Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

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Finance Policy Policies Nonprofit 147

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop creating product-specific technology policies Just as accessibility covers many different systems, interventions, accommodations, and needs, so too should your organizations policies.

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Policy Policies Strategic Plan Budget 98

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Setting a framework for AI use At Candid, we acknowledge AI’s value in helping us improve the ways in which we support the social sector through information. We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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Policy Policies AI Ethics 106

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a webinar with Peter Panapento , co-founder and philanthropic practice leader of Turn Two Communications, he shared best practices when creating an AI policy for your grantmaking organization. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use. Meet your staff where they are.

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Policy Policies AI Ethics 95

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults : Grants to nonprofits for housing projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above Help Communities Thrive : Grants to nonprofits to create and sustain thriving communities. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page.

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Grant Grants Education Policy 109

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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Management Policy Policies Budget 101

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. How to Protect Your Donor Data DoJiggy’s Privacy Policy DoJiggy Never Shares Your Supporter Data Conclusions on Donor Privacy Concerns What Is Donor Data? What Is Donor Data Privacy?

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Ethics Policy Policies Fundraising 59

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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ProposalPRO

AUGUST 31, 2021

Asymmetric information can be a disadvantage, especially for nonprofit organizations that are new to the world of government grants. Asymmetric information refers to the information one organization may have that gives it an advantage over another. That’s asymmetric information, or knowledge that is not equivalent.

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Federal Grants Strategic Plan SAM Government 130

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. Stay Informed “The less you know about something, the riskier it becomes, Daniel shared.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

Following Hurricane Maria, CDP directed resources to local Puerto Rican nonprofits to ensure recovery efforts were informed by lived experience and local expertise. 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

MARCH 12, 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. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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GrantNews

MARCH 14, 2025

Despite recent concerns over policy changes, grant funding remains a priority. Stay informed and take advantage of current funding opportunities today! Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Only ask for necessary information. For instance, instead of requesting detailed personal information, stick to essentials like name, email, and payment details. Share financial information on your website. Include information about these programs on your website, in email campaigns, and during donation drives.

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Donation Metrics Education Funding 147

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. Misrepresenting information, like overstating the project’s potential or downplaying its challenges, will lead to your application being rejected. What does this mean for you?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

They require a significant investment to get set up, and they provide access to information, functionality, and collaboration with team members. Your computers and networks are a window to your organization.

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Policy Policies 94

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

You might include information about volunteering or other ways they can help. Let your subscribers know your privacy policy. How often can the subscriber expect to hear from you? Include links to your organization’s social media sites. Consider including a short survey. How can you condition your subscribers to receive your emails?

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Policy Policies Training Media 195

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's useful for all sorts of things — from creating pieces of content to generating summaries of information — and it's only going to become more prevalent over time. If you've ever used ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Bing Chat, you've used a tool based on this sort of technology.

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RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Policies and procedures that adhere to the 2 CFR 200 and other policy requirements. Through these policies and procedures, you’ll want to answer the following questions: Has management designed policies and procedures to handle a wide variety of circumstances?

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Federal Grants Grant Grants Procurement 147

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Read on for more information on the nonprofit trends we expect in 2025. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information. Because nonprofits are seeing big results, this is at the top of our list of nonprofit trends for 2025. A slow and steady approach will win the race.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

This scalability is crucial for maintaining accurate and up-to-date information, which is essential for effective donor relationship management and communication. You can only realize your AI-informed future with the right data in place. In turn, this information enables you to tailor your messaging and asks to each group.

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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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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. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

In addition to mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities, fellows will attend the Administration for Children and Families(ACF) Child Care and Early Education Policy Research Consortium (CCEEPRC). For more information, you can also visit the Gr a ntWatch FAQ page.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In addition, the database also has a number of features that facilitate these professional relationships like access to 990 reports , full RFPs, donor contact information, and more to foster sustainable donor-centric practices. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page. Recognize your donors. Brag on them.

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Grant Grants Donation Grant Calendar 110

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

The most common tactics include: Gift Card Scams: These scams typically involve social engineering, whereby a fraudster poses as a senior leader and attempts to trick your team into handing over sensitive information without having to crack your security systems. Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process.

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Policy Policies Finance Ethics 52

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. Operational audits, which assess your organizations internal systems, productivity, staffing, and management practices.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

The information below describes in more detail how we got here. Plaintiff attorneys have learned that they can demand policy limits on nonprofits liability insurance for injured children or vulnerable populations even when the nonprofit was not at fault because judges will allow these cases to be brought.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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Gail Perry Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Above all, keep them informed. Share communications that feel informal and treat them like the close friends that they are. Be informal and friendly in your tone. Many of them want to know how policy changes affect local organizations. Keep them informed, engaged, and inspired to stand with you. Pick up the phone.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) play an ever-growing role in politics and public policy advocacy. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information. Consider your writer an extension of your organization.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The result was a resident-led research project where community members defined the questions, carried out the data collection and analysis, and shared the findings with the community to inform their own community change efforts. What’s in it for nonprofits?

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Planned Giving

JULY 11, 2024

percent sometimes inform the organizations. Some donors may wish to place restrictions on their gift that go against a nonprofit’s policies. The post Why It’s Important to Inform Nonprofits About Your Planned Gifts appeared first on Planned Giving Marketing Trusted Authority | Official Site.

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Insurance Insurance Nonprofit Policy 80

Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

CHWs build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. What does a Community Health Worker Do?

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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. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., It would have been easy for our core team to come up with policies ourselves.

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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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