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5 Tips for Securing Appealing Nonprofit Auction Items

Greater Giving

However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in! But if you want to engage volunteers with young children, consider offering family-friendly prizes (amusement park tickets, popular toys, etc.)

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How to Kickoff Your Federal Grant Project

RBW Strategy

This is a privilege, but also requires diligence, planning, and solid recordkeeping to ensure that you follow the federal requirements as indicated in The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Uniform Grant Guidance, or 2 CFR 200, plus any other federal, state or local agency requirements.

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Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance

RBW Strategy

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. While the updates won’t go into effect until October 1st, it is important to know about these changes and how they impact your organization.

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How to Run a Silent Auction: 11 Essential Planning Steps

Qgiv

To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. Determining the auction budget. To set an accurate budget for this event, assess past event budgets for similar experiences. Procure auction items.

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Nonprofit Google Ads 101: How to get the Google Ad Grant

Candid

Google Ad Grants enable nonprofits to show up at the top of the results page when people search for information related to their organization. In fact, every time someone uses Google to search for information, both sponsored ads and organic website listings will appear. So, how does the Google Ad Grant work?

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How to Budget for an External Evaluator by AGS Grant Staff

Assel Grant Services

A strong evaluation provides valuable information for data-based decision-making to inform program refinements and continuous improvement. As a result, evaluation costs fluctuate, and the conventional guidance to devote 10% of the program budget to evaluation isn’t always accurate, at least for federal grant programs.

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

Blackbaud

What are your procurement standards? Here are a few tips to consider: Develop a whistleblower protection policy that encourages employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders to come forward with credible information about any illegal practices or violations. Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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