Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

Based on Bridgespans experience and research, here are the main revenue categories and what they include: Governments: e.g., community block grants, insurance reimbursements, government grants, government contracts Small gifts (under $10,000) from Individuals: e.g., donations, entry fees, individual membership fees, religious contributions, bequests (..)

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Funding Insurance Insurance Proposal 98

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Funding supports developing hands-on short courses that train Down Syndrome researchers in new clinical research skills. When awarded a grant, your organization enters into a contract with the grant maker, agreeing to specific guidelines and objectives.

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Funding Grants Grant Government 86

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 18, 2023

Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer? The post Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer? I’d like to write grant proposals as a contractor, allowing me to choose proposals based on my time and schedule.

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Contracts Contract Proposal Grant Writing 52

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program is for technical assistance and training to address rural community water and wastewater problems. The funding costs will be for project management, contracted services, education and outreach programs, applied research, and innovations leading to public policy solutions. Grants to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Area s!

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Funding Grants Grant Utilities 58

GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Below is a sample list of grants and contracts currently offering an RFP. Grants and Contracts for Services Utilizing the RFP as Part of its Application Process Contracts for services to eligible nonprofits, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), government agencies, and Tribes to address community needs.

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LOI Grants Grant Contracts 104

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Candid’s data science manager explains how AI technology is trained on previously created data and can amplify the biases of its human creators—with harmful effects. Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector. Is your organization planning to develop an AI tool?

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Ethics AI ChatGPT Policy 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail. It might be possible to keep staff members on a contract basis until your organization can sustain employees long-term. Service Contracts – Don’t forget to reassess annual service contracts. Funding For Good, Inc.

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Budget Contracts Contract Pass-Through 98

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The tuition cycle starts with the school’s contract, which should clearly outline policies, expectations, and consequences that families acknowledge during enrollment. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion. Engaging quickly.

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Contracts Contract Policy Policies 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle. At Candid, we can relate.

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Policy Policies Contracts Contract 105

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

Over time, the organization succeeded in growing its government funding sources, both adding new government agency funders and expanding contracts with current funders. Relying on government funding typically means an organization will need strong contract, compliance, and reporting capabilities.

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Funding Government Contracts Contract 111

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

This requires that Federal agencies promote “compacting, contracting, co-management, co-stewardship, and other agreements with Tribal Nations” and identify funding programs that allow for Tribal set-asides or other benefit or resource programs. This allows for more domestic labor and promotes inclusivity in the procurement process.

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UEI Grants Grant Procurement 130

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

Are our training programs for elder services and long-term care providers effective in improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ elders they serve? In one instance, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) contracted SAGE to analyze the sexual orientation and gender identity data it had collected from its clients.

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Transportation Policy Policies Training 115

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Was training insufficient? Counties and other funding sources have exacerbated this problem of large awards against nonprofits by demanding higher and higher limits of insurance in their contract with nonprofits. This has happened before In the mid-1980s, a similar thing happened, and nonprofits were caught completely off-guard.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Liability Insurance 59

Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Once a union is recognized or a union election is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the union can negotiate contracts on behalf of the employees it represents (known as collective bargaining). . Unions offer their members professional development and training opportunities. Unions are 501(c)(5)s.

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Lobbying Contracts Contract Education 105

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Candids contracts and compliance manager explains how an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these toolsby proactively mitigating risks inherent in AI, establishing clear operational standards and procedures, and preparing for the future. Of course, the impact of AI use is not limited to grantwriting.

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AI Fundraising Burnout Demographics 52

GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Grants, Training Programs, and Projects for Women Entrepreneurs Also, grants to women for educational training programs. Funding supports women who provide the primary financial support for their families while pursuing vocational or skills training programs or undergraduate degrees. Funding will be for a range of expenses.

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Grants Grant Education Award 110

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) introduces guidelines on how nonprofits should handle grants and contracts, and these updates help nonprofits report their finances accurately and in a standard manner. Regular training for staff on the nuances of fund accounting can also help prevent misunderstandings and ensure compliance.

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Finance Contracts Contract Funding 105

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For example, a strategy focused on high-dollar individual gifts may require making introductions among their personal or professional circles, while one focused on government funding means securing strong contract, compliance, and reporting capabilities. Ready to learn more?

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Government Fundraising Nonprofit Contracts 62

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

While I’m independently contracted as the grant manager for Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, Rewind Rhino Extinction and Buffalo Field Campaign, I’m also contracted as a grant professional through “The Dotted i Fundraising,” a remote team of dedicated grant professionals to raise funding for nonprofit organizations.

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Grants Grant Contracts Contract 69

GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

And what fees are companies using to nickel and dime an organization, making their “free” contract actually too good to be true? With GiveSmart, whether an organization raises $1 or $1 million, their software contract and credit card fees are fixed, and we don’t add on more and more fees like some others do.

