5 Steps to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Grant Management Process
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 9, 2024
Nonprofits may scramble to gather details or documents and submit last-minute applications for grants. Here are five tips to cut the chaos.
EveryAction
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
She asked for some advice around her (bumpy) request for proposals (RFP) process at her nonprofit. Her board had approved the budget for a new CRM and asked her to follow this process to find the right software. I thought we’d be done with the selection process in a month, but it’s month four with no end in sight.
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 19, 2022
The ability to create, manage, and sign documents virtually is becoming increasingly crucial for nonprofits that operate remotely. TechSoup partner airSlate enables you to do exactly that, helping you to create legally binding documents and sign them through its e-signature service, signNow.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Coordinating year-end tax documentation takes precious time—sometimes months. No more paperwork hassles; just a streamlined process. Rest easy knowing donors have the documentation they need for tax deductions. The post Send Year End Tax Documentation in Minutes! Tax season can be daunting for nonprofits. Ready to try it?
Candid
JULY 13, 2023
While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Sometimes, this can be the first step in a funder’s broader grant proposal process.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The road to implementing new technology can be a long one, but your organization can smoo th the way with business process mapping. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about b usiness process mapping and prepare your association for implementation success. What is business process mapping?
sgEngage
AUGUST 19, 2022
That includes both the budget and the process for creating it. In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. What Does a Nonprofit Budgeting Process Include?
sgEngage
AUGUST 23, 2023
On one hand, successful social good organizations need a thorough annual budgeting process. Consequently, budgeting and budget documentation tend to take a back seat to the daily requirements of the organization’s mission. By nature of its importance and complexity, the budget process is going to be involved.
sgEngage
DECEMBER 14, 2023
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. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. That’s a Wrap You’ve nailed down your process.
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. Team involvement in the grant writing process fosters immediate buy-in, as every member has contributed to shaping the proposal and project. #5:
DNL OmniMedia
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into the nonprofit website design process. There are a few essential elements needed for your nonprofit website to effectively communicate your mission, process donations, motivate visitors, and more. What should a nonprofit website include? Design your website’s theme and basic pages.
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Improving Processes for Better Experiences. This change has simplified documentation and record-keeping, significantly reducing time spent on these critical but previously labour-intensive processes. The post How Digitised Processes Support Person-Centred Care appeared first on Salesforce.org. About the Author.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 19, 2024
Say goodbye to manual document processing and hello to a more efficient and secure way of managing your printing needs. Explore how revolutionizing your print strategy can unlock valuable insights, streamline information capture, enhance security for your business and generate cost savings for your mission. View the eGuide today.
fusionSpan
OCTOBER 25, 2013
However these annoyances pale in comparison, to process documentation, a task the mention of which we all cringe. We just spent a year evaluating, planning, testing, and implementing this process. Now we have to document it as well?”. You do not understand the value of documentation. So why is it important?
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
How an organization develops their plan will determine whether it is a valuable, useable tool for everyday decision-making, or a well-written document that no one cares about. There is no benefit to discounting any individual or group from participating in the planning process. Focused but not constrained. Don’t leave any group out.
sgEngage
MAY 27, 2022
Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. But implementing automated processes can help you ensure consistent controls and set your organization up for growth. But for organizations already doing more with less, documenting those results often takes time they don’t have.
sgEngage
AUGUST 15, 2023
But where the magic happens is when you use your GMS—the single place for all your grantmaking processes—as a powerful customer relationship management (CRM) system as well. A best practice is to have a request record documented even if it is declined immediately. No problem! Need to segment contacts into different mailing lists?
DNL OmniMedia
MAY 23, 2024
This guide will walk through the matching gift process from start to finish to help your organization understand and take advantage of this fundraising opportunity. To learn how to better promote this giving method, let’s walk through the matching gift process. The matching gift process is complete after you receive a payment.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 19, 2011
Let's say the following donations will be processed by different nonprofits in the United States on Jan. That charity's online giving system did not charge the credit card immediately -- instead it sent an email (ideally, an encrypted one) to a staff member that the donation needed to be processed. Here are a few scenarios for U.S.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 13, 2023
Sponsored by BoardSite — a board of directors management platform that centralizes key administrative tasks like meeting scheduling, document management, and online voting in a secure digital platform. Acknowledging these problems is the first step to improving your board’s operations and processes.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 20, 2024
The Salesforce Summer ‘24 product release promises to offer increased efficiency and streamlined processes for your association. It helps automate and streamline your document creation processes. If you’re anything like us, you’re making plans to stay cool this summer with an exciting vacation or trip to the beach.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 11, 2024
Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process. 1) Start with Research Before an RFP The RFP really should be the second step in your process. Each tip includes additional resources and ideas for getting the best experience for any RFP or hiring your next partner.
Neon CRM
AUGUST 23, 2023
In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. Second, your nonprofit should have processes around handling cash donations to ensure that those gifts remain secure. What Payment Types Require a Processor?
