Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? I use that word – ‘ethical’ – intentionally and with priority. Far too often, we dispense with ethics because it seems too obscure or fluffy. Ethical challenges don’t disappear via semantic legerdemain.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the support of others to help them tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. Here are tips to help your organization become a more honest and ethical storyteller. One of the most powerful ways of reaching supporters is through storytelling.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In addition, the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Department at Stanford University focuses on human-centered AI, emphasizing the need for diverse voices in AI development to address ethical concerns. The post AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits appeared first on Candid insights.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. Ultimately, the success of a nonprofit is judged by how it accomplishes its goals and the transparency involved. Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important? And after all, isn’t that what running a nonprofit is all about?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Digital and web marketing are excellent tools for promoting your nonprofit and reaching more potential donors. However, it's becoming essential to do it ethically. They also provide a path and a place where you can engage with the public on a deep level, building relationships and generating goodwill.

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Grants4Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Whether you are a grant professional, grant writer, or you work with one, have you ever wondered about ethics? Sure, there’s the rare story about the grant writer impersonator who gets paid by the nonprofit and claims they submitted and received state grant awards, only to pocket the money. appeared first on Grants4Good.

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Critical Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers exciting opportunities for charities and nonprofits, from automating administrative tasks to gaining insight from data. However, as a new report from the international fundraising think tank Rogare cautions, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. We asked CPA Carl Ho , who works with dozens of small nonprofits, what would be the five most important, most do-able controls for small groups: 1.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Use ethical and organized data collection methods. Charitable giving saw a 2.1%

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Data privacy is a critical issue for businesses and organizations of all sizes, including nonprofits. Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. Here are some key reasons why data privacy is essential for nonprofits.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

The landscape of philanthropy is shifting, bringing both challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in 2025. AI is Changing the Game Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way nonprofits understand and engage with donors. Using AI ethically and transparently will be critical to maintaining their trust.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Nonprofit boards have legal and ethical duties to fulfill — do you know what they are? Learn about seven key responsibilities nonprofit boards must fulfill for successful governance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2021

Technology and artificial intelligence are most certainly making our lives easier and improving efficiencies. But, the power is beyond anything humans have ever seen, and we're heading to a point where technology will soon entirely exceed our capacity and performance on just about everything. Therefore, it's a balancing act.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 17, 2024

Nonprofit client storytelling can often be a cringe-worthy topic. Instead, here's how to create content that supports clients.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What if you knew getting people to donate to your nonprofit could be a predictable consequence of something you did? Today I’d like to consider five specific strategies that will help you ethically take advantage of some of the psychology underlying human behavior. If you see someone yawn, you’re likely to yawn too.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival. The movement was sparked by Vu Le’s blog, Nonprofit AF , in 2015. moving from exploitative storytelling to ethical storytelling) so we can all collectively grow.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 8, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Expect plenty of real-life examples with tactics you can apply to your nonprofit. In this session, you’ll discover: How videos and photos can transform a story into something more powerful than words on a page could ever be, enhancing your nonprofit storytelling efforts. Click the image below to view this free training.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the world of grant writing, may think a good way to be financially conservative is to hire a grant writer and pay them on a contingent basis. The bottom line is that it's against the Grant Professionals Association's Code of Ethics. This tip is TRUE. This tip is FALSE.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 10, 2023

By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent. There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat…

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2024

Join us as we explore ways generative AI can be used in the nonprofit sector, including automating processes, improving efficiency, and generating new content and ideas. We’ll discuss best practices for the responsible and ethical use of AI as well as specific examples of generative AI in action within nonprofits.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Branding for Nonprofits in the U.S., In-kind support to nonprofits to build their brands in the U.S., The program provides web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to strengthen their impact on target audiences. International Grants to Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals in Need!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2025

Tech can help expand your nonprofit's reach, but these tools carry ethical responsibilities. Here are some tips to ensure ethical marketing.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. This article was originally published on her blog.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

This guide will pull back the curtain to AI for nonprofits, sharing everything you need to know about incorporating it into your organization. Dive into ethical AI adoption, everyday AI use cases, and popular AI tools for nonprofits and how to use them.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2021

So much bad behavior happens on social media that it may be impossible to believe that there are any ethics involved. As we know, two of the biggest hallmarks of successful fundraising are trust and transparency with your donors.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Reasons employers should employ older workers are their experience, both professionally and personally, reliability with a strong work ethic, and cost-effectiveness. Unfortunately, employers overlook valuable applicants because of age.

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Elevate

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Earlier in the year, I interviewed Brian Rosenbaum about how his professional training as a social worker and his personal DEI journey have enhanced his ability to fundraise for nonprofits and engage with major donors.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Similarly, in the nonprofit sector, well-funded organizations are already leveraging AI to increase efficiency and reduce burnout, while smaller nonprofitsoften serving the most marginalized communitiesare being left behind. But AI adoption comes with challenges.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. There are a lot of decisions to be made in order to use ChatGPT responsibly.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As traditional funding models shift and societal needs evolve, nonprofits are being called upon to adapt and innovate to create lasting change. Democratic backsliding and restrictive laws will pose challenges to nonprofits operations and the safety of their beneficiaries. What does this mean for civil society in the coming year?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ethical Considerations in School FundraisingTransparency, Safety & Legal Compliance What Are the Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising? Ethical considerations in school fundraising ensure that activities are transparent and legally compliant and the well-being of participants is prioritized.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Diane Yentel, current president & CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), will be the next president & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C., The post Yentel To Lead National Council Of Nonprofits appeared first on The NonProfit Times. effective January 13.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work. What would that mean? What is inclusive AI adoption?

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