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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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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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.

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GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Do You Have a Social Media Marketing Policy? If you don’t have a social media marketing policy, get one. This policy acts as a code of conduct, outlining how staff, volunteers, and members should present themselves on social platforms. A well-crafted social media policy protects everyone involved.

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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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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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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. Offer support tailored to each revenue category Many nonprofit boards have a “give or get” policy requiring each member to donate or raise a certain dollar amount.

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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. They also list requirements for private schools to participate in state-funded programs.

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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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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.

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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.

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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. This has led to a more robust definitions section and ensures a lack of ambiguity.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative (..)

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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?

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort ! The key is knowing how your organization’s policy and procedure for allocating indirect costs and what this entails. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Charitable Gift Annuities A charitable gift annuity is a contract between a donor and a charity. The donor makes a gift to the charity, and the donor or a loved one of their choosing receives fixed payments for life. After the donor’s death, the remaining funds go to the charity.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

Early career experiences supporting corporate responses to competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for business contracts provided insights into how to read, understand, and respond to RFPs. degree in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University School of Public Health (Boston, MA) and a B.A. She earned her S.M.

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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. Community outreach initiatives depend on these campaigns. Projects serve at-risk youth.

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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. Funding is for projects focused on clean water , clean energy, climate, and cleaning up toxins and waste.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

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. Gifts of life insurance.

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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 we need to prepare now. At the same time, philanthropy can pursue the same end.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Negotiating Win-Win Event Vendor Agreements Negotiating contracts is a crucial step in the event vendor selection process. Negotiate Beyond Price While cost is essential, negotiate other aspects of the agreement, such as payment terms, cancellation policies, and any potential add-ons.

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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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Library Grants

MARCH 6, 2023

The goals of this initiative are to: expand service capacity of rural libraries by offering hotspot and laptop lending policies; digital literacy programs; affordable broadband access information; and financial capability seminars.

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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.

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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” The staff, as led by the executive director (president, CEO…) implements that policy: the tactical three-foot view. Program volunteers will also have policy implementation duties. Think strategic, 3,000-foot view.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While some organizations do have the capacity and expertise, many need to contract with an external evaluator for one or several reasons. Look for college departments or institutes that focus on research, evaluation, community or resource development, policy, or analytics.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 30, 2024

Level one translates every printed character, while level two contains contractions and letter combinations. Moreover, funding is for programs to build organizational capacity, improve direct services, or promote changes in systems or policy. In fact, the system has remained relatively unchanged since its invention.

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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. Libraries help preserve our history.

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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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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). Staffing Costs In addition, one must consider the budgetary costs of staffing expenses when calculating startup costs for a nonprofit.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We need to have a solid understanding of fields with differing skill sets, like accounting, writing, human resources, policy, administration, compliance. Contracts with vendors, subrecipients, and any bid documents. Financial information (e.g. invoices & receipts, certified time sheets, payment request forms).

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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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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

Each applicant must provide evidence of its legal capacity to contract with the Rural Utilities Service to obtain the grant and comply with all applicable requirements, in accordance with 7 CFR part 1734.4(a). Identify major trends in public funding and public policy Skill 1.6: What is the program goal?

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

In this first part of a series exploring the vast and timely topic, guests Alex Ross and Jacob Chang will focus on social media policies in the workplace. They’ll share all the tips and resources you need to craft a suitable policy and educate your staff about their rights. Join us on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.

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