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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of metrics for nonprofits. More and more nonprofits are recognizing the power of data collection, but many struggle to choose the right metrics to measure their impact effectively. If you've ever written a grant, you've likely encountered questions about measuring impact. However, knowing which metrics truly matter can be challenging. Join us as we explore how to select metrics that accurately reflect your organization's impact and avoid wasting time on irrelevant data. Learn how to create meaningful metrics tailored to your programs and services, ensuring you can demonstrate the real difference your nonprofit is making. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that will empower your nonprofit to measure and communicate its impact effectively. Subscribe now for more tips on nonprofit management and impact measurement! #NonprofitMetrics #ImpactMeasurement #DataCollection #NonprofitManagement #GrantWriting #NonprofitImpact #ImpactReporting #DataAnalysis

In this episode of For Purpose Live, non-profit consultant Rebecca Britt discusses when executive directors need board approval and when they don't. Understanding the boundaries between operational decisions and board oversight is crucial for non-profit leadership. Rebecca shares insights based on her experience and provides valuable tips for navigating this aspect of non-profit management. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:16 The Different Levels of Board Involvement 01:16 Overview of the Impact Roadmap 01:59 Importance of Bylaws in Defining Approval Processes 02:56 Realization of the Value of Bylaws 03:44 Key Instances Requiring Board Approval 04:55 Empowerment of Executive Directors 06:29 Avoiding Bottlenecks in Decision-Making 07:51 Setting Budget Limits and Approvals 09:23 Criteria for Board Approval 11:12 Importance of Proper Onboarding for Board Members 13:04 Building Trust and Clear Communication 14:20 Foster Trust Between Board and Executive Director 15:15 Evolving Relationship Between Board and Staff 15:53 Clarity in Bylaws and Approval Processes 16:11 Like, Share, and Check Out the Impact Roadmap Rebecca offers practical advice on fostering a healthy relationship between executive directors and boards, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals. If you're a non-profit leader navigating board dynamics, this episode is a must-watch! Like, share, and subscribe for more valuable insights from For Purpose Live.

Alright so I have talked a lot about choosing metrics that matter and it is amazing how many nonprofits think this is the end point. You define what you're trying to achieve, you create yummy metrics to demonstrate your impact and you even create key activities that will ensure you hit your metric goals done, done and done right? NO this is the starting point. Now you get to track the data and see if you’re actually hitting your goals, if these metrics are even feasible to measure, if your data collection methods work…so I think one of the reasons strategic plans sit on a shelf and are underutilized is because people don’t exactly know how to track the data. I can be done in a pretty simple way, but there does need to be intentional systems and processes put into place, or you’ll get to the end of the year, when you’re trying to draft your impact report and you’ll launch a HUGE effort to retroactively go back and collect all the data you said you’d report on…which would make anyone want to crawl under a desk. 

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Many nonprofit founders have a hard enough time trying to manage their nonprofit's brand with blog posts, newsletters, and social media that they don’t even think about their brand. In fact, they think they’re being humble by not promoting themselves and just promoting the nonprofit, but it is essential for founders to build their personal brand because the whole reason you are marketing is to make relationships, with donors, the community, strategic partners and we don’t make relationships with businesses, we make relationships with people. We want to know who’s at the helm, and who we’re talking to, we want to know their heart. So today I’m gonna walk you through how to build that brand awareness WITHOUT adding just one more thing you need to manage to your plate Get your free one page funding template at http://www.forpurposelive.com/page

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I was recently hired to write a million-dollar, 1-year grant, but after actually working through everything the project would take, it ended up being a 3-year, 3 million-dollar grant and this happens often when grant writing. We think we know the cost and scope but when we really start writing it out its actually a much longer and more expensive project and it’s really important that you get the timeline and budget right because you don't want to be underpaid and you won't want to say you can do something in a certain amount of time and have it end up taking way longer. In this episode I’m going to bring you through how to develop your timeline and budget so you know you can deliver, and you can get funding for your nonprofit. Get your free proposal template at www.forpurposelive.com/proposal Get your grant writing course at www.forpurposelive.com/grant-course

Have you stepped out in faith to answer your calling by starting a nonprofit? If you have stepped out in faith to answer a calling by starting a nonprofit then I imagine you have found yourself praying for donations, or putting something off while you wait for God to move. In this video I’m invite you to step more fully into your calling by asking you to STOP just praying for your vision and I’m going to explore 3 mistakes nonprofit founders make and what they can do instead. Get your free FOR PURPOSE Method checklist at www.forpurposelive.com/method