Blue Avocado

MAY 23, 2022

For those who have spent the better part of their careers working on equity issues, recent events have been wrenching–and cause for hope: the Black Lives Matter movement is finally entering the mainstream. The post 7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy! There […].

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Understanding Your Spending Policy During a crisis, it can be tempting to deplete your entire reserve to address immediate needs.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

Our long-term investment in Houston nonprofits strengthened their ability to lead localized disaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey through ongoing severe weather events. In this era of geopolitical change and policy realignment, philanthropy has the opportunity to strengthen its commitment to community-led solutions.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide Environmental and Social Initiatives Grants to nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior. Establish clear credit card usage policies and revoke cards from employees who violate them. Cancel and reissue stale checks.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

I do so many things in this job (grants, donor comms, events, etc.) Let your subscribers know your privacy policy. Right now it’s just the standard message that comes with our email service provider (ConstantContact). What else should it include? that I don’t have the time to change it up regularly. What do you recommend?

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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. Maybe you have a fundraising campaign or event planned this spring. If you watch the men’s tournament, it’s likely many of the players won’t be around next year.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Professional Development for Dairy Producers, along with Events and Programs to Promote the Dairy Industry! Up to $10,000 to nonprofits for events and programs to promote and educate the public about the dairy industry. Grants to Libraries for Professional Development for Staff and Volunteers!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 11, 2024

A philanthropic movement to redefine reparations aims to advance policy changes in public health, education, criminal justice, and business development. Haygood, president and CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, speaks at the launch event of the New Jersey Reparations Council in June 2023. By Alex Daniels NJISJ Ryan P.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

Sure, we may be slowly moving back to in-person events, but spending a year doing everything virtually has opened up possibilities that we can’t forget now that vaccines are here. That’s why in the second half of this year, we’ll see the rise of the hybrid fundraising event: an event which is hosted both in person and virtually.

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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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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

Power Up Your Nonprofit with These Foundation Grants Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide Environmental and Social Initiatives Grants to nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Her goal with this year's event is one that's provocative, offers a diversity of viewpoints, and gets the audience involved. Event highlights include: Health care reform : What does it mean for nonprofits as employers?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

if the organizations mission involves disaster relief) Dependence on one key person Obligations resulting from your commitments to a donors purpose restrictions Amount of unsecured debt carried by the organization Fund Accounting Software that Drives Impact Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT fits your organization.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy. Natasha was at a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation event as an alum when she learned about an open position as a Dean of Scholar Support.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

COVID-19 The start of this cascade of events began with COVID-19, with the impact being felt most strongly in California. Other cases involve adults in independent living facilities that chose to take drugs against house policy. Even nonprofits not in high-risk areas can face nonrenewal of policies as carriers leave entire states.

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Center for Major Gifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

That’s why your nonprofit needs a solid donor recognition policy. We’ll walk you through the basics of creating a donor recognition policy in this short guide. A donor recognition policy that identifies the appropriate level of public or private recognition simplifies this process and augments your stewardship efforts.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2010

If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out these two upcoming events for nonprofits (including grassroots organizations and start-up nonprofits). The other event later in the month is CompassPoint's Nonprofit Day 2010 on Tuesday, August 31 at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Tags: Event Running Your Organization.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Establish Social Media Accounts With social media, your group can gegularly post animals that are available for adoption, upcoming events, and success stories.

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They show up for events. Many of them want to know how policy changes affect local organizations. If they are interested in and/or committed to your mission, they will WANT to hear from you! Mid-Level Donors and Highly Engaged Everyday Donors Mid-level donors and active supporters often feel deeply connected to your mission.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to promote your organization’s events or activities. If yours is a social justice or advocacy organization, remember that I am not a policy wonk. Do you want your reader to buy an event ticket? Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. to drive traffic to your website. Your Audience.

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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. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events. It would have been easy for our core team to come up with policies ourselves.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, when temporary pauses or interruptions in federal grant funding occurwhether due to administrative changes, policy reviews, or other government actionsorganizations must pivot quickly to protect their mission and maintain stability. Corporate Partnerships: Approach local businesses for sponsorships or in-kind donations.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 27, 2024

Just think about how businesses offer generous return policies, leverage easy-to-use e-commerce platforms, and train employees to provide excellent service. For example, an environmental conservation nonprofit might work with an ocean conservation nonprofit to help the latter promote its upcoming event. Foundations and grantmakers.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Let’s find the best ways to handle unsold items, ensuring you get the most out of your fundraiser even after the main event ends. Leftover items at a fundraiser refer to unsold products that remain after the fundraising event has ended. FAQ Can you re-use items for a later fundraising event?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

What policies and procedures does your organization have in place to ensure that donors who have made that extra commitment to give monthly to your organization are happy with their decision? Periodically offer them special opportunities: events, guided tours, president’s breakfasts, mentoring opportunities etc.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. This allows for a comprehensive comparison.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Will there be a return to in-person events and normal fundraising for 2021? Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Until upwards of 80% of people have either been vaccinated or contracted and recovered from COVID, any in-person events raise the risk of spreading the virus further.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 30, 2025

Create a sustainable policy to regularly thank donors using email blasts or social media. Host Virtual or Hybrid Events : Events encourage donor-centric interactions. Acknowledge & Thank Donors Publicly Strategically timed outreach makes a difference to donors. Share real data showing the impact donations make.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 19, 2025

They lead staff, guide students, and implement policies that make learning safe and enjoyable for everyone. Fundraising Tip: Sell community tickets to the event and offer snacks during the assembly. Fundraising Tip: Charge admission or sell concessions to raise funds for future events. Principals are the backbone of any school.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

But staying financially solid while also being nimble enough to handle surprises like recessions and weather events is hard even for the most seasoned nonprofit. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

If youve run an in-kind donation drive before, youre likely familiar with some of the challenges of soliciting these valuable gifts, such as designating collection sites and creating policies regarding the types of gifts you can and cant accept. Above all, always personalize your thank-you messages for in-kind donations.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If there’s no budget for an event, each department could record a video message about why volunteers are valuable. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. Authors Barbara L.

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