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Fundraising Event Planning: Common Event Committee Roles

Greater Giving

Contracts with vendors. Behind-the-Scenes Heroes Procurement Powerhouse In order to hold a successful auction, you need a stock of highly prized items. This team: Holds a procurement brainstorming party to identify items to target for donation. Coordinates with businesses. Coordinates with other personnel. Selects the menu.

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I Was a Fan of This Nonprofit. Then I Wasn't. What I Discovered When I Checked Up On Them

Selfish Giving

Then, earlier this week, I ran across a post on the Walmart Blog on the retailer's work with WAA to help transport 100,000 wreaths to national cemeteries across the country. The WAA board formed an RFP Committee and began the process for the 2017-2019 contract to ensure that Worcester's pricing of wreaths is competitive.

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The Development of Competitive Bids is an Art and Science

Grant Training Center

Win strategies are devised, value propositions are offered, the science case is conceptualized, solutions are engineered, graphical depictions of funder visions are created, and win themes and discriminators are sprinkled throughout the proposal – all carefully developed from the issues surrounding the procurement.

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Financial Audits for Small Nonprofits By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Here are the circumstances that may trigger an audit requirement: Federal, state, and local government contracts may require an audit as part of the nonprofit’s contract for funding. Selecting an auditor should always follow the nonprofit’s purchasing and procurement guidelines; at a minimum, a request for proposals should be used.

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Rocking Government Tenders: Strategies to Follow

Red Tape Busters

Demonstrate Social and Environmental Responsibility Government agencies increasingly value social and environmental responsibility in their procurement decisions. Seek Continuous Improvement and Learning Winning government tenders is not just about securing one contract; it’s about building a track record of success.

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Improving Your Nonprofit’s Internal Culture: A Mini Guide

Greater Giving

Whether you’re hosting lunchtime seminars on auction item procurement or covering employees’ professional association membership fees, you must show them that your organization is a place where they can have a long and successful career. Choose the consultant you want to work with, sign a contract, and get to work improving your culture!

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How to Structure Your Fundraising Event Committee

Greater Giving

Check out our blog post on job descriptions, committee roles, and why it’s so important to know what you need before you begin recruiting: Making Sure Your Committees Are Locked Before Recruiting. Limit permissions so procurement volunteers can enter donated items, but not risk interference with any other area of event planning.