Candid

JUNE 14, 2023

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Did we miss a red flag?

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Candid

MAY 18, 2021

Demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal. You may be surprised to learn that the budget in your proposal plays an important role in illustrating your organization’s credibility. Many funders look at your budget first, even before they read the narrative of your proposal. Good luck!

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. The post Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals? Our associations with our grant partners are very much relation-based.” appeared first on Candid insights.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. The post Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 13, 2022

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . Is your organization thinking about purchasing new technology, but not quite sure where to start?

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Bruce Rosenthal Associates

MAY 31, 2025

To address this and position associations for success, I propose adopting a marketing agency account executive model. Marketing agency account execs serve as the liaison between each client and the agencys creative team.

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AMG

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But it’s the first such proposal aimed at combating the growth of Wall Street-backed firms that have converted tens of thousands of homes to rentals across the country over the past decade. The measure, co-sponsored by Democrats in Mecklenburg, Guilford and Cumberland counties, is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled legislature.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 4, 2025

What Associations Need to Know About Tax Changes With proposed tax changes on the horizon, associations must stay informed to navigate potential financial and operational impacts. Hear about proposed 2025 U.S.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. Social capital is also often a factor in securing invitations to submit grant proposals or work on initiatives.

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Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

As you likely know from experience or from a proposal, the costs for migrations, implementations and integrations – one-time and ongoing -- are significant (more than offsetting the cost of the analytics platform). You won’t be spending time, resources and implementation dollars building things (e.g. Best of Both Worlds.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2023

Finally, w rap up the conversation with your AMS proposal , and by addressing the price tag. By first focusing on your association’s technological needs and then moving on to how a new AMS can help address these pain points, board members will be ready to hear your software proposal. Seek feedback.

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Event Industry News

MAY 20, 2025

The new “AI Evaluations” feature aims to address a significant pain point for event organisers by streamlining the often overwhelming task of reviewing speaker proposals. […]

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

A Call for Proposal (CFP) is more than just a request for submissionsit’s an opportunity to define your organization’s needs clearly and attract the right partners, vendors, or contributors to help achieve your goals. For associations and nonprofits, the stakes are often high.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Clients aren’t the only ones who could use some advice to make the Request for Proposal (RFP) process go more smoothly. The client is probably not going to discount your proposal because of one or two typos. Have her give all your proposals a once over before they go out the door. DON’T send the LONGEST possible proposal.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Additional responsibilities include: • Monitor, identify, and track legislative and regulatory activities and determine if legislation or action has an impact on clients in order to determine lobbying strategy • Research information on elected officials and proposed legislation and ordinances (i.e., that impact clients and/or their industry.

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AMG

APRIL 28, 2023

As described in my recent NC Community Association Legislative Update , an HOA/condo bill moving through the NC General Assembly is Senate Bill 553/House Bill 551 “Landlord/Tenant and HOA Changes.”

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Jamie Notter

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

So if you know that you need to make some important changes inside your organization, you should worry less about moving people’s cheese, and you should focus more on whether or not your proposed change makes fundamental sense to the. Explaining the why is a good thing, of course, but that’s typically not the source of confusion.

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Association Leaders

MARCH 18, 2019

Develop a Request for Proposal – In order to develop a complete RFP you need to gather information about your organization and do an honest assessment about what’s working and what isn’t with your current management team. o Contact information for questions and for receipt of proposals. • When can respondents expect to hear from you.

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Spark Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

In 18+ years in association management, I’ve been on both sides of the Request For Proposal process more times than I can count. And DO make your proposal easy to read and process. And you’re going to receive lower-quality largely boilerplate proposals as a result. Or a bunch of proposals that completely miss the point.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2025

If restricted funding is the only option per the foundations guidelines, work with your contact or program officer to shape your proposal and budget so potential funding is budget relieving meaning it will support work your organization is already doing or has committed to. Get up to speed on grantseeking and proposal writing.

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YourMembership

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Many AMCs are fairly passive in terms of business development, waiting for requests for proposal (RFP) to enter our email boxes via the strong AMCI system, allied societies and other sources in local markets. We went back and tracked the number of inquiries, proposals developed and wins, and continue to do so.

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Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

7: Ask for a Proposal. After asking your top contenders for a proposal, make yourself available to answer questions about your requirements. By learning more about your situation, we can provide a much more accurate, complete proposal and discuss potentially daunting subjects, like data migration and integrations.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article delves into the core issues these organizations face, offering insights into their complexities and proposing potential strategies for adaptation and growth. Creating Non-Dues Revenue: The traditional membership […]

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 5, 2024

But if you can get some idea about what’s happening in your detractors’ heads, you can think a little more constructively about what might help them be more comfortable with what you’re proposing than “very well, then let it be war between us!”

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AMG

JUNE 12, 2025

The proposed legislation would cap fines, restrict foreclosures, ban retroactive rule changes, require mediation before lawsuits, and mandate budget transparency. North Carolina lawmakers are advancing companion bills—HB 444 and SB 378—that aim to reform HOA practices by increasing transparency and homeowner protections.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 11, 2020

People are overwhelmed with information, much of it false or untrustworthy, and are increasingly unable to discern what is reliable and what is not. Associations can help.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. Michael Begley, managing director of venuedirectory.com, comments: “We’re delighted that our proposal is gaining momentum.

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AssociationChat

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

” Growing Concerns Over Tax Proposals The poll comes at a critical time as Washington policymakers and influencers evaluate various revenue-generating strategies for 2025.

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AMG

APRIL 24, 2025

Some of these proposals have appeared in previous legislative sessions. To help navigate the many proposed changes, they are presented in the order they appear in the bill. FINAL THOUGHTS While these proposals aim to address homeowner concerns, the bill’s details could lead to unintended consequences.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In this column, I propose the first three decisions in the form of questions on which directors, officers, and staff partners should reflect individually, and then discuss with candor in their collective stewardship groups.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

They will be stronger, more intentional, more thoughtful; they may have a clearer understanding of the scope of their proposal and how to achieve it. While planning funding does not guarantee implementation funding, we believe the lessons learned will be extremely valuable to planning awardees.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They know what questions to ask during the requirements gathering process to elicit the information needed for a request for proposal (RFP), including questions you’d never think about asking. Consultants help you create a Request for Proposal (RFP). After evaluating proposals and demos, the consultant makes their final recommendation.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2024

AMS request for proposals (RFP). Impexium describes the steps for crafting a request for proposals (RFP) that will bring your association the best options for new association management software (AMS). Matt Locke at Attention Matters suggests three tactics for making your organization seem like a safe choice.

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