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How to Future-Proof Your Foundation’s Grants Management System – Part 2
Grantmaking is undergoing an evolution. Funders are scrambling to address new challenges and expedite access to capital for their many …
Q&A with Northern California Grantmakers
The following Q&A was conducted with Steve Barton, VP of Strategic Initiatives for Northern California Grantmakers. This year, Northern California …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 165: Engaging Supporters on GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday, the annual global day of giving, will be held on December 1st this year – just under two …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 164: Board Strategy During a Crisis
During a crisis, you need strategies that will help your organization cope with the situation effectively and come through on …
Best Practices for Virtual Foundation Board Meetings
The idea of virtual board meetings has been around since conference calls first began. However, these often were only as a …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 163: Prepping for a Virtual Audit
It’s hard to believe that we’re already well into September and it’s time to start thinking about year-end audits. This …
How To Future Proof Your Foundation’s Grants Management System – Part 1
“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi 2020 has challenged grants managers at foundations in ways …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 162: Why You Need a Planned Giving Strategy
Too many nonprofits overlook the opportunities for planned giving. While planned giving may not be the most typical type of …
Tips for a Successful Moves Management System
Do you know if a fundraising shortfall or windfall is coming? Savvy organizations are using moves management systems to track …
Disaster Preparedness: The Math Behind How & Why You Should Invest
As we enter the beginning of disaster season, it can’t help but feel like we have already been in disaster …
Examining Portfolio Optimization at bbcon 2020
I’m excited… bbcon2020 is just around the corner and with it being virtual this year, I’m looking forward to seeing …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 161: The State of the Social Sector
We’ve seen evolving challenges and change of 2020, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the racial justice movement. From economic challenges …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 160: Reimagining Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
Running peer-to-peer fundraising events present a challenge in the current environment. However, the organizations that will be successful this fall …
Strategic Grantmaking to Improve Community Health
For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 159: Building Your Personal Brand
What is your personal brand, that is, how would others talk about you when you aren’t in the room? Whether …
3 Website Tips to Support Your Virtual Fundraising Efforts
As a nonprofit professional, you know that the fundraising landscape changes each year. However, no one could have predicted the …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 157: Digging into the Corporate Social Mind
Today’s episode features Derrick Feldmann, a speaker, researcher, and author of a new book, The Corporate Social Mind, which introduces …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 156: Getting Started with Outcomes Measurement for Foundations
Many foundations would like to have a more defined measurement process around their grantmaking but aren’t sure where to start. …
The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 155: How Branding has Changed in the Nonprofit Sector
What does branding mean for nonprofit organizations, and how has it evolved to now require a comprehensive digital strategy? Joining …