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Check out the latest blog post from my HayDay Services partner, Amanda Day. Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated because a funder website: ▪️ Sent you round and round but never gave you information on their grant funding process ▪️ Shared who they awarded grants to, but never gave information on their grant application process ▪️ Told you they have shut down their open application process while they are conducting a new strategic planning process ▪️ Hid the fact that they don’t accept unsolicited proposals, wasting your precious time reading a million other things before stumbling on that tidbit ▪️ Did not share any contact information ▪️ Provided a list of Frequently Asked Questions that don’t answer a single question you have about their grant funding process Now that you’re raising your hand, know you’re not alone. In January, I joined Boyd Grants as their part-time Research Specialist, and since then I’ve been knee deep in grant prospect research projects. And let me tell you, the more I dig, the more I wish funders would understand the work of grant seekers. If I could wave my magic wand and “fix” a few things, these would be at the top of my list. Continue reading here: https://bit.ly/3xFhyeO

Nonprofits and funders are always looking for informative KPIs or Key Performance Indicators. Today - see Part 2 of how ProjectGROWS uses the ImpactStory™ Strategy to clarify their KPIs!

Did you know we have a newsletter dedicated to our Business and Community Partners? Our latest issue was just released and is full of information and resources that you can share with employees or families that you support! If you would like to sign up to receive upcoming newsletters, please reach out to us at info@myalfondgrant.org.

Nonprofits and funders are always looking for informative KPIs or Key Performance Indicators. Today - see Part 2 of how Project GROWS uses the ImpactStory™ Strategy to clarify their KPIs!

Investing in Volunteers is a process which helps you to align your procedures, ensure all your staff and Trustees are on board with volunteer management and a way to show your volunteers how much you value their commitment. It's not just about the end certificate, although that is so rewarding to receive, it's about the whole experience and how it can enrich your organisation. Find out how to start your journey bit.ly/IiVhome and save 10% until 31 March. #InvestingInVolunteers

Want to hear a grants tip that doesn't get talked about often enough? The importance of building strong relationships with grantmakers. We're talking about the importance of cultivating relationships with grantmakers and program officers who care about the kind of work you do. This means attending networking events, engaging in meaningful conversations, and seeking opportunities to showcase your organization's work. Building authentic connections can increase your visibility and open doors to potential funding partnerships. But we're also talking about the "care and feeding" of your current relationships! Don't forget your current funders in the quest to expand your network. Following through on what you say you're going to do when you do win grants, and keeping communication strong with the folks that are already supporting your work is also key.

Who understands the needs and assets of a community better than community members themselves? If you’re looking to build trust, open lines of communication, and share important information with the community your organization serves, one way to do that is by building a community ambassador program. Learn how in this new toolkit. From budgeting to training to evaluating impact, the toolkit is a step-by-step guide to building a community ambassador program that provides real benefit to the ambassadors, the organization, and the community as a whole. https://lnkd.in/eKa_Effy

Messaging Matters! The ability to tell a compelling story in less than a minute is incredibly valuable for nonprofits and businesses alike. Being able to effectively and clearly communicate who you are, what you do, why It matters, and how you are an answer to a problem is important to the success of any organization!

Donors Can Do Better By Linda Mwesigwa for CDA Collaborative Learning Projects's From Where I Stand series If donors are very honest with themselves, they will acknowledge that their desire for credit may be greater than that for impact. Otherwise, they would not be competing with their implementing partners for publicity. They would be satisfied with the success of their implementing partner as being their success, too, by implication. I have seen these all too familiar dynamics between donors and in-country implementing partners. The story often unfolds something like this: Read More: https://lnkd.in/g3BHnBsn

Be successful in Your Relationship Outreach to Grantmakers. This toolkit is designed to walk you through, step-by-step, successfully reaching out to your grantmaker with talking points, questionnaires, and tips!   What you get with your guide: ✍️ Checklist ✍️ Questionnaire ✍️ Talking Points ✍️ Grant Outreach Tips Purchase it here - https://buff.ly/3BoJAK4 #GrantmakerRelationship #Grantmaker #GrantFunding #SecuringGrants