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How Government Grants Are Changing Grant-Making Policies

GrantNews

Government grant-making policies are shifting the entire world of grants. ” It wasn’t until the 1970’s, however, that Federal grant policy began to evolve into what it is today…Since the 1970’s, subsequent grant-related legislation has helped to further develop Federal grant policy.

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Keep Your Gift Acceptance Policy Strong

Planned Giving

Read on for a few simple steps to build or strengthen your gift acceptance policy. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy? A gift acceptance policy serves as a transparency tool for your organization to understand which gifts your nonprofit is prepared to warmly accept. What does a Gift Acceptance Policy Contain?

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Let your volunteers know about your organization’s liability coverage, what it covers and what it does not. Is there a liability release everyone must sign? Is orientation required?

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What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

GrantNews

Cost of Incorporation& Tax-Exempt Status Every nonprofit startup must file a legal document known as the articles of incorporation with their state to begin the process. Nonprofits often use a lawyer to get a set of ‘trained professional eyes’ on their documents. The cost usually runs from $200-$300 a month.

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

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And you need policies, procedures, and processes. So work with an insurer or an insurance broker to understand the coverage you need to best protect your organization and its liability. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? You have to establish your brand.

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Should You Have A Grant Writers Kit?

Red Tape Busters

Generally, a Grant Writers’ kit simply represents a single place to access all the information and documents that are typically requested when grant writing. They are documents that may only change annually (financials) or not at all (company registration records).

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

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Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. 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.