Blackbaud

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transitioning from Return on Investment to Return on Mission The concept of ROM is that the real measure of a nonprofits success is not in how high the return is on an investment, such as a grant or major gift, but rather how much that investment impacts the mission itself. That, then, is the bridge that connects overhead and mission costs.

Metrics 111

Metrics Finance Management Goals 111

NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2021

New Workflow White Paper features examples in bill pay, grants management, budget development, payroll, purchase orders and other critical areas where approval processes and key steps can be automated to improve efficiency and accuracy. Download Mastering Workflow in Nonprofit Management.

Management 80

Management Grant Management Budget Nonprofit 80

Blackbaud

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. Applied an equity lens: We aim to grant funds with an equity lens, focusing on the needs of historically or currently marginalized and at-risk populations along with more local, on-the-ground organizations.

Management 111

Management Grant Management Grants Grant 111

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

The dashboards on your grant management system give you a similar snapshot of your grantmaking programs. What Are Dashboards in Your Grant Management System? The dashboards act as the welcome screen in your grant management system. Are you going too fast? Is there enough air in your tires? Is it time for an oil change?

Grant Management 105

Grant Management Application Applicant Management 105

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2024

Don’t tie your income to a single economic driver, such as government grants or major donors. For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector. Sadly, that is not reality.

Management 98

Management Pass-Through Budget Demographics 98

Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

Rather than focusing on driving value for shareholders, you’ll be focused on managing a continued flow of donations, grant funding, and program fees so your staff and volunteers have the tools to properly serve the community and accomplish your mission. You can track and manage items like grants and endowments more efficiently.

Finance 111

Finance Software Nonprofit Funding 111

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 19, 2023

Regardless of the size and scope of your project, I’m going to share with you what we use in our office as a starting point for planning grants of all sizes, scopes, and funding sources. What are we going to do about it with this grant? Question: Where do you start when planning a grant proposal? Why does this problem exist?

Applicant 52

Applicant Application Grants Grant 52

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2025

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AI 52

AI Retail Nonprofit Government 52

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The Cardinal Path white paper, The State of Digital Data in the Top 50 Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. The white paper's intent is to provide a quantified snapshot of the $316 billion philanthropic and nonprofit sector's maturity in web analytics. Making effective use of the Google Ad Grants program.

Strategic Plan 61

Strategic Plan Media Engineering Demographics 61

HSF House

APRIL 17, 2024

I am looking forward to sharing my journey as I complete the IDEA Grant program over this upcoming Summer Semester. In Dr. Mariano’s Literature of Human Rights course, which I took in the Fall of 2022, I wrote an extensive White Paper on the subject which inspired me to continue exploring the issue and raising awareness through academia.

Mentor 98

Mentor Conference AI Publishing 98

Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

On the donor side, it is dominated by corporate investors who largely execute their own projects rather than administer grants. As highlighted in IDIS’s white paper, Perspectives for Brazilian Philanthropy in 2022 , there is new energy from younger generations.

Donation 98

Donation Funding Award Fundraising 98

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Not only can you re-use this explanation for future grants, but you should assume that funders will be reading your 990s. Your fund accounting system is a centralized location to house important grant documentation, invoices, and other program expenses. Take advantage of Schedule O if you need more space.

Electronics 93

Electronics Software Funding Management 93

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You will always get the grant and donors will never churn. Depending on your organization’s focus and activities, you may have different types of funding, such as grants, contracts, donations, program fees, sponsorships, or merchandise sales. In a perfect world, your budget will always be balanced.

Management 98

Management Policies Policy Budget 98

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

This concern is pertinent for nonprofits who rely on government grants and reimbursement contracts, or whose funding comes from a small number of mega-donors. Check out our white paper on gettin g donors to give for more information. If your nonprofit is funded that way, what would you do if your largest funder said “no more?”

Contract 98

Contract Contracts Retainer Consultant 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Software 52

Software Management Retail Media 52

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

Templates for meetings, white papers, and responses to common press inquiries Resource lists Staff contact lists Answers to frequently asked questions and how-tos Three Scenarios Where Your Nonprofit Could Leverage Slab Below are three scenarios where you could use Slab to facilitate staff training and share frequently referenced materials.

Management 52

Management Template Proposal Policies 52

Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

For example, a grant proposal that results in an award very likely contains content worth adding to a content library. graphics, proposals, white papers, etc.) However, the entire proposal may not be worth adding to the library. If you are using a system of nested folders, you can organize your main folders by content type (i.e.,

Proposal 52

Proposal Software Template Application 52

Peak Proposals

MAY 13, 2021

For example, a grant proposal that results in an award very likely contains content worth adding to a content library. graphics, proposals, white papers, etc.) However, the entire proposal may not be worth adding to the library. If you are using a system of nested folders, you can organize your main folders by content type (i.e.,

Proposal 40

Proposal Software Template Application 40

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail 59

Retail Media Management Fundraising 59

Blackbaud

JANUARY 21, 2025

Their operations are sustained through a combination of hospital system funding, philanthropic contributions, and government grants, underscoring the collaborative effort to fulfill community benefit requirements while addressing health inequities. Want to bring more equity into your community benefit initiatives?

Pass-Through 98

Pass-Through Transportation Education Funding 98

Blackbaud

MAY 22, 2025

A healthy mix of income sources such as fundraising, endowments, grants, and program-specific feeshelps reduce reliance on any single contributor. Collaborate with your development team and leadership staff to explore additional income sources, such as fundraising campaigns, grant opportunities, or fee-based programs.

IT 95

IT Policies Policy Education 95

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Foundations can leverage external dollars through grants, donations from individuals or major donors, and partnerships with businesses interested in sustainability and climate action. Foundations can apply for sustainability grants or partner with environmental organizations and corporate sponsors that are committed to green energy solutions.

Transportation 98

Transportation Policies Policy Donation 98