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Training 92

Training Management Nonprofit 92

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As your organization contemplates formalizing its job succession preparedness strategy within the finance department, there are three major areas to consider: segregation of duties and cross-training, safeguarding of assets, and cross-organizational impact.

Finance 105

Finance Training Nonprofit Electronics 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 29, 2025

While FEMA provides funding for disaster case management, most groups will rely on philanthropic and local support to hire and train case managers. While FEMA provides funding for disaster case management, most groups will rely on philanthropic and local support to hire and train case managers.

Management 65

Management Applicant Application Training 65

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

A robust donor database or constituent relationship management (CRM) system is one of the best tools you have at your disposal to boost engagement at your nonprofit. Event management solutions to log donors registrations, merchandise and auction item purchases, and peer-to-peer fundraising participation for a-thon style events.

CRM 173

CRM Software Management Donation 173

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Train one or two colleagues to review drafts or help with attachments in a pinch. Advocate for Investment in Grant Infrastructure Make the case for a grant management system, research subscriptions, or part-time assistance. Show how these tools will lead to increased funding and fewer missed opportunities.

Grants 130

Grants Grant Calendar Grant Calendar 130

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Learning how to manage volunteers effectively will help bridge the gap between recruitment and retention, ensuring more supporters stick around long-term. Volunteer management is the process of working with volunteers throughout their engagement with your organization, from recruitment to ongoing engagement and retention.

Management 78

Management Nonprofit Training Calendar 78

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the senior manager of digital and data at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation , Im always looking for new ways to eliminate friction between our organizations mission to prevent osteoporosis and my teams ability to realize it. In the past five years, we have exceeded expectations. Could you have more accurate data fields?

CRM 98

CRM Software IT Fundraising 98

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. Know Your Current Situation Frustrations with your CRM may be due to the limitations of the tool, but they may also be due to the way your team has chosen to use the tool, or a lack of training. What about reports?

CRM 105

CRM IT Budget Training 105

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The short answer: change management. What Is Change Management? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. In change management, leadership addresses these essential questions: What does the team know about the change?

CRM 98

CRM Management Nonprofit Software 98

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Beyond remote volunteering, common employee engagement programs included skills-based/pro bono (92%), issue workshops and trainings (92%), volunteer grants (64%), and nonprofit board training (62%). Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff. Recruit potential board members.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Training Metrics Donation 111

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 16, 2024

to a nonprofit, having the right strategies and plans for volunteer recruitment and management is critical for long-term nonprofit success. Too many organizations can be laissez-faire about volunteer recruitment and management. Share what training will be offered for the outlined role. Conduct interviews.

Management 52

Management Training CRM Award 52

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When your grantmaking organization first started, you didn’t need a lot of functionality to manage your single program and a handful of grantees. What vendor support and training opportunities are available? Evaluate the level of support and training the vendor provides. What does their GMS implementation look like?

Grant Management 98

Grant Management Grant Management Software Application Applicant 98

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 52

Finance Grant Management Management Grants 52

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Keep reading for actionable tips to improve your allocation processes and avoid issues common to managing your nonprofit payroll and time tracking for grant reporting. Accurate allocation demonstrates that your team has the necessary systems and processes in place to manage additional funds effectively.

Grants 104

Grants Grant Indirect Cost Budget 104

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Train your teams to think: Would this belong in our grant story? Its managed, maintained, and shared. New partnership? Fresh program data? Staff change? Create a simple intake form or Slack channel where they can drop new info as it happensbefore it gets buried under ten email threads.

Burnout 130

Burnout Grants Grant Finance 130

Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

This isnt about a lack of training or skill. Weve all seen it: mid-level roles that expect CDO-level strategy, major gifts portfolios, team management, event planning, marketing knowledge, and oh, can you also design a new CRM integration before Friday? As Ive learned over the years, you can train a team on proven tactics.

IT 130

IT Fundraising Burnout Nonprofit 130

GrantNews

JANUARY 22, 2025

With grant funding, private schools can enhance their curricula, invest in state-of-the-art technology, train teachers, and expand extracurricular offerings, ensuring a well-rounded education for their students. Funding covers program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program.

Grants 114

Grants Grant Engineering Education 114

GrantNews

JANUARY 10, 2025

Funding is for medical services, police departments, and emergency management and communication. Purchasing and Training Police Dogs ! Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Grants to Attract Tourism! Professional Development in Humanities!

Grants 111

Grants Grant Education Government 111

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. Effective strategies include providing quality training, as well as matching opportunities to volunteers skills and experiences and recognizing their accomplishments.

