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. This is also a good time to hammer out the details of your contract for working together before you finalize it and make it binding.

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Nonprofit Government Policy Policies 80

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yet, until recently, they also meant our staff spent extensive time and energy calling families to track down re-enrollment contracts each year. With this approach, families now sign one continuous enrollment contract that remains in effect for the duration of their child(ren)’s enrollment at DKJA. We knew there had to be a better way.

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Contracts Contract Policy Policies 101

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. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

One step that we might take is to use tax policy and government investment to address inequality, and shore up insecure middle-class families whose charitable giving has declined. But as climate change is manmade, it may have not just ecological but also sociological tipping points. At what point does despair become inescapable?

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Nonprofit Government Insurance Insurance 83

Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work.

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Transportation Policy Policies Training 116

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting by David Holmes and Kristin Hanlin, Candid. by Guy Mika, Candid.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The funding costs will be for project management, contracted services, education and outreach programs, applied research, and innovations leading to public policy solutions. The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary funding agency for these projects, working to extend and preserve the U.S. water supply.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, before a business officer offers flexibility, it’s essential to have rules that define the terms of tuition payment and processing and have school leadership fully support those policies. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion.

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Contracts Contract Policy Policies 105

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy. Having an organization-wide AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these tools while minimizing the risks. Is your organization planning to develop an AI tool?

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Ethics AI ChatGPT Policy 52

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. Over time, the organization succeeded in growing its government funding sources, both adding new government agency funders and expanding contracts with current funders.

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Funding Government Contracts Contract 111

Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

They track state education policies—including enacted and vetoed bills and pending legislation—and maintain a state legislation watchlist in various educational areas, including school choice. ESA funds stay with the state until a student’s parent or guardian approves payment to the school. Here are two examples: Raising tuition.

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Software Contracts Contract Education 94

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. Examine each processor’s policies. As you drill down into the specifics of each payment processor you’re considering, remember to thoroughly examine each company’s policies. over the past year.

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Contracts 106

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Starting an animal rescue is an inspiring journey where you get to save lives and make a real difference. What services will your rescue provide?

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Policy Policies Fundraising Funding 59

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Depending on your organization’s focus and activities, you may have different types of funding, such as grants, contracts, donations, program fees, sponsorships, or merchandise sales. Here is what you need to know to strengthen your financial savvy and keep your nonprofit on a strong financial foundation.

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Management Policy Policies Budget 98

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Objective 3: Clarifying Sections that Recipients or Agencies have Interpreted in Different Ways : While this objective does not constitute specific policy or process changes, it does help to diminish confusion when questions are raised. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

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UEI Grant Grants Procurement 130

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

WAA has taken steps to institute a Whistleblower's Policy to protect employees who may report illegal or dishonest business practices. The WAA board formed an RFP Committee and began the process for the 2017-2019 contract to ensure that Worcester's pricing of wreaths is competitive. This didn't seem right.

Contracts 65

Contracts Contract Procurement Policy 65

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Ghaffari laid out a hypothetical situation: Imagine a homeless shelter funded through two contracts, one from HUD and the other from the City of San Francisco. The combination of the two contracts do not provide sufficient funding to carry out this program. Budgeting, fiscal policies, and internal control resources.

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Indirect Cost Contracts Contract Indirect 66

CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Until upwards of 80% of people have either been vaccinated or contracted and recovered from COVID, any in-person events raise the risk of spreading the virus further. Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Even as more and more people are becoming vaccinated, we still have not reached herd immunity.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Policy Policies 107

GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. If you are part of a nonprofit, we cannot stress enough, how essential it is to have a solid marketing strategy. To succeed, you must spread the word about your programs, attract volunteers, and rally supporters. However, online marketing requires a great deal of navigation. The up side?

Media 68

Media Policy Policies Nonprofit 68

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

That said, there are a handful of universal best practices: * Written Agreement: The rights and responsibilities of both the project and sponsor should be included in a written contract. prohibited illegal conduct or conduct related to civil disobedience), these restrictions should be clearly communicated by contract.

