Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. As Kris Putnam-Walkerly wrote on her blog, Uncertainty isnt an excuse to retreatits a call to adapt.

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Funding Indirect Cost Policy Policies 79

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior. Establish clear credit card usage policies and revoke cards from employees who violate them.

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Policy Policies Finance Ethics 93

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. Define clear policies on when and how this fund can be used, particularly in the event of a climate disaster.

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Policy Policies Funding Readiness 92

Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

One survey respondent noted, As government policies and economic conditions shift, having the ability to allocate resources where they are needed mostwhether for direct client assistance, operational support, or emergency responseensures we can continue to serve our community effectively.

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Nonprofit Government Funding Policy 82

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. The post What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Nonprofit Government Policy Policies 89

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Federal Funding Landscape first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Funding Federal Grants Strategic Plan Finance 57

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Its also important to share your conflict-of-interest policy and make sure everyone involved has an opportunity to disclose any potential conflicts. Establish clear guidelines and guardrails so participants disclose any personal or professional connections to applicants and adhere to strict confidentiality policies.

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Grants Grant Application Applicant 57

Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Recurring donor support ensures that CHW programs remain resilient despite fluctuations in government funding and healthcare reimbursement policies. The post The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Transportation Government Policy Policies 89

Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. In short, a policy ensures that every user understands that. What sanctions will be applied if the policy is breached.

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Policy Policies Liability Software 56

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

At the same time, an enterprise-scale CRM provides the necessary controls and oversight to ensure that all transactions are handled securely and in compliance with your organization’s policies. The post 7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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CRM Readiness AI Management 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. In this blog, I’ll share lessons learned from our SOC 2 audit to help you build a culture of nonprofit compliance. This couldn’t be truer when it came to our recent compliance effort.

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Policy Policies Contract Contracts 105

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 are often well-placed tosupport field-wide research and policy efforts.

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Burnout Metrics Letter Of Intent Funding 84

Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 21, 2025

Youll also find insights on building financial stability through better data systems, why your nonprofit needs an AI policy, and how to shift your messaging from selling to storytelling. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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Fundraising AI Policy Policies 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

The post How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Make sure your own data governance and data management policies are up to date so you have processes in place if an issue does arise. The post Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Check out our most recent Product Update Briefings to see our roadmap.

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Grant Management Management Grants Grant 97

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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Grants Grant Policy Policies 111

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.

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Government Indirect Cost Indirect Grants 116

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

At DKJA, we worked with our lawyers to create transparent policies, contracts, and addendums that met our needs and all local, state, federal, and industry guidelines. The school also has the option of issuing new contracts if there is a significant change in the policy or the enrollment cycle schedule. What is the bottom line?

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Contract Contracts Policy Policies 104

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity.

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Demographics Education Utilities Policy 105

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Or maybe theyre disgruntled about a new policy, ruling, or direction and want you to weigh in.Because it is so easy to make a misstep, these conversations demand expert diplomacy. The post Discussing a Change in Leadership with Your Donors first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Maybe the donor is just curious.

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Pass-Through Management Fundraising Policy 77

Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact.

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Policy Policies Demographics Metrics 111

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

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Grants Grant Federal Grants Policy 130

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Policy Policies Training Management 108

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. The post Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. This is the component that companies have the most control over.

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Training Finance Funding Electronics 73

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Ideally, you should have a volunteer engagement policy developed by management, key (active) volunteers, and leadership. It is a special relationship. Authors Barbara L.

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Retainer Policy Policies Training 111

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. Salem Kimble, from our partner BetterWorld Telecom and BetterWorld Wireless , wrote this TechSoup blog post about how her office makes virtual work a real-world success. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. Benefits of Telework.

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Management Policy Policies Telecommunication 66

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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Grant Readiness Award Readiness Grants 119

ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

If your comments do not ultimately change the regulation, they are still important for potential litigation, according to the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School. Finally, please subscribe to my Fund the Change blog, below. Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Harvard Law School. Stay tuned.

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Federal Grants Grants Grant Publishing 130

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Are spending and reporting policies clear? What is the current post-award process? Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership. Who oversees financial compliance? Do program staff understand their role in grant success?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate. The post Data as Decision in Grantmaking first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Policy Policies Grants Grant 116

Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines.

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Management Grant Writing Budget Policy 98

Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups?

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Application Applicant Grants Grant 60

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And while building, and nurturing, relationships with your donors and funders are critical for long-term grants success ( we share many insights about this on our blog! ), there are some newer initiatives and campaigns that are worth getting excited about.

Pass-Through 97

Pass-Through Government Policy Policies 97

Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

If your organization doesn’t have one already, create a cohesive and widespread policy about AI adoption and implementation. Your policy also must outline how you are articulating to stakeholders how you are using this technology. Visit associations like TAG to find best practices and guidelines for creating an AI policy.

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Government AI Application Applicant 116

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

We invite you to explore our collection policy and sign up for a free account to contribute to the collection—as we all work together to strengthen our sector’s collective knowledge and impact.  The post Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023  appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Policy Policies Education Demographics 119

Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There is even some concern that historically white-led organizations may purposefully hire a new BIPOC CEO as a “token” figurehead—without committing to more meaningful shifts in power, policies, or communities served. i There’s calendar year, fiscal year, form year, circa year, and report year…but that’s a topic for another blog.

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Demographics Retainer Calendar Policy 141

Candid

JUNE 29, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. i (See previous blogs from the 2022 and 2021 surveys.) ii This year, because we received so much rich information about foundations’ giving practices and priorities, we will share the findings in a three-part blog series.

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Grants Grant Award Budget 105