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5 Additional Benefits of Fundraising Campaigns

Posted by GVT Admin on Jun 2, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Although the main objective of organizing a fundraising campaign is to generate funds, there are several other major factors why they are so important. You need money to keep your organization going and to promote your charity objectives and social service campaigns, but fundraising may also provide other advantages. Let's go over some of the important reasons for organizing a fundraising campaign.

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Topics: Fundraising Ideas, Nonprofit General, nonprofit mission

How Nonprofits Can Utilize Project Management Tools

Posted by GVT Admin on May 12, 2022 2:34:00 PM

You've probably struggled with project management if you've ever worked for a non-profit organization.

Over the years, the non-profit sector in America has grown steadily. It is now one of the country's most active and socially beneficial sectors. It currently employs over 12 million people, accounting for 10% of the total workforce in the country. A growing number of non-profit volunteers and social workers are joining a market that is constantly bemoaning a lack of project management tools. You can't run a non-profit unless you know how to manage everything effectively.

Let's talk about how project management software can help social workers.

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Topics: Technology Speak, Nonprofit General, nonprofit management

Methods for Non-Profit Organizations to Improve Their Digital Maturity

Posted by GVT Admin on Apr 11, 2022 11:00:00 AM

The world has become increasingly digital in the early twenty-first century. This is most visible in how people now interact and connect. The rise of social media, e-commerce, and other digital platforms has enabled people to communicate and engage with one another in ways that were previously unthinkable. Furthermore, businesses have shifted to a more digital model, with many relying on online sales and marketing to reach customers.

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Topics: Technology Speak, Nonprofit General

Cloud-Based Case Management Systems... Preparing NGOs for The Future

Posted by GVT Admin on Mar 28, 2022 7:00:00 AM

In ten years, where do you see your NGO? Most likely somewhere prosperous, serving the needs of the group you've chosen to assist.

Of course, if you're in charge of an NGO, you'd want to see it grow—both operationally and geographically, with operations spanning multiple states, if not entire continents.  However, for many non-governmental organizations, this scenario is far from reality. Because approximately 30% of NGOs in the United States cease to exist after about ten years. And there are several reasons for their failure, the most important of which is their failure to plan for the future.

So, if you’re running a NGO, here’s how human services case management software can singlehandedly be your champion.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit software solutions

Tips to Consider When Starting Your Own Nonprofit

Posted by GVT Admin on Mar 14, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Why do people establish non-profit organizations? Some people are deeply committed to a particular cause and want to make a difference. They aspire to bring about positive social change.

However, it is important to remember that many non-profits fail within their first year, and data shows that approximately 30% of non-profits fail after the 10-year mark.

While there are numerous reasons for a nonprofit to fail, the most common are poor leadership and insufficient strategic planning.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit management

The Unique Nonprofit Candidate

Posted by GVT Admin on Mar 9, 2022 10:45:00 AM

Pandemic related labor shortages are threatening the nonprofit sector's recovery. Many smaller nonprofits, virtually shut down during the worst of COVID-19, have begun to revitalize but find progress hampered by a shortage of qualified personnel. Large corporations have raided the nonprofit personnel ranks with lucrative pay increases, flexible work hours, and work from home options that smaller nonprofits find it difficult to match.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit mission, nonprofit management, Covid-19/Pandemic

3 Questions to Ask When Assessing A Nonprofit Software Solution

Posted by GVT Admin on Mar 3, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Nonprofits in the twenty-first century must embrace innovative technological solutions. In fact, many nonprofits that fail to adapt to the changing technology landscape fail completely in the long run. Even before the pandemic, one of the reasons many nonprofits had to close their doors was a failure to embrace technology.

So, in order to maximize your nonprofit's existing resources, you must invest in the right technological solutions. You can ensure that your nonprofit meets all of its short- and long-term objectives by using the right software solutions.

However, investing in the wrong software can be detrimental to the organization, so ask these simple questions when selecting nonprofit software.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit software solutions, social services software

How Non-Profits Are Modernizing Their Technology in 2022

Posted by GVT Admin on Feb 10, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Non-profits have ambitious goals, but they are often buried under a workload of paper. According to an estimate, only 11% of non-profit organizations pay attention to including technology in their operations. Doing things manually takes a lot of time and manpower, so understanding the value of technology is critical for non-profits.  

When agencies dig in and start looking into the advances and potential benefits that modernizing technology can bring to the table, here’s some of the things they consider.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, case management software, nonprofit software solutions

Trustees

Posted by GVT Admin on Jan 19, 2022 10:45:00 AM

In his new book, Effective Fundraising, Harvard Business School professor emeritus, F. Warren Mcfarlan, identifies the board of trustees as nonprofit's core fundraising asset. The book outlines the broad range of roles trustees can play in contributing to the crucial function of fundraising. While some rare souls are enthusiastic about directly soliciting gifts, Professor Mcfarlan says, others may be more effective at expanding networks, making introductions, lending credibility, or providing the coaching and context that contribute to a successful "close".

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit sustainability, nonprofit funding

The VOLUNTEER...Nonprofit's Most Valuable Asset

Posted by GVT Admin on Jan 12, 2022 9:53:45 AM

Nonprofits exist to assemble assets in support of humanitarian missions. Financial assets are the most obvious but human assets are the most essential. Without hordes of volunteers, many of our most iconic nonprofits would simply disappear.

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Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit sustainability

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