Nonprofit Summer Camp is a 5-class session designed to equip nonprofit professionals with practical skills and strategies to build a stronger and more effective organization. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive and collaborative learning environment, where they can learn from experienced instructors and peers in the field. Each session is held … Read More
Practical Tips for Nonprofits of Any Size to Improve Their Program Evaluation Program evaluation is a critical process that helps nonprofit organizations assess the effectiveness of their programs and make data-driven decisions to improve their impact and outcomes. It involves systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to measure program performance and identify areas for improvement. … Read More
Partner for Better is committed to helping social good organizations, including corporate foundations, nonprofits, and corporate social responsibility departments achieve their goals and make a greater impact in their communities. In this case study, we will explore how we helped a corporate foundation become more effective and efficient using a SOAR analysis. Background The corporate … Read More
Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society, working towards a common good and addressing issues that affect our communities. However, running a nonprofit organization can be challenging, with limited resources, funding, and manpower. As a result, it is essential to streamline nonprofit operations and increase efficiency to better focus on their mission and meet … Read More
Applying for a grant can be a time-consuming and daunting process. It requires research, planning, and a compelling proposal that persuades funders to support your cause. However, even if you put your best foot forward, there’s still a chance that your grant request will be denied. This can be due to a whole host of … Read More
So you want to hire a grant writer! That’s a big step for any organization and there are three important things to consider before you jump in. You should interview prospective writers, but traditional questions are outdated The first question many people want to ask a potential grant writer is “what percent of proposals that … Read More
This isn’t your typical *new year, new me* post. As everyone is reflecting on 2022 and dreaming for 2023, I want to encourage you to do less. Yep, that’s right. LESS. You might be saying to yourself “Kasey, seriously? That’s not goal setting- that’s giving up” and I’m here to argue it’s just the opposite. … Read More
Just wanted to write my quick thoughts before the holiday whirlwind to let you know you made my year better that I could ever have dreamed. I have a lot of people to be grateful for: my team, Sarah, Jessica, and Lauren; my family and friends; and our incredible communities. Most of all I’m grateful for … Read More
Exciting news and other notes from Kasey this month. We’ve had the idea from the very beginning that we’d start a nonprofit to provide even lower cost sliding scale fees than we currently provide. I (Kasey) recently had the opportunity to pitch Partner for Better at Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest Pitch Competition and we won crowd … Read More
How to communicate your awesomeness by strategically using your authenticity Leaders have a lot on their plates. Nonprofits and businesses in our community do innovative, mind blowing work every single day. Too often, instead of shouting it from the rooftops, it’s filed away in a drawer to gather dust. Keep reading and we’ll help you … Read More