Retainer 102

Retainer Training Utilities Education 102

GrantNews

JANUARY 24, 2025

Funding assists veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the professions: crisis management, disaster recovery, emergency response, and business continuity. Funding helps to subsidize the costs of certifications or vocational training. Fellows will be individuals who have completed their residency.

Education 109

Education Funding Training Grants 109

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

According to data in NetHope’s 2024 State of Humanitarian and Development Cybersecurity Report , 65% of its nonprofit members surveyed reported experiencing a security breach in the preceding 12 months and more than half are not confident their cybersecurity is a well-managed risk. The impact can have dire consequences and lives are at risk.

Training 103

Training Government Management Nonprofit 103

Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Her major donor, sponsor, and planned giving programs were using best practices throughout the entire moves management cycle , with lots of prospecting, relationship-building activities, and special high-touch interactions. Your CRM and online fundraising tools should help you with much more than transaction management.

Fundraising 95

Fundraising CRM Management Software 95

GrantNews

JANUARY 6, 2025

In addition, there are a host of other tools available to make it easier for women entrepreneurs to research funding opportunities and manage the grant application process efficiently. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up.

Grants 117

Grants Grant Engineering Grant Calendar 117

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 12, 2025

Use project management software like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp to assign tasks, track approvals, and communicate in one place. Use grant management software like GrantHub, Amplifund, or Foundant to track spending, generate reports, and meet funder requirements without breaking a sweat. Cue the chaos.

Grants 130

Grants Grant Federal Grants Logic Model 130

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. Gina Vaughn is Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. She is committed to helping mission-driven organizations achieve their full potential.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Policy Policies Pass-Through 97

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding of the grant lifecycle. Proper management ensures funds are allocated efficiently and projects deliver the intended impact. Optimize resource use. Build stronger funder relationships.

Grants 71

Grants Grant Grant Management Award 71

Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Learn the key responsibilities of HR in nonprofits including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, culture, and employee relations. Discover best practices for nonprofit human resource management.

Nonprofit 181

Nonprofit Training Management 181

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With the right guidance and training, someone who joined your team as a staff accountant may develop into a strong finance leader. If you dont have the time to find and manage a strong finance team, outsource. You should help set the tone on overall risk management. You want your team members to grow as your organization grows.

Finance 98

Finance Policy Policies Training 98

Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Financial Accountability: Donors, grantors, and the public trust nonprofits to manage their finances responsibly. Risk Management: Internal controls help identify and mitigate risks, protecting the organization from financial loss and reputational damage. Examples include backup procedures, disciplinary action, and insurance.

Policy 72

Policy Policies Ethics Finance 72

GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

Some Essential Small Business Startup Tools Project Management: Choose a platform that organizes tasks, tracks progress, and streamlines workflows to keep projects on schedule. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Manage customer interactions, sales pipelines, and business relationships efficiently.

Mentor 111

Mentor Award Grants Grant 111

GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Grant funding is available for a wide range of programs, including job training, education, housing assistance, and mental health services. Nonprofits play a vital role in addressing the distinct needs of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Grants 88

Grants Grant Nonprofit Education 88

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Relationship-building, communication, commitment to the cause, perseverance, creativity, and project management are all transferable skills that can be applied to fundraising. It is always a bonus if your team has personal qualities like integrity, leadership skills, and outstanding manners. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

Funding 98

Funding Grants Grant Fundraising 98

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Funding will address water conservation by concentrating on multiple areas, including nutrient stewardship and ecosystem management, for preservation and restoration projects to promote sustainable agriculture and best watershed management practices. Coastal Resource Management Fellowships !

Funding 60

Funding Grants Grant Utilities 60

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

BELIEF THAT FRAUD Won’t Happen Here Managers sometimes believe so strongly in an organizations mission that they are blind to the idea that someone may commit fraud against them. Management must remember that they set the tone for the rest of the organization. This can lead to relaxed financial safeguards and procedures.

Training 76

Training Finance Funding Electronics 76

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Because of this, expect global issues like conservation of biodiversity, waste management and recycling initiatives to be competing for attention in everyone’s social feeds. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. To illustrate, now may be the time to evaluate your organizational culture.

AI 122

AI Nonprofit Grants Grant 122

Blackbaud

MARCH 12, 2025

According to the Nonprofit Change Management Toolkit , 70% of change initiatives fail. Become an Expert in Change Management The first step in developing a strategy is to think about how you will manage the change within your organization. And change can be hard. So, what can you do to improve your odds?

Strategic Plan 94

Strategic Plan Nonprofit Goals Finance 94

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. How to Avoid It To address and avoid technology issues, first understand what youre asking your reviewers to do.

Grants 59

Grants Grant Application Applicant 59