Candid

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Issue Lab is where Candid collects, preserves, and shares research reports, whitepapers, evaluations, case studies, issue briefs, and more, published and/or funded by social sector organizations. Anyone can freely search the collection and access full-text documents. . Looking to create a new funding strategy or program area?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Receiving requests for funding can be both a crucial and frustrating part of being a grantmaking organization. You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. And what is the workflow once an application is received?

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Grant Process Management Technology 106

Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. The Public Phase. At each of these phases, understanding exactly who your audience is and how you should connect with them will be essential, especially after a year of pandemic challenges and distractions.

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Audience Campaign Phase Virtual 83

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

She draws on years of experience as a UX designer and front-end developer to guide the creation of the perfect website for your organization from start to finish. In a year when suddenly everyone had to work from home, businesses and organizations required an up-to-date website to stay relevant. You have my sympathies!)

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Technique Websites Design Brain 332

Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

Capital campaigns are among the biggest fundraising undertakings that nonprofit organizations tackle, and they only come around roughly once a decade. What are the key pitfalls to avoid when planning a capital campaign , especially if it’s your organization’s first? It might be time for a capital campaign.

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Campaign Phase Gift Studies 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. Organization Background and Experience. Financial Health of the Nonprofit Organization. Check out our due diligence questionnaire.

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Application 92

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While most nonprofits aren’t gathering sticks to build a fire, survival does often depend on the small, unglamourous tasks of research, communication, and reporting to keep your funding streams alive. All areas of the organization, including programs, are expected to be partners in applying internal controls throughout the grant lifecycle.

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Grant Management Award International 86

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

They learn from fundraisers about the complex process of finding a foundation to fund their project, and from program officers and grant managers about vetting a grant applicant. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. We scrapped the design and started over.

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Tools Build Problem Test 64

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Creates an environment that facilitates fundraising Regardless of whether you do face-to-face fundraising, ensuring that the organization is prepared to fundraise is the development professional’s main priority. Organized recordkeeping is key. Positions the organization among funders Consider development as a marketing function.

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Professional Leadership Develop Proposal 73

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, your nonprofit’s Board is ultimately responsible for your organization, interfacing between your organization and the community. What a Nonprofit Board does Your nonprofit’s Board of Directors exists to make sure that your organization fulfills its mission. A Board has to provide foresight, oversight, and insight.

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Director Roles Evaluation Nonprofit 116

EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue. The Grant Proposal section allows users to specify the Grant Type (i.e.

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Grant Track Gift Management 100

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

At the same time, you incorporated additional online and virtual fundraising tools to continue raising funds as in-person events pivoted to virtual seemingly overnight. But what about setting your organization up for nonprofit tech success in the new year? You’ve decided to lead your organization through a technology assessment.

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Tech Consultant Nonprofit Software 52

The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

Google’s Ad Grant Program is one of the best resources out there for nonprofit organizations. Our guide will remove any confusion and help you decide if Google Ads is right for your organization. Many nonprofit organizations don’t have the time or resources to learn how to use Google Ads.

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Grant Google Search Application 152

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. Office Tools No matter how small your organization is when you start, you need a basic office setup. Accounting: You need an accounting tool, even if your organization is very small or just getting started.

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Tools Nonprofit Doc Google 105

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Now, as we get started fundraising in 2021, it’s never been more important to have a fundraising plan that designed to help you make up for lost funds and meet your goals in today’s context. Even the word “planning document” might make you stressed. Creating a Fundraising Plan. Creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting.

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Calendar Template Guide Fundraising 98

Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. For some organizations—especially those that are small or are just getting started—a major gift may be $1,000. They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit. Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives.

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Gift Raise Strategy Database 52

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. With a well-organized, streamlined giving page, you make it as easy as possible for donors to give and become recurring supporters.

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Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

This global Martus meeting brought together individuals who use Martus to address different human rights documentation and security needs in widely varied projects, to share their successes and challenges with the software. What if you could quickly and easily import data from other formats, like a Word document, PDF file or photograph?

