Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

10) Foundation List (US) :: foundationlist.org. Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry level. DevNetJobs.org agreegates international development jobs and consulting opportunities worldwide. 11) DevNetJobs.org (Worldwide) :: devnetjobs.org.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Lets explore how your association can strengthen these pillars to build a future-ready foundation. Case Study Highlight: An international association in the event management industry faced challenges in fostering collaboration and digital engagement across their teams.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. Candid offers a searchable database of foundations and grants, grants for individuals, and Requests for Proposals published by funders.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Efficiency and Scalability Require Modern Systems Digital transformation isnt just about member-facing tools; its also about improving the internal efficiency of your organization. Technology isnt just a tool; its a foundation for building resilience, growth, and success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. It’s too early to tell whether Threads will continue to grow, but for the early adopters, here are some basic practices for getting started on Threads.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Rationalization Rationalization is the justification a fraudster internalizes to explain why it is okay that they commit fraud. This statement is true regardless of a NFPs size.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Where do foundations stand on multiyear funding? Candids 2024 Foundation Giving Forecast Survey found that while 67% of respondents awarded at least one multiyear grant in FYE 2022, the percentage of multiyear grants in their portfolios varied substantially. 4 things we learned about foundations and general operating support.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review four essential best practices for nonprofit financial management. Establish Fiscal Policies Fiscal policies are the foundation of effective financial management, since they govern how your entire team handles your resources day-to-day in their respective roles.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor. Exponent Philanthropy’s 2024 report, Racial Equity in Lean Foundations, offers a snapshot of where nearly 300 of these foundations are today and how they can improve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

Founded by the BitGive Foundation , GiveTrack is a fundraising platform exclusively for Bitcoin donors and is powered by Blockchain technology thus enabling donors to track the movement of their Bitcoin donation. Test the service by selecting the orange “Get My Bot” button. 3) GiveTrack :: givetrack.org. 5) RallyUp :: rallyup.com.

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here we’ll share our insights into how the practice of listening to the community and funding the supposedly “unfundable” on a small scale can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot. Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new survey and report from the Made of Millions Foundation, a nonprofit mental health advocacy organization, found that only a small fraction of Gen Z youth relies solely on the internet to interpret their symptoms and make their own conclusions about a diagnosis or disorder. It all depends on how you learn to use it.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop leaving technology out of your strategic plans An organizations strategic plan is shared widely, both internally and externally, to map out its diligence, effectiveness, and direction.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the Ford Foundation, where I serve as vice president and chief people officer, we’re deeply committed to working toward equality. Our DEI journey began with the realization that we lacked key perspectives that could enhance our work and further align internal practices with our mission. Be transparent.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In well documented cases of international aid organizations operating in Haiti, weak safeguarding measures led to the sexual exploitation of the very people those groups exist to serve. members face in promoting safeguarding, opportunities, and promising practices.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

Grantmaking is the heart of the private foundation industry and is often the largest expenditure for a foundation. Due diligence has the potential to provide insight into critical attributes and the level of alignment between the foundation’s mission and the goals of the grantee. Request a list of Board members from the grantee.

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Furthermore, the shift toward paperless payments is becoming the norm, with 72% of funders adopting this practice. Therefore, decisions made regarding technology, the practices guiding its use, and the training provided can lead to either equitable or inequitable outcomes for those communities.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2022

Information Technology and internal controls. Tip Sheet: 15 Questions Foundations Should Ask as Part of Their Grantee Due Diligence. Internal Controls Resource Toolkit. The post The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 232: Best Practices for Due Diligence in Grantmaking first appeared on npENGAGE. Governance. Listen Now: Resources.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But when you are a lean staff and a tool comes along that can act as an unpaid intern, it’s no surprise that the philanthropic industry has jumped on AI adoption, even more than for-profit businesses. So, the best practices for your organization should also shift over time.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

For grantmakers to make a truly lasting impact across their community, they need to be intentional about their equity and inclusion practices, both within their organization and with their funding efforts. Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. Or possibly the organization is updating their internal controls and wants to make sure their changes are sufficient and reasonable.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Operational Efficiency : AI can automate administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, sending internal and external reminders, and reviewing donor profiles, which frees up staff to focus on mission-critical activities. This increases the chances of securing funding from foundations and other grant-making organizations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Whenever you’re implementing a big change in an organization—whether it’s strengthening internal controls or implementing a new software system—it is critical to have a strategy and get buy-in across all areas of the organization. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.—Stephen Set clear expectations.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

But with increased financial support, they could build internal capacity for structural transformation, scale their programs, reduce leadership burnout, particularly among Black women, and drive the bold, systemic change our country desperately needs,” she says. These leaders are already delivering results in their communities.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

From my experience, here are recommendations on ten fundraising resolutions based on proven principles, strategies, and best practices. Revisit mission, vision and values : Everything naturally and powerfully flows from this foundation. They dramatically change the way your organization is viewed both internally and externally.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

The cumulative impact of these practices can do more harm than good when it comes to enhancing grantee well-being and creating sustainable social impact. Theres also the example of the Freedom Together Foundation in response to the pause in federal funds for many nonprofits. Similarly, the John D. and Catherine T.

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Google Research AI blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

These works along with those developed by others in the field have showcased how deep neural networks can potentially transform end user experiences and the interaction design practice. Results We pre-train the Spotlight model using two unlabeled datasets (an internal dataset based on C4 corpus and an internal mobile dataset) with 2.5

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

3 practical donor engagement strategies Here are three lessons learned from our transformative journey rethinking donor engagement strategies: 1. I organized workshops to cultivate an internal culture of abundance and shared purpose, which was then reflected in our external outreach efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. The British Heart Foundation wanted to attract younger female runners to fundraise for its MyMarathon campaign.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Even when nonprofits balance their desire to do good works with a realistic view of the level of effort required to accomplish those goals, funding may still be elusive if there are not strong internal controls in place. How are trust and internal controls intertwined? The Case for Internal Controls for Nonprofits .

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop leaving technology out of your strategic plans An organizations strategic plan is shared widely, both internally and externally, to map out its diligence, effectiveness, and direction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain Language Association International. Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. Top 3 Crowdfunding Best Practices. Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. The Center for Plain Language.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

Here is what you need to know to strengthen your financial savvy and keep your nonprofit on a strong financial foundation. By following nonprofit financial management best practices, you will be able to proactively identify and plan for disruptive scenarios and mitigate their impact on your operations and programs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

To establish a strong department, it is essential to hire technically skilled staff who are well versed in nonprofit accounting requirements and best practices. Your leadership must create an ethical foundation that starts at the top. Set the Right Tone from the Top The finance team extends beyond the finance department.

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