Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As smaller donations continue to decline, the philanthropic system is at risk of catastrophic failure if high-net-worth individuals, driven by natural human fears, feel a need to give less and less as insurance against a dangerous future.

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Nonprofit Government Insurance Insurance 81

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

The dividing lines between the work of grants and contracts and philanthropy can be as distinct as two different divisions that have separate, defined functions, or as blurred as the responsibilities of a single individual who wears two different hats.

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Grants Grant Metrics Policy 59

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Private security contractors – An established security contract with a professional security service. Make sure your contract ensures they will assume liability for their actions and that the contractor is adequately insured and names your organization as an additional insured on their policies.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Contract 59

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Gifts of life insurance. A gift of life insurance is when a donor names an organization as the beneficiary of an insurance policy or transfers ownership of the policy to the charity. A charitable gift annuity is a contract where a donor makes a gift to a nonprofit in exchange for a fixed sum each year for life.

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Pass-Through Insurance Insurance Policy 52

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

She calls it The Great Risk Shift, where for-profit companies are shifting the liability, overhead, insurance, and consumer risks to the individual workers (and to the consumers). How do we ensure that the contracted driver receives fair labor practices, since they're not an employee?

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Nonprofit Conference Insurance Insurance 65

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Expenses Staff Payroll Benefits Payroll taxes Contract staff Facilities Rent/mortgage Utilities (electricity, water) Pest control Maintenance Program Equipment Supplies Materials Mileage (specifically related to conducting your program’s activities) Administrative Office supplies Software (Quickbooks, donor tracking software, merchant account, etc.)

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Budget Finance Software Liability 98

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 20, 2021

We will contract out for accounting and fundraising services, which is estimated to cost $70,000 annually. Medicaid and private insurance will be billed for therapy, which will provide another 10% of our budget. The remaining funds will need to come from donations, grants, and government contracts.

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Grants Grant Contract Contracts 52

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Get insurance policies. You’ll need to be sure that any paid vendors or professionals are registered with the state and have updated contracts. One way your organization can do this is to obtain an employer identification number (EIN) from the federal government. This number allows you to: Open a separate bank account.

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Software Fundraising Nonprofit Finance 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. This is also a good time to discuss liability issues and your board liability insurance (which you have, of course.)

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Finance Nonprofit Policy Policies 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Be sure you understand expectations while going through the contract process. Whoever is serving the alcohol should have the proper licensing and insurance. It’s always a good idea to have pre-event meetings with vendors to go through expectations and complete a formal contract. ID required”).

Contracts 52

Contracts Contract Pass-Through Utilities 52

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As a contract grant writer, you may have promised to deliver a proposal draft by a specific date. The benefits of being an employee include access to benefits like health insurance and an employer-sponsored retirement plan. You also will have a steady paycheck.

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Grants Grant Grant Writing Proposal 52

Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Fundraising activities and events must comply with local laws and carry adequate liability insurance. unrestricted) funds to pay for the research and cultivation of corporate partners, whether that is accomplished through a contract with a consulting firm or an in-house position. Is Fundraising an Option for You?

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

USG Agency Websites For grant opportunities (as opposed to contract opportunities, which you can find on beta.SAM.gov) , grants.gov is the preferred search tool if you want to go to one site to look at opportunities across the federal system. Grants.gov posts forecasted (i.e., pending) opportunities as well as active opportunities.

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Funding Proposal Grants.Gov Budget 52

Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sample grant from GrantWatch , a reputable grant database: Minority-Owned Businesses in the Restaurant Industry – Grants to Illinois minority-owned for-profit food establishments for working capital including payroll, rent, insurance, utilities, taxes, operations, and contractors.

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