sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2025

Establish Clear Internal Controls for Grant Distribution Any time you have funds moving to or from your organization, its important to have clearand if possible, automated internal controls to provide transparency and mitigate risk. Internally, equip your team with tools that make tracking and addressing questions seamless.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Role of LMS in Achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certification in Manufacturing GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In manufacturing, getting certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is important for companies that want to improve quality and be more responsible for the environment.

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Roles Train Training Module 69

Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review four essential best practices for nonprofit financial management. If your organization is in this situation, you can outsource these roles to access the same expertise at a fraction of the cost. Comprehensive financial reporting is also important for internal decision-making.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. This led us to examine our practices and identify areas where we could do better. We continuously asked ourselves, “How can we disrupt inequality in our work?”

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Many organizations are finding it difficult to fill roles, especially in the finance department. Before you start to work on a succession plan, identify what each employee does and their roles and responsibilities. And even when you have a full roster, people retire, move, or decide to change jobs.

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Charity Village

MARCH 21, 2024

After a decade in international development and peacebuilding, last year I started working in mental health in the nonprofit sector at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Your best-in-class finance team requires different levels of skills and experience depending on their role. If the Executive Director or Board Chair doesnt follow the internal controls for expense reimbursement, it makes it harder for your team to enforce those controls for the rest of the organization.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

In an environment of fast-moving change where minute-by-minute updates can evoke strong emotional responses, every person who plays a role in fundraising from the marketing team to gift officers can play a role in keeping your supporters engaged.

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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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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in our society. AI in the Nonprofit Sector The Role of AI in Nonprofits AI plays a transformative role in the nonprofit sector by enhancing efficiency, improving decision-making, and expanding the reach of services.

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Practice Nonprofit Donor Social Media 105

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. This mentorship can facilitate a smoother transition by offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing practical insights about using the AMS. Schedule a demo today.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Consider if your data will be used in the future and practice data hygiene. As you work with your staff, try tailoring your training content to various user roles within your association to ensure the content is relevant and not overwhelming. Your AMS vendor will have best practices based on hundreds of software launches.

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sgEngage

MARCH 25, 2025

A review wont have a formal opinion from the CPA and doesnt dig into individual transactions or internal controls. This process involves a comprehensive examination of your internal controls , accounting practices, and the verification of transactions and balances. Preparing for an audit requires significant effort.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. Learn more. This is object, field or file access.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While analytics at scale promises many transformative business outcomes , most organizations struggle to build a widespread Data Culture that values and practices data-driven decision-making. Adopt agile implementation practices. Leading for success across three areas will empower your entire employee base to be more data-driven: .

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit teams would then be caught off guard, unaware of either newly implemented accounting systems, new chart of accounts, or changes in processes and management roles. Here are six best practices your nonprofit organization should adopt to increase collaboration and enhance its relationship with your audit firm.

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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. Provide a list of approved tools and how they should be used.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

When outsourcing, you typically have an option where maintenance and support are included, thus eliminating the need for internal product management. Data scientists, data engineers, business analysts and implementation managers are just some of the roles an outsourced analytics provider employs. Time to Value or Return on Investment.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. We’ve found that internal self-awareness is associated with higher job and relationship satisfaction, personal and social control, and happiness; it is negatively related to anxiety, stress, and depression. Become an active listener by practicing these skills.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission. How do you use yours to steward donors?

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Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While analytics at scale promises many transformative business outcomes , most organizations struggle to build a widespread Data Culture that values and practices data-driven decision-making. Adopt agile implementation practices. Support employees in growing their analytics skills. Support employees in growing their analytics skills.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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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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International Build Nonprofit Grant 98

sgEngage

JULY 8, 2024

If your organization has an endowment or is looking to start one, here are some best practices for managing your endowment accounting. Minimize errors with intuitive integrations and strong internal controls so you can provide the reporting your organization needs to make important funding decisions.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 11, 2023

Here we offer information and best practices to keep cybersecurity at the forefront of your school operations. Here are some best practices to be proactive and reduce your school’s risk of cyberattacks. Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your School. Most Common Threats to K–12 Cybersecurity. staysafeonline.org.

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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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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Recently, on March 8th, International Womens Day was recognizeda moment that originally sprung from a movement to fight against child labor and sweatshop working conditions. A recent report issued by UNICEF, Plan International, and UN Women indicates that FGM is declining. But there is hope.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

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. Here are 9 best practices to help your organization develop strong nonprofit financial management.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2025

These documents not only help your team make informed financial decisions internally, but they also demonstrate to external stakeholders that you are using their funds responsibly, allowing you to gain their trust. Internally, your Statement of Functional Expenses allows you to assess the accuracy of your financial reporting.

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Roles Communication Demonstration Philadelphia 98

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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Policy Practice Technology Train 98

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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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

By stepping out of the order taker role and into a respected advisor mindset, youre leveling the playing field. Maybe its best practices from that VP whose project you want to join, insights into how approvals really happen from that senior director, or vendor recommendations from that influential peer. new possibilities open.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2024

The first three focus on “internal” strategies for keywords, content, and site organization—things you can do within your web properties to optimize them for search. On-page SEO best practices Once you know your keywords, put them to work! It’s an SEO best practice to include any important keywords from the page in the title tag.

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Strategy International Nonprofit Search 104

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. How can I talk about the importance of sharing this value?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Confidence to initiate engagement with your staff and stakeholders and define roles and goals. Do you have a web team with staff in multiple roles and with different skill sets? The vendor will craft the system and recommendations according to your internal constraints and capabilities. Is your website a one-person operation?

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