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Have you commented on the initial proposals for revising the Federal Race and Ethnicity Standards?
Want to make sure everyone is aware of the April 12, 2023 deadline to provide input into this process. Summary: The Office of the Chief Statistician is taking a key step forward in its formal process to revise OMB’s statistical standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across Federal agencies…
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Have you commented yet? Provide input on collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data.
Want to make sure everyone is aware of the April 12, 2023 deadline to provide input into this process. Summary: The Office of the Chief Statistician is taking a key step forward in its formal process to revise OMB’s statistical standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across Federal agencies…
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Looking forward: Trends and opportunities for 2023
We asked philanthropic leaders and partners to share what they see as a key opportunity in philanthropy in 2023. What is top of mind for you and your organization? What initiatives and ideas are you working on? Share what you're excited about, would love input on, and trends you see for the future! Looking for the Funders…
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What nonprofit applicants wish funders knew. Input for panel discussion with funders
Hi Everyone, Foundant is planning a panel discussion featuring experienced grantseekers (@LauraCochran, @StephanyHessler, and more!) talking about what makes grant application processes harder (and easier)! The audience will consist of funders who are looking to improve their grant processes and strengthen their…
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Have you made any changes to your grant process(es) to make it easier for applicants?
Foundant facilitated a panel of grantseekers to hear what they 'wish funders knew'. Lots of great ideas for improvement. Have you made any changes based on this or other feedback you've received from your applicants / grantees? Please share. Access to the recorded webinar:
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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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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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Chart of Accounts
Are there guidelines and best practices on how to set up and maintain your nonprofit's chart of accounts? How does the structure of your chart of accounts impact your ability to plan and understand your budget - as well as create and analyze your financial statements? Join us on our webinar to learn more.
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Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference
Register here: https://gpaconf2020.pathable.co/
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Best Grantseeking Advice?
Looking back on your career as a grantwriter / grant professional - What is the best advice you've received? What's some of the very best advice you would give to someone new to developing grant proposals?
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Examples of addressing the challenge of difficult application forms - #FixTheForm
There has been a lot of great input on how grantmakers can #FixTheForm (see @KariAanestad and the great work GrantAdvisor has been doing here: http://blog.grantadvisor.org/fixtheform/). And it's great to see that several funders are taking action and starting to share their complete application in advance. What examples…
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Reports to benchmark your organization and grantseeking activities
What data do you use to benchmark your grant activities and results against? We have partnered with GrantStation as they conduct their 2021 State of Grantseeking study. (Survey closes March 31, 2021.) This year includes a special section to study the impact of coronavirus on your organization and grantseeking. Here is the…
