Tag: Nonprofit

Data Management and Collection for Nonprofit Organizations

Data governance and management are more than just a tech issue. Nonprofit data management is a foundational operational challenge for organizations, directly impacting efficiency, decision-making, and trust.  Nonprofits use a variety of practices, from traditional spreadsheets to advanced case management software, to collect, store, and use data. The exact practices they use directly affect program […]

Survey: Case Management Software Reduced Time Spent on Program Audits by 66%

Insights from a survey of 27 nonprofit leaders from organizations across child and family services, mental health, substance abuse, senior care, community services and more. The study examined challenges and insights from human services organizations with less than 50 employees and shows that 60% still use spreadsheets for tracking and reporting, while nearly four in […]

10 Advocacy Strategies You Should Know For Your Upcoming Campaign

Advocacy in Social Work Advocacy is a crucial part of generating real change as a social worker. Whether you are advocating for an individual client’s rights or campaigning to implement wider reforms, having a strategic approach is key. This article outlines ten essential advocacy strategies to incorporate into your upcoming campaigns, from clearly defining your […]

Community Outreach Programs: Importance, Benefits and Examples

What are community outreach programs, and why do they matter? Discover the key benefits, real-world examples, and how they drive social progress.

Reporting Impact and Communicating to Grant Funders

The previous post outlined the primary types of capacity-building projects and reviewed how transformational successful capacity-building implementation have been, for example, nonprofits. In this post, we’ll delve into reporting as well as the need for positive and open lines of communication with funders.  Nonprofits, as public charities, are subject to investment from both public and […]

How To Build Healthy Relationships With Funders

In previous posts, we’ve reviewed best practices regarding grantwriting and communicating your story to funders. We’ve even talked about the importance of third-party validation. Another key to success is understanding how to build stronger relationships with funders. Funders come in many types, but the two main categories that we’ll review in this article are individual donors and program officers. Donors […]

Capacity-Building Grants | Nonprofit Case Studies

In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.  There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training […]