Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 21, 2025

As we navigate this new era, keeping Who at the heart of our work is no longer just a best practice - its our ethical responsibility. Are we directing finite funding toward those who truly need it or those who are best at securing it?

Grant Writing

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 blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

This means optimizing your blog content, donation pages, and landing pages with the right keywords (like how to help foster youth or animal shelter donations in Chicago). Lean into storytelling , and remember to do it ethically. Was it through a blog post, an Instagram reel, a peer-to-peer fundraiser? Focus on dignity, not pity.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JULY 30, 2025

Designing accessible donation experiences is not just ethical—it’s essential. The post How Optimization, Accessibility, and Automation Drive Digital Fundraising Success first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Make your donation forms more accessible: Maintain high color contrast between text and background.

Fundraising

Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

Here’s a round-up of what we’ve been reading lately, in our latest sector news blog. Read more: [link] and [link] Not-for-profit blueprint needs broad support to work We have reported on the blueprint in previous blog editions, but there are ongoing conversations and articles relating to how this should be implemented.

Burnout

Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

Respecting those intentions is both a legal and ethical obligation. In this blog post, you’ll get a breakdown of what endowments are and why it’s important for your financial team to understand those obligations to your donors and to your organization’s long-term financial stability.

Policy

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

Negative experiences: Poor customer service, unanswered questions, or ethical concerns can push donors away. Financial constraints: Life and economic changes can affect giving. Consider offering flexible options like smaller, recurring donations. Strive to maintain transparency, trust, good communication, and a positive donor experience.

Retainer

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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. Moreover, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) now introduces extra layers of difficulty to such collaborations — along with some exciting opportunities.

AI

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

Moreover, sharing experiences with fellow grant professionals can provide key insights into various tools that others have found effective, whether that involves learning the ethics of AI, leveraging technology for efficient project management, or exploring innovative storytelling techniques.

GPCI

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For those of us whose work is creative, focusing in particular on the grant writing work of our team, using AI represents an ethical gray area. ICYMI: The Grant Professionals Association has been talking about this on an ongoing basis and has this current statement about the ethics of AI for our field.)

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Hire a cybersecurity specialist to conduct penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking. The post Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Require multi-factor authentication on all accounts.

Policy

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 Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

We are committed to a code of ethics, and there is a culture of learning as we grow and improve in our craft. Author Bio: Michael Weinrauch is a grants specialist operating Marysville Grants Consulting and a member of GPA Chapters in Canada and Kentucky as well as the GPA Ethics Committee. P is for being problem-solvers.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2025

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. The post How Grantmakers Can (and Should) Get Started with Research first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. Ethical Considerations and Community Responsibility Sponsorships in schools should be pursued thoughtfully. Alternatively, they could offer in-kind help rather than direct financial support.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

Effective stewardship reporting not only builds trust with donors but also ensures compliance with legal and ethical obligations. The post Stewardship Reporting Best Practices for Finance Teams: Tips for Showing Donor Impact  first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Compliance Requirements: What Is Essential to Include?

Finance

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

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

When used ethically and effectively, patient data can help healthcare institutions turn moments of gratitude into lasting support. The post Harnessing the Power of Grateful Patient Data first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. With this foundation, teams can start identifying potential donors.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

However, designation certifications go further in requiring ongoing continuing education and adherence to a professional code of ethics. These certifications assure clients, employers, and colleagues of one's proficiency. Who Is Certified?

Grant Writing

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

You can find other blog posts in this series here. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills. Competency #6: Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice; Skill 6.1: GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services.

GPC

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

Accessibility Screen reader support, alt text, high-contrast design and simple navigation aren’t just ethical priorities – they now directly impact your site’s SEO. For example, if you run a youth mentorship program and have a blog post about volunteer impact, link it to your “Get Involved” page or a related success story.

AI

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Set the Example The ethical environment of your organization cascades down from leadership. If you dont have the time to find and manage a strong finance team, outsource. Working with an outsourced finance team can show you what to expect when you have your in-house finance team in place.

Finance

Bonterra

JULY 16, 2025

Socially responsible companies focus on values, ethics, and using their resources to make the world a better place. For instance, CSR initiatives may include environmental sustainability efforts, ethical labor practices or fair trade, philanthropy, or community engagement. Social responsibility.

Ethics

Ignited Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Is our storytelling ethical? And what does it mean to tell stories that are ethical? This isn’t a topic for a single blog post. Today my question for both you and me is: What does it mean to be making ethical choices as we share stories in the social sector? Free ethical storytelling webinars can be found here.

Ethics

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But asking someone, especially someone who is already in a vulnerable situation, to share what is typically a deeply personal and sensitive story can create a host of ethical dilemmas. Ethical and empowering storytelling is also BETTER and more effective storytelling for fundraising! There’s even scientific research to back this up!

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? I use that word – ‘ethical’ – intentionally and with priority. Far too often, we dispense with ethics because it seems too obscure or fluffy. Ethical challenges don’t disappear via semantic legerdemain.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Grant Professionals Association, (GPA) in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) has chosen October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. Ethical practices in grants and the GPA Code of Ethics have been a cornerstone of GPA since its founding 25 years ago.

Ethics

Elevate

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome back to our two-part blog series on Ethical Storytelling, which kicked off last fall with a blog providing an introduction to the topic. Storytelling […]

Ethics

Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As COVID-19 continued to dominate world headlines in 2021, Candid’s blog readers looked to us for guidance on fundraising in a largely digital world, along with related news and trends in the social sector. Five ways to promote ethics in your organization. And, the most-read blog of 2021 was: . By Scott E.

Ethics

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. This article was originally published on her blog.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to the continuation of the October Ethics Month article series! We are diving deeper into the GPA Code of Ethics this week, focusing on the “Professional Obligations” section. It is your professional obligation to recognize and acknowledge your limitations (GPA Code of Ethics 7).

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Grant Professionals Association in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has chosen the month of October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. This month is our opportunity to share with the world the importance of ethics in the grants profession.

Ethics

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Thankfully, the GPA Code of Ethics provides clear guidance on the presentation of information. It would be a violation of the code of ethics for the grant professional to disclose privileged information to unauthorized parties (GPA Code of Ethics, 13). The grant professional feels uneasy and is uncertain about what to do.

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

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

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. Think of a time where you were put in an ethical situation regarding the solicitation and use of funds. For example, what if this was a college that also has a culinary program?

Ethics