WT Grant Foundation

JULY 13, 2023

School principals participated in an intensive training program (154 contact hours) involving a two week-long session throughout the summer, in addition to monthly workshops and one-on-one coaching support during the academic year. National Center for Education Statistics (2023). The Nation’s Report Card: 2022 NAEP Mathematics Assessment.

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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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Grant Training Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For example, if you were writing a grant for the National Science Foundation (NSF), Broader Impacts (BI) involve advancing discovery while promoting teaching, training, and learning. Highlight any policies, training, or organizational practices that support these values.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We must focus on developing effective policies and resources to meet the real challenges of senior care. Funding supports research projects addressing laws, public policies, and programs for older adults. Funding supports skills training, education, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Training your staff members to use it properly is crucial if you actually want to put the CRM’s features to use! Staff member training can help your team ensure they’re making the most of your tool, but is also extremely important when it comes to handling sensitive information.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

Let your subscribers know your privacy policy. Check out the following resources for examples and guides, as well as a 30-minute training from copywriter Julie Cooper on writing your nonprofit’s email welcome series. Right now it’s just the standard message that comes with our email service provider (ConstantContact).

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With good training, clear reporting, and a little patience, you can help your nonprofit Board members understand the difference between the GAAP results your accounting team needs and the non-GAAP results presented by other areas of the organization. What is GAAP and Why Is It Important for Nonprofits?

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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. Based on my organization’s own experience, there’s nothing inherently wrong with receiving general operating support from tech companies; in fact, it’s essential.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Check out the previous post on conflict of interest policies and procedures ! Now, we are diving into time and effort reporting and staff allocation.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

This could include developmental opportunities, paid time off, fostering inclusive and non-toxic work cultures, encouraging work-life balance, hiring extra help when needed, having sabbatical or leave policies, or offering flexible work hours. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout.

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? The two are not the same thing. I vividly remember watching the space shuttle Challenger break apart just moments after launch. Even as a kid, I knew that this was an important moment, especially when President Reagan addressed the nation.

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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. Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later.

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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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GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Marketing, it’s the engine that powers nonprofit growth. If you are part of a nonprofit, we cannot stress enough, how essential it is to have a solid marketing strategy. To succeed, you must spread the word about your programs, attract volunteers, and rally supporters. However, online marketing requires a great deal of navigation. The up side?

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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. With these strategies, you’ll be well-positioned to secure loyal supporters, inspire increased generosity, and continue furthering your mission for years to come.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Data Privacy Tips for Nonprofits & Fundraising Events Be Transparent : Clearly communicate how you collect, store, and use donor data in your privacy policy. Educate Your Team: Train your fundraising team on data privacy policies and best practices for handling donor information. Avoid unnecessarily invasive data requests.

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GrantNews

JULY 17, 2024

Furthermore, do employees feel safe asking for scheduled time off, reasonable policy changes, or even requesting a deserved pay increase? It’s in your best interest, as an employer, to have an open-door policy with regard to communication. Consider a change in perspective. Think about it. Have you heard grumblings from your team?

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If not, are you willing to invest in training or hire specialists? Hiring or Training Planned Giving Specialists Depending on your organization’s size and resources, you may need to hire specialized staff or train existing team members. You’ll even learn how to successfully market planned gifts. What is planned giving?

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GrantNews

MAY 29, 2024

” Canada has partnered with fellow nations since 1945 to fund projects, shape policies, and implement programs aimed at ending poverty and increasing sustainable development. .” Canada’s advocacy for multilateralism has been integral to its foreign policy since the conclusion of World War II. The steadfast goal?

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. In many cases, the training data is curated from the internet, with all the prejudices and biases of the humans creating it. We continue to refine the data we use for training and evaluating our grants auto-coding system.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

I remain curious by nature, so I do attend other training sessions and belong to podcasts and email lists thatdiscuss the latest updates, advances, lawsuits, and ways to use AI responsibly. We will not become irrelevant if we choose not to use AI regularly or at all, and if we do use it, we must be responsible, cautious, and intentional.

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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. Ultimately, having the right processes in place is essential to be able to stick with this plan. Then consider how your budget and plans impact each stage of your grant lifecycle—and how each phase impacts your budget and plans.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You can counter this risk by conducting scheduled training sessions to educate your team on cybersecurity best practices and common attack vectors. Your community trusts you to keep their private information safe, whether it’s your donors’ payment information or personal details about who you’re helping. That’s phishing!

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Create or update your , DEI policy. Once you've identified areas where you can improve, it's time to create a formal DEI policy for your organization. Train your staff and board members. Once you have a DEI policy in place, it's crucial to ensure everyone in your organization is aware of it and knows how to implement it.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2024

In grantmaking, one word makes more eyes glaze over than any other – data. Those who find it fun are called nerds. And for everyone else, it can bring up feelings of boredom, overwhelm, and confusion. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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Grant Training Center

MAY 30, 2023

They stay updated on funding trends, policy changes, and best practices in grant writing. appeared first on Grant Training Center Blog. They have strong organizational skills and can effectively coordinate with team members and stakeholders. Continuous Learning: Understand the importance of continuous learning and improvement.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

Shortly afterward, in January 2020, she allegedly was told by then-CEO Brian Gallagher that she was being let go because “I don’t need you anymore” and was tasked with training her replacement before her final day of employment in February 2020. All of these companies have policies that require you to report this behavior.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Following along with our volunteer manager example, a nonprofit might list volunteer scheduling, outreach, onboarding, supervision, and training as part of the new hire’s duties. Provide relevant training and resources. Preferred skills. For this reason, your organization can list preferred skills in its job description.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

Through my professional training as a journalist and newsroom leader, I am committed to sharing my insider newsroom knowledge with nonprofits to help them get the attention they deserve from their local media outlets. Create a media relations policy A media relations policy is essential for developing relationships with media outlets.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

HR is the department responsible for managing hiring, onboarding, training, and benefits. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, social security policies, OSHA requirements, and all state and local labor regulations. All of these facets of corporate HR departments are mirrored in nonprofit HR departments.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. Examine each processor’s policies. As you drill down into the specifics of each payment processor you’re considering, remember to thoroughly examine each company’s policies. over the past year.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

If you don’t hire, train, mentor, and provide leadership opportunities to people with disabilities at all levels then you will not have an adequate pool to hire from,” said Nikki Brown-Booker, program officer for Borealis Philanthropy’s Disability Inclusion Fund. “The

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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. Below are some of the key takeaways from the webinar.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Obedience The duty of obedience requires your board members to adhere to your organization’s mission, bylaws, and policies. Policy board model The policy board model focuses on setting policies and strategic direction for your organization so your staff can focus on operational management.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Training and Mentorship: A grant consultant has the opportunity to take a more active role, providing guidance and training to staff on grant writing and management best practices. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure that all grant activities comply with funding agency guidelines and organizational policies. What’s in a Name?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

You’ll find plenty of excellent copywriting and donor communications trainings out there , as well as copywriting professionals. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. Can you say bland and uninspiring? In other words: you have to do the work.

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