Grantmaking

Disaster Response

Best Practices in Disaster Philanthropy

Donors often contribute toward disaster relief when the news of the disaster is fresh, but months or even years later, the recovery is still in progress and a variety of needs still require funding. Bob Ottenhoff joins The sgENGAGE Podcast to discuss disaster philanthropy challenges like this and more.

The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 74: Increasing Civic Engagement Through Philanthropy

Hear Javier Alberto Soto of The Miami Foundation talk about what they are doing to increase civic engagement in the community.

Manager Skills

5 Tips for Grant-Gazing: How to Determine Whether It’s a Star or a Black Hole

When determining whether or not a grant is worth pursuing, it’s important not lose focus on your primary objectives - both strategic and operational.

Budgeting

Establishing a Grant Office at a Healthcare Organization

The decision to establish (or restructure) a grant office is one that requires human and capital resources as well as diligence in execution. So, it’s crucial to the ongoing success of your grant office that there’s clarity within the organization

Fund Accounting

3 Steps to Get More Grants

In order for nonprofit accounting departments to elevate their role in the process, here are three keys to building grant funding that lasts

Disaster Response

7 Tips for Quick Response During a Time of Need

The first days following a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or other emergencies can be crucial for organizations as they reach out to supporters and request help. Here are 7 tips for engaging with your supporters during a time of need.

Disaster Response

2011 Online Giving Trends

Blackbaud released its 2011 Online Giving report today. The report combines findings from The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving with [...]

Disaster Response

Blackbaud Index for July 2011

The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving and The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving provide fundraisers with up-to-date data on fundraising [...]

Digital Marketing

5 Questions for Pamela Grow

This is a continuing series of 5 Questions for experts from across the nonprofit sector: Author, coach, copy-writer, nonprofit marketing [...]

Disaster Response

Blackbaud Index for April 2011

The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving and The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving provide fundraisers with up-to-date data on fundraising [...]

Disaster Response

25 Largest Online Fundraising Nonprofits in 2010

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is not only a great publication, but they also publish some excellent research about online fundraising [...]

Disaster Response

What’s Different One Year After Haiti?

One year ago a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Hispaniola. The earthquake occurred at 4:53pm EST and [...]

Disaster Response

Rapid Response at Critical Times of Need – An Essential Guide with Real World Examples

Rapid Response at Critical Times of Need – An Essential Guide with Real World Examples [...]

Digital Marketing

Online Giving and Rapid Response Trends

The recent Haiti earthquake disaster has once again brought to the forefront the role that new giving channels play in [...]