Your mission drives your organization, but how do you convince funders and partners of your value to the community?

Program evaluation provides quantitative worth for your organization. By measuring outcomes and combining these with a narrative, you tell a story of need that can spark donor interest in the work you do to serve the community.

GiveSmartOKC.org is a perfect platform for combining analytical evaluation with the purpose of your organization. Donors can view your most recent financial information, read about your mission and programs, view pictures and videos and even donate to your organization from your GiveSmartOKC profile.

If you're eager to share your mission with the world, get in touch with Rachel Mouton at 405/606-2918 to help create or revamp your GiveSmartOKC profile! And because GiveSmartOKC filters to Guidestar, your mission, programs and outcomes are broadcast on both a local and national level! 
 
oneEvaluation and Measurement 

So you want to provide your best services, but evaluation eludes you. You're not alone. Measuring ROI for nonprofits is not black and white, so where do you start? The resources below offer a launching point to measure program success for even the smallest nonprofit!
twoAppropriate Outcomes for Your Nonprofit
 
Change is on the horizon. Over the past several years, the giving mindset has shifted from "look how much we gave" to "look at what our grant achieved." With that shift, evaluations of your nonprofit's outcomes must evolve as well. Learn where to focus your measurements and outcomes to best communicate with donors below.
lastNonprofit Sustainability 
 
Sometimes it is hard to look past the imminent need and build for the long term, but one thing is for sure... if you want to make your impact last, you must plan for the future. The articles below will help you ensure sustainability is an integral part of your organization's strategic plan.
 
gso Tips for Transparency
 
Rachel Mouton
We are excited to welcome Rachel Mouton as our new Charitable Organization Endowment and GiveSmartOKC Administrator!

Rachel comes to us from the Little Light House in Tulsa where she served as the director of development for the past five years and has worked with foundations, corporations, churches and individuals throughout her career.

"I'm excited to work with the wonderful nonprofits that provide essential services in Oklahoma," Rachel said. 

Rachel has already hit the ground running, contacting nonprofits whose fiscal years have recently ended to ensure their Give SmartOKC profiles are up-to-date. And don't forget, if your fiscal year ends June 30, you will need to review and update your financials, current fiscal year budget projections and board list to maintain your Give SmartOKC profile!

We hope you'll join us in giving Rachel a warm welcome! If you have any questions about GiveSmartOKC, contact Rachel Mouton at 405/606-2918.
 
New GiveSmartOKC profiles!
Join us in welcoming the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, Bethel Foundation and Water4 to GiveSmartOKC! Learn more about each organization when you visit their profiles on GiveSmartOKC!
 
Are you ready to join the more than 300 nonprofits who have published profiles at GiveSmartOKC.org?
Learn how your nonprofit can join at GiveSmartOKC.org .

Anchor3Upcoming Events 

Join us for Seeds of Planned Giving to learn easy-to-implement tips and best practices to help you design and execute a planned giving program to boost your development efforts!
 
July 12 | Marketing Donor-Centered Gifts
Marketing tips and techniques to connect with your donors and inspire them to think about additional giving options.
 
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |    @OCCF 
Register online
 
For more information, contact  Joe Carter at 405/606-2914.
grantsGrant Deadlines
 

 

Note: The previously scheduled July deadline for our Opportunities for Children iFund program has been moved to Spring 2019 due to program evaluation. 
resourcesNonprofit Resources

DonorCentral - View the balance of your endowment fund and gifts from donors.
The Toolkit - Tools to help you promote your endowment.
IRS.gov for Nonprofits
IRS Stay Exempt - Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)
Contacts:

Kenneth Conklin
Interim Contact for Charitable Organization Endowment Fund Program
405/606-2926 
Rachel Mouton
Charitable Organization Endowment/GiveSmartOKC Administrator
405/606-2918