The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought almost immediate changes to all nonprofits, dramatically impacting 2020 giving. Suddenly, many programs had to close physical locations, suspend services, or transition online, dealing with either an unexpected drop in...
With COVID-19 disrupting fundraising events and development plans, it is my hope that nonprofits get back to basics. Fundraising events are just one part of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Right now, you may not be able to have coffee or give tours to potential...
The COVID-19 public health crisis changed the way most of us do our work. Many of our clients, especially those who are school-based or operate afterschool programs, faced the challenge of ending their school-year programming unexpectedly. As these programs adapt,...
Are you a community leader working to provide more information about availability of services in your county? Maybe you are trying to identify coverage areas, gaps in services or duplications of services in the non-profit sector of your community? We believe an asset...
In this blog post we provided strategies for non-profit organizations looking to start fundraising. Part of this process involves setting goals and timelines for specific revenue streams, such as grants. Let’s say you’ve identified grants as a potential funding source...
In a recent blog post, we introduced the first two W’s of a process evaluation: Why conduct a process evaluation Who should conduct a process evaluation This blog post will cover the remaining three W’s: What methods to use to conduct a process evaluation Where to...
When thinking about program process evaluation, most people focus on assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of their program. However, they may overlook evaluating how the program was delivered or implemented, which can significantly impact those outcomes. Not all...
Recently, the TCG team participated in a data visualization challenge at the Indy Big Data Conference, inspiring me to write a blog on becoming data literate. What does it mean to be data literate? Merriam-Webster defines literacy as “having knowledge or competence,”...
Whether you call it a feasibility study, a needs assessment, or a readiness assessment, you typically need one when your organization is considering a significant initiative such as a capital fundraising campaign, adding a new program or service, or expanding into a...
In January, we kicked off our Exercise Your Impact campaign. Throughout 2019, we've been sharing tools and resources highlighting the critical phases of organizational planning. During Quarter 2, we are focusing on program development. An important aspect of program...
