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 Policies Policy 67

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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Policies Policy Finance Ethics 87

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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Policies Policy Funding Readiness 85

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 53

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 Policies Policy 80

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 Policies Policy 80

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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Policies Policy 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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Policies Policy Contracts Contract 106

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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Grant Grants Policies Policy 111

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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Contracts Contract Budget Nonprofit 103

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 94

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 Grant 116

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 Policies 104

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?

Contracts 101

Contracts Contract Policies Policy 101

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.

Policies 110

Policies Policy Demographics Metrics 110

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.

Policies 103

Policies Policy Training Management 103

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 Policies Policy 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 Policies Policy 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 Grant 118

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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Grant Grants GPC Award 52

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 Policies 65

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.

Policies 116

Policies Policy Grant Grants 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 Policies 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 Grant Grants 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 Policies Policy 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 Applicant Application 116

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 64

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.

Policies 120

Policies Policy Education Demographics 120

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Read our blog on animal rescue fundraising ideas to learn more great ways to fund your project. Adoption Agreements Draft a contract with guidelines for pet care and return policies.

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Policies Policy Fundraising Funding 59

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 Policies 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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Grant Grants Award Budget 106

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Perhaps not every organization can be as optimistically trusting as HubSpot, but you can help build that trust by creating social media guidelines or policies for employees. Idealware explains how to do just that in a handy article that includes links to its policy templates and workbook. social media Twitter social media policy'

Media 63

Media Policies Policy Nonprofit 63

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Watch an on-demand product tour today.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This resulted in a review of TCE’s grantmaking policies that may have inadvertently disadvantaged and disqualified smaller budget organizations, many of which were BIPOC-led. Read this blog to learn more about TCE’s analysis and how these changes benefit the majority of their grantees.

Demographics 116

Demographics Budget Grant Grants 116

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

You are focused on policies and procedures. Review your gift acceptance policy. While the work of creating this policy should be left to the campaign administrators/board, you will use it as a guide to lay out how campaign gifts will be counted and reported. Brush up on planned gifts. Document as you go.

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Goals Finance Policies Policy 102