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Global Group Thailand Burma 157

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

MacArthur Foundation named 13 organizations as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award, which recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with up to $1.5 and Catherine T. million, depending on the size of its budget.

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Award Map Kenya Time 97

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

To start off, an eLearning consultant is an individual who provides advice and guidance to help organizations create successful eLearning programs. External Consultants: These consultants are hired to work with your association for a set period of time and often work with a number of other organizations in the same capacity.

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eLearning Consultant Guide Associations 69

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2019

In my last post on getting started with grants , we covered the basics of grants and how to determine if your organization was ready to apply for grants. Today, we’ll talk about how to find grants, and how to determine whether the grants you do find are a good fit for your organization. In the U.S., and Canada.

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Grant Fund Application Phase 26

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Base this on your documented research, and follow it carefully! . Measure all fundraising metrics.

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Campaign Effective Fundraising Nonprofit 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2022

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. The right consultant can bring your organization new insights, leaping your nonprofit forward in terms of progress. Fundraising consultants.

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Consultant Web Proposal Nonprofit 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

The project is training 300 NGOs in Jordan , Lebanon , Tunisia , Morocco , and other Arab countries to become networked ngos and use social media for civil society goals. A true public/private partnership, the funding partners include Microsoft and craiglist Charitable Fund. View more documents from E-Mediat.

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Social Media Tunisia Morocco Yemen 119

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofit organizations to custom-build a site that meets their unique needs. Too many nonprofits fall into the trap of creating a quick, just-in-time website for their organization and then quickly outgrow the site as their organization expands. Raising funds? Let’s get started.

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Project Web Build Websites 59

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And the way that Brian and I know each other we’re strategic partners when we work with organizations. Brian: Let’s go.

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Campaign Video Project Alabama 93

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy.

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Consultant Nonprofit Philanthropy Strategy 52

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

What was once good enough in the world of grant management has been replaced by a new age of accountability where grant recipients must ensure that funds are spent as intended and performance goals are met on time and on budget. This change in focus is not limited to the world of federal grants.

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Grant Management Phase Award 20

Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 8, 2024

If your nonprofit is in the early phases of a capital campaign, you may be wondering exactly how long this period should last. The quiet phase of your nonprofit’s capital campaign should last as long as you need in order to be ready for a public campaign kickoff, which can vary widely from organization to organization.

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Campaign Phase Public Celebrate 52

sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

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Award Grant Application Government 103

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 2, 2007

However, the fellowship does give me much more flexibility: I don't have to justify spending Benetech's funds for something that isn't directly connected to our current projects. Last year, the National Police archive was discovered, with an estimated 80 million pages of documents.

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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. A grant proposal is a structured document that outlines the need for funding, your nonprofit’s objectives, the proposed project’s scope, and the budget you need to accomplish your project.

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Proposal Grant Template Guide 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Is our board on track for the public phase? Whether you’re already riding the momentum of an exciting campaign or just considering the planning phase, know you have access to the right engagement tools and tips to prepare your board for a successful capital campaign. .): Did we set appropriate capital campaign goals with our board?

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Campaign Tools Phase Accessibility 59

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Whether you are starting a nonprofit organization or expanding your mission, grant funding can make a huge difference in the number of people you are able to serve and the depth of the challenges you can tackle for your cause. No longer is grant funding free money with very few strings attached.

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Grant Management Award Fund 20

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Applicants are primarily responsible to demonstrate proper financial stewardship while simultaneously showcasing how grant funds are used to support their beneficiaries and advance federal program priorities and objectives. General Grants Management: Ensure oversight of federal funding.

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Grant Team Program Work 88

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Think of it as your roadmap to success, guiding your organization not only in compensating for any lost funds but also in meeting your current goals and reaching your long-term destination. To kickstart the planning process, define specific and measurable goals aligned with your organization’s mission.

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Develop Calendar Nonprofit Pledge 75

Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

MANY founders have started a nonprofit and successfully navigated their way through the startup phase, growing their organization successfully. And once you have those in place, you’ve created the backbone of your organization. Until you can surround yourself with people who want to help, you’re going to be a team of one.

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