Cloud 4 Good
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Conducting formalized purchasing processes represents an essential aspect of any business seeking to maximize return on investments and improve organizational outcomes. Cloud for Good recently sat down with BWF’s Jason Boley, Senior Vice President of Systems and Operations, to discuss the value and best processes of the RFP process.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The process can be long and filled with challenges. Share your existing process documents Before you begin your AMS search , start by document ing all your vital organizational processes. Take special care to detail your membership processes, including the joining and renewal detail s.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Below is a list of processes and procedures you can take to prepare yourself and your organization to start your website build or redesign on a solid footing. A comprehensive web content inventory lists pages, images, documents, and applications on a spreadsheet. Your 5-Step Guide to Prepare for a Successful Website Redesign.
The MatrixFiles
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
When welcoming a new staff member into your organization, the onboarding process plays a pivotal role in shaping their future at your association. Your AMS is the lifeblood of your operations, streamlining processes, managing member data, and facilitating communication. This can be with an in-house expert or with your AMS provider.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process. Thad detailed how AGU, home to over 40,000 members and a vast repository of scientific knowledge, leverages AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to create personalized experiences for its members.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 19, 2024
However, the core theory is the same: a digital transformation occurs when you switch your technology and adopt digital processes. Continue reading to learn more about the digital transformation process and strategies to prepare your association for its digital transformation. What is digital transformation for associations?
Gyrus
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
However, achieving and maintaining these certifications requires structured training, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing compliance monitoring—all of which can be efficiently managed through a Learning Management System (LMS). Various production compliance areas can come into play in the process of bringing a product to market.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
How to take text from scans and cell phone photos of documents. Then paste it into the document you’re using to compile these notes. Then, as I mentioned above, paste it into the document you’re using to compile these notes. Choose “human made” or “machine generated.”. Click “copy text from image” from the pop-up suggestion.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Consistent AP processes keep data accurate, approvals moving quickly, and your month-end close stress-free. Clear guidelines on handling approvals, even when key staff are out of the office, keep the process moving without unnecessary delays. Clear documentation standards help maintain accuracy and facilitate audits.
sgEngage
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Let’s take a closer look at each of these documents and how your nonprofit can compile them. This document subtracts total expenses from total revenue to let you know if your organization is bringing in more money than it is spending. Four Main Financial Statements for Nonprofits 1.
Forum One
MAY 13, 2021
In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. Streamlining and improving your processes. One of the goals of modernization should be to streamline and improve processes. Improving your process will be critical to the perceived success of your modernization.
.orgSource
MAY 6, 2024
The value is in the process and journey. The greatest benefit is ensuring that an organization’s processes, people, culture, and technology are in alignment with their strategic objectives. It’s also a chance to adjust processes, staff skill sets, and align with the future road maps of your technology partners.”
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 2, 2024
Here are five key ways the right tech makes golf tournaments irresistible to sponsors: 1) It’s Easy to Commit The actual process of becoming a sponsor for a golf tournament has been significantly streamlined, thanks to technology. 4) Premium, Professional Exposure Above all, you want to make your tournament’s sponsors look good.
Museum 2.0
MARCH 7, 2012
Pinterest allows us--requires us, really--to document a part of our creative process openly on the web. Loosely formatted blogs to document progress. At least for me, that's when the juiciest part of the creative process happens. I'm curious how other organizations are publicly documenting and sharing creative process.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 3, 2024
However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. Looking Back: Traditional Grant Management Processes In the past, managing grants for nonprofits involved lots of paperwork and manual tasks.
The MatrixFiles
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Recently, as I was using Chat GPT to summarize the transcript of my monthly MatrixMaxx AMS Q&A session , I realized that the process I use every time was the same. I could probably create a custom GPT to both make the process faster and also have the results be more consistent from month to month. What is a Custom GPT?
VisionLink
AUGUST 31, 2023
The PM documents project specifications and manages custom projects as well as new customer launches. This position maintains existing processes, develops new processes to support internal coordination and external communication with customers, and develops and documents project plans and project milestones.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2020
2) Online Document Sharing & Management. There has never been a better time to make document management and collaboration a priority. However, when it comes to document management and collaboration, Google Drive stands alone as the best option for nonprofits. 4) Internal Communications Tools. 5 Online Calendar.
sgEngage
JULY 5, 2024
In addition to the financial investment, there are many people, processes, and systems that you need to account for with this decision. This gives people ownership and enables them to take initiative in the process. These individuals can also help you develop project management milestones and timeline management processes.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Norming: With a clear strategy in mind, the team will develop effective processes to meet milestones and clarify responsibilities. Grant pros who understand the stages of group development can utilize this process to lead and successfully navigate teams through projects. The team must explicitly define its strategy. What worked well?
sgEngage
AUGUST 7, 2024
You are finished with manual approval processes for expenses. To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved. Show how the changes will make processes faster, more efficient, and more accurate—and have a positive impact on the whole organization.
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