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Propel Your Mission: Trustworthy Grant Writing Services Unveiled

Allied Grant Writers

Definition of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to fund specific projects or programs. Budget A detailed financial plan outlining all expenses and how grant funds will be allocated. For budgeting tips, refer to budgeting for grants.

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Why ‘big bets’ matter more than ever: Supporting nonprofits with flexible, long-term, ‘durable’ capital 

Candid

These conversations often center on concerns that the growing cohort of big bet funders, including Lever for Change, are unwittingly encouraging mission creep and unsustainable growth among nonprofits that might be better off with smaller budgets and ambitions. This is not the time for timid philanthropy.

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What are the best strategies and tips for managing a nonprofit board of directors?

Blue Avocado

BruceDavis from Arts Council Silicon Valley Clear policies and abundance build strong boards. Good policies and good procedures save time and angst , an abundance framework reveals resources that might otherwise be overlooked. Also, check your bylaws to actually see how your nonprofit is supposed to operate.

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Step Up Your Systems for Success: How to Simplify, Streamline and Support Your Team w/ Teresa Huff | Instrumentl

Instrumentl

I use a lot of Google sheets, Asana, Instrumentl, definitely. I definitely have always kind of had a weak spot for office supplies. First of all, definitely look for the best matches. I have to have it set to remember to pick up my kid from school every day. Spreadsheets. I like the visuals of Trello. Lots of good systems here.

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Operating Reserves as a Key Indicator of Financial Health

Blackbaud

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board.

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Changemaker Spotlight: Shemitria Smith, Clark Atlanta University

Blackbaud

In the advancement office, since we deal with all of the data, gifts, and reporting, you can definitely be assured that critical needs are very common. Q3: What type of critical needs come up in the advancement office, and how do you and your team pivot when it’s received on short notice?

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Change is Inevitable: Budgets and How to Manage Changing Them

Blackbaud

We build a budget that is fair, balanced, and built on evidential history, but flexible ready for whatever hiccups and bumps come along. Im sure everyone is mildly familiar with budgeting. Meetings, approvals, and publication of the finalized budget are involved. How do you communicate the change in your plans, your budget?