Grant Consulting Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Does your organization have a strategic plan? Strategic planning is a very important step in building a successful organization, no matter its size. So, what is a strategic plan, and how do you make one? What Is A Strategic Plan? Ask the following questions: What resources are already in place?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 13, 2025

This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals. Review your strategic plan to ensure the new revenue stream fits within your organizational objectives. The goal is long-term sustainability with minimal additional resources.

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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. That is wonderful—if you have the tools to accurately track and manage all the moving pieces. From maintaining donor intent to tracking distributions and appreciation across funds, endowments have a lot of details to manage.

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Blue Avocado

JUNE 20, 2022

When your organization’s managers write performance reviews, do they evaluate specific, mutually agreed-upon goals or do they write in generalities […]. The post Setting Organizational Goals: Does your team know what to do? appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Understanding the distinctions between capital, program, and operating grants is crucial for effectively managing your organization’s finances and meeting its goals. Characteristics Goal-Oriented : Program grants are focused on achieving specific outcomes related to the funded program.

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Grant Writer Team

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Agree on Program Goals Second, determine your program goals. You need to prioritize program delivery goals. In this step, you should set organizational financial goals and clarify annual goals from the strategic plan. Assign activities for the goals that you set up earlier.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. Your goal is transparency.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

In this guide, we’ll discuss what each of these financial management systems looks like in practice, their respective benefits and drawbacks, and how to determine which method is right for your organization. To keep your financial data organized, you can use either of two primary tracking methods: cash accounting and accrual accounting.

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Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation. Researching and Identifying Appropriate Grants With the project details in hand, the next step involves researching potential grant opportunities that align with the projects goals.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Unlike traditional foundation grants, corporate grants are often tied to a companys philanthropic goals, community engagement efforts, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. Engage with key stakeholders, such as corporate social responsibility managers, community relations officers, and foundation representatives.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

But inertia is not an option when your grant programs outgrow your current solution, or your vendor sunsets the software you use, like Salesforce is doing with their grant management software, FoundationConnect. As you look at your grant management software options, you want to include your future goals as well as your current processes.

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Blackbaud

MAY 6, 2024

Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan. A clear understanding of your core mission and short-term and long-term goals aligns the budget and financial decisions with the overall direction of the organization.

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Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Two key members of your organization’s financial management team are your accountant and your chief financial officer (CFO). What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management? Where is there room for improvement? Implementing fiscal policies.

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Blackbaud

MAY 28, 2024

No longer confined to the more traditional, narrow lane of strictly managing an organization’s revenue and expense sheets, today’s nonprofit CFOs are increasingly asked to design a multifaceted approach that encompasses strategic vision, collaboration, and innovation.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Thinking strategically means that you don’t just “fall into” doing things at your non-profit. Instead, you should be moving with purpose at your organization – making plans, setting goals, and then working to achieve those goals. Think: How do We Ultimately Achieve our Goal? Plan for Growth.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? Strategic planning: Your CRM holds valuable data that can inform your strategic decisions. Improved data management: Accurate, centralized data enables better reporting and analytics.

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

” Shifting professional and personal priorities The pandemic also prompted many nonprofit workers to reassess their professional goals and personal priorities. Nothing fit my goals and personality until I started my business in 2023,” says Kristi Scott, who now runs a consultancy focused on nonprofit email marketing. “My

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. As you follow this process, always remember to align your budget with your organization’s general goals and plans for future growth.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These grants are essential for organizations that align with the foundation’s mission or strategic goals. Funders often require detailed proposals outlining the project’s goals, timeline, and expected outcomes. These funds may be used for training staff, improving technology, or developing strategic plans.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Corporate Grants Corporate grants are financial contributions provided by businesses to support various initiatives that align with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. Purpose of Funding Funding must align with the goals of the grant provider. Objectives and Goals : Specific, measurable outcomes intended to be achieved.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

This skill is valued in many positions, especially those that involve data analysis, quality control, or project management. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines. This financial literacy is relevant to jobs in finance, accounting, and budget management.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement. Avoid jargon.

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Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

Manage your organization’s online identity : Choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your nonprofit. . to manage your profile and? Impact—share goals and the difference you’re making . Strategy & goals: upload strategic plan or briefly answer two questions . as necessary. .

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Now it’s time to elevate your game by registering for bbcon 2024 sessions that are designed just for your goals and interests. Blackbaud experts share examples of how customers have successfully managed tech resistance and adoption and how you can, too. New to bbcon?

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales Ops vs Sales Management. Contract Lifecycle Management. Contract Management. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Platform. Content Sharing and Management. Contract Lifecycle Management. Performance Management Software. Manage compensation. . Sales Ops: Table of Contents. Performance.

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CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

You’ll come away with the key insights you need to create the best resource to empower your fundraisers to meet their goals. Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. Don’t miss out! Save your seat today for the free webinar.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander. Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Grant Management and Follow-Up: As a last step, your grant writer can follow up with your potential funders for results. The following are some tasks you might consider offering your clients: Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning to align grant-seeking activities with organizational goals and priorities.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By careful examination of your nonprofits budget priorities where you allocate your time and resources you can gain insights into your organizations true motivations and goals. Learn four ways your CFO can help with your nonprofits grant management. Strategic planning for your nonprofit doesnt have to be a painful process.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

You may need to get rid of sticky notes and embrace digital tools, better time management, and more efficient processes. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit. Other popular project management tools include Basecamp and Asana. . With a pen.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Your strategic plan should point to the need for the main component of your project. A Clearly Defined Project.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. The Executive Director is responsible for managing staff and volunteers and running day-to-day operations. It’s a much bigger responsibility than most people understand.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Getting Started.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 27, 2024

A stagnant fundraising strategy can cause roadblocks, such as falling behind on fundraising goals, missing key support, and even causing donor attrition. Lack of clear goals and reporting. Poor strategic planning can lead your organization to make uninformed or vague goals that make it difficult to define success.

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Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

How to earn a 2023 Candid Seal of Transparency If your organization has a 2022 or older Seal:  Sign in to manage your profile and  review all required fields.  Platinum  Impact—showcase your nonprofit’s mission-driven goals and impress donors with the difference you’re making.  Update or add information,  as necessary. 

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