donor Social Media Sponsor Benefit 335

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2012

Note From Beth: Last month I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

Foundation 100

Foundation Site Strategy Philanthropy 100

VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

government contract and one is 508 compliant, then this company is likely to win the contract. When you are looking to take on a new vendor, request to see their 508 Evaluation Template to verify whether they meet your company’s particular compliance needs. Consequently, if two companies are bidding for a (for a?)

Software 100

Software Websites United States Consultant 100

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Nearly all of the web communication challenges I’ve encountered with the groups I’ve worked with stem from basic content planning and governance issues. Truth is, content is messy, and the politics, governance issues, and discussions around it can be complicated and time-consuming. Invented by consultants? But we need to.

Content 83

Content Strategy Question Calendar 83

Charity Village

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, Ed Mortimer, Senior Manager Solution Consultant at Sage, explores key areas for successful nonprofit leadership, focusing on strategic influence, tech integration, and data-driven storytelling. In today’s nonprofit landscape, leaders face challenges that require going beyond traditional financial oversight.

Leadership 109

Leadership Nonprofit Storytelling Influence 109

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Government funding and donor support. Create a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of your programs and activities. To evaluate the effectiveness of our nonprofit programs and activities, we will first establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for each program. . Financial projections.

Effective 122

Effective Create Business Nonprofit 122