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Compass Tour Recording - May 2023
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Compass Community Rules
New to Compass? We have a short list of Community Rules to ensure everyone has a great experience here in Compass. They are always linked at the bottom of the this site, but to save you an extra click right now, here they are! Compass Community Rules 1.) Keep your posts relevant to the forum category. 2.) Solicitation of…
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8 Quick Tips for Making the Most of Compass
Here are 8 Quick Tips for maximizing your experience in our community: STEP 1: Review Our Community Rules It's an easy read! STEP 2: Update your Profile Click on the round Account Options icon on the upper right of your screen and select "Edit Profile". Upload a picture so we can put a face to your name! Update the job…
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Join the Final Countdown to 5,000 Members! 🌟
We're on the final stretch to reaching 5,000 members in Compass. We are currently at 4,950 members, and we're offering a special raffle for the next 50 people who join us! Referrals count too! If you bring in team members from your organization, you’ll get an extra chance to win. Just make sure you request the Referral…
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Electronic Signatues
Aside from working at Foundant, I am also involved with small local nonprofit. We are looking for inexpensive way to collect electronic signatures for our Volunteer agreements and Harassment policy forms. Any great suggestions?
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Tuesday Tip: 📸 Upload Your Profile Picture Today! 📸
Let's put faces to the names! Upload your profile picture to your Compass account and: 🏆 Earn Points: Boost your Compass rank! 🎖️ Earn the "Photogenic" Badge: Show off your style! 🌟 Create a Friendlier Community! Click your profile in the upper right. Select "Edit Profile." Click "Change My Picture" on the left. Upload…
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Coffee Talk: How does your grantmaking foundation manage change?
You face daily choices amidst the constant changes in philanthropy. How do you decide which change to embrace and which to dismiss as a fad? Which changes—whether systems or processes—will create space for the essential, impactful work supporting your mission? As we review our processes and explore new granting strategies,…
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Compass FAQs
Compass Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Compass? Compass is Foundant’s online community for philanthropy. It is your destination for connecting with peers in the field, exchanging best practices, and learning helpful tips and tricks. There are conversations relevant to grantmakers, scholarship providers, community…
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Create your own Group in Compass!
Groups are a great feature in Compass that allow members to create an area outside of the standard categorized discussions for collaboration around a specific topic or event. Any Compass member can create a group! Take a look at this Sample Group to see how Groups look. Explore the Group read the how-to PDF and watch the…
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Happy Anniversary, Compass!
I'm so grateful for this community of philanthropic experts who are always eager to share their experiences and help others maximize their impact on their own communities! What is your favorite thing about Compass?
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#TuesdayTip: Time to update your notification preferences!
Every once in awhile, I'll remind you to check-in on your notifications so you don't miss anything important here in Compass! Click on your profile pic in the upper right corner. In the drop down, select "Edit Profile" or "Account & Privacy Settings" Under your photo, select "Notification Preferences." I recommend opting…
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Help Compass reach 4,000 members by the end of 2022!
We have 99 to go! Invite your colleagues, board members, and the volunteers in your community to join our community for philanthropy. Compass if for anyone supporting philanthropy! Ask them to mention your name as their “Reason for Joining” when they register so you can earn the Referral Rockstar badge, which is worth 30…
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Do You Have a (Caramel) Sweet Tooth?
Do you want to earn a box of Bozeman-made Bequet caramels??? All you have to do is post 25 responses to discussions or answers to questions! This is a LIMITED TIME badge to be earned in Compass! So far, 30 members have earned this badge!…
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New Badge + Update your Compass Profile!
A new badge was introduced yesterday! Military: This badge is for any military service member, veteran, spouse, dependent or supporter. Request the Military Badge here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -…
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#TuesdayTip: Update your profile!
Let us get to know you and put a face to your name! Visit your profile to update/complete your bio. and upload a profile picture to earn another badge! Just click on your photo/avatar and select Edit Profile... And then...
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Just in time for the holidays-USPS raising rates for packages
Many are in prime-time planning for end-of-year solicitations, and if you're contemplating sending out gifts to top donors, you might want to think again. The good ole' USPS is planning a price increase just in time for the holidays. While the official nonprofit rates will remain the same, package shipping for items from…
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Last week's top nonprofit discussions!
Hi everyone! Here are last week's trending discussions for nonprofits. I'm experimenting with sharing these with you in lieu of a "digest" email notification option, which our Compass platform expects to introduce later this year. Let me know if you find this fun and/or helpful! Texting Service by @JenniferCochran…
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Last week's top nonprofit discussions!