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Contracts Contract Fundraising Lobbying 59

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees. However, most nonprofit organizations start out with a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP). Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? Most nonprofits set aside a percentage of their annual budget to go toward staffing.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Insurance Nonprofit 114

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Create philanthropic policies that incentivize partnership. Establish written policies and procedures to empower your development office. A decision tree is a great first step. Is this a grant?

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

She has since cobbled together a combination of part-time and contract work, she said. Leaders of the organization announced in February 2021 that the investigation had concluded with a finding that all policies and procedures had been followed appropriately. Gallagher stepped down from his CEO position shortly afterward.

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Policy Policies Contracts Contract 59

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity. From understanding the basics to implementing best practices that favor success (like mastering planned giving conversations ), we’ve covered it all. You’ll even learn how to successfully market planned gifts. What is planned giving?

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Pass-Through Policy Policies Education 83

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2011

It is the United States' first comprehensive policy that addresses the proper handling of used or discarded electronics devices. The policy is designed to increase industrial capacity in electronics recycling, refurbishment, and remanufacturing to increase the number of US-based green jobs and the safe handling of discarded electronics.

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Manufacturing Electronics Policy Policies 48

The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

However, nonprofit leaders in healthcare should begin reviewing their employment contracts and policies now to determine how the rule could affect them. Executive compensation should also be reviewed to ensure it is reasonable and approved in accordance with a conflict-of-interest policy.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Policy Policies Contracts 52

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

Blurred Policy Lines and the Downsides of Sharing. Nonprofits that work in policy and advocacy can help craft legislation and work with local, state, and national policymakers to adopt laws that balance the explosion of sharing-economy startups and protect the marginalized from exploitation. Does the Sharing Economy Enable Social Good?

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Nonprofit Conference Insurance Insurance 65

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

Keep the tone conversational but professional, avoid jargon and don't be afraid of using contractions. Organizations often struggle to get started on Facebook because they feel the need to have a social media policy in place to control employee use of Facebook and interaction with fans.

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Media Grantstation Policy Policies 61

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Contracts with Independent Professionals. Commercial Co-Venture Contracts. In general, your nonprofit’s leadership and fundraising directors should take care to familiarize themselves on data protection policies to avoid infringing on their supporters’ privacy. What is online fundraising? Articles of Incorporation.

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Fundraising Contracts Contract Applicant 64

GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2024

Advocacy and Awareness Campaigns: Last, but certainly not least, grants fund efforts to raise awareness about specific issues or advocate for policy changes. Contracts for services to nonprofits to address the housing needs of vulnerable residents. You guessed it; they all need funding. What Do Nonprofit Grants Fund?

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Over the coming weeks, we will outline common grant management practices that are applicable to organizations with foundation funding, state funding, pass-through funding, and direct federal funding, beginning with the conflict of interest policy. A good COI policy will include provisions for regular COI training.

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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. Even so, working outside their skill set and interests in such a complex field as HR can become time-consuming and frustrating.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Training 52

iGrantWriters

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the Guidebook for Proposers ([link] for specific details. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements.

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Contracts Contract Proposal Calendar 40

Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Strong organizations have a variety of revenue streams, such as: Fees for services Fundraising events Contracts Private donations from individuals Corporate donations/sponsorships United Way Grants How many consecutive years have you filed an IRS Form 990? Do you have formal board policies that are reviewed annually? This one is easy.

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Grant Grants Grant Readiness Demographics 52

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

improving policies and procedures and strengthening internal controls). Here are the circumstances that may trigger an audit requirement: Federal, state, and local government contracts may require an audit as part of the nonprofit’s contract for funding. First, be aware of the contract requirements before signing an agreement.

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GPC Contracts Contract Procurement 40

Tech Soup

JANUARY 25, 2012

Sage Payment Processing requires a three-year contract between your organization and Sage Payment Solutions, and the contract is automatically renewed for another two years at the end of the initial period unless your organization provides 90 days' written notice. Automatic Renewals. It can be canceled at any time. Flickr Pro.

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Contracts Contract Retail Policy 40

GrantNews

APRIL 4, 2024

In addition, they offer activities and programs specifically designed for children, and most libraries have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment. Funding supports project costs and may be used for supplies, display fabrication, publicity, and contract workers. Can you believe it?! Libraries provide a sense of community.

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