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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Publishing Fundraising Policies Policy 105

Candid

MARCH 12, 2025

Policy advocacy: There are myriads of nonprofit associations, vertical-specific organizations like NTEN and Network for Good, and professional membership organizations. A mutual aid alliance could fill that gap by focusing on policy making and electoral interests. A new nonprofit mutual aid and defense strategy?

Nonprofit 59

Nonprofit Burnout Policies Policy 59

Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 12, 2025

But there are several passages that enlarge the definition beyond merely suing Trump. Have a policy and share it The ACLU pack doesn’t do this. That openly describes your policy. There are two main (and very different) policies about this: We are raising unrestricted funds. It’s urgent and timely.

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Fundraising Policies Policy Funding 64

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

I use a lot of Google sheets, Asana, Instrumentl, definitely. I definitely have always kind of had a weak spot for office supplies. First of all, definitely look for the best matches. I have to have it set to remember to pick up my kid from school every day. Spreadsheets. I like the visuals of Trello. Lots of good systems here.

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Instrumentl Grant Writing Grant Grants 52

Candid

JULY 14, 2025

Our other projects mobilize cohorts of Fellows to focus on specific issues such as housing justice or disaster resilience, enlisting community organizers—alongside attorneys and law students—to represent people in need and develop policy fixes and programming to ensure residents can exercise their rights.

Policies 52

Policies Policy Grant Grants 52

Bonterra

JUNE 27, 2025

By definition, nonprofits cannot collect and distribute profits; they must invest any profit back into the organization to serve their goals. The post Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences appeared first on Bonterra. FAQ What makes a nonprofit a nonprofit? Is not-for-profit the same as nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Liability Finance Goals 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board.

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Policies Policy Budget Management 98

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.

Policies 52

Policies Policy IT 52

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

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

Planned Giving

JULY 8, 2025

Understanding the legal definitions of family relationships is crucial, especially in blended families. Understanding these nuances helps in determining who may receive these assets. Common Order of Intestate Succession The order of succession dictates who inherits the estate based on their relationship to the deceased.

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Pass-Through Insurance Insurance Government 52

Selfish Giving

MARCH 31, 2010

If you mention those two words in your tweet, I’ll definitely see it. My policy helps me meet the right people. Do you have a policy when it comes to Twitter? Tags: Cause Marketer's Journal cause marketing cause-related marketing social media policy Twitter twitter policy. And I look forward to meeting more.

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Policies Policy Media IT 102

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a webinar with Peter Panapento , co-founder and philanthropic practice leader of Turn Two Communications, he shared best practices when creating an AI policy for your grantmaking organization. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use. Meet your staff where they are.

Policies 97

Policies Policy AI Ethics 97

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Both the men’s and women’s tournaments are also referred to as March Madness, although the one-and-done policy doesn’t apply to women’s basketball. If so, you definitely want to engage with your donors first. If you watch the men’s tournament, it’s likely many of the players won’t be around next year. Obviously, we can do better.

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Calendar Donation Policies Policy 289

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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Demographics Retainer Calendar Policies 141

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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Grant Grants Federal Grants Policies 130

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.

Engineering 128

Engineering Policies Policy Award 128

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.

Management 66

Management Policies Policy Telecommunication 66

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).

Strategic Plan 115

Strategic Plan Metrics Goals Utilities 115

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 Policies Policy 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

Funding 105

Funding Award Grant Grants 105

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.

Policies 52

Policies Policy 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 Policies Policy 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

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.

Policies 52

Policies Policy Government Education 52

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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UEI Grant Grants Procurement 130

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.

Policies 66

Policies Policy Education Government 66

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?

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Government Policies Policy Training 45

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 Policies Policy 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.

Policies 52

Policies Policy Finance Budget 52

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.

Media 54

Media Policies Policy Application 54

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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Grant Management GPC Management Pass-Through 40

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?

Software 72

Software Application Applicant Policies 72

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.

Burnout 64

Burnout Budget AI Policies 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?

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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%

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Policies Policy Finance Government 59