Tag: Nonprofit

Using Data for Enhanced Nonprofit Performance: Insights and Strategies

Human Services Nonprofit Survey Whitepaper “Driving Nonprofit Impact With Data and Technology.” synthesizes thereadfindings from a survey Executive Directors of 27 agencies in human services, highlighting current practices, challenges, and opportunities in data utilization, fundraising, technology adoption, and strategic planning.  Survey Insights Data Utilization The survey illuminates a crucial gap, with 73% of agencies underutilizing […]

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

A Comprehensive Guide to Community Outreach Programs Community outreach initiatives have long served as a pivotal element of societal progress and cohesion. By extending support and knowledge beyond conventional boundaries, successful community outreach programs bridge the gap between various community needs and available resources. Whether it’s through wide-reaching community service summer programs or individualized support […]

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 […]

Secure Your Funding Pt. 3 — Emphasis On The Data

So far, we’ve reviewed watchdog sites’ standards, detailing indicators for a nonprofit’s success, and articulating metrics. What do all of these have in common? DATA! Ratings, program development, case-making…all are driven by a drumbeat of qualitative and quantitative data. How the public views your nonprofit matters. How you view your nonprofit matters. And how you […]