Planned Giving

MARCH 31, 2025

Not policies. Meetings get easier to book. It's all about the donor. In Part I of this series (Your Bio Is Boring. Lets Fix That.), we discussed a simple truth: planned giving is about people. Not portfolios. Not cold emails or sterile tax jargon. Yet too often, planned giving professionals hide behind grey flannel suits.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

What policies and procedures does your organization have in place to ensure that donors who have made that extra commitment to give monthly to your organization are happy with their decision? One of my past clients had published a number of great coffee table books. No, it’s not the theme you decide upon. Send special thank yous.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Make it hard to enforce expense policies You need to ensure expenses are appropriate, documented correctly, approved by the correct people, and charged to the right accounts. Delay in expense submission can also force accounting closing books late and missing out on auditing errors. Project-based allocation and policy .

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

This book offers actionable strategies and a channel-by-channel approach to online fundraising, offering advice on topics ranging from enhancing communications to building a funnel campaign, as well as the tools needed to thrive in the digital economy. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Books : Numerous books and articles provide in-depth knowledge on animal welfare and behavior, offering valuable insights and practical advice.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Employers, including Candid, pivoted by shipping equipment to staff, adjusting remote work policies, and reconsidering how work gets done. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option. Candid’s planning division reads a book every quarter focused on professional development or learning about the social sector.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Today, savvy buyers can level the playing field by using the Kelley Blue Book for pricing and CarFax for the damage history of the vehicle. PRO Tip: Learn the best way to respond to a grant by studying the agency issuing that grant - its mission, policy goals, and types of grants it awards. Grants.gov provides that information here.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

And, of course, there are countless courses you can take online, videos to watch, and even books on the subject. Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all grant activities comply with funding agency guidelines and organizational policies.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2011

My Twitter Policy: How You Can Join the 200 (Kind of surprised this ranked so high, but it doesn’t hurt to review!). Finally, you should check out my recent recommendation of books. Here’s one last look back at 2010. Here are the top ten posts at Selfish Giving as ranked by PostRank. Cause Marketing Limits Raise More Money.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

This category could include volunteer time, equipment, how many books were provided by a corporate partner, etc. There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society).

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You can also speed up the processing and reconciliation of your invoices and receipts, avoiding late fees and closing your books faster. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate. Establish a policy for its use and replenishment.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? . But the business side of a nonprofit requires a solid foundation of written policies, procedures, and processes. You have to establish your brand. You need a budget.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We hope that our licensing policy helps your organization enhance your website and supplement your training materials. If you charge people to view your website or want to reprint our content in a commercial book, please ask us for explicit permission. Only use our content for noncommercial purposes. That includes your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. The Board will be responsible for monitoring how closely financial activity matches the actual budget, looking into how much programs and services cost, and whether that cost is appropriate.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether you can return leftover items depends on the seller’s return policy. Before the fundraiser begins, a clear concept of the return policy can help you manage leftover products and reduce financial loss. Some fundraising companies allow returns on unsold items, offering partial or full refunds, but this varies.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. There’s also no rules about decorating your workspace.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

While primarily for tuition at private and independent schools, many programs also accommodate books, tutoring, transportation, and other school-related expenses. School choice, tuition, and financial aid policy changes deserve careful consideration, and each school must weigh the benefits and drawbacks for its particular situation.

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GrantNews

APRIL 4, 2024

Library Lovers – Have I got a book for you! Library Lovers may not always visit in large numbers, but they are certainly immense in their love of books. They also have extensive collections of books, movies, and music that you can borrow for free. What’s more, some folks have never been inside a library at all.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The app claimed to help you manage your contacts, but it actually shared your phone's location and address book— without permission. Keeping track of the ever-changing privacy policies of social networks can be a headache and a half. Luckily, you can fight off these sneaky apps with a mobile security suite.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. There’s also no rules about decorating your workspace.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

There those who say the perpetrator(s) didn't just hack one account at a time , but rather, hacked into one person's account that then gave access to anyone connected with that person via phone book, text, or email. Adopt an Acceptable Use Policy and Train Staff on It!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

Create a media relations policy A media relations policy is essential for developing relationships with media outlets. Once you’ve identified a media contact, include this in your media relations policy. Likewise, your policy should also detail what journalists can expect from you such as response time.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

She has also co-authored two books on using social media: “ The Networked Nonprofit ” with Allison Fine and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit with KD Paine. She is the author of Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media , one of the longest running and most popular blogs for nonprofits. He got the NTEN Award IN 2011.

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GrantNews

JULY 15, 2024

Also, grants to Delaware nonprofits and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues impacting personal/economic liberties of citizens. Funding supports scholarship leading to the publication of policy papers, journal articles, and books.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. Whenever you’re using an unfamiliar online tool, look up where the tool stores its information and what the privacy policy is regarding information sharing. How can I use ChatGPT?

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

If you find yourself putting a meeting on the books purely to share information rather than to discuss something, gather input, and/or make decisions, send an email instead. Review any specific policies in place, especially for longer meetings where members’ attention spans are more likely to dip or wander.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million. His 1989 book The End of Nature was the first book to warn the general public about the threat of global warming.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 22, 2018

With September mostly booked, I'm looking for October sponsors! My insurance company, MAPFRE , offered me a 5% discount off my insurance policy for a $25 donation to the Pan-Mass Challenge. Thanks for reading! Partnership notes. ??Working Working with PETA, Nabisco's animal crackers has released the animals from their cages.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For example, I just read about a new pet insurance company that donates $25 every time a new customer signs up for a policy. Someone could write a book on how to get your board on board with partnerships. The key with startups is to get in early and build connections to drive fundraising down the road. Maybe it was the nonprofit's.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

Also, grants to West Virginia nonprofits, and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal/economic liberties of the nation’s citizens. Funding supports scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, journal articles and books.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

This can include external factors out of your control such as changes in policy, economic downturns, or shifts in donor priorities. Book a demo to find out how CauseVox can help you reach your fundraising goals today. Book a demo or get started with using CauseVox to reach your fundraising goals today.

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Tom Ahern

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

and, well, everyone poops , as the best-selling Japanese children's book reminds us. Change be a-coming, though: smaller countries like New Zealand and Norway already have anti-check policies. And what could be more interesting than. Tijuana orphanage, Vida Joven , has a need for diapers, for instance. DO push monthly giving.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. TechSoup Canada recounted a talk from Allison Fine , co-author of the book The Networked Nonprofit , on how to move your organization forward with social media. TechSoup for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I've been traveling around the country with our Social Media for Nonprofits conference series (coming to San Francisco on 11/4 with TechSoup's Marnie Webb keynoting, Atlanta on 11/17 , and NYC on 1/30/12 - save $20 with "TechSoup" code) and promoting my new book, Nonprofit Management 101. Representative Samples?

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s up to your board to keep the books transparent. Governance: They establish and oversee governance policies and procedures to ensure the organization operates ethically, legally in line with its mission. They set the pay scale, outline the duties, and set oversight committees in place to ensure compliance with standards.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

AUGUST 17, 2023

Then, the wave of civil disturbances in 1967 and 1968 accelerated the urban-to-suburban migration, along with well-intentioned but misguided federal urban renewal policies. In his new book, Untenable: The True Story of White Ethnic Flight from America’s Cities , Jack Cashill analyses this urban-to-suburban migration.

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