Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There is even some concern that historically white-led organizations may purposefully hire a new BIPOC CEO as a “token” figurehead—without committing to more meaningful shifts in power, policies, or communities served. The “right” definition of “BIPOC-led” might depend on your purpose.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2025

Our new report, Sustaining Change: Unlocking Durable Capital for Lasting Impact , outlines definitions, benefits, and case studies of seven types of fundamental durable capital designed to build organizational resilience and to help nonprofits weather unforeseen funding challenges and policy uncertainty.

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Government Nonprofit Funding Policy 52

Gail Perry Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They are not definitive about what is expected or encouraging about giving. You are one-down before you start, so don’t go there. Don’t apologize, or let your board chair apologize. Too many board chairs apologize when they bring up the subject of board giving.

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Center for Major Gifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Then you’ll definitely need good negotiation skills. Some donors will want to specify where every last penny of their donation goes — even if that’s against your nonprofit’s policy. Then you need good negotiation skills. Want to get paid what you’re worth? You’ll need good negotiation skills for that, too.

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Fundraising Policy Policies Donation 52

HSF House

JULY 1, 2025

for the summer, I anticipated professional development, exposure to health policy, and perhaps an expansion of my technical skill set. What I believed to be a static definition of community has expanded to include this dynamic, purpose-driven environment. Children’s National Research Institute When I first arrived in Washington, D.C.

Policy 52

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ProposalPRO

JUNE 30, 2021

Of course, all processes are biased in that, by definition, they include some things and exclude others. Without data to perform the type of analysis that NIH has done, there is no way to inform policy changes that would affect the equitable distribution of funds across the grants process. But is the process biased?

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. If we transform our definition of philanthropy and who is considered a philanthropist, we will make it a more equitable society for us all.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. The Citrix free kit on How to Build Your Workshifting Strategy is definitely worth checking out. " It is simple and short, and may be all you need to start crafting a policy. Benefits of Telework.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

This can be inspiring, but it is not always scalable and definitely not measurable. There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society).

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Pandemics, natural and man-made disasters, economic challenges, and governmental policy and funding changes are all potentially budget-tweaking scenarios. Honest communication is the best policy. Every situation is different so, again, if you have any doubts about how much to communicate, definitely do your due diligence.

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Budget Management Finance Utilities 81

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

IT departments should consider creating a policy that blocks email attachments with potentially dangerous formats, such as.exe files or password-protected zip files. The Red Earth Software Donation Program offers Policy Patrol Mail Security through TechSoup. Here are five ways to keep your email attachments secure.

Engineering 64

Engineering Policy Policies Software 64

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world . Applying this broader definition of racial equity to the full set of grants on Candid’s racial equity site yields a more complete picture of how this funding has grown over the past decade. . arts, education, health) or use any number of approaches (e.g., generate and?reinforce

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Funding Award Grants Grant 105

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the advancement office, since we deal with all of the data, gifts, and reporting, you can definitely be assured that critical needs are very common. Q3: What type of critical needs come up in the advancement office, and how do you and your team pivot when it’s received on short notice?

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Software Management Education Utilities 98

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Definition of Grants A grant is a financial award provided by a government agency, foundation, or corporation to fund specific projects or programs. It is advisable to discuss payment terms upfront and inquire about any guarantees or policies regarding refunds or satisfaction.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Proposal 52

HSF House

AUGUST 7, 2024

This topic most definitely contributes a larger voice in the field in political science. This plays a prominent role in understanding and addressing the issues of fairness and equity in public policy. During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Government Education 52

HSF House

JULY 16, 2024

This topic most definitely contributes a larger voice in the field in political science. This plays a prominent role in understanding and addressing the issues of fairness and equity in public policy. During this summer semester, I have been conducting my scholarly research which is based in Thomasville Georgia.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Government Education 52

CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Hybrid is definitely a new frontier for many of us, so here are some tips and tricks for making sure they’re the right fit for you. Cancellation Policy: You may have to look more closely at other details, like your cancellation policy (what happens if someone cancels their in-person registration due to COVID exposure?).

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Nonprofit Policy Policies 111

Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

She will also touch on creating a whistleblower policy and key tips on how to handle complaints. And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph. It’s hard to maintain accurate data when your fundraising, fund accounting, and grantmaking systems have duplicate data or track information differently.

