Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 21, 2024

Hear key takeaways from each of our esteemed guests: Bernard Turner , GPC, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Belmont University Cheryl Kester , CFRE, GPC, 2023 Distinguished Fellow Awardee and Owner of The Kester Group Doris Shivers , GPC, Director of Grant Innovation and Management for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Egondu Onuoha (..)

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups? Find out more about Team SG here. The post Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should) appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you run a consulting firm, you understand the value of their greatest asset- your people. My experiences are growing the nonprofit consulting and grant writing firm Think and Ink Grants (www.thinkandinkgrants.com), however the insight I am sharing today can apply to any service based business: 1. Clone yourself.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Project costs include consultant fees, community stipends, supplies, administrative expenses, and small capital or equipment expenses. They will learn about current early care and early education policy-related research and engage with research, policy, and programmatic attendees.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. If you have an issue where you have to dip into your operating reserves, make it a priority to refill that fund so you are prepared for the next unexpected bump in the road. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re a grant writer, fundraiser, development director, or consultant who works with them, you can play an essential role in helping prepare a nonprofit to accept unexpected, larger donations and build sustainability for the communities served. Bequests can take many different forms.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations throughout Nevada.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. If you need help or have any questions about audit prep, consult your accountant.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Bringing on or consulting a prospect researcher might seem like a luxury for smaller shops, but they play a vital role throughout the capital campaign.

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GrantNews

MARCH 11, 2024

Any conflict of interest policies or procedures. This can mean consulting legal advice, understanding laws and regulations relevant to your specific organization (state and federal, and even possibly consulting similar organizations’ bylaws for ideas. Election procedures for board members.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Productivity Commission has commenced the inquiry to develop a policy agenda to double giving. There has been a lot of community consultation, which has brought many stories of evidence of impact to the fore. The partnership with government is critical for policy change.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

5 Additional Services Offered Workshops, Consultations Research, Budgeting Examples, Resources Selecting a Service that Aligns with Your Needs After narrowing down potential services, the next step is selecting one that aligns with specific goals and requirements. For more on this subject, consult our article on budgeting for grants.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. Support field-wide research and policy efforts that aim to make the nonprofit sector more sustainable for its workforce.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

She will also touch on creating a whistleblower policy and key tips on how to handle complaints. Blackbaud Solutions Consultants Katherine Liles and Lauren Smithman will break down one solution in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT + Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT + Blackbaud Grantmaking: The Sum is Greater Than the Parts.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

In our webinar with grantmaking consultant Lisa Tacker, she highlighted the importance of data governance for grantmakers and how to incorporate it into your organization. If your organization doesn’t have one already, create a cohesive and widespread policy about AI adoption and implementation.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As the author of this paper – British fundraising consultant Dr Ashley Scott – says: “If you are thinking ‘I really don’t see how grappling with abstract notions of postmodernity is going to enhance my ability as a professional fundraiser’, you’d probably be right.” So what’s the point of it?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? . But the business side of a nonprofit requires a solid foundation of written policies, procedures, and processes. You have to establish your brand. You need a budget.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Offer individual consultations to help donors explore which options might be best for their situation. Encourage donors to consult with their own legal and financial advisors as well. Start by allocating resources for staff training, marketing materials, and possibly legal or financial consulting.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

And if a nonprofit lacks funding and resources for HR functions, then policy manuals and forms, performance reviews, and regular training can all become desperately out of date or be nonexistent. These consultation hours can be divided up and used across multiple sessions, with each session having a fifteen-minute minimum.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2024

The team included the director, board chair, administrative marketing and communication staff and a community engagement consultant. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

This step will require feedback from various stakeholders and legal consultation to ensure compliance. All of your conflict of interest policies and clauses dictating fiscal policies and emergency provisions are in place. Here’s the Breakdown: Seek legal help: Reach out to a lawyer or legal consultant who is an expert.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You can name a charity as a beneficiary on your policy, for example. A charitable gift rider is a similar idea, in which a percentage of the policy’s value goes to a charity. Step 4: Consult with Professionals Setting up funds or making changes to your will can be quite complicated, and it’s easy to make mistakes along the way.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Before you partner with a nonprofit tech consultant, complete the following steps to ensure your team is well-prepared for the evaluation. This budget should include the cost of the assessment itself, such as any consulting fees, as well as the cost of investing in software optimizations (new software, data hygiene efforts, etc.).

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2011

Dr. Bansleben has been a database consultant for nonprofits for many years. It is a nine-month series of three courses and covers optimizing power consumption, cloud computing efficiencies and concerns, virtualization, networking topics, waste-stream, and recycling. Intended Audience. Curriculum Summary.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

And you need the right practices and policies in place to ensure those employees are prepared to do their jobs well and have a positive employment experience at your organization. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, OSHA requirements, social security policies, and all state and local regulations. Hire an HR consultant.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 27, 2023

Additional Information Agency Name: Washington Headquarters Services Description: The project aims to enhance understanding of the history of Indian boarding schools, related policies, and the role of the Department of Defense (DoD).

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The Grantsmanship Center

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nonprofits that deliver remedial educational services might join other organizations working for critical reforms in education policy. Thomas Boyd is Chief Editorial Consultant for The Grantsmanship Center and an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations. © Copyright 2023, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Advocacy

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Encourage the donor to consult their tax professional. Advise the donor to consult their tax professional for guidance on deducting the donation of inkind services on their taxes. Create an inkind gift acceptance policy to make it easy to decline items offered to your organization that you do not need.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Create philanthropic policies that incentivize partnership. Establish written policies and procedures to empower your development office. A decision tree is a great first step. Is this a grant?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2013

Industry, including e-waste recyclers, refurbishers, environmental auditors, and consultants, as well as policy leaders from many countries globally, will be participating in this event. Industry and policy leaders will share information on the current state of African electronics recycling and refurbishment policy and practice.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

However, most nonprofit organizations start out with a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP). Funding is intended for maintenance, winterization, initial and annual start-ups, and technical consultation services. Business insurance is to protect nonprofits from any claims against the nonprofit made as a result of normal operations.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Conversations surrounding racism and the need for DEI policies and actions have been happening, and they need to keep happening. Many grant applications ask if your organization has a DEI policy. A lot, actually… appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. We can start small. We can make mistakes.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a corporate leader, you know that achieving your company’s goals depends on the collective efforts of your executive team, employees, and other stakeholders. The same goes for your corporate giving initiatives.

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The Grantsmanship Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You have foundations on your list that say they “generally” care about disability, but you might chase after a grant from a funder that is more interested in strengthening public policy than in direct client services. © Copyright 2023, The Grantsmanship Center Tags: Prospects

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