Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. Operating reserves are a crucial part of a healthy financial statement, and there are several ways to calculate, hold, and manage those funds. Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Known for her straight-forward perspective and wry sense of humor, Jans guidance in handling this sticky situation is as relevant today as when it was first published in 2011. In this Gold Avocado article, a true legend in the nonprofit sector, Jan Masaoka , provides clear and direct actions that a board can take to remove a board member.

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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? One of my past clients had published a number of great coffee table books. No, it’s not the theme you decide upon. Send special thank yous.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Thank you for being a regular reader of Candid insights, which we launched as a new platform earlier this year. What can fundraisers do?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Tech industry falters in data equity accountability In 2021, The Catalyze Tech Working Group, led by the Aspen Institute, published the Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) Report , a blueprint for promoting “equity in tech.”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. TechSoup donor partner ReadyTalk published a whitepaper outlining best practices for managing teleworkers. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. " It is simple and short, and may be all you need to start crafting a policy. Benefits of Telework.

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Over to Ashley again: “There are many examples of how postmodern thought as theory is impacting practice across the social sciences and related policy arenas. Should policy be based more on the lived experiences of service users and, indeed, fundraisers? We aim to publish the second paper late in 2024. So what’s the point of it?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Originally published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). . It is important that we continue to learn from our conversations and data around race and translate information into improved policies and norms. Similarly, “racial equity” and “racial justice” were terms mostly used by advocates and experts.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Productivity Commission has commenced the inquiry to develop a policy agenda to double giving. Their summary: The draft report will be published by end November this year. The partnership with government is critical for policy change.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Future foundations for giving Following on from Philanthropy Australia’s strategy to double giving by 2023, the recently published inquiry report states the Government Productivity Commission’s findings to lay the foundations for philanthropy in Australia. Keep informed on Philanthropy Australia’s strategy to double giving by 2030 here.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

Some for-purpose organisations will have clear guidelines in their gift acceptance policy and related processes to effectively make this assessment.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. You publish a regular newsletter? I predict that as the AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. And that’s saying a lot. That said, AI is already here.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek to invest in them.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

10 post on publishing platform Medium , Scott announced another round of grants to nonprofits, however, this time the post was titled, “No Dollar Signs This Time,” and did not include a breakdown of organizations or grant amounts. based advocacy group, which announced the gift today.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? . But the business side of a nonprofit requires a solid foundation of written policies, procedures, and processes. You have to establish your brand. You need a budget.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We hope that our licensing policy helps your organization enhance your website and supplement your training materials. Any organization or individual can publish just about any copyrighted content under a Creative Commons license, whether that content is a book, an audio file, a video clip, software, or any other creative work.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Data loss protection: IT admins can centrally create, manage, and enforce policies for content authoring and document sharing in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. End users will see policy tips or sharing restrictions when the apps detect a potential policy violation. PowerPoint. Project or Project Professional.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether you can return leftover items depends on the seller’s return policy. Before the fundraiser begins, a clear concept of the return policy can help you manage leftover products and reduce financial loss. Originally published at [link]. It’s essential to check with your supplier before placing an order.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

" It was all about how policy decisions on handling e-waste could improve the economy via environmental stewardship. We publish resources like the refurbishment program start-up manuals and direct people who need good refurbished equipment to the Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program listing of refurbishers worldwide.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2010

This announcement was also published on the NetSquared Blog. and France that educate, organize, and empower people to actively participate in developing public policies that directly affect their lives. The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) and NetSquared are pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2024

Also in 2023, McKinsey & Company published research indicating that nearly one-third of K–12 professionals surveyed in the U.S. Normalize DEIA: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility programs and policies are critical to a culture of belonging. were considering leaving their jobs.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In July 2020, Candid published a blog post examining the many surveys inquiring about social sector organizations’ needs in light of COVID-19. Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work. Perhaps some organizations that had to stop activity were able to bounce back.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 8, 2023

Agency Name: Department of Education Description: This note emphasizes that the funding opportunity description is a summary of information found in the official application notice published in the Federal Register.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Yet one factor in poor donor retention that nonprofits still need to appreciate fully is the negative effect of inadequate donor privacy policies. Another critical risk of poor donor privacy policies that nonprofits need to consider is the potential for legal action.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Then, in 2015, the Wall Street Journal published an article that unnerved me. WAA has taken steps to institute a Whistleblower's Policy to protect employees who may report illegal or dishonest business practices. This is important and powerful work and WAA became a big part of the speeches I delivered that year.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

First published in 2011, this Gold Avocado article is a downloadable template — designed to take the guesswork out of creating an accounting practices manual and make it doable in as little as 30 minutes!

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 7, 2023

Some unaccompanied children are required by law to receive a HS, while others may be subject to ORR policies or discretionary funding. All funded entities must comply with ORR policies, the Flores Settlement Agreement, and relevant regulations and laws. Applicants are encouraged to review ORR's UC Program policies and procedures.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

Many are also paying attention to government policies and broader economic trends, especially as they impact the social sector and employment: . “Assessing whether further changes to our grant processes and practices are necessary to ease burdens on grantees” . Alignment of investment portfolio with mission” .

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2009

A 2007 NTEN post provided suggestions and resources for creating strong passwords and establishing a password policy. More recently, Slate.com published an article called Fix Your Terrible, Insecure Passwords in Five Minutes with general password tips and a clever algorithm for developing strong passwords.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

Every day, social sector organizations publish reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more to share the knowledge they’ve gained through the work they do. Here are just a few of the most popular resources published in 2024. Know of a report, case study, survey, or toolkit Issue Lab is missing?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. There’s clearly no dress code and many of the employees had tattoos, piercings, and vividly colored hair.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fiscal Policies and Procedures Along with your budget, your fiscal policies and procedures provide guidance for how your team should handle your organization’s funds day to day. Jitasa’s nonprofit financial management guide recommends creating the following fiscal policies: Gift acceptance. Expense reimbursement.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2010

The environmental nonprofit, Greenpeace International , made a big splash in the green IT world this week by launching a new policy campaign to measure the energy efficiency of the data centers that power cloud computing differently than in the past. Their new campaign coincides with the launch of the new cloud device, the Apple iPad.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

The Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington has developed a practice and guidance around writing data statements ( [link] ). Feed LLMs With More Inclusive Data By Publishing Your Organization’s Important Work This last one is a bit different from the first four.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Respect Local Regulations: Confirm that your fundraising team follows local and school policies regarding sales. Originally published at [link]. Adequate recordkeeping supports the trustworthiness and integrity of your fundraiser. Some districts have guidelines for selling candy during school hours or near cafeterias.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Chronicle of Philanthropy published a great announcement of the project a few months after its launch in 2010. This one calls upon all funders to join Reporting Commitment , where foundations have begun publishing their grants data in an open, accessible fashion. Governance Policies & Information. Financial Information.

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Strategic Grants

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our top tips Check that your mission statement is worded consistently across your communications (website, social media, published documents etc) and your Perpetual application. Other operating efficiencies include clear policy and processes across all areas of the business etc. Growth/reductions in income and expenses b.

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