DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Note from Diane: You know how passionate our team is about thinking about your grant management work (your post-award work) to help strengthen your grant applications (your pre-award) work. Its why we partner with MyFedTrainer.com to deliver grant writing supports and training on both the pre-award and post-award side of things.

Finance

Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Will a CRM system help you track your beneficiaries more effectively?

Funding

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy

Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

They must work with advancement teams to understand scholarship funding, find students who fit donors specific requirements, shepherd those students through the application process, manage scholarship review committees, disburse awards, and report back to the donors how their funds were utilized. What are the next steps?

Award

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%. Find Your Next Grant 17K Live Grants on Instrumentl 150+ Grants Added Weekly Try Instrumentl free for 14 days Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team - Grant Training Transcription Will: Hello, everyone.

Instrumentl

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Were you counting on ESEA funds to pay for learning specialist training? Consult with your legal counsel to understand your school’s rights and applicable appeals processes should your funding be terminated. Where applicable, institute or review spending limits for purchase types. For an English-learner program?

Policy

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. To improve your volunteer programs use of technology, consider taking training courses. Clearly designate their responsibilities.

Software

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

It’s important to review your grant application periodically so you can incorporate new features in your grantmaking software and new ways to meet the needs of your grantees. Here are five questions to consider as you start to update your grant application. How well does your application match your funding priorities?

Applicant

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

Your nonprofit’s CRM is the centerpiece of your technology stack and will dictate how your team operates. There is a wide variety of CRM solutions available, many of which are specialized to help different types of organizations. Here are four factors to take into account when purchasing a CRM: 1.

CRM

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 26, 2024

Diane’s Note: It’s no secret that our team is a big fan of Bloomerang as we have collaborated for years on free webinars and in the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference community, but they are also a generous supporter of our BIPOC Nonprofit Professional Scholarships for Agile in Nonprofit training. Segmentation.

CRM

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 27, 2024

You can do this by sending out surveys or examining the data in your nonprofit constituent relationship management system (CRM). Just think about how businesses offer generous return policies, leverage easy-to-use e-commerce platforms, and train employees to provide excellent service. Provide a positive supporter experience.

Nonprofit

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.

Policy

Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

Know the regulations that apply to your industry and identify the data that might be applicable to those regulations. For example, have your grant application automatically pull data into your CRM instead of having to manually enter or update contact records each grant cycle. AI and machine learning are tools.

Government

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources.

Nonprofit

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Hard skills are measurable technical skills or certifications such as CRM management proficiency. Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Work with your team to review and document each of your funding programs, including the number of grantees, timelines, and applications for each. Include who is involved in those application reviews and how decisions are made. Also look for ways your system can tap into repositories such as Candid to simplify your application process.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

AUGUST 7, 2024

To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved. Here are some key questions to ask: People Understand how people on your team interact with the current system and ensure you’ve identified all applicable use cases. But it doesn’t have to be stressful.

Funding

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you work for a nonprofit and want to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and low-code automation to create your own digital solutions, applications, dashboards, and workflows, you are not alone. Open APIs allow you to connect your CRM data to any platform that supports them.

AI

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Constituent relationship management (CRM) tools can help you keep track of donors as well as your organization's other constituents. Bloomerang is a cloud-based CRM (constituent-relationship management program) that lets you capture new donors and donations through email and annual appeal letters. Donor Management Tools.

Grantstation

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

When your constituent relationship management (CRM) systems and databases are in the cloud, you can access all of your important contacts and information from any computer. Bloomerang is a cloud-based CRM that lets you capture new donors and donations through email and annual appeal letters. Other Cloud Programs.

CRM

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

For example, a customized CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) system can help the nonprofit better communicate with their constituents, identify recurring donation opportunities and track progress. With the Caspio cloud database platform, users are empowered to create custom data-driven applications without coding.

CRM

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

As I look back, one of the things we dreaded most was wrapping up after each webinar – particularly the time-consuming task of getting registration and attendance data out of our webinar platform and into our CRM system. Quickly send webinar or training invitations right from the contact record. Ready to get started?

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 27, 2024

Use a Robust CRM A robust constituent relationship management (CRM) system will aggregate donor data , making it easy to derive insights that could influence your marketing and fundraising strategies. Your CRM will allow you to set permissions, so controls can be placed over different sections and types of data.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

Particularly important for smaller nonprofits and libraries, troubleshooting problems, maintaining your technology, learning new tech skills, and increasing the effectiveness of every day applications can help keep you ahead of the curve and help avoid problems down the road. Pacific time.

IT

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2011

When you need to share this information and create processes to be followed, you are ready to graduate to a CRM system. This is why CRM applications have enjoying such wide acceptance. But, is it time for your organization to take the next step with CRM technology? What Does CRM Mean? You're a CRM rock star!

CRM

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

When your constituent relationship management (CRM) systems and databases are in the cloud, you can access all of your important contacts and information from any computer. Bloomerang is a cloud-based CRM that lets you capture new donors and donations through email and annual appeal letters. Other Cloud Programs.

CRM

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning remained strictly academic from the 1940s until the 1980s, when computer power started to become available for commercial applications. You’ve turned your trained AI models loose on a CRM full of potential converters. But that does not mean its concepts were not being applied.

AI

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In fact, 67% of nonprofits use a CRM. Charity Engine | Nonprofit software with direct mail solutions CharityEngine is a CRM and fundraising platform designed to streamline operations for nonprofits of all sizes. Donor management software enables you to organize your donor information, track gifts, and strengthen your donor engagement.

Software

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. For example, volunteer management software can close communication gaps around activities like scheduling and training, resulting in a smoother experience. Show your appreciation.

Software

Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2017

Keep track of and access the strong relationships you build with your donors wherever you go with cloud-based constituent relationship management (CRM) tools. CRMs make it easier to plan and analyze data, create automated processes, and improve access to information. Consider these products to get you started. Accounting Tools.

CRM

Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

Like the Pew Internet & American Life Project , we believe that over the next decade most people will access software applications online using several different types of devices rather than depending primarily on tools and information housed on their individual, personal computers. Find the first and second post in this series online.

IT

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

So, the key to success is to ensure that all of your gift officers and related staff are entering in their contact reports (also known as "actions" in the Raiser’s Edge CRM software) in a consistent manner. The idea is for gift officers to see this as a useful tool and not a technically difficult software application.

Metrics

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

While not all events or online content will have fees associated with participating, some may, and it's particularly valuable for organizations that may provide trainings or other certifications and can do so using online methods. When giving a webinar, if your product is applicable, ensure that you offer a demo.

CRM

The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Train them on how to engage their followers and create opportunities to encourage them to sign up for your recurring donation program. . With a little extra training and their own insider knowledge, your ambassadors can speak to donors more personally while still providing information about your nonprofit.

CRM

Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2013

Like the Pew Internet & American Life Project , we believe that over the next decade most people will access software applications online using several different types devices rather than depending primarily on tools and information housed on their individual, personal computers. Find the first post in this series online.

IT

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Expert services Getting Attention helps nonprofits with nearly every aspect of the Google Ad Grant, including: Application and eligibility check: Is your nonprofit ready to apply for the Google Ad Grant? Getting Attention will put in the legwork to assess your nonprofits eligibility and walk you through each step of the application process.

Consulting

DoJiggy

JULY 9, 2024

This ease of use ensures that your nonprofit staff quickly adapts to the software without extensive training. Integration with Other Tools QuickBooks integrates seamlessly with various other tools and applications, enhancing its functionality. These include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and donor contribution summaries.

Finance