Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of donor data. Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Let’s take a closer look at how you can leverage this software to not only gain valuable donor insights but also protect your nonprofit’s supporters.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Faced with growing political polarization, nonprofit leaders maintain a nonpartisan or bipartisan stance as a strategic necessity. That’s is one of the determinations in a new report from Independent Sector, The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofit Leaders About Advocacy. Advocacy efforts are mission-driven.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although nonprofits and businesses seem different, they share many similarities. Discover lessons nonprofits can learn from their for-profit counterparts here. Certain strategies apply to organizations in both industries—and nonprofits can experience major benefits from following in the footsteps of certain successful businesses.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

However, these convenient fundraising options come with a risk many in the nonprofit world aren’t very familiar with—cybersecurity. The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It tells you exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. When you develop policies and procedures, involve stakeholders. This will help you develop policies and procedures that are compliant and easy to follow. Many federal agencies offer regular training webinars too.

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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. In this age of rapidly advancing technology, this means that smart nonprofits are shifting to more online marketing content. It’s social media.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Provide relevant training and resources. Necessary experience. Detail the minimum years of experience or relevant qualifications required.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Provide relevant training and resources. Necessary experience. Detail the minimum years of experience or relevant qualifications required.

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

In the years since, as I’ve built my career in the nonprofit sector, I’ve often found myself thinking about the hard lessons of history and that tragedy – the dangers of unchecked ambition, the importance of critical communication, and the need to balance innovation with our ethical obligations as a sector.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nonprofit workers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at their jobs, but their reactions to its value and hazards are decidedly mixed. While some are reaping its benefits, others believe they do not have the knowledge or training needed to realize the benefits. They create content based on text or image prompts.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Institutional practices These practices focus on the internal workings of the foundation, such as implementing policies or training programs that promote racial equity. This may reflect an effort to compensate for the lack of internal diversity by strengthening their commitment to equity through formal policies and training.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The quandary that faces every nonprofit management team is how to communicate the difference in GAAP to non-GAAP operating results. What is GAAP and Why Is It Important for Nonprofits? So, while bequests, insurance policies and planned gifts are exciting for the organization, those donations won’t be reflected in the GAAP reporting.

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RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

Nevada Grant Lab “A nonprofit corporation, started in 2020 with a vision to help nonprofits, local governments, and State agencies better access and maximize historically underutilized federal funding that can be used to build greater quality of life and opportunity for all Nevadans.”

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we approach 2025, the landscape of grant writing for nonprofits is evolving rapidly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how nonprofits can best plan for grant writing in 2025, focusing on strategic preparation, adapting to changes, and leveraging new tools and insights. Understand Emerging Trends in Grant Making 1.1

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Eric Spacek The holiday season is significant in two important ways for nonprofit organizations: year-end giving reaches a peak and your nonprofit is a flurry of activity as people come and go. Here are some of the most important strategies to keep both your people and your nonprofit safe and secure throughout the holidays.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Building Trust with Transparency: Data Privacy In today’s digital age, data privacy for nonprofits is paramount. Why Data Privacy Matters for Nonprofits Beyond maintaining a positive reputation, upholding data privacy offers a multitude of benefits for nonprofits. Update it regularly and make it easily accessible.

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE’s successful efforts might serve as an inspiration and a model for how other nonprofits could leverage data to enhance their work. What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services?

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails. These are common scenarios, and while they may be new or unknown, taking steps to understand how grant funds should be managed is critical to the nonprofit’s success.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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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. Consider including a short survey. How can you condition your subscribers to receive your emails?

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Candid

JULY 22, 2024

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. Nonprofit payment processing: A quick overview . This is why they’re the preferred choice for many nonprofits. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

I’m a former news anchor turned nonprofit marketing and communications professional who is passionate about helping organizations tell their stories using public relations and storytelling techniques. Here are my top 10 tips for nonprofits that want to secure earned media: 1.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9 Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. billion in economic value. The important part is to show your appreciation as much as possible.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Writing a successful grant is essential for many fundraisers and nonprofit organizations. How Can Nonprofits Incorporate More DEI Into Their Organization? Now that we have discussed how you can incorporate DEI into your grant applications let's explore how nonprofits can incorporate more DEI into their organizations.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As a 35+ year veteran of nonprofits, including the last 17 years as a full time grant consultant, I have celebrated many successes and cried over some spectacular failures. After a few years of working with various nonprofits, I started to notice patterns. Many nonprofits simply don’t have the capacity or ability to attract grants.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While AI technology can create efficiencies for cash-strapped nonprofits, we need to make sure the way we use AI is aligned with our missions to do good. How can AI tools transform the work nonprofits do for the better and help advance social causes? Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These programs provide access to job training and employment opportunities, fostering economic inclusion; community integration opportunities; access to public services; and support for obtaining legal documents that will allow them to work, open bank accounts, travel, and receive services.

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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. U p to $20,000 to nonprofits for community benefit programs and projects. Seniors deserve our respect and support.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At every stage, an advisory committee should be actively influencing your programs and policies.

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GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to the final installment of our three-part series on writing your super set of nonprofit bylaws! There has been a lot to cover over the last three weeks, and we appreciate you joining this journey to gain more knowledge for your nonprofit team. Let’s begin with a short recap. Is everything in order?

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