Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders dont have to wait for conditions to be perfect or roll out a convoluted application process to help current grantees who are struggling now.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. In its annual survey of foundation giving trends, Candid finds 57% of grantmakers didnt know whether theyd received applications created with generative AI, only 10% accepted or planned to accept them, and 67% were undecided.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) shows executive and staff burnout top the list of issues. On average, LGBTQ+ identifying leaders reported moderately higher levels of concern about their own burnout than their non-LGBTQ+ identifying counterparts. vice president, research, at CEP, told The NonProfit Times.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? One nonprofit leader shared six lessons learned from a bad board experience organizational policies to help your nonprofit set expectations, prevent dysfunction, and avoid a laundry list of problems.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Develop an AI policy The first step is to create a policy that guides, rather than restricts, AI use. But keep in mind, as AI evolves and its capabilities improve, you’ll need to update the policy regularly and communicate the changes to staff. So, how can you foster this organization-wide, inclusive approach to AI adoption?

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

You and your grantees are driven by a passion for your mission that sometimes leads to burnout. Record that institutional knowledge in an accessible Policies and Procedures manual. And be sure to update your Policies and Procedures guide annually to ensure information is up to date for current and future staff members.

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