How to Measure the Impact of Your Company’s Philanthropy
Companies everywhere see the value in philanthropy and other corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. With the right strategies, corporate giving can boost your business’s reputation, engage employees, and increase customer loyalty—all while driving positive change in your community.
How to Build a Successful Advocacy Campaign: A Guide
More and more nonprofits are tapping into the power of advocacy—and for good reason. A strong advocacy campaign can help organizations grow their audience, bring issues to the public’s attention, and raise more donations for their cause.
A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Google Ad Grant Compliance
With millions of searches conducted every day, Google can connect you with thousands, if not millions, of supporters. Google Ads can catapult your nonprofit to the front page of Google Search results almost instantly. Even better, you can do so for free through the Google Ad Grants program.
Growing and Developing Your Volunteer Program
Could your organization’s volunteer program use a boost? With over millions of volunteers in the World, there are plenty of people who are ready to help! Scaling your volunteer program is a great way to introduce more people to your organization while receiving budget-friendly support for your goals. At CEND, we know that developing a thriving volunteer program isn’t as simple.
Outputs vs. Outcomes: Measuring Your Impact Effectively
Demonstrating impact is essential for every nonprofit, especially those that rely on grant funding to run their programs. If your organization receives funding from the government, foundations, or other grantmakers, you must comply with grant reporting requirements and use data to prove you put their funds to good use. Often, that’s easier said than done. Measuring the tangible impacts of your programs and services is challenging, particularly for less data-mature organizations.
Guide to Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Board
From securing and managing grants to strategic planning to stewarding supporter relationships, board members are key players in facilitating your nonprofit’s operations and upholding your mission. Your organization relies on them for their governance, oversight and nonprofit expertise.
Ten Tips to Write Winning Grant Proposals
As the competition for grants continues to grow, nonprofit organizations should always ask themselves how they can make their applications stand out. This article discusses ten ways to enhance your proposal writing to help you develop the best applications possible. Some grant proposal tips are about preparing or planning your applications, while others concentrate on framing up or writing your applications.
How to Supercharge Your Fundraising Strategy in 10 Steps
There are many challenges that come with fundraising. Between stewarding strong relationships with your major donors and leading compelling fundraising campaigns, there’s a lot on your team’s plate at any given time. That’s where a dedicated fundraising strategy can help. A fundraising strategy is a dynamic blueprint that walks your team through how you’ll achieve your annual goals and make your mission a reality.