NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

And grants are promised with no strings attached. As the field of potential sources not supported by the Waltons narrows, reporters risk tilting discussions about sustainability, resource management, conservation, or other subjects toward solutions favored by the family’s philanthropies.

Public and Social Policy 134

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 134

Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Key Reasons to Utilize Task Management Software / By Mike Crum In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, staying organized and focused on our mission is paramount. Task management software has emerged as an invaluable asset in our journey towards making a meaningful impact.

Management 52

Management Collaborations Production Activism 52

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Even in cases where subject matter experts carefully manage data, biases can creep in. AI often amplifies those biases.

Ethics 52

Ethics Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 52

Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

All the information in these profiles, including every grant given and received, is completely open and accessible from anywhere. We also developed a product called Ecosystem Intelligence, which offers macro-level analytics on social impact funding in the U.S., Elizabeth Kane, Managing Director, Core Services, MacArthur Foundation.

Public and Nonprofit Management 116

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations 116

Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits. If you want to be more productive and get more done without working 24/7, you have to change your habits.

Production 124

Production Nonprofits Collaborations Management 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

The lack of access to financing [meant that the grant] nearly destroyed the organization. million grant, CRH needed to obtain the working capital necessary to complete the first milestones. FSB approved a grant of $100,000 to CRH—the first known recoverable grant in Puerto Rico.

Finance 117

Finance Non-Profits Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 117

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

Whether it’s CRM products and websites for fundraising, outreach, advocacy and event management, or back office infrastructure for day-to-day operations and everything in between, the list of functions and choices is seemingly endless and growing by the day. HAVING tech is not the same as USING and MANAGING tech. .

Nonprofit governance and management 145

Nonprofit governance and management Technology Production Nonprofits 145

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 2) Online Document Sharing & Management. 1) Video Conferencing. 5 Online Calendar.

Production 126

Production Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Management 126

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Use these six outcomes in your next grant request or funder conversation to make the case for more training and development support. By investing in training, organizations can improve their efficiency, productivity and performance — and retain their best people. READ NEXT: Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture 2.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Collaborations Leadership 98

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grant-funded programs often require employees to track their time to ensure money is being used appropriately. Compliance with Labor Laws and Overtime Management Like any other employer, nonprofit organizations are subject to labor laws and regulations. This especially applies when managing overtime.

Law 52

Law Nonprofits Finance Production 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether it’s crafting a compelling grant application, strategizing a fundraising campaign, or navigating tax laws, these experts can provide invaluable insights. In-kind sponsorships are donations of products or services, such as free software licenses or event spaces. In-kind sponsorships. Cause-related marketing. Tax benefits.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Miscellaneous (3 percent). What the Organization Does (22 percent).

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Foundations Collaborations 111

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learning grant writing is a rite of passage for many nonprofit professionals. Many of us first dive into grant writing with minimal (or even no) prior experience. Writing a grant proposal might seem like a big, scary task. Successful grant writing comes down to organization, careful decision-making, and experience.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Energy Foundations 52

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For most nonprofits, their constituent relationship management (CRM) software serves as the foundation of their technology stack. Salesforce is one of the top CRM providers for nonprofits, but the array of products can be confusing if you don’t know where to start. That’s where Salesforce comes in.

Production 52

Production Nonprofits Management Retention 52

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Whether you are looking to build upon your fundraising prowess, elevate your digital marketing-driven donation game, or become an expert grant writer, check out these nonprofit books to help you achieve success in 2023. . Build skills to become a better leader or manager. Birkholz and Amy S. to help you get started.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Non-Profits Energy 111

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2023

When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. One of those sources can be grants, and you should go after all the grant money you can. But interestingly, there are many times when grants are not the answer. 12 Times You Should NOT Look for Grants 1. Time is important.

