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7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM

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As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. So, what are the specific signs that your organization has reached a tipping point and needs to consider moving to an enterprise-scale CRM ?

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

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In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

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Conflict of Interest Guidelines Every Grantmaker Should Follow

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This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. When youve documented and implemented a strong conflict of interest policy, you protect your team, ensure ethical decision-making, and strengthen your reputation among grantees and stakeholders. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy.

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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Keep appropriate waivers and liability forms ready for volunteers to sign. Add them, if they are willing, to your affiliated volunteer roster and to your constituent relationship management (CRM) platform so you can keep them apprised of opportunities to support your mission in the future.

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The Different Types of Grant Reviews: What Grantmakers Need to Know

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Additionally, this step offers an opportunity to verify and update applicant records in your CRM, avoiding duplicate entries and ensuring data integrity. Its also important to share your conflict-of-interest policy and make sure everyone involved has an opportunity to disclose any potential conflicts.

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6 Tips to Retain Volunteers

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If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. People do want to get involved when and where they’re needed. It is a special relationship.

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7 Database Goals for Your Independent School’s Capital Campaign

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When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. But you and I know it’s critical to maintain a robust and up-to-date CRM. You are focused on policies and procedures. Review your gift acceptance policy.

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