Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. This commitment by an organizations governing body is the crux of fiduciary responsibility. Offer to make connections and introductions.

GPC

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. Ethical AI Grant Writing Use: What Actually Matters If you’re wary of AI, good. That’s not just readiness. That’s power.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and team members through shared knowledge and divided challenges, and they can even make the application process enjoyable. To use AI effectively, a proposal team must set ground rules for ethical deployment and ensure that AI serves as a tool, not a team member.

AI

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2025

Designing accessible donation experiences is not just ethical—it’s essential. ” ARIA indicates “Accessible Rich Internet Applications” which means user input is required on an element before a form can be successfully submitted. Make your donation forms more accessible: Maintain high color contrast between text and background.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Plan out your grant applications by using the GrantWatch Grants Calendar. The Grants Calendar enables users to link and schedule grants to organize application submissions. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, social justice and ethics, community enhancement and capacity building, and health and human services.

Funding

GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Unlike traditional grants with fixed deadlines, rolling deadline grants accept applications year-round until funds are exhausted. Below are 25 rolling deadline grants currently accepting applications, covering a wide range of focus areas – from youth development and animal welfare to community services and environmental stewardship.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

And so, grantmakers are studying the landscape , weighing every implication , and exercising caution as they consider how best to integrate AI in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and effective. The potential of AI is to enable the sector to reimagine philanthropy, not simply automate it.

AI

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Expert writers with over ten years of experience and many successful applications might charge up to $200 per hour. Smaller projects or specific parts of grant applications work well with hourly rates. Grant writers can’t control whether an application succeeds. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Some funders are experimenting with AI to pre-screen applications based on clarity and alignment. Both options walk you through exactly how we use AI, how you can make it work for your team, and how to implement AI tools without sacrificing strategy, ethics, or your organization’s voice. Want to implement AI the right way?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

For support with the application process and grant usage (if awarded), enlist the help of a professional grant agency. For example, search for marketing grants if you spend too much on marketing. Follow the grantors instructions for applying while highlighting your nonprofits unique need for funding.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

When youve documented and implemented a strong conflict of interest policy, you protect your team, ensure ethical decision-making, and strengthen your reputation among grantees and stakeholders. I love in legal ethics this idea of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety, Adriana said.

Policy

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. The Final Word About Nonprofit Governing Boards A strong governing board is the backbone of any nonprofit, guiding leadership, ensuring financial transparency, managing risks, and upholding ethical governance.

Government

Candid

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations. One of the most promising applications is in humanitarian response, where rapid access to reliable data can mean the difference between life and death. HDIP uses a human-in-the-loop model for quality control.

AI

Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2025

Data can come from a variety of places, including grants applications, reporting, fields in a grants management system, and staff performance protocols. However, because they are not bound to university review boards, it is important to find an independent scholar that aligns with your foundation’s values and will adhere to ethical processes.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Ethical Considerations and Community Responsibility Sponsorships in schools should be pursued thoughtfully. Transparency and ethical practices are essential to maintain trust among parents, administrators, and students. Alternatively, they could offer in-kind help rather than direct financial support.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

Addressing these issues through robust AI policies, which are slowly being adopted, will be crucial for ethical and responsible use of AI. Despite the substantial benefits, the sector still has significant concerns over AI’s accuracy, potential misinformation, and data security.

AI

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The bill aims to ameliorate the complex nature of the grant application process, as well as the lack of transparency and accountability around funding decision processes, which are currently opaque at best. Still, we have yet another reform effort coming soon (or as is said in Jamaica when youre waiting for a dive boat, soon come).

Federal Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

To obtain this certification, candidates must pass a comprehensive exam within a year of application and complete an ethics module, ensuring they adhere to the highest ethical standards. Having certified specialists means that older adults and their caregivers can access expert assistance tailored to their unique needs.

Transportation

Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In addition, some funders have complex applications or extensive reporting that might be a strain for small organizations with limited resources. Competency #6: Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice; Skill 6.1: Identify ethical practices in the research and selection of funding opportunities.

GPC

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 25, 2024

There were 800 applicants for the position, according to an announcement from the organization. Her success in building NLIHC into the influential force it is today, her deep commitment to equity, her ability to galvanize a network, and her ethic of service demonstrated to us that she is the leader for NCN’s next chapter.”

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Through our partnership with Rogare, we aim to go one step further and explore the ethical schools of thought that can guide decision making. This companion guidance is essential reading for fundraising ethics novices and experts alike.” The paper considers the ethical pros and cons of the main reasons for refusing a donation.

Ethics

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Encourage applicants to complete a basic accounting test during the hiring process. Set the Example The ethical environment of your organization cascades down from leadership. If you need someone to help with forecasting, strategy, and financial strategy, hire a CFO.

Finance

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. These frameworks guide organizations through the ethical and operational complexities of AI integration.

Policy

GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. If nonprofits exist to fulfill a societal need, doesn’t it stand to reason their stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries deserve to hold them to a strict ethical standard? Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important?

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

However, as a new report from the international fundraising think tank Rogare cautions, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. The report examines ethical issues arising both from applying AI in fundraising, and using AI to resolve fundraising dilemmas.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. points in Category 1.B

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

An impact story is a required element of the application. It would be perfect for the application. Thankfully, the GPA Code of Ethics provides clear guidance on the presentation of information. Author Bio: Kate Huebner, LISW-S Director of Grants Management, Mid-Ohio Food Collective Chair, Ethics Committee

Ethics

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Unfortunately, employers overlook valuable applicants because of age. Reasons employers should employ older workers are their experience, both professionally and personally, reliability with a strong work ethic, and cost-effectiveness. Employees are an especially important ingredient to a successful organization.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Reasons why this is not a best practice are complex, but the GPA Code of Ethics , numbers 17-20, outlines more: 17. Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Members shall, if applicable, take care to ensure that grants are used in accordance with the grant’s intent and that timely reports accurately describe the management of such funds. Ethics in the grant world can be subjective. We need to consistently return to GPA’s guidance and resources to assist us with ethical judgement calls.

Ethics

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ethical Considerations in School FundraisingTransparency, Safety & Legal Compliance What Are the Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising? Ethical considerations in school fundraising ensure that activities are transparent and legally compliant and the well-being of participants is prioritized.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ethics: Grant Ethics Codes of Conduct: What Do They Say and Why Are They Different Session 1 of the Grant Ethics Series Ethics in grants can be a hot-button discussion, but what does it mean to be an ethical grant professional? Full participation in this training is also applicable for 1.0

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Full participation in this training is also applicable for 1.0

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And equally important, will it make abiding by the GPA Code of Ethics more challenging? Having been on the nonprofit employee “side” for the past 15 years, I knew I needed to dive deeper into the Code of Ethics from a consulting perspective. This is the ethical question I imagined would arise most often if I decided to specialize.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Organizational Capacity and Readiness Grant Ethics Session 3 of the Grant Ethics Series Issues of ethics abound when grant professionals examine their organization’s readiness to apply for grants. How ethical is it to use a relationship to get a grant from a foundation outside of its primary area?

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. Full participation in this training is also applicable for 1.0

Ethics