project basics Archives - Changing Tides

What is a good report?

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 20, 2022 | Project management

How often have you created a report? For your board maybe, or for a donor? And how many times have you enjoyed this task? One of the reasons why many nonprofits find reporting so tedious is because it is not always clear what the point is for themselves. And many...

How can you monitor the quality of your project’s progress?

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 6, 2022 | Project Design, Project management

All donors require a monitoring framework as part of a project proposal. This helps you (and them) monitor progress towards your project results, objectives, and impact. Very often, monitoring focuses on collecting numbers. So in fact you are measuring quantities...

How can you create clarity in your project from the start?

by Suzanne Bakker | Jan 30, 2022 | Project management

Do you know that feeling when a new project is approved? You want to get going, start implementation straight away! But often it is better to first take a moment to create clarity about your project. So how can you do that? How can you create clarity in your project...

How to make a start with your fundraising plan

by Suzanne Bakker | Oct 31, 2021 | Project Design

My article and my Facebook live session on your Q4 donor base actions generated many questions about how to make a fundraising plan. Making a fundraising plan for your nonprofit is a task that requires in-depth understanding of your context, work and ambitions. I...

How to find a partner organization for your nonprofit?

by Suzanne Bakker | Sep 19, 2021 | Building Partnerships

A talk about how to set up a partnership for your project resulted in several questions about how to find a partner organization for your nonprofit. First things first: why do you need a partner? Before you start looking for a partner organization, write down why you...