Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2024

Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort. Plus, different professionals bring unique perspectives and experience to the table so your nonprofit can make the best possible financial decisions. What is this nonprofit doing well when it comes to financial management? Let’s dive in!

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Finance Strategic Plan Budget Nonprofit 105

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Asymmetric information can be a disadvantage, especially for nonprofit organizations that are new to the world of government grants. PRO Tip: Learn the best way to respond to a grant by studying the agency issuing that grant - its mission, policy goals, and types of grants it awards. Read the agency’s strategic plan.

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Federal Grants Strategic Plan SAM Government 130

Candid

JULY 23, 2024

These gaps distort our democratic process and the policy debates that flow from it. To address these challenges, many philanthropic and nonprofit organizations are embracing their nonpartisan role in the voter engagement space to help build a more inclusive democracy where all voices are heard. And the data shows it’s effective.

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Policy Policies Transportation Strategic Plan 116

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

AI 147

AI Nonprofit Fundraising Retainer 147

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

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Budget Finance Burnout Grant 78

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At every stage, an advisory committee should be actively influencing your programs and policies.

Policy 91

Policy Policies Utilities Nonprofit 91

Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

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Strategic Plan Metrics Utilities Policy 98

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

A well-crafted budget is essential for aligning financial resources with the strategic goals of your private school, and with the right processes and tools, it doesnt have to be stressful. It sets in motion the goals youve outlined in your strategic plan. Your school may have multiple budgets, each with a different purpose.

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Budget Strategic Plan Template Conference 53

Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. Businesses and nonprofits need grant writers who are versatile enough to handle any proposal. The same goes for businesses and nonprofits; go with what works best for you. Maybe so.

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Consulting Consultant Consulting Grant 117

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Grants provide a means to diversify income streams, reducing financial risk and enabling churches to plan long-term capital projects, with greater confidence. Enabling Strategic Planning and Innovation The availability of grants encourages strategic planning and innovation.

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Funding Grant Grants Proposal 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

As the founder of a new nonprofit, you are probably doing everything yourself and working for free instead of taking a nonprofit salary. . Or pay yourself more than you are now so that your nonprofit provides you with a living wage. It can feel like a lot of money when you’re looking at the nonprofit’s tiny checkbook.

Budget 111

Budget Nonprofit Readiness Funding 111

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

Strategic Plan 52

Strategic Plan Nonprofit Policy Policies 52

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is Strategic Fundraising?

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Fundraising Calendar Engineering Nonprofit 97

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We aim for a 360° sector-wide view via Candid’s Nonprofit Profiles on GuideStar. Through Candid’s Nonprofit Profiles, every organization can be represented regardless of its web presence. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency. From pain to gain.

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Demographics Strategic Plan Policy Policies 111

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Here are some key steps you can take and considerations that will bring your organization that much closer to securing the funds your organization needs: Strategic Planning: Organizational development involves strategic planning, which identifies the goals, priorities, and needs of the organization and its programs/service offerings.

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Grant Readiness Readiness Grant Grants 59

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 11, 2024

His track record includes serving as CEO of Netnod and advising governments on internet governance, data retention and broadband policy. The post Lindqvist Picked To Head ICANN appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Lindqvist has been CEO of the London Internet Exchange (LINX) since 2019.

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Strategic Plan Engineering Government Policy 52

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Amid ongoing economic uncertainties and the global pandemic aftermath, nonprofits have had to navigate a lot of change in recent years—shaping the global nonprofit space towards digital-first experiences and processes. In turn, growing nonprofits have a more evenly spread income stream portfolio.

AI 103

AI Fundraising CRM Policy 103

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. His big prediction was that 2012 would be a breakout year for mobile computing in nonprofit tech. The Forecasts for 2012. The Decline of PCs.

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Nonprofit Liability Strategic Plan Conference 74

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

Online giving continues to be a fast growing and dynamic revenue opportunity for nonprofits of all sizes. Small nonprofits with budgets less than $1M came a close second, with an over 22% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue. Nonprofit campaigns saw record breaking success in 2021, with $2.7

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Policy Policies Pass-Through Budget 59

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. Check out our guide on When and How to Pay Yourself a Nonprofit Salary to get yourself on a path to getting paid.

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Nonprofit Readiness Management Budget 75

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

Endowments are the result of a successful long-term strategic plan. It’s important to have strong controls in place so you can preserve the purchasing power of your endowment while aligning with your overall investment policy. That is wonderful—if you have the tools to accurately track and manage all the moving pieces.

