RBW Strategy

JUNE 24, 2024

In partnership with one of our consulting partners, MJ White Consulting, RBW Strategy began to assist the company with the increased compliance and grants management burdens tied to the administration of federal research grant awards.

Indirect Cost 130

Indirect Cost Federal Award Indirect Grant Policy 130

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Anuradha Parihar, donor database coordinator at House of Friendship, reminds us of the “rinse and reuse” policy; repeating the right actions —instead of reinventing every year— will save you time and help you raise more dollars. Document, document, document the policies and procedures for all projects to make the next year more efficient!

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Fundraising Calendar Policy Policies 102

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior. Establish clear credit card usage policies and revoke cards from employees who violate them.

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Policy Policies Finance Ethics 94

RBW Strategy

JUNE 3, 2024

In partnership with one of our consulting partners, MJ White Consulting, RBW Strategy began to assist the company with the increased compliance and grants management burdens tied to the administration of federal research grant awards.

Indirect Cost 130

Indirect Cost Federal Award Indirect Grant Policy 130

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Their hopes and struggles and agonies Get us grants and consulting fees. There’s a market for their pain, Votes and glory and money to gain. Let us celebrate the poor. Their ills, their sins, their faulty diction Flavor our songs and spice our fiction. Celebrate thugs and clowns, Give their ignorance all renown.

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Funding Contract Contracts Donation 143

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board.

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Policy Policies Budget Management 98

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. If you need help or have any questions about audit prep, consult your accountant.

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Nonprofit Government Policy Policies 90

GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. Expert Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges Up to $75,000 to state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies. Grant funds may cover the cost of obtaining the services of expert consultants.

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Grant Grants Funding Award 107

The Grantsmanship Center

APRIL 23, 2025

Category: Government Funding Program Planning and Design Proposal Writing and Grantseeking Political changes can lead to changes in laws, policies, and rules. We are seeing the impact of policy changes on federal grantmaking. Patty Wolfe is an independent consultant to nonprofit organizations.

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Federal Grants Grant Grants Contract 52

GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Project costs include consultant fees, community stipends, supplies, administrative expenses, and small capital or equipment expenses. They will learn about current early care and early education policy-related research and engage with research, policy, and programmatic attendees.

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Funding Education Training Policy 64

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With a new administration in the White House, shifting policies, and declining donor retention, the nonprofit landscape is evolving faster than ever. How can your organization stay ahead, adapt to change, and drive impact in 2025?

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Policy Policies Nonprofit Consulting 78

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Since founding SFG Consulting Services LLC, Jeannes clients have been awarded over $18 million in federal, state, and foundation grants.

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GPCI Government Proposal Federal Grants 52

Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 21, 2024

Hear key takeaways from each of our esteemed guests: Bernard Turner , GPC, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Belmont University Cheryl Kester , CFRE, GPC, 2023 Distinguished Fellow Awardee and Owner of The Kester Group Doris Shivers , GPC, Director of Grant Innovation and Management for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Egondu Onuoha (..)

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GPC Grant Policy Mentor Consulting 105

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization. If you have an issue where you have to dip into your operating reserves, make it a priority to refill that fund so you are prepared for the next unexpected bump in the road. This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025.

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Contract Contracts Budget Nonprofit 104

Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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Policy Policies Conference Nonprofit 52

Strategic Grants

MARCH 5, 2025

Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups? Find out more about Team SG here. The post Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should) appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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Application Applicant Grant Grants 62

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you run a consulting firm, you understand the value of their greatest asset- your people. My experiences are growing the nonprofit consulting and grant writing firm Think and Ink Grants (www.thinkandinkgrants.com), however the insight I am sharing today can apply to any service based business: 1. Clone yourself.

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Subcontractor Consulting Consultant Consulting 52

RBW Strategy

MAY 13, 2024

The organization does this by increasing the amount of capacity building, grant services, and data/engagement/policy services provided with a curated pool of consultants who support nonprofit organizations throughout Nevada.

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Grant Grants Federal Grants Award 130

GrantNews

MARCH 11, 2024

Any conflict of interest policies or procedures. This can mean consulting legal advice, understanding laws and regulations relevant to your specific organization (state and federal, and even possibly consulting similar organizations’ bylaws for ideas. Election procedures for board members.

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Nonprofit Policy Policies Consulting 111

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award Retail Grant Grants 66

Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Bringing on or consulting a prospect researcher might seem like a luxury for smaller shops, but they play a vital role throughout the capital campaign.

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Goals Finance Policy Policies 104

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. Support field-wide research and policy efforts that aim to make the nonprofit sector more sustainable for its workforce.

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Burnout Grant Grants Funding 59

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding Retail Fundraising Award 59

Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

In our webinar with grantmaking consultant Lisa Tacker, she highlighted the importance of data governance for grantmakers and how to incorporate it into your organization. If your organization doesn’t have one already, create a cohesive and widespread policy about AI adoption and implementation.

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Government AI Application Applicant 116

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Do you have the policies, procedures, and processes in place to run your nonprofit smoothly and efficiently? . But the business side of a nonprofit requires a solid foundation of written policies, procedures, and processes. You have to establish your brand. You need a budget.

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Policies Procedures Insurance Insurance Nonprofit 116

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2024

The team included the director, board chair, administrative marketing and communication staff and a community engagement consultant. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate.

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Policy Policies Grant Grants 116

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

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Funding Grant Grants Proposal 52

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

5 Additional Services Offered Workshops, Consultations Research, Budgeting Examples, Resources Selecting a Service that Aligns with Your Needs After narrowing down potential services, the next step is selecting one that aligns with specific goals and requirements. For more on this subject, consult our article on budgeting for grants.

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Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 52

Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As the author of this paper – British fundraising consultant Dr Ashley Scott – says: “If you are thinking ‘I really don’t see how grappling with abstract notions of postmodernity is going to enhance my ability as a professional fundraiser’, you’d probably be right.” So what’s the point of it?

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Policy Policies Ethics Fundraising 98

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023.

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AI Nonprofit Fundraising Retainer 148

Blackbaud

APRIL 15, 2025

This includes assessing their investment strategies, spending policies, and alignment with UPMIFA standards. If youre unsure how these laws impact your organization, consult legal counsel for clarification to ensure compliance. To stay in compliance, organizations are encouraged to periodically review and analyze their endowed funds.

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Finance Management Funding Software 59

Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

She will also touch on creating a whistleblower policy and key tips on how to handle complaints. Blackbaud Solutions Consultants Katherine Liles and Lauren Smithman will break down one solution in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT + Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT + Blackbaud Grantmaking: The Sum is Greater Than the Parts.

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AI Application Applicant Management 111

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a corporate leader, you know that achieving your company’s goals depends on the collective efforts of your executive team, employees, and other stakeholders. The same goes for your corporate giving initiatives.

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Policy Policies Goals Consultant 52

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance Government 105

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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.

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Grant Grants Ethics GPC 40

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You can name a charity as a beneficiary on your policy, for example. A charitable gift rider is a similar idea, in which a percentage of the policy’s value goes to a charity. Step 4: Consult with Professionals Setting up funds or making changes to your will can be quite complicated, and it’s easy to make mistakes along the way.

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Insurance Insurance Policy Policies 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

And if a nonprofit lacks funding and resources for HR functions, then policy manuals and forms, performance reviews, and regular training can all become desperately out of date or be nonexistent. These consultation hours can be divided up and used across multiple sessions, with each session having a fifteen-minute minimum.

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