Hi everyone! Here are last week's top 3 trending discussions for nonprofits. I'm experimenting with sharing these with you in lieu of a "digest" email notification option, which our Compass platform expects to introduce later this year. Let me know if you find this fun and/or helpful! How and when do you plan for year-end…
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#TuesdayTip: Make your links fancy!
Change your links from this: https://www.foundant.com/ To this! When including a URL in a post, start it on a new line: https://www.foundant.com/ Immediately following the end of the post (right after the / in the example above) hit Enter. That will convert your URL text into a graphic link! Note: This works for the…
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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Compass!
A big thank you to each and every one of you for supporting one another here in Compass and maximizing the impact of the philanthropic community for the last two years. To help us celebrate, spend a couple minutes inviting your friends in philanthropy to join the conversation. Compass is a resource for anyone working in or…
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Tuesday Tip: Bookmark Compass on your phone or tablet!
Did you know you can access Compass discussions on-the-go? Bookmark and sign-in to Compass on your phone or tablet for easy access to best practices and product Q&A! This is the icon you'll see: How to bookmark on iPhone or iPad How to bookmark on Android devices Everything works just like it does on your computer!
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Paper shortage
For those nonprofits using direct mail pieces in their campaigns this year, I was talking with one of our local printers and they conveyed that the unprecedented paper shortages - both coated and uncoated standard papers - will continue for the foreseeable future. I bring this up because many print providers are working on…
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FOMO? Follow a category!
Don't miss any best practices or helpful product tips shared in our community. To customize your notifications, just look for the bell icon underneath the subcategory's title and description: Select your preference. That's it! You can come back to adjust these notifications any time.
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Double Points December!
The following badges are worth double points this month! Referral Rockstar - 40 points ⭐️ Rule Breaker - 10 points Solution Finder - 10 points Coffee Addict - 2 points DIYer - 2 points Click on each link to learn more about the badges, and go climb those leaderboards!
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#TuesdayTip: How to Follow Discussion Categories
Want to stay up-to-date on trending discussions in Grantwriting & Management? Want to help answer other Compass member's questions in GrantHub Q&A? You can! Just click the bell.
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Follow your Favorite Discussion Categories!
Hi Compass Members! Many of you have asked for this one, and I'm happy to announce it's finally here! You can now "follow" specific subcategories, i.e. "Grant Writing" (shown below), Fundraising, GrantHub Q&A, etc. To view the options and customize your notifications, just look for the bell icon underneath the…
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POLL: What would you like to talk about?
Let us know what you'd like to discuss here in Compass. What challenges do you face in your job? What resources would support you? Choose your top category in the poll and/or comment below!
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#TuesdayTip: Credential Badges
Credential badges are a great way to find others in the community with specific expertise. Click on the badges to see who has earned them, or to request it for yourself! Accredited Estate Planner Certified Public Accountant Certified Financial Planner Certified Fund Raising Executive Certified Grant Writer Certified Grants…
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New Search Features!
Looking for discussions on a certain topic? Want to see if your colleagues are Compass members? Check out the new-and-improved search page! Simply enter a keyword to search, or don't type anything yet and just click "Go" to access the search page: On the search page, you can now filter by keyword, discussion title, author,…
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#TuesdayTip: Asking Questions and Accepting Answers
Did you know...you can do more than just start a new discussion here in Compass! You also have the option to create a poll or ask a question! When a new question is posted, and while it remains unanswered, it will appear in the Unanswered Questions list (there are currently no unanswered questions in the Grantseekers…
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Happy Anniversary, Compass!
One year ago, we launched this community. Today, we celebrate with more than 2,100 members, 800 discussions and 1,900 replies. We're so glad you're here exchanging ideas, helping your peers and maximizing the impact of the philanthropic community! Let's have a little fun! This week, the Referral badge is worth double…
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#TuesdayTip: Bookmark your favorite discussions!
Bookmark a conversation and save it to your Quick Links to return to it later! Simply highlight the star to the right of the original post. Refresh your browser and you'll see "My Bookmarks" in your Quick Links! If you'd like to reply to @darianheyman's discussion above, click here!
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#TuesdayTip: Using the @
Use the @ when responding to someone, or to bring other Compass members into a conversation. This ensures the person you're mentioning sees they've been included in a discussion. Example: @TammyTilzey and @ChristopherDeliso are always so helpful when I have questions about GrantHub! Make sure you also set-up your…
