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When nonprofit strategic planning goes wrong 

Candid

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. It sounds straightforward, yet many nonprofit organizations struggle with the strategic planning process, especially when not knowing why, where, or how to start.

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

Blackbaud

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 team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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Let’s plan ahead for your 2024 year-end campaign.

amplifi

Be strategic with your goals. Build a plan for your outreach. You know that if you want to raise more money and achieve your goals, you need to reach the right donors with the right message, in the right way, at the right time. But it’s important to know what metrics to look for ahead of time. Don’t wait!

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Nonprofit Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: The Key Differences

Blackbaud

They’ll consider how your financial activities align with your nonprofit’s overall strategic plan by answering the following questions: What are this organization’s financial goals (revenue generation targets, spending objectives, etc.)? Tracking financial metrics.

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Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods

Pamela Grow

It’s less useful for future planning and goal-setting since you don’t have official, complete records of expected revenue or outstanding payments. Accrual accounting allows for more effective financial decision-making, which will help you define your growth goals and measure your progress toward them.

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Organizational Development in Becoming Grant-Ready

Grant Professionals Association

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.

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New year, new look. Introducing 2022 Candid Seals of Transparency.

Candid

Impact—share goals and the difference you’re making . Strategy & goals: upload strategic plan or briefly answer two questions . Metrics: share at least one metric from 2021 . Two key elements are required: . 2020 or 2021 financials . Board chair name and leader demographics . Want to learn more?

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