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Management Funding Finance Software 94

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There was a surge in these perspectives and practices during COVID-19 when grantmakers understood even more strongly how nonprofits step up to support the community. I often wonder what proportion of the folks working in philanthropy have had the privilege of also working in a nonprofit, and vice versa.

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Applicant Application Grant Grants 107

Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

Strategic Plan 52

Strategic Plan Metrics Utilities Policy 52

Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

For nonprofits in close-knit communities, community-centric fundraising (CCF) may be a more effective fundraising approach than other methods of fundraising. It encourages nonprofits to look beyond immediate financial needs and consider the long-term health and sustainability of the entire community.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Policy Policies Strategic Plan 59

Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

It offers a collaborative strategic planning tool to help funders, nonprofits, and communities center the needs of children over the next decade, including a “foresight framework” that highlights how a strategic action taken now can make a long-term impact. nonprofit sector by Candid.

AI 52

AI Demographics Publishing Strategic Plan 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Budget Grant Writing AI Utilities 52

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

From nonprofit charities to healthcare institutions, organizations rely on fundraising to support their missions, sustain operations, and bolster programming activities. Fundraising Roles: How Organizations Structure Their Nonprofits Measuring Fundraising Efforts: Common KPIs What Software Helps Fundraising Efforts?

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Fundraising Nonprofit Pass-Through Software 59

Grant Consulting Services

MAY 31, 2023

More and more funders seem to be prioritizing funding for organizations that work to change systems and policies in order to increase equity and justice. Nonprofits are investigating new strategies to help meet the changing needs of people in their communities. So what has changed that needs to be acknowledged and addressed?

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Funding Grant Writing Policy Policies 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Today is Giving Tuesday, one of the most important days of the year for the nonprofit sector. I know the nonprofit end-of-year responsibilities can be a lot to juggle, so this post is penned in appreciation of all you do and with the hopes of helping you keep your head above water. Take care of yourself and your team. Your next steps.

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Template Nonprofit Grant Writing Policy 52

Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

million nonprofit boards in the U.S. When your nonprofit’s board does not accurately represent the community you serve, how can you have an accurate pulse on what your community needs? Your board’s diversity (or lack thereof) can impact your nonprofit in many ways. Nonprofits belong to communities, not board members.

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Strategic Plan Readiness Demographics Policy 52

GiveSmart

MARCH 25, 2024

Leading a nonprofit team to success requires an executive director who can wear many hats and effectively guide the organization toward its goal. Challenges Nonprofit Executive Directors Face With such a diverse job, nonprofit executive directors (EDs) must juggle many tasks to complete the work effectively and efficiently.

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Nonprofit Goals Management Training 52

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Our thanks to Deborah Cooper of the California Association of Nonprofits, along with Meredeth Clark (also from CAN) and Steve Zimmerman, C.P.A., for this template.

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Template Publishing Nonprofit Strategic Plan 85

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Responsibilities : Who will be responsible for updating and maintaining the policies? Ensure that existing data is recoded to match the new moves management strategic plan. Make new assignments and create a plan to review portfolios regularly. are clearly documented within the database. Step 3: Prepare Your Database.

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Management Metrics Goals Training 52

DoJiggy

MARCH 18, 2024

Within the nonprofit realm, AI is emerging as a groundbreaking tool poised to revolutionize traditional fundraising strategies. The issue for most nonprofits looking to be early adopters is how nonprofits can use AI in fundraising (and elsewhere). Let’s begin!

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AI Fundraising Nonprofit Utilities 40

Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

Building and managing a strong nonprofit board of directors can be challenging. The success of a nonprofit often hinges on the effectiveness of its board making it important to implement the best practices and proven strategies for optimal board governance. ” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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Management Strategic Plan Nonprofit Policy 59

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How you or your clients handle this good, bad news or this bad, good news will affect the sustainability of your nonprofit agency. That transfer has a solid potential to inject trillions (with a “t”) into the nonprofit sector through wills, bequests, stock transfers, and other giving instruments. Sounds great, right?

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Grant Writing Policy Policies Consulting 105

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

Community Engagement is a relatively new field of study within public administration and is newly emerging as a best practice for city planning processes, research, and development of social interventions. These are examples of community engagement.

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Ethics Policy Policies Budget 61