Contracts and Liability - Grants & Fundraising Brief

Five Costly Mistakes Tender Writers Must Avoid

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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Contract Contracts Liability Proposal

What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

This will include money for payroll, benefits, payroll taxes and contract employees. This plan includes general liability insurance, commercial property insurance and business income insurance. Staffing Costs In addition, one must consider the budgetary costs of staffing expenses when calculating startup costs for a nonprofit.

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GrantWriterTeam’s New Approach: An Interactive Platform

Grant Writer Team

JULY 7, 2023

Rather than assuming liability, GrantWriterTeam’s role is to make available the platform for connections. GrantWriterTeam has shifted away from being the middleman with contracts created on the portal to a new model that empowers grant writers and grant-seekers to work together on their own terms.

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Writing Sample Grant Writing Contracts Contract

5 Strategies To Keep Your Office Safe

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Many times, they will assume liability when they are responding to criminal activity at your facility. Private security contractors – An established security contract with a professional security service. Hired local law enforcement – Highly trained security who are experienced in handling a weapon in high-intensity situations.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Contracts

Catering Options for Virtual Fundraising Events-A Q&A with Vibrant Table Catering

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Meg: After reviewing our service offerings, we contract with the nonprofit organization for the event. Meg: The first and most important thing to know is that anyone handling food needs to have their food handlers card-if you don’t, there is a huge liability for your organization. The same can be said for distributing alcohol.

Fundraising

Fundraising Liability Contract Contracts

How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

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

Financial Audits for Small Nonprofits By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Disclaimer of Opinion – This type of report shows a company is not compliant with GAAP guidelines and portrays gross misstatements on its assets and liabilities. 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.

GPC

GPC Contracts Contract Procurement

Security: The Scary Part of Cloud Computing

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

If there is a security breach by one of your cloud vendors, primary liability for sensitive data rests with your organization - not the cloud vendor. The way to judge a cloud vendor's strength is to read their service level agreement, privacy policy, audit reports, and standard contract. That's a lot of technical reading.

Liability

Liability Ethics Contracts Contract

Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Sharing Economy

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

Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

It could be lobbying for funds from a government source, helping secure a contract with a client who will pay for your nonprofit’s services, or playing a major role in an event or product sales program. This is also a good time to discuss liability issues and your board liability insurance (which you have, of course.)

Finance

Finance Nonprofit Policies Policy

Statement of Activities (SOA): A Nonprofit’s Income Statement Equivalent

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Contract Services: Expenses related to payments for services provided by contractors who are not on the regular payroll. Financial Statement Purpose Statement of Financial Position A snapshot of a nonprofit’s assets, liabilities, and net assets at a given point in time, showing its overall financial health.

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Professional Services Funding Donation Liability

Safety First: How to Mitigate Risk at In-Person Events

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Be sure you understand expectations while going through the contract process. It’s always a good idea to have pre-event meetings with vendors to go through expectations and complete a formal contract. Your in-kind contracts will most likely not need to be as robust.

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Contract Contracts Pass-Through Utilities

Does Revenue Diversification Actually Work for Nonprofits?

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?