Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. For example; for science-driven policies to achieve their goals, communication, and accessibility must go beyond borders. Language is the root of communication and cultural identity.

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Grant Grants Government Publishing 109

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This entails organizing various legal documents to ensure your wishes are respected. Below is a comprehensive checklist of the essential documents needed for effective estate planning, why they are important, and how to obtain them. Sign the Document : Ensure it is signed and notarized.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Policy Policies 52

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document signatures. Make sure your own data governance and data management policies are up to date so you have processes in place if an issue does arise. Data visualization. Fund accounting. Gone are the days when each of those systems required a different login and manual data manipulation to get what you needed.

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Grant Management Management Grant Grants 94

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. It turns out, your folks were right, honesty really is the best policy. Having clear organizational policies in place helps manage conflicts of interest effectively. An Example of Why Honesty is the Best Policy Brenda K. What does this mean for you?

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Policy Policies Grant Grants 65

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

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Policy Policies Liability Training 119

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation. At Candid, we can relate.

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Policy Policies Contract Contracts 106

Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Policy Policies Training Management 103

Candid

MAY 13, 2021

You need to document your internal controls that separate the receipt of income from the payment of expenses. Make it hard to enforce expense policies You need to ensure expenses are appropriate, documented correctly, approved by the correct people, and charged to the right accounts. Project-based allocation and policy .

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Software Management Policy Policies 111

Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to write the NIH DMP: Understanding the NIH Data Sharing Policy: Familiarize yourself with the specific data sharing requirements and policies outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) or the agency-specific guidelines. Address issues like data quality control and validation.

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Management Grant Writing Budget Policy 98

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

In addition to risk, federal government agencies are asking applicants/recipients to demonstrate their ability to manage federal grants through a robust internal controls policy and procedures manual (sometimes during the pre-award stage) that outlines how organizations will be good stewards of government funding.

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ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

If your comments do not ultimately change the regulation, they are still important for potential litigation, according to the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation at Harvard Law School. Identify what you are commenting on by using the Agency/Docket Number and/or the Document Number (both can be found on the Federal Register Notice).

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Federal Grants Grant Grants Publishing 130

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Revised or created policies and procedures? Spend some time to update and refresh your toolkit of grant templates and answers to commonly asked questions as well as your organization's supporting documents. Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed.

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AmpliFund

MARCH 13, 2024

Ensure that you have SOPs and communicate the policies well with the right training to support your team. When it comes to reporting requirements and financial management, I touched on the impact of Uniform Guidance, agency guidance, and the specific award documentation. You may need to use specific templates and provide documentation.

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Budget Amplifund Grant Grants 103

Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. The service allows us to conduct meetings either by phone or if we want to share documents to share them over the web via the ReadyTalk website. Telework Policies. The Media Frenzy.

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Policy Policies Conference Management 57

Candid

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These programs provide access to job training and employment opportunities, fostering economic inclusion; community integration opportunities; access to public services; and support for obtaining legal documents that will allow them to work, open bank accounts, travel, and receive services.

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Policy Policies Grant Grants 95

GrantNews

MARCH 11, 2024

Additionally, much of what is included in these documents is essential to your application to become a recognized nonprofit, so preparing early on is beneficial. Any conflict of interest policies or procedures. Additionally, because nonprofits are incorporated on a state level, states may have legal requirements.

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Nonprofit Policy Policies Consulting 109

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

This is a natural consequence when several different administrative requirements documents and cost circulars are consolidated into one document, and meant to be universally applied. This latest iteration is OMB’s attempt to simplify and reduce administrative burdens for those who must comply with these requirements.

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UEI Grant Grants Procurement 130

Planned Giving

APRIL 22, 2024

Every nonprofit should have some type of policy to contend with verbal-only commitments. For beneficiary designations, maybe the donor will provide contact information for the bank or brokerage holding the assets, and a policy or account number to identify the asset. Will the charity and/or the gift officer even know?

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Policy Policies Pass-Through Nonprofit 97

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Gift Policies and Procedures: Nonprofits with a solid track record of grant awards typically have detailed grant management procedures already in place. Spending Policies: Robust and regularly reviewed spending policies can protect your organization in the happy event that an unexpected large donation comes your way.

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Grant Writing Policy Policies Consulting 105

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Document this important role and codify the goals for both the volunteer and the organization. The important part is to show your appreciation as much as possible.

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Retainer Policy Policies Training 111

ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

PRO Tip: Learn the best way to respond to a grant by studying the agency issuing that grant - its mission, policy goals, and types of grants it awards. Beyond its mission and programs, this document will help you to understand what the agency is trying to achieve and what programs and outcomes it seeks to invest in.

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Federal Grants Strategic Plan SAM Government 130

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

You can always find out which version is the current one in the Microsoft Title Groups document. Just save a document to OneDrive for Business and invite your colleagues to join you in a simultaneous authoring session. End users will see policy tips or sharing restrictions when the apps detect a potential policy violation.

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Onenote Policy Policies Publishing 65

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Policy 105

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Articles of Incorporation officially document your nonprofit name, address, nonprofit function, and the names of your chosen directors.

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Policy Policies Fundraising Funding 59

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. " It is simple and short, and may be all you need to start crafting a policy. Tina Nacrelli's Telecommuting Policy Development — Top Ten Tips is also a good starting place. Benefits of Telework.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Appendices Additional supporting documents, such as letters of support or organizational charts. It is advisable to discuss payment terms upfront and inquire about any guarantees or policies regarding refunds or satisfaction. Use headings, bullet points, and tables to make the document easy to read.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 52

Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

Strong endowment management and documented processes help you track—and adhere to—donor intent and prohibit the organization from spending down the original corpus unintentionally. It’s important to have strong controls in place so you can preserve the purchasing power of your endowment while aligning with your overall investment policy.

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Management Funding Finance Software 97

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

You are focused on policies and procedures. Review your gift acceptance policy. While the work of creating this policy should be left to the campaign administrators/board, you will use it as a guide to lay out how campaign gifts will be counted and reported. Document as you go. Brush up on planned gifts.

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Goals Finance Policy Policies 102

AmpliFund

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Training and support for any systems you may implement, such as a grant management, project management, or financial system, is vital as your team will need to understand how to use them so they can adhere to and maintain any policies and procedures. Schedule a demo to learn more.

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Grant Management Amplifund Management Grant 97

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You can also attach supporting documents, such as invoices, receipts, and contracts, to your transactions, and access them easily when needed. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate.

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Management Policy Policies Budget 98

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? . But the business side of a nonprofit requires a solid foundation of written policies, procedures, and processes. You have to establish your brand. You need a budget.

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Policies Procedures Insurance Insurance Policy 116

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. For instance, by converting a Word document to a PDF file, any potentially harmful scripts can be removed before they can do any damage. Block Dangerous Attachment Types.

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Engineering Policy Policies Software 64

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

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.

Insurance 114

Insurance Insurance Liability Insurance Nonprofit 114

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

You provide the programs we document. Michaels work with well-established social service nonprofit agencies is informed by over 20 years of experience in government program administration and policy development in areas such as child welfare, youth with special needs, aging, and public health. The direct workers and agency leaders.

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Grant Grants Ethics GPC 40

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Gift Administration Specialist : Handles the technical aspects of gift processing and documentation. Marketing Specialist : Develops and implements marketing strategies for the program. Database Manager : Maintains donor records and tracks planned giving prospects.

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Pass-Through Policy Policies Education 83