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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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants. A slow and steady approach will win the race.

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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. It takes a village to get ready for a large-scale effort like our recent audit. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events.

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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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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. Create a Volunteer Engagement Policy Remember that volunteers are donors (of time, talent, and often financial support), but not all donors are volunteers. People do want to get involved when and where they’re needed. It is a special relationship.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Whether assisted by AI or not, applicants need to articulate their needs and alignment with our areas of giving in order to receive favorable assessment. by Lori Guidry, Candid.

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Candid

MARCH 4, 2025

Here are three important things to know: Candid only collects data intended to be public Over the last few weeks, weve been asked about our data privacy policies for our organizational profiles. We also clearly communicate this in our trainings and other profile-related materials.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. Yet even in the most optimal open work environments, certain tasks, meetings, trainings, and creative processes are either impossible or severely limited if employees can't meet face-to-face. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. Benefits of Telework.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. Provide training resources . Provide training resources . Build an inclusive work environment . Survey current employees .

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

The Edleman Trust Index indicates that nonprofits continue to fall behind business and governments, and this declining trust may be amplified by AI usage without governance policies. AI governance policies – Private companies admit that while most of their staff are using AI, fewer than 21 per cent have AI policies.

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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. Email me for my list of the best of the bunch.) And that’s saying a lot.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. Assessing Your Organization’s Readiness Before launching a planned giving program, it’s essential to evaluate your organization’s readiness.

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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. To prevent a cyber threat, you need to train your team on best practices and common types of attacks to look for. Updated training. Hardware vulnerabilities. Best practices.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding. It tells you exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. Keep notes as you read to build your to-do list.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

While some are reaping its benefits, others believe they do not have the knowledge or training needed to realize the benefits. According to the research team’s findings, the nonprofit community mostly falls in the middle of the AI adoption continuum, with a more-or-less bell-shaped curve regarding implementation readiness.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

This means you can take our content, post it on your website, or use it in your trainings or newsletters, and you don't even need to ask us for permission. We hope that our licensing policy helps your organization enhance your website and supplement your training materials. Ready to Go Creative Commons?

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

It is essential to train our fundraisers how to respond to political questions, deal with polarization in both the workplace and in our community, and respond to questions about the value of higher education.” White holds a doctorate in higher education and public policy, but jokes that his role demands an even deeper background. “I

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, your nonprofit won’t move forward to fulfill its mission without capable, smart leaders who understand their job and are ready to do it. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices.

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Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Are you grant ready? There are some specific reasons and I break them into two main categories: Grant Readiness and Grant Strategy. Here’s what it means to be “Grant Ready.” I created the Grant Readiness Assessment (a free tool available here) to guide nonprofits that want to begin or expand their grant-seeking.

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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.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

This title offers an accessible explanation of how AI tools work, providing practical insights, real-life examples, and guidance on integrating AI into projects and policies for positive impact. Whether you’re getting back to basics or ready to tackle new frontiers, you can develop your skills throughout the year.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

To get started: Before applying for grants, assess your organization’s level of grant readiness. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding. It tells exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. Many federal agencies offer regular training webinars too.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Create philanthropic policies that incentivize partnership. Establish written policies and procedures to empower your development office. A decision tree is a great first step. Is this a grant?

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Train callers on matching gifts. Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? Having a team of well-trained callers is the secret to any successful phonathon campaign. We suggest that you: Identify any knowledge gaps and situations where additional training is needed.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Consider offering supplies, professional coaching, skills training and resources, technology, leadership, feedback loops, convening space (and snacks), communications tools, writing expertise, fiscal policies , quiet or loud encouragement, and endorsement to other funders—to name just a few options.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

If you are looking for an email protection solution that works with Exchange Server , check out Policy Patrol. Design tall buildings, create training videos, and more with Autodesk's Ultimate suites. Need to train volunteers? Litmos provides a powerful, cost-saving, learning management system for on-demand online training.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

The GPT of ChatGPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is a group of language models trained to generate human-like text developed by OpenAI. Whenever you’re using an unfamiliar online tool, look up where the tool stores its information and what the privacy policy is regarding information sharing.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community. At every stage, an advisory committee should be actively influencing your programs and policies.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

At this point, you’ve arrived at the finish line, and your grant should now be live and ready to use in your account. Keep in mind that once you’ve reached this milestone, you will need to start building out and optimizing your account to stay in compliance with Google’s Ad Grant policies.)

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. Solid books and numbers make everything easier, especially when you’re ready to go after grants. When you’re ready, look at how much money you currently raise and think about what you need to do to increase your budget and hire the staff you need. It’s all ok.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Coordinated Entry Systems (CES) activities include establishing or improving youth access points, policies, procedures, and assessment tools; creating a prioritization plan for homeless youth; implementing evaluation processes; and recruiting referral partner organizations. What if I am ready to apply? Start preparing for next year!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

In addition, you may find it helpful to use the Nonprofit.Courses’ guide to nonprofit board training as a resource to further improve your onboarding work. That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. Let’s begin. Your Mission.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Review NSF’s proposal and award policies and procedures guide (PAPPG) for detailed eligibility information. What if I am ready to apply? What if I am not ready to apply this year? AGS is excited to offer a Federal Agency Training Series in 2023! Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 18, 2024

For a distance learning example, watching a video of a training does not qualify, but participating virtually in a class with a live presentation by a professor where questions can be asked, is eligible. What if I am ready to apply? What if I am not ready to apply this year? AGS offers a Federal Grants Training Series !

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

To ensure everyone is on the same wavelength and ready to contribute, be sure to take these best practices into account: Start your meetings by getting people talking and focused. Review any specific policies in place, especially for longer meetings where members’ attention spans are more likely to dip or wander.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

This includes writing outcomes into an application that the organization is capable of tracking or has a plan in place to do so if awarded, a process for tracking time and effort of grant-funded staff, and following the organization’s policy for soliciting bids related to the project.

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