Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Train Your Staff Training staff on the proper procedures for time tracking and payroll allocation is crucial. Regular training sessions can also help address any questions or concerns, ensuring a smooth and efficient allocation process. This understanding helps in accurate allocation and prevents potential issues with funders.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, American Red Cross offers training programs for volunteers with specific skills to help during a time of need. The post Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Employees will ask how they can help, but organizing people quickly enough can be difficult.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Training and Adoption: New integrations require training for your team, so make sure they know the value that will come from adding this functionality to their day-to-day. Ensure that partners provide comprehensive training and support to facilitate smooth adoption.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What vendor support and training opportunities are available? Evaluate the level of support and training the vendor provides. The post Questions to Ask If You Are Thinking About Moving to a New GMS first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. If you can’t find a publicly facing roadmap, that should be cause for concern.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Low Rate of Fraud Awareness Training NFPs have the lowest implementation rate of fraud awareness training , per the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Couple this with the fact that many smaller NFPs have volunteers in key roles without adequate skills, experience, or training and you are creating a recipe for disaster.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are a few other skills for fundraising that can transfer from a grants-based approach or can be acquired with minimal training: Technology proficiency: It helps to have (or to prioritize learning) basic skills with database management or, as it is often called in fundraising, constituent relationship management ( CRM ) systems.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Train your AI tool. In the same vein, you can train your AI tools with information specific to your organization. The post How to Use AI for the Right Ask (Without Being Creepy) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. AI learns through feedback and adjusts as it learns more about your organization.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Host training sessions for basic skills such as CPR and first aid. This guide should outline the steps to take and who is responsible at each stage of a crisis. Ensure all team members are familiar with this plan. Provide Employee Resources Ensure that your employees and their families are prepared for a climate event.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

That’s what this blog post is about: my top tips for improving your grant writing skills: Tip #1: READ The best way to be a great writer is to be an avid reader. You’re reading my blog right now, so you’ve already taken a great step in the right direction. She has several one-on-one options and training options to help you get started.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhance Your Fundraising Skills with Greater Giving Training Academy Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, school fundraiser, or event planner, the Greater Giving Training Academy is your go-to resource for effective, seamless fundraising. Why Greater Giving Academy?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities. 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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences. Outline the mutual benefits of this opportunity—by writing posts for your nonprofit’s blog, your partners will also be able to reach a new audience.

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Grant Training Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Equally, leadership training has become increasingly significant for those who need to be successful at managing and implementing grants, for their leadership skills will have an important effect on their teams and their ongoing efforts to continue procuring external funding. These include: 1.

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Mentor Funding Ethics Training 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout. Fellow PBIs can explore resources such as the National PBI Directory, PBI Glossary , and blog posts to learn more. By leveraging community knowledge and building partnerships, we can create more tailored, impactful solutions.

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Procurement Burnout Finance Metrics 89

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Implement security awareness training to help employees recognize phishing attempts and attempted fraud. The post Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Policy 93

Policy Policies Finance Ethics 93

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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

However, it’s important to note that Support does not troubleshoot code, provide training, or supply code samples. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Our Support team can help you with bugs or other suspected issues with the SKY Developer tools. The post Blackbaud Grantmaking Has SKY APIs, But What Does that Mean for Me?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ensure you can get in-person and online training during implementation, ongoing training and support, and collaboration tools to connect you with the vendors higher ed user community. The post Choosing a Scholarship Award Management System first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. What are the next steps?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 12, 2025

They may need to commit time to training or learning a new workflow, or they may find change stressful and difficult to accommodate. Start: These are new tasks and activities (start training on the new system, start pushing notifications to major gift officers, etc.) Pro tip: Put your employees first.

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Strategic Plan Nonprofit Goals Finance 92

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 1, 2021

Improved Training – providing explicit training in how to use rating scales and the consequences of scoring can improve rating scale interpretation and application, the NIH found. Further, NIH’s study showed that both experienced and new reviewers benefited from the training. Stay tuned.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hold brand training sessions and provide simple brand guidelines so everyone feels equipped to share your story. The post From Mission Impossible to Mission Unstoppable: Cracking the Code on Nonprofit Brand Clarity first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. And with the right approach, its a mission you canand willaccomplish.

