GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. If nonprofits exist to fulfill a societal need, doesn’t it stand to reason their stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries deserve to hold them to a strict ethical standard? Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important?

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. The Final Word About Nonprofit Governing Boards A strong governing board is the backbone of any nonprofit, guiding leadership, ensuring financial transparency, managing risks, and upholding ethical governance.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By listening to diverse voices and identifying inclusive implementation practices, nonprofits can help make sure AI serves the needs of all communities and is used ethically and equitably to address social issues. Develop an AI policy The first step is to create a policy that guides, rather than restricts, AI use.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Reasons why this is not a best practice are complex, but the GPA Code of Ethics , numbers 17-20, outlines more: 17. Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Others emphasized that applications are only a part of the grant process and they seek out direct knowledge of grantees’ work before approving grants: “We currently don’t have a policy in regards to AI-generated proposals. Our associations with our grant partners are very much relation-based.” foundations.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Ethical use to reduce bias and harm Bias and harm are defined by an individual use case. Understanding the limits of a given AI is crucial in defining ethical use.

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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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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

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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.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

Some for-purpose organisations will have clear guidelines in their gift acceptance policy and related processes to effectively make this assessment. Ethics Check : Verify alignment with your organisation’s mission and values. Reputation Check : Assess potential impact on reputation of your for-purpose organisation.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

If your organization doesn’t have one already, create a cohesive and widespread policy about AI adoption and implementation. Your policy also must outline how you are articulating to stakeholders how you are using this technology. Visit associations like TAG to find best practices and guidelines for creating an AI policy.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

We are committed to a code of ethics, and there is a culture of learning as we grow and improve in our craft. Author Bio: Michael Weinrauch is a grants specialist operating Marysville Grants Consulting and a member of GPA Chapters in Canada and Kentucky as well as the GPA Ethics Committee. P is for being problem-solvers.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It was also refreshing and encouraging to hear Ms Kenneally cite the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) and its Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, known as the FIA Code , and acknowledging that professional fundraisers who have the skills, track record, experience and who operate by this Code, are scarce.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Over to Ashley again: “There are many examples of how postmodern thought as theory is impacting practice across the social sciences and related policy arenas. Should policy be based more on the lived experiences of service users and, indeed, fundraisers? So what’s the point of it? Take questions like, do donors have too much power?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They don’t understand their fiscal or legal responsibility nor their ethical responsibility. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. The Board should help create and maintain a code of ethics for the organization.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

On the precipice of a new era in technology, it’s important to make sure your mission remains human-centered and ethical while embracing innovations like AI. The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World by Beth Kanter and Allison H. Read the PND review.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

They can also support the development and implementation of data equity policies and regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Philanthropy can play a pivotal role in shaping a fair and equitable data future.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Skeptical because Candid is a nonprofit that describes its work ethic and culture as similar to that of the tech sector, which could mean either mission-driven with an innovative mindset, or appropriating the rhetoric of social movements while engaging in extractive practices.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Start with simpler options like bequests and gradually expand as your program grows.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. By organizing and analyzing ELSI research findings, CERA will contribute to the development of evidence-based practices and policies in the field. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

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Sharpshooter Communications

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Our internal practices will follow all laws, professional ethical standards and company policy, be produced accurately and be completed on time. Consistency - Our commodities and products will be delivered to clients in a consistent manner, following our stated policies and procedures.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is your opportunity to ask questions and get answers about safeguarding your creative works and upholding ethical standards. When you register, please submit the questions that you would like addressed. Register Now The post Blue Avocado Presents: Copyright Concerns for Nonprofits – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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 Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. The biggest takeaways I have isthat the prompt you use matters considerably, that the ethics of AI rest on the user, and that many share myconcern about the responsible use of AI.

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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

If your donor provides a significant contribution to your endowment with the goal of launching a scholarship program, for example, you have legal and ethical responsibilities to steward those funds to provide scholarships as directed.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

In some cases, members took ethical concerns and histories of population exploitation under consideration. In the process, ethical, transparent, and community-focused processes for collection, analysis, sharing and use has become an afterthought at best, and an intentional omission at worst,” report authors continued.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

At its core, your board is responsible for steering your nonprofit towards achieving your goals while ensuring legal and ethical integrity. Obedience The duty of obedience requires your board members to adhere to your organization’s mission, bylaws, and policies.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Ethical Responsibility : Protecting donor information is an ethical obligation, demonstrating respect for their privacy and building stronger relationships. Data Privacy Tips for Nonprofits & Fundraising Events Be Transparent : Clearly communicate how you collect, store, and use donor data in your privacy policy.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Evaluations regarding readiness to adopt AI were based on the organizations’ data collection practices, data policies, presence of technical staff and current use of AI. One of the higher hurdles to AI implementation might be the patchwork of legal and ethical standards for its use.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance and Risk Management: Organizational development helps establish policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with grant regulations and mitigate risks associated with grant-funded activities. This includes understanding legal requirements, ethical standards, and best practices in grant management.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 2, 2020

Our internal practices will follow all laws, professional ethical standards and company policy, be produced accurately and be completed on time. For Sharpshooter, we build upon that to include creativity, ethics and reflecting the clients' brand. What I love about this value is that we are very clear that we are not God.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 24, 2024

Making matters more concerning is 30% have high trust in nonprofits for providing factual, unbiased information about political candidates and policy issues. A majority of the respondents said their trust in a nonprofit would increase if organizations committed to “third party” standards for ethical operations and good governance practices.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2011

A strong work ethic is an important qualification for the members of a virtual team as remote staff work without being micromanaged. Telework Policies. Organizations can build their virtual teams by incorporating virtual and micro-volunteers. The Who, What, Where, and Why Not of Telecommuting. Workshifting Benefits: The Bottom Line.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 15, 2024

You may be tasked with demonstrating the value of policy initiatives targeting underage vaping. Is the vendor versed in the needed safeguards around confidentiality, anonymity, and knowledge ethics in its collaborative tools? You might want to illuminate the various public perspectives around homelessness in a specific region.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

You’re connecting the dots to create a picture of what your organization is and who you are, who you stand for, and your values and ethics. You have to be constantly talking about your values, your ethics, and what you stand for so you attract the right kind of person to your social media. That’s what the really big organizations do!

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

White holds a doctorate in higher education and public policy, but jokes that his role demands an even deeper background. “I I didn’t realize when I got into this field I would need a master’s degree in social work, psychology, and human resources to do my job,” he said.

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