Shari Dunn's DEI flowcharts for nonprofits and companies

Continuing on with our survey series, we are questioning questions. Crafting survey questions isn't just about asking people a bunch of things that could be interesting. We see organizations struggle with marathon surveys, alienating questions, and forced choices that make participants feel gross and abandon ship. Good survey questions feel effortless to answer but take real skill to craft. Our latest blog exposes the 5 most common question mistakes we see (and exactly how to fix them before your survey goes live). Learn and giggle with us as we share the insider knowledge that separates surveys that work from surveys that flop. Read the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gZmfYpGc #SurveyDesign #DataCollection #ProgramEvaluation #NonProfit #QuestionDesign

Dashboards can be valuable tools for presenting information to board members, tracking progress toward goals, identifying patterns, and more. Our resource details 10 common ways that dashboard reporting can be valuable. https://hubs.ly/Q03JQf_40

What Is a Logic Model and Why Does Your Organization Need One? A logic model is more than a diagram. It is your program’s blueprint, your story of impact, and a clear answer to the questions every funder, board member, and community partner is asking: What do you do? How do you do it? Why does it matter? Let’s break it down: 📥 Inputs – What you need (staff, volunteers, funding, space) ⚙️ Activities – What you do (services, programming, outreach) 📊 Outputs – What you produce (hours of service, number served) 🎯 Outcomes – What changes as a result (behavior, knowledge, systems) 🌍 Impact – What long-term good are you working toward? A well-crafted logic model creates alignment, clarity, and confidence within your team and across your community. It can drive strategic planning, strengthen grant proposals, and make your evaluation efforts more meaningful. Need help designing or refining your organization’s logic model? Let’s schedule a call and build something powerful together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbhXxdUN #ImpactStrategy #LogicModel #NonprofitSupport #EducationConsulting #PurposeBuiltStrategies #ProgramEvaluation #StorytellingWithData

Every chief fundraiser faces it: You set a budget in January. By September, the world has changed. Policy shifts. Donor confidence wobbles. Corporate partners stall. The instinct? Panic, recalc, scramble. The smarter move? Treat every crisis as fuel for building systems. Here’s the 4-step framework I use: 1️⃣ Document in real time – capture handoffs, gaps, and decisions. 2️⃣ Spot system gaps – where did we depend on one person or relationship? 3️⃣ Build infrastructure – continuity guides, backup authority, scenario playbooks. 4️⃣ Stress test – simulate the crisis until it runs without heroics. The best time to build crisis systems is before you need them. Get the full details in your inbox. Subscribe today. https://lnkd.in/gfwtjqeT

🔍 What if I told you that the real key to winning grant funding lies in what isn’t written in the guidelines? In my latest piece, I unpack the unspoken rules that seasoned fundraisers use to elevate proposals from good to fundable — things like: - How to frame your project so it resonates with shifting donor priorities - Why “accountability” is a multi‑directional game - How to show leverage, trust, risk awareness, and scalability Don’t just submit a proposal — submit one that thinks like the donor. 👉 Read more: “The Unspoken Rules of Winning Grant Funding” https://lnkd.in/dtMX4fww.

Complex financial data can overwhelm donors and weaken their connection to your mission. For executive directors, treasurers, and board members, the challenge is turning numbers into clarity donors can easily understand. Here are tips to simplify financial data for donors: 1. Use Plain Language – Replace technical jargon with clear explanations. 2. Leverage Visuals – Charts and infographics make numbers more digestible. 3. Focus on Key Metrics – Highlight what matters most: impact, efficiency, outcomes. 4. Add Context – Show how financials connect directly to programs and change. 5. Tell a Story – Pair data with human impact to make it meaningful. When financial reports are simple and clear, donors stay informed, engaged, and eager to give again. Want to make your non-profit's reports easier to understand? Call 844-932-2674 today and speak with a professional at CNRG Accounting Advisory. #NonprofitAccounting #DonorReporting #CNRGAccounting #TransparencyMatters #DonorTrust #FinancialClarity

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Forecasting is where great fundraising teams stand out. Here are three habits they share: - They update forecasts monthly — not annually. - They separate “income earned” from “income received.” - They treat reforecasting as learning, not as failure. Better forecasting = better decisions = better results. Which of these three do you already do?

Numbers tell the truth, but without context, they can feel flat. For executive directors, treasurers, and board members, the key to engaging donor reports is combining data with storytelling that connects emotionally and financially. Here’s how storytelling with numbers makes donor reports more powerful: 1. Translate Data into Impact – Show how every dollar raised created measurable change. 2. Add Human Stories – Pair financial results with real stories from the community you serve. 3. Use Visuals & Charts – Turn complex data into easy-to-read graphics. 4. Highlight Outcomes, Not Just Inputs – Move beyond what was spent to what was achieved. 5. Frame Progress Over Time – Show growth year-over-year to reinforce momentum. When numbers are brought to life with stories, donors don’t just see the math, they feel the mission. That emotional connection is what inspires continued giving. Want help building donor reports that engage both hearts and minds? Visit cnrgaccountingadvisory.com and book a consultation today. #NonprofitAccounting #DonorReporting #StorytellingWithNumbers #CNRGAccounting #TransparencyMatters #DonorTrust

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