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Building Trust and Accountability: A Guide to Nonprofit Internal Controls Policy

Blackbaud

A well-implemented internal control policy. An internal control policy is the backbone of an organizations internal controls a set of rules and processes designed to protect its resources, ensure accurate reporting, and promote operational efficiency. Do All Nonprofit Organizations Need an Internal Control Policy? Absolutely.

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Supporting Latinx nonprofits by training leaders and fundraisers 

Candid

I also heard that fundraising training is not for us, meaning it was designed for large nonprofits like universities, museums, and hospitals. Every leader we train fights both internal and external voices saying, No, you cant. Get the board on board Unique to our fundraising training is that we require board member participation.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

Just as you start the year strong with clear goals and plans, help new hires step into their roles with clear expectations, training, and support. Its easy to assume that only corporations and large nonprofits operating in multiple locations need a learning management system (LMS) to help train and onboard employees.

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Technology policies and practices to leave behind in 2025

Candid

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1.

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How nonprofits can deepen corporate partnerships

Candid

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit. Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff.

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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. We're entering a new era where understanding both tax policy and donor behavior will be more crucial than ever. Here's the bombshell: Only 7.5% of Americans now itemize their taxes.

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Preparing for the Inevitable: How Grantmakers Can Thrive Amid Climate Events

Blackbaud

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. Define clear policies on when and how this fund can be used, particularly in the event of a climate disaster.