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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. Consider in-kind or pro bono asks for every initiative In 2023, Civic 50 companies contributed more than $1.5

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The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives

Blackbaud

As of 2023, there are over 58,000 CHWs working to help address unmet health needs in historically disadvantaged and underserved communities. Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities.

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Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations

Blackbaud

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. This statement is true regardless of a NFPs size.

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What 2025 Grant Trends Are Teaching Nonprofits

Grant Writing Made Easy

AI Tools Are Reshaping Grant Writing and Reviewing At Grant Writing Made Easier, we’ve been championing responsible AI use since 2023 , and the 2025 grant trends are underscoring that this trend isn’t going anywhere. Document a clear use policy. Consider training staff in basic data storytelling and logic models.

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It’s time to invest in volunteer engagement  

Candid

A 2023 report from the Do Good Institute found that 78.9% Nonprofits face a growing challengeaccording to Points of Lights Annual Affiliate Report 2023, half their volunteer positions remain unfilled, even as demand for their services surges. Volunteering is the backbone of the U.S. Volunteers may be unpaid; they are not free.

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Meeting the mental health needs of older adults through community programs 

Candid

Policy shifts, including cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and services such as Meals On Wheels, impact older adults’ access to care, especially among those relying on public insurance or fixed incomes. In 2023, the Surgeon General issued an advisory calling loneliness an epidemic. is projected to nearly double from 40.3

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How Donor-Advised Funds Are Bringing Big Results to Fundraising Across the Board

NonProfit PRO

“In 2023, we had $198,000 in [DAF] grants in that two-week period. Until recently, most peer-to-peer programs weren’t incorporating DAFs into communications, training or user experience, and accessing DAFs involved an excessive number of steps. Internal alignment with leadership buy-in and staff training.