Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

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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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

For example, scientific insights and policy proposals are best utilized if understood universally. For example; for science-driven policies to achieve their goals, communication, and accessibility must go beyond borders. This includes providing translations to onboarding literature, language training, and more.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read on for a few simple steps to build or strengthen your gift acceptance policy. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy? A gift acceptance policy serves as a transparency tool for your organization to understand which gifts your nonprofit is prepared to warmly accept. What does a Gift Acceptance Policy Contain?

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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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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies. Today, our AI policy—which focuses on best practices, not specific tools—is integral to how we work and helps us use AI in a way that amplifies our mission. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Your control activities are the specific policies and procedures you implement to mitigate risks and achieve organizational objectives, such as spending limits on your purchase cards. Develop Policies and Procedures: Create written policies and procedures that address identified risks and outline control activities.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Volunteer programs need better training and coordination. Organizations consistently highlighted the importance of advocating for food security programs and policies in a nonpartisan way, deeply rooted in community stories, helping policy makers see the human realities behind legislative decisions. Staff are feeling burned out.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2025

While the long-term policy outlook remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Nonprofits need support now. Candids team of experts have developed a new intensive training designed specifically for seasoned government grantseekers who need to pivot quickly.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Professional development involves gaining new skills through continuing education and career training after joining the workforce. They will learn about current early care and early education policy-related research and engage with research, policy, and programmatic attendees.

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GrantNews

JUNE 26, 2025

Emerging Artists for Career Development and Training Grants to art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Additionally, GrantWatch has close to 2,700 grants in its Arts and Culture grant listing category. Arts and Writing Grants 1.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding supports things like hospitals, schools, and museums.

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues. Funding addresses significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With the right guidance and training, someone who joined your team as a staff accountant may develop into a strong finance leader. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example. For current members, incorporate training into a bi-annual or annual board meeting.

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GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How to Protect Your Donor Data DoJiggy’s Privacy Policy DoJiggy Never Shares Your Supporter Data Conclusions on Donor Privacy Concerns What Is Donor Data? Donor data privacy refers to the practices and policies that ensure the protection of personal and financial information collected from donors. What We’ll Learn What Is Donor Data?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Training staff and volunteers, developing policies, and establishing incident reporting systems all require significant investment, which is often not prioritized in funding allocations. Capacity-building and resource gaps: Many organizations lack the resources or expertise to implement comprehensive safeguarding measures.

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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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Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Implement security awareness training to help employees recognize phishing attempts and attempted fraud. Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Make sure your own data governance and data management policies are up to date so you have processes in place if an issue does arise. Training and Adoption: New integrations require training for your team, so make sure they know the value that will come from adding this functionality to their day-to-day.

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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. Expected Nonprofit Trends for 2025 Donor-Centric Management Grants Donor-centric management may increase donations by 20-30%. A slow and steady approach will win the race.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The papers were filed in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida – Miami Division.

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Candid

JULY 8, 2025

This disparity is fueled by persistent gender gaps in access to inclusive tech curricula, mentorship from faculty, adequate financial support, factors critical to retention, and success in STEM education, according to Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy. This is a design principle rooted in shared power.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. Low Rate of Fraud Awareness Training NFPs have the lowest implementation rate of fraud awareness training , per the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. This could be a good use case for a generative AI tool (just make sure you have a good AI policy in place first).

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For example: asking “Are community members and stakeholders provided resources to participate in the project, such as training or compensation?” Asking better questions that center the needs of those most affected The questions are designed to be applied to any research and evaluation method or design, at any point in the process.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. The Pursuit of Influence follows Independent Sector’s 2023 report, The Retreat of Influence , which filled a 20-year gap in nationally representative data on whether and how nonprofits advocate around public policy.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From challenges to women’s rights to debates around diversity initiatives, current events have encouraged giving circles to be more intentional about engaging more in civic and policy awareness. Collective giving groups are becoming more civically engaged and educated about policies that affect their values and giving priorities.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities. Recurring donor support ensures that CHW programs remain resilient despite fluctuations in government funding and healthcare reimbursement policies.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Because external reviews often involve people who have less experience with your organization, its important to have clear, well-documented evaluation criteria and training. Its also important to share your conflict-of-interest policy and make sure everyone involved has an opportunity to disclose any potential conflicts.

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Candid

MAY 14, 2025

Weve convened funders to support networks of mission-driven housing providers, reducing administrative costs and putting those organizations on a path to sustainability through technical assistance and training programs, capacity-building funds, and other mechanisms. How did we get here?

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