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Nonprofit Readiness Media Metrics 95

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Two of the examples it cited were made up, further reinforcing the idea that ChatGPT can give inaccurate information without proper training and supervision. For example, The Trevor Project uses a Chatbot as a training simulator to train more volunteers to help scale demand for services. Think through co-botting use cases.

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ChatGPT AI Ethics Training 138

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week, I blogged about leading in uncertain times. It's gotten the most feedback of any blog post this year. There are dozens of conferences, trainings, and lots of online fundraising training. We shouldn't be surprised - fundraising is all about leadership. So leadership principles should apply to fundraising too.

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Fundraising Ethics Training Conference 105

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In addition to the successes, thoughtful consideration of the challenges faced can help you gain insights into areas where you need more training or different systems to ensure smoother grant processes. Training Plan Review the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) competencies ( found here: Competencies Tested – GPCI ).

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

And that's why we're excited to launch an upcoming 6-part blog series, dedicated to capital campaign preparation. And, you’ll want to give them the support, training and resources they need to be as successful as possible. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog series, where we'll take a deep dive into each of these areas.

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Readiness Training Consultant Consulting 105

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. For instance, your marketing team may use AI to come up with new, creative ideas for blog content, but they should still be in charge of writing it themselves. Conduct staff training. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Encourage experimentation.

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AI Fundraising Training Ethics 98

Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This blog delves into the nuances of grant writing, exploring best practices, resources, and success stories from the heart of Georgia. By applying the insights shared in this blog, you can enhance your ability to write persuasive grants that resonate with funders and lead to positive change. ® Grant Writing Training

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

You can find other blog posts in this series here. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By investing in training and resources, nonprofits can adopt data-driven strategies that enhance participation from givers and volunteers. The post Strengthening Social Impact: Actionable Insights from The Generosity Commission Report first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Demographics Education Utilities Policy 105

CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

And in this live training, we will show you how to create one! You can check out her thoughts and ideas at www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blog. How can you re-focus, re-prioritize, and get yourself back on track with your social media marketing? The answer to future-proofing your nonprofit is in building a vibrant online community.

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Media Training Nonprofit IT 122

Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

We take great pride in being one of the only companies in the nonprofit technology sector to offer truly free and unlimited support and training for every customer,” said Jennifer Mansfield, Vice President of Customer Experience at Qgiv. To learn more about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, read the full press release below.

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Award Utilities Training Goals 98

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Step 2: Implement Best Practices Year-End Giving Campaign Tips and Ideas The more resources, training, and accountability you provide to your team of ambassadors, the more money you will collect. Donating should be quick and easy! If you follow these end-of-year giving best practices, your campaign will succeed.

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Donation Media Nonprofit Goals 105

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Provide training and resources to help everyone understand how the CRM can support their work. Provide Continuous Training and Support Offer ongoing training and support to ensure your team remains proficient in using the CRM. Invest in training, involve your team, and leverage your CRM to its full potential.

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CRM IT Strategic Plan Training 111

Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Maximum grant value is $10,000. Total grant pool is $10,000. Find out more. Working it Out LGBTIQA+ Small Community Grants (TAS)Applications now open This grants program is in recognition of the important work that individuals/ communities undertake at the local level to connect and support LGBTIQA+ community members.

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Grants Grant Indirect Proposal 79

Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Learn more about related topics such as managing up , building relationships with funders , and the ethics of prospect research with AGS online training sessions available on demand. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute s Competencies and Skills.

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GPC Grant Writing Indirect Cost Ethics 40

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 27, 2024

AGS offers several on-demand training for funder relationship building: Relationships with Grant Funders , Power of Partnerships , and Relationships with Program Officers and Legislators. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Not Your Father's Charity

JUNE 22, 2022

The chances are that your nonprofit team never received training in conflict resolution. Unfortunately, many people get trained concerning work duties, but organizations don’t often inform their teams about handling conflict. First and foremost, it’s essential to control emotions and remain calm.

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