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Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System

Blackbaud

Now your grant management system (GMS) is the hub of your grantmaking organization, and simple API integrations allow you to plug in the systems that work best for you. Clearly defining your needs helps you select partners that align with your strategic goals. Cost Management: Integration costs can add up quickly.

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How Nonprofits Can Manage Cash Flow During Financial Challenges

Blackbaud

Here are a few of his suggestions for tracking and managing your cash flow, along with strategies to help your nonprofit stay flexible during times of financial uncertainty. Good cash flow planning helps you spot potential trouble before it has a chance to derail your strategic goals.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Just as you start the year strong with clear goals and plans, help new hires step into their roles with clear expectations, training, and support. Use a learning management system. Survey new employees about their learning preferences, communication styles, career goals, and interests. Schedule regular check-ins.

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Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency

Blackbaud

Capital Campaigns: Include operating reserve goals as a component of capital campaigns to raise dedicated funds for replenishing reserves. Free Resource Aligning on a Revenue-Wise Strategy Download Now The post Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Choosing a Scholarship Award Management System

Blackbaud

Scholarship administrators have a lot to manage. Thats why modern scholarship offices rely on award management systems. What is an award management system? Evaluating and selecting an award management system can be complicated. Understanding your teams processes, challenges, and goals will help you make the best decision.

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What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” By setting clear, measurable goals and aligning them with a thoughtful strategy, our nonprofit will navigate all challenges head-on. We will collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact.

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7 Top Insights Nonprofits Can Borrow from Management Guru Peter Drucker

Clairification

If you’ve never read management and marketing guru Peter Drucker , you must. Goals Perhaps the most important thing I learned from Drucker was you must begin with the “why” question. They have more explicit goals related to solving specific problems. “I Goals that answer the “why” question are focused on impact.