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Style of Governance
Organizations have different needs, ways to operate and varying styles of governance. I'm curious about the successes and dilemmas you realize from how your board operates. I was chair of the board of a national organization recently and we used the Carver style of governance. The board worked on ends and the staff were…
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How do you define DEI in a relatable way?
The following graphic was shared in a Foundant presentation this week. I really liked how the DEI terminology was presented here, so I thought I'd share it with you!
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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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Grant Writing, The Right Way: Keys to Achieving a Higher Success Rate
A space to continue the conversation from our webinar about: Convey your impact with compelling and concise storytelling Write more effective proposals Conduct effective research to help you prepare and spot the best prospects Missed the live webinar? Watch the recording here!
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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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Influencing Funders to fix their forms. What should they fix next?
Have you heard about the initiative to #FixTheForm? What annoys you most about filling out grant applications? Chime in and let us know. And help give @KariAanestad and team feedback on what should be next! Fill out their survey to give input on what you think should be the next focus:
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Annual Reports
Wondering if any of my grant professional colleagues are responsible for their organization's annual report. We hadn't done one in years and just did the first after many years last year. I'm working on this year's and wondering when you send yours out- what month? Do you include an ask in the Annual Report or have it be a…
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2022 Social Media Plans and Strategies
Hello Nonprofit Friends. I was just reading an article about 2022 State of Social Media for Nonprofits and would be interested to learn what your YOUR social media strategy success plan is for 2022? Are you sticking with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or are you branching out with TikTok? Are you using social media for…
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What's the biggest challenge of online fundraising today?
Hey, Foundant Community. Hard to believe we've been living in this mostly virtual world for two years now?(!) It's changed so much of how we all work and deliver our services, and it looks like things keep changing. What are you guys seeing as your biggest challenge when it comes to fundraising now? The competition for…
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How are you keeping your volunteer pipeline full?
Here's an article from one of my favorite newsletters that discusses volunteer engagement, building relationships with volunteers, and keeping your volunteer "pool" full. What does your organization do to support volunteers in supporting your work?
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How are you recharging your battery?
These past years have been a rollercoaster of "fill-in-the-blank". What are some of the ways you are re-charging your battery and energizing your team? We can all benefit from sharing innovative ideas that refresh our souls and allows great and impactful work to flourish.
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What is your organization's plan for attending events and conferences this year?
Hello Philanthropic friends. As we roll into 2022, would like to learn your game plan for attending LIVE nonprofit conferences and events this year. I always found conferences energizing and loved connecting with peers from around the country/world! It appears that LIVE events are making a comeback after a long COVID…
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2022 Fund Development Planning-- opportunities? challenges?
As you prepare for 2022, what fundraising opportunities and challenges are on your mind? What process helps you create a solid annual plan for the year?
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Five Creative Virtual Fundraising Ideas
What virtual events have you held?
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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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Professional Organization for Fundraising Professionals in Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse?
Hi all! Does anyone know of professional organizations geared towards fundraising professionals in behavioral health and/or substance abuse (something akin to NORDP for Research Development folks)?
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Nonprofit Leadership - what are your super powers? and where does doubt creep in?
@marcapitman will be presenting on this topic today! Join us to learn more about what your styles and strengths are - and how to use doubt as a gift to become the exception leader you are meant to be! Register here: https://info.foundant.com/2021-11-18GSEduWebinar-NonprofitLeadershipandtheSurprising_RegistrationLP.html
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Hello Foundant Community!
I started in my role as an Onboarding Specialist this week and I am excited to get to work with the team! I previously worked at Montana State University helping to introduce students to their university environment and helped them to navigate the system. I look forward to helping our Foundant community navigate our…
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November is Native American Heritage Month
This month, we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Does your organization support Native communities? Share your story.
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Excited to join the Foundant team!
Hello. I am excited to join the Foundant team as the NonProfitCore Solutions Engineer. This role will allow me to work directly with nonprofits helping them understand how Foundant's new software offering can help save time, money and maximize opportunities. I spent the last ten years as CEO of our YMCA in Bozeman, growing…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month - "Do Your Part. Be Cyber Smart"
Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004 as a broad effort to help all Americans stay safer and more secure online. I am sharing a resources that I am using for additional internal cyber security awareness training…
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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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Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference
Register here: https://gpaconf2020.pathable.co/
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Addressing Burnout: The Problem with Passion
At the end of the day, we all want to go home feeling inspired and fueled by a day of purposeful engagement and passionate work. But what if we are already at home? And how does one remain passionate when their work exists in the vague and intangible realm of the digital world? We all experience ebbs and flows and then…
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Having a gratitude attitude
Hi everyone! I know how hard organizations work on crafting their fundraising appeals. And yes, I feel the pain of having 7 different managers read the ask and add their comments/edits. (As a friend says: Writing by committee is where good fundraising goes to die.) Let's talk thank you's: Expert advice is to prepare your…
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Let's talk about federal grants!
I'm interested to hear from our community about federal grants. Is your organization competing for and winning federal grants? Or have you been unsure or unready to jump into the federal grants pool? For those who are competing for federal grants, what advice would you give about what makes federal grant seeking different…
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Evidence-Based Programming
There is so much talk about using research and evidence to show that our programs are likely to achieve the outcomes we claim, but many people who write grant proposals are still looking for the best way to do that in different types of grant applications. What grant funders do you think explained what they wanted…
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What's Your Favorite Grant to Write?
We spend so much time, or at least I do, lamenting about the grant proposals with such limited character space, horrible portals, little money for way to much work, etc, etc. I thought it would be a nice change to hear about the applications you love. The ones that work, are easy to navigate, and don't take a billion hours…
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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!