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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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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Password tips!
It is week two of cyber security awareness month! Don’t reuse the same password across websites. If one of those sites gets compromised, hackers will try that password on other sites as well. No matter the account, all passwords should be created with these three words in mind: Long – At least 12 characters Use the longest…
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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: "See Yourself in Cyber!"
Happy Cyber Security Awareness Month! We take security seriously here at Foundant, and want to celebrate this month with you. The 2022 Campaign theme, See Yourself in Cyber, emphasizes that while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people. This October, we will focus on the…
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Grants for compensations only
Has anyone written a grant just for Compensation? We are a start-up. The grant I want to apply for supports start-up costs. An Administrator is what we need most. Would it be wise to write a $20,000 grant proposal to go toward a position? Thank you
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How and when do you plan for year-end giving?
Supplemental conversation about our webinar with @KristinRaack, Planning for Year-End Giving Now to Minimize Stress and Maximize Results.
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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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Texting service
Hi all, I am looking into a texting service to communicate with volunteers, share information about nonprofit events and fundraising. Does anyone use one that they like? Thanks!
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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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NIWRC Hiring: Director of Communications & Advancement
The National Inidgenous Women's Resource Center is hiring a Director of Communications and Advancement. See the job description.
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New offering: Boost your email efforts in 5 minutes a week- for free!
Email is critical to a nonprofit's success. It helps with fundraising, marketing and much more. It's a great tool for connecting with individuals, building relationships and converting subscribers into donors. I am thrilled to share with you a new project launched in partnership with Foundant Technologies: The Weekly SEND…
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What is your biggest challenge with your budgeting process?
Comment below, it can be for either your organization's annual budget, or related to managing grant budgets. Supplementing the conversation from our webinar with Jitasa, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting: A Plan for Financial Success. Watch here.
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Mind the GAP – how gift acceptance policies make you the superhero
I recently wrote a blog that you may find interesting. If you don't have gift acceptance policies, you should. If you do, have you reviewed them recently and do you follow them? This is a quick and informative read. Kent Kent C. Weimer, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® Director of Trusts, Estates and Gift Planning…
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Ideas to Get Your Board Excited and Engaged
Struggling to get your Board engaged? The following article was full of 100+ ideas to get your Board involved! Some of the tasks don't even involve asking for $, but allow your Board to serve the organization in a meaningful way. Please share your best tip for getting your Board involved and engaged!
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Nonprofit Conversation series with Cecilia Sepp, CAE
Check out this series of FREE 15- to 20-minute videos covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. New episodes are posted around 1 p.m. every Monday. Host Cecilia Sepp's also has a Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series.
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Casual coffee with a potential donor
What do you take with you when invited for coffee by someone who would be a potential donor?
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Certificates in Grant Writing and Management
Hi Everyone, Hope all is well. Happy Friday! I am new to a grants manager position and was wondering if there were any certificates that I could take or helpful resources. Anything helps. Just looking to obtain more knowledge so I can help the people I serve in the best way :)
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Connection-Based Strategies to Maximize Donor Giving
Let's use this space to continue the conversation about the strategies discussed on our webinar: How do you break through "donor fatigue" in annual donors? What are you doing to drive deeper connections with mid-level donors? How have you uncovered the "hidden gems" of larger gift-givers in your database using the art…
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Joining the Foundant Team
Hey everyone! My name is Calvin Reinholtz and I am one of the new Interns here at Foundant Technologies.I am originally from Bellingham WA but started school at Montana State University to pursue an education in Business Management and Electrical Engineering. I currently split my time between Bozeman, Bellingham, and…
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May 15th is the Deadline for filing your organization's 990
Just a friendly reminder that May 15th (which is on a Sunday), so technically May 16th is the deadline for submitting your 990 to the IRS. If your 990 isn't quite finished, don't panic, it's easy to request an extension. Here is the web address for IRS Form 8868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an…
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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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Developing your grant and fundraising staff
What methods do you use to encourage growth in your grants and development/fundraising staff?
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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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Your Pathway to Grants
What is your degree in and what kind of employment did you have before you entered the grant field? Was your transition to the grant field a gradual one - or a career jump?
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Career Paths in Fundraising & Development
What do you perceive as the next step in your career path in fundraising or in the nonprofit field?
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Job Opportunities: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Courtesy Post Read about NIWRC and these opportunities.
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JOB: Youth Program Specialist @ National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Courtesy Post We are hiring! NIWRC (National Indigenous Women's Resource Center) is dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children by supporting tribes and grassroots advocates in establishing and strengthening their responses to violence. View our latest open position and apply to join our team! View Full…
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10 Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofits
Interesting tidbits on social media marketing from Nonprofit Tech For Good. Would love to hear about your success (and sometimes not success), utilizing social media for your nonprofit. https://www.nptechforgood.com/101-best-practices/10-facebook-best-practices-for-nonprofits/