Raise & Engage: A Filters-off Podcast Series For Nonprofits

Many foundations would like to have a more defined measurement process around their grantmaking but aren’t sure where to start. Today’s episode focuses on that process: how to get started, how to iterate through the process, and how to report on your foundation’s accomplishments.   In an excerpt from a Blackbaud webinar, you’ll hear from Veronica Dickson of the FMH Foundation and Jessica Tudyk of the Mary E. Bivens Foundation about starting with the mission statement, talking to your board, and tracking data. To view the entire webinar, click on the link the Resources section below.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: Starting with the mission statement Looking at the written donor intent and foundation’s history of giving Talking to the board about strategic planning Making sure you and your grantees understand your lingo Meeting nonprofits where they are The If/Then tree Which data is needed How to track data Keeping track of data changes     Resources: Veronica Dickson Jessica Tudyk W