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Software Contracts Contract Fundraising 52

Red Tape Busters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The ultimate goal for any tender writer is to win lucrative contracts and secure business opportunities for their organisation. Overpromising and Underdelivering – A Reputational Blow For tender writers , winning a contract can be a moment of triumph, but it also comes with significant responsibilities.

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Contracts Contract Liability Proposal 52

Blackbaud

MARCH 6, 2024

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. Naturally, it will take a lot of time, training, and labor to get it up and running, but once it is all configured, it will solve all your problems. This is the dream.

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Calendar Software Contracts Contract 111

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Nonprofits often use a lawyer to get a set of ‘trained professional eyes’ on their documents. This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees. A lawyer can help you draft your ‘articles of incorporation,’ as well as help you with your application to the IRS.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Insurance Nonprofit 112

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. First and foremost, have a clear understanding of how much money your organization is willing to invest in a payment processor.

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Contracts 105

Grant Training Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) are the best mechanisms toward this effort and are often referred to as the nation’s largest sources of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups, small businesses, and sub-contracting agencies (usually higher education).

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Contracts Contract Education Budget 52

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The donated Dell smartphones normally use AT&T or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go or contract plans, but they can function without it because they are Wi-Fi-capable. PEC is also running 20 computer training labs as well, called Keyspots , where kids can earn a free refurbished desktop. People's Emergency Center Wi-Fi Hotspots.

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Contracts Contract Training Donation 64

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Resources for Learning and Training about Animal Welfare There are many resources available for learning about animal welfare, including: Online Courses and Webinars : The Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Course and the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior and Welfare Course are comprehensive online courses on animal welfare and behavior.

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Policy Policies Fundraising Funding 59

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These areas include marketing, contracts, compensation, and writing for more than one client. All of the trainings in this series align with the Grant Professionals Certification Institute’s competencies and skills. Full participation in this training is also applicable for 1.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

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Ethics Consulting Consultant Consulting 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

Piktochart doesn't require a contract or any sign-up fees so your organization can give Piktochart's professional package a whirl for a few months to test it out. Atomic Training , available through TechSoup, offers training on using Gliffy. Like Piktochart, Gliffy has a variety of price plans, including a free plan.

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Template Contracts Contract Nonprofit 74

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Expanding your professional network and investing in additional training will allow you to meet the needs of a project while developing new skills. Commit to Learning: Use the project to identify areas for personal improvement and pursue training to build your expertise. Transparency fosters trust and sets realistic expectations.

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Ethics Grant Writing Pass-Through Contracts 59

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofit leaders could use them to have staff do the same tasks they’ve always done, just faster, or shift jobs from full-time work to part-time or contract work. Yet using AI adoption primarily to maximize time and cost efficiency will only exacerbate the burnout crisis in the sector.

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AI ChatGPT Burnout Mentor 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

And if a nonprofit lacks funding and resources for HR functions, then policy manuals and forms, performance reviews, and regular training can all become desperately out of date or be nonexistent. If you don't have trained or dedicated HR staff, obtain HR expertise on an as-needed basis.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Training 52

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

Clarice Williams from WEBS Training Center Lack of succession planning Not having an active succession plan. Making the switch from an inexpensive local bookkeeper to a contract accountant was expensive, but worth every penny, and it we had done it sooner it would have saved us a lot of headaches.

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Nonprofit Burnout Management Contracts 93

Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2015

Additional cost of implementation, training, and support. For example, some open-source advocates suggest that OSS support can actually be better than paid, closed software, especially since users aren't locked into a contract with one particular vendor. Free isn't really free. Less sophisticated user experience (UX).

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Software Contracts Contract Nonprofit 64

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Since 2013, Samaschool, part of the Sama Group, has provided in person technology training in low-income neighborhoods in California. In 1989, 6 percent of workers had contingent positions, ranging from part-time to contract work, says Alex Chriss, vice president and general manager of Self-Employed Solutions at Intuit.

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Contracts Contract Retail Demographics 71

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

Secure buy-in from leadership to get program employees to come to the training. Author Bio : Eryn Baldrica-Guy (she/her) is the Director of Grants and Contracts for California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Make sure the existence of you or your department is not a secret. Wedge yourself into the onboarding process.

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Grants Grant Fundraising GPC 59

Tom Ahern

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We had a contract." Truly top performers are well-trained lifelong learners, sophisticated, passionate, daring and enchanting. Provisions for adjusted compensation were NOT in your contract, alas. He's a veteran journalist who took the risk to get professional training in direct-response fundraising. Fair enough.

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Contracts Contract Training Retainer 52