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. Eager to learn more?

AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Organizations collaborate to enhance educational programming and provide comprehensive training, equipping caregivers for their demanding roles. 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.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

You can find other blog posts in this series here. All of our grant training sessions are taught by credentialed grant professionals and are approved for continuing education units by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and CFRE International. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter.

GPC

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. Set the Example The ethical environment of your organization cascades down from leadership. For current members, incorporate training into a bi-annual or annual board meeting.

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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

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 Training Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Equally, leadership training has become increasingly significant for those who need to be successful at managing and implementing grants, for their leadership skills will have an important effect on their teams and their ongoing efforts to continue procuring external funding. These include: 1.

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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

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Over the past five years of researching and writing about AI adoption for the nonprofit sector, we have argued for nonprofits to use AI ethically and responsibly—which means taking a human-centered, strategic, and reflective approach. Your first step is to do no harm appeared first on Candid Blog. Think through co-botting use cases.

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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

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.,

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week, I blogged about leading in uncertain times. It's gotten the most feedback of any blog post this year. We can do this ethically. There are dozens of conferences, trainings, and lots of online fundraising training. We shouldn't be surprised - fundraising is all about leadership. Recommit to Learning.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Next Level Grant Training offers a unique pathway to enhance your career and contribute meaningfully to your organization and society. This article dives into how mastering ethics, collaboration, grant research, strategic planning, building relationships, and prospecting for foundations can be a game-changer in your professional life.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Understanding bias and harm Modern AI tools are trained on vast amounts of mostly human-generated data. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear.

Ethics

Critical Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Each month, the Critical Fundraising blog presents a digest of the best fundraising-related blogs and articles from the previous month that have adopted a critical fundraising mode of thought. So, asks Ian MacQuillin , what does this mean for the ethics of asking for donation for ‘less effective’ causes?

Ethics

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Conduct staff training. For instance, your marketing team may use AI to come up with new, creative ideas for blog content, but they should still be in charge of writing it themselves. Conduct staff training. This includes providing them with educational resources and hands-on training. Encourage experimentation.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

Ethics

CauseVox

MAY 12, 2021

With all the noise on social media as well as serious legal and ethical considerations clouding the platforms, how can nonprofits continue to reach their supporters and spread their messages online? And in this live training, I’ll show you how to create one! Interested in registering or looking for more info?

Calendar

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For instance, I wrote a paper for my Ethics in Nonprofits class that explored whether nonprofit theatres should pay actors more or use their resources to prioritize their communities. The site offers training for nonprofit staff that goes into more detail than we do in class. Candid Learning is a generous friend of free things.

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Grant Training Center

JULY 31, 2023

Compliance and ethical considerations: Address any compliance requirements related to data management, such as data use agreements or Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. The post What You Need to Know About the NIH Data Management Plan appeared first on Grant Training Center Blog.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Provide Ongoing Training for All Staff Conducting an organization-wide training is essential to make sure all staff members understand and can effectively use the AI policy. Show how to use these tools ethically, in a way that supports your organization’s mission and values while upholding its integrity.

Policy

Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

As new thinking continues to emerge and donor positioning shifts, ethical storytelling is evolving, and a new messaging strategy, called strength-based messaging , has emerged. But that changed when he met Molly, a service dog your support helped train. Listen to the TrueSense webcast: Ethical Storytelling in Fundraising.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Some risks are rooted in the machine-learning data that AI tools are trained on. This framework offers organizational, ethical, and technical considerations for using AI and provides best practices for policy development. These risks can lead to lawsuits, misinformed decisions, or unintended discrimination.

Policy

Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

There is growing consensus that the expectation of “gratitude” in the form of thank-you notes actually perpetuates an imbalance of power between nonprofits and funders and negatively impacts the great work you could be doing together ( NonprofitAF Blog, 2023 ). Learn more about building relationships with AGS on-demand training opportunities.

GPC

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

. “At this stage, one of the barriers to widespread AI deployment is no longer the technology itself; rather, it’s a set of challenges that ironically are far more human: ethics, governance, and human values.”— Some examples: What should you include in your training data? What Is Trustworthy AI?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the past year, I have been asked to present on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than any other topic. I remain curious by nature, so I do attend other training sessions and belong to podcasts and email lists thatdiscuss the latest updates, advances, lawsuits, and ways to use AI responsibly.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

It can generate fundraising emails , social media posts, and blog articles, all on the fly. Challenges and Ethical Considerations Associated with AI Implementation in Nonprofits AI has a ton of potential to revolutionize the way nonprofits operate. This is where ChatGPT comes in. But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom!

AI

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 5, 2024

As grant professionals, we are stewards of the GPA Code of Ethics for our organizations and/or clients. Often, however, we find ourselves navigating tenuous ethical conflict when leaders and/or members of our teams propose organizational strategies or actions that would violate the Code of Ethics. response that I would like.

Ethics

Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards. In addition, the team should understand the legal and ethical requirements for managing grants, which can vary based on the source and scope of funding. Grants, much like professional sports, are competitive, and increasingly so.

GPC

Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore whether nonprofits can make a profit, how they handle surplus funds, and what it means for their operations and mission. This might include investing in staff training, upgrading technology, or improving facilities. Legal and Ethical Considerations 1. What Does “Profit” Mean for Nonprofits?

Ethics

Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

If you aren’t sure what functionality your GMS has, look for on-demand training or talk with your account manager. The post 5 Steps to Strengthen Your Grantmaking Organization’s Data Governance first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Strong data governance helps confirm that the data we make our decisions on is accurate and fair.

Government

Blackbaud

AUGUST 2, 2024

It is essential to train our fundraisers how to respond to political questions, deal with polarization in both the workplace and in our community, and respond to questions about the value of higher education.” Our onboarding and training will help them be a successful fundraiser, no matter their background.”

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California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

California State Agency Resources and Guidance For tips on using the California Grants Portal to search for grants or subscribing to updates, read our Tips and Resources Blog or check out our FAQ section. Candid provides information, resources, training, and data to help nonprofits find funding and learn grant writing.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AI has gained a lot of momentum in recent years and while it can be an asset, it’s important to use it in an ethical and transparent way. Invest in your own professional development (it is your career after all) and advocate for professional development and training within your organisation. Don’t be afraid to use your networks.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2023

Future : You don’t need a blog post to tell you that lost trust and lost revenue both create big risks for your organization. The post 5 Key Software Compliance Questions to Strengthen Your Approach first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Compliance will steadily build your reputation as a trustworthy organization.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Ethical Responsibility : Protecting donor information is an ethical obligation, demonstrating respect for their privacy and building stronger relationships. Educate Your Team: Train your fundraising team on data privacy policies and best practices for handling donor information.

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