Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for any organization. Step 1: Stay Up to Date on Policy Changes Funding uncertainty is not new to private and independent schools.

Policy

Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

Fortunately, several cancer charities are actively working to improve patient outcomes, whether through treatments, prevention, or support. You can create a fundraiser or fundraise on social media; raise funds through youth sports; or join the GenNow Network, made up of emerging young professional leaders.

Education

ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

Grant

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process. trillion will pass to the next generation. Perpetual reports distributing around $120 million annually to charities across the country.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

Grant Readiness

Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

. “Ultimately, our role as the independent regulator is to implement policy which is set by government. “In the meantime, we’ll continue to support a culture of giving, especially through our Charity Register.

Finance

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

Donation

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate. Establish a policy for its use and replenishment.

Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, many state and local government grants are pass-through funding from federal agencies and held to the same rules and regulations. Foundation and corporate grants may not be as stringent as federal or pass-through funding, but the principles of grant management still apply. Subscribe to our blog to follow along!

Grant Management

Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

Like for some, 2023 was a tremendously difficult year for me on a personal level , including the devastating and unexpected passing of my brother. The question then becomes, how can we positively influence and further support wellbeing in the workplace through our employee engagement and philanthropy programs?

AI

Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination. Challenging gender norms The United States remains the only industrialized economy without a national paid leave policy that would enable employees to take time off from work to care for loved ones without sacrificing income.

Policy

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Easy Strategies to Safeguard Donor Privacy. Encourage trust with their donor community.

Policy

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. Legacy giving is a committed donation a donor plans to leave to a nonprofit organization as part of their estate after they’ve passed away. Here’s a look at seven of the most common types of legacy gifts: Bequests through wills and estate plans.

Pass-Through

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. It tells exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop.

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort ! The key is knowing how your organization’s policy and procedure for allocating indirect costs and what this entails. Negotiate and maintain an indirect cost rate agreement through its cognizant agency. What are indirect costs?

Indirect Cost

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Check out the previous post on conflict of interest policies and procedures ! Now, we are diving into time and effort reporting and staff allocation.

Grant Management

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Planned Giving Fundraising Planned giving, also known as legacy gifts, involves donors committing future gifts, often after their passing, to benefit both the donor (through tax advantages) and the organization (by securing long-term resources). Learn everything you want to know about annual giving here.

Fundraising

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis.

Pass-Through

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

But the initial result on the Internet was a flurry of tweets, wall posts, blog posts, and other rightfully indignant responses that didn't add up to much real change. The moment of opportunity had passed. "We took that as a moment to start galvanizing our members," Robinson of ColorOfChange shared at today's panel.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Capitol to demand that Congress pass the Americans with Disabilities Act in a protest that is now known as the “Capitol Crawl.” That year, people celebrated the first Disability Pride Month to mark the passing of the bill. On March 12, 1990, over 1,000 people marched to the U.S. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.

Pass-Through

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

There are probably a million loopholes through and around these requirements. Therefore, in addition to a notification requirement , Type III supporting organizations must pass separate responsiveness and integral part tests. I’ve included the links. I am NOT an accountant. I am NOT an attorney.

Lobbying

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 2, 2024

This blog post delves into the world of federal competitions, exploring their significance, impact, and considerations for interested organizations. Through collaboration, they can leverage each other’s strengths and expertise, resulting in more comprehensive and effective solutions.

GPC

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 18, 2023

It is important to document the procedure that was used, and that this is codified in the organization’s procurement policy. Also, establish formal agreements with each subrecipient and contractor, and that they include terms and conditions that mimic the requirements for the recipient or pass-through entity. high unemployment).

Procurement

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

improving policies and procedures and strengthening internal controls). Nonprofits spending $750,000 or more of federal (or federal pass-through) funds in a year must complete a Single Audit. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

GPC

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

For example, if you’re raising money for an ongoing project, you might choose an online fundraiser with blog-like features to keep your donors updated. Google Ad Grants Google empowers nonprofits to amplify their causes through its Ad Grants program. See The Top Matching Gift Companies! Get Started With P2P Fundraising! pairs of shoes.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. While an organization benefits from the gift after the supporter’s passing, planning a bequest often inspires invigorated interest in making annual contributions as well.

Policy

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the term “Transparency” means : “T he quality of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.” Transparency is essential to an ethical climate in organizations and should be evident in communications, practices, policies, meetings, and other interactions.

Ethics

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s helpful to be present at the venue and to go through a visualization exercise with key staff or volunteers. From parking and check-in, all the way through the main event and checkout, it’s important to take time to think through what your safe event should look like! Let’s pretend you’ve got your venue selected. Here we go!

Contract

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Going beyond compliance, however, consider convening a cross-functional team to proactively identify and implement AI-related organizational principles and policies to guide the organization’s practices going forward, taking into account regulatory requirements, business needs, and employee and customer sentiments.

AI

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Changes in federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for your organization. Due to the policy updates, you are probably looking for strategies to navigate the changes but may not know where to start. This also includes your policies. How to do it Stay up to date on policy updates.

Funding

Blackbaud

APRIL 17, 2025

According to Microsoft Security , QR codes are a growing phishing risk, as they often appear in emails, campus flyers, menus, parking passes, forms, and other official communications. Cybercriminals deploy DDoS attacks through compromised computer systems, smart technologies, and other hijacked devices.

Education