Medical 105

Medical Foundations Children Ethics 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 3, 2024

Ensuring Non-Profit Operational Continuity with JD Edwards Managed Services America’s 1.5 Applying for grants, running donation drives, and providing your basic services require careful orchestration, strong communication, and a laser focus on how to benefit from every last penny you have. Of those 1.5

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Management Homelessness Activism 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

From fundraising strategies and emotional intelligence to diversity, equity and inclusion and management, classes span every area of expertise and experience level. But what if you could increase your productivity and impact? Time is a precious commodity when you’re working at a nonprofit and wearing many hats.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Governance 105

The Charity CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

Burnout can cause decreased productivity and high turnover rates in staff. Offering wellness programs, family-friendly policies, or other mental health benefits for employees gives them the resources they need to proactively manage stress and stop burnout. Consider financial management as an example.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Social Policy Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The approach to so-called work-life flexibility is to make hardworking people have a more fulfilling and productive existence. To liberate us from the constraints of a rigid schedule and to grant the autonomy we once had. Highlight the potential for heightened productivity to your boss. A solid strategic finesse is a must here.

Production 52

Production Finance Energy Activism 52

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Its product is so ubiquitous it’s commonly used as a verb. In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Google Ad Grants are considered in-kind contributions. Increase volunteer participation.

Food 98

Food Charitable Organizations Management Production 98

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. When you make strategic purchasing decisions, you can set your organization up to fundraise more productively than ever before. Let’s get started.

Nonprofit governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. A strong management strategy can combat these issues and make your volunteer program a more positive and productive experience. Invest in volunteer management software. Explore volunteer grants.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A strong volunteer program is built on consistent communication , engaging opportunities, and organized management. Promote volunteer grants. You can earn more from your volunteer program and give your volunteers an opportunity to make an even greater impact with volunteer grants. Keep diligent records of your volunteers’ hours.

Public and Nonprofit Management 73

Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Energy 73

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

How can we embrace and move through—rather than fear and avoid—productive dissention? But creating inclusive conversations does call for extra effort to elicit participation of all board members in how grants or programs have fostered change, and how they could create deeper, stronger change going forward.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Fundraisers are currently using it to help write donor thank-you notes, newsletters, grant proposals, and press releases. And a grant writer for a human services agency shared that she used ChatGPT to edit three different grant proposals for conciseness and all three were funded!

Ethics 132

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 132

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. On one hand, this saves your team the time you’d spend researching products and determining which one is a worthy investment, as well as the money you’d spend making that investment.

Public and Nonprofit Management 84

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Management Public and Social Policy 84

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Lack of accomplishment: struggling to be effective or efficient at work, noticing lower productivity or capability, or feeling low on morale and coping skills. This explains why some folks seem to manage lots of demands without burning out (they usually also have lots of resources). Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.

Psychology 98

Psychology Healthcare Culture Health 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Let’s get started.

Management 98

Management Retention Production Fundraising 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

Intermediaries like TechSoup also offer free or reduced-cost access to hundreds of products and organizations like DataKind and Data.org exist to make data science talent more accessible to nonprofits. While data ecosystems have evolved over time, there are four key levels of data processing: Production-level data.

Public and Social Policy 103

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 103

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When weighing the cost of various technology products, always check the TechSoup catalog and see if a discount is available (because there probably is!). You will also need Office 365 for key products like Word and Excel. Google products are widely used in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. But there are many other options.

Nonprofits 105

Nonprofits Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Production 105

Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions / mike crum Free and Affordable Nonprofit CRM, Donor Management, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement Software Solutions Nonprofits are infamous for tight budgets. This includes donor databases, grant applications and so much more.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Management Collaborations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 31, 2024

Whether it’s product launches, corporate fundraisers, weddings, or even kid birthday parties, people are realizing the power of bringing groups together around shared experiences. That’s why embracing event management platforms and staying on top of industry best practices are game changers.

Technology 52

Technology Production Advertising Values 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 31, 2023

Private Foundations: Some may require nonprofits to conduct an independent audit Grant Recipients: If your nonprofit has received funding from grants, some may require audits to ensure that they can have confidence in the financial aspects of the organization that they have provided this money to.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Health 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

million pairs of affordable reading glasses to low-income customers in remote areas, creating a path out of poverty by extending productive livelihoods, and generating $1.8B After introducing reading glasses to the product mix, the 33 percent margin on glasses significantly increased the margin on the Live Well basket of goods.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Health Production 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Why This Fundraising App Made Our List The Bloomerang app is designed to support donor management from wherever you are. With both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing technology, they make it easy to manage all aspects of your next event right from your phone. This is achieved with features such as: Chapter billing and dues collection.

Nonprofit governance and management 80

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 80