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AI Applicant Application Management 111

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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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

American Library Association's "Digital Literacy Libraries, and Public Policy" report. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? A digitally inclusive community won't be a reality until it becomes an actual community effort. More Resources. IMLS Building Digital Communities. Microsoft YouthSpark Hub.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

First, some definitions. The article says there are two main frameworks usually used to define the digital divide: The access definition : "The gap between those who have access to information and communication technologies, and those who do not." Defining the Digital Divide. What About Nonprofits and Libraries?

Government 44

Government Policy Policies Training 44

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And if you don’t have a planned giving strategy (such as a simple 12-month marketing plan ), now is definitely the time to get started. A solid planned giving program is your best insurance policy during a market downturn. Contact us today to get started.

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Insurance Insurance Policy Policies 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, nonprofits like yours can’t turn a profit by definition—all of the funding you bring in has to be reinvested into your organization. Fiscal Policies and Procedures Along with your budget, your fiscal policies and procedures provide guidance for how your team should handle your organization’s funds day to day.

Policy 52

Policy Policies Finance Budget 52

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

He also has an excellent Facebook page and a dynamic website that provides information on the candidate, policy positions, and opportunities to get involved. While communicating the message out is definitely important for Dayoan and her team, it is far from the only way David Chiu is using new media in his campaign.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Check out these tips and incorporate them into a usage policy for employees. GB), streaming an hour of high-definition video (1 to 2 GB), or making Skype-to-Skype calls (3 MB per minute). Now that you’ve chosen a data plan, how do you make sure you don’t go over your data limit and incur expensive overage fees?

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Software Applicant Application Policy 71

The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

More than half of leaders surveyed (55%) indicate that their organization uses AI in some aspect of their work Responses show 93% of nonprofit leaders say that their organization does not have any official policies either prohibiting or permitting the use of AI.

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Burnout Budget AI Policy 64

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

After you define bias and harm for your use, the next step is to establish standard evaluation procedures to test AI for these definitions. At an organizational level, evaluations can help to establish ethics policies for what AI can be used for and what appropriate use looks like. What can bias look like in the data?

Ethics 52

Ethics AI Training ChatGPT 52

The NonProfit Times

JULY 1, 2024

Internal and administrative issued trailed these attributes, with 55% of respondents focusing on whether a nonprofit’s board provides adequate oversight of staff and operations, and less than half – 47% – focusing on how the nonprofit’s policies and procedures address diversity, equity and inclusion. Among these respondents, 29.6%

Policy 59

Policy Policies Finance Government 59

HSF House

JULY 19, 2024

The city also experienced an accelerated process of urbanization during this time, which, combined with historic economic and social disparities in the Brazilian population, heavy migration to urban centers, and exclusionary urban policy, further led to an unequal occupation of the urban space.

Mentor 40

Mentor Policy Policies IT 40

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 15, 2009

It seems many orchestras are dipping their feet in the social media pool, but do not have the policies, budgets, and metrics in place to effectively use the tools at their disposal, even if they do recognize the need for checks and balances. The full report is 24 pages, but it's definitely worth a look.

Media 45

Media Metrics Policy Policies 45

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

MHM is investing in approaches that address the root causes of poverty and health inequities, such as cross-sector partnerships, investing in community infrastructure, policy/legislative action eliminating barriers and/or addressing the long-term needs of individuals, families and communities.

Grants 52

Grants Grant Goals Policy 52

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are a variety of merchant processors available, and each has its own policies, procedures, and processing fees. You can compare their perks, policies, and fees before settling on a merchant processor and online fundraising company to partner with. The second is PCI Compliance and secure data policies.

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Policies Procedures Policy Policies Donation 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

Have an open door policy, and really mean it. I like the Denver Foundation's definition of inclusiveness because it takes into consideration both the importance of having a diverse staff and the importance of considering different perspectives as you grow your organization. Here's their published definition.

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Grantstation Policy Policies Publishing 44

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Definitely don’t assume that the money will somehow show up! Present the recommended process to the Board, so they can adopt a reimbursement policy. As you look at your revenue forecast in your budget, how much money is left over after you pay for program expenses each month? I remember when I first started doing this.

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Budget Nonprofit Readiness Funding 111

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2015

It's definitely easier to grab great videos off the Internet to put on your website or blog than to make them. However, the Instagram Privacy Policy says: "Other Users may search for, see, use, or share any of your User Content that you make publicly available through the Service." The Internet has gone "video."

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