GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

They govern the organization, establish new policies, and ensure that everything is on track to achieve the organization’s goals. Create a contract for the new board member to sign that describes what’s expected of them. If they’re still learning, consider giving them more manageable tasks to complete until they’ve mastered the basics.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Role of Grant and Contract Officers in Foundation Funding Grant and contract officers connect researchers with foundations. They work together with program management teams to track data and results. Universities should look at their internal policies that might accidentally discourage productive research partnerships.

Grant

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Our system is designed to maximize fundraising potential by enabling you to easily set up, manage, and promote your events across multiple channels.

Policy

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PlannedGiving TWEETABLE INSIGHT Tweet The Compounding Impact of Policy Shifts: Political Changes and Government Funding Reductions Smart nonprofits build funding models that withstand policy changes under any administration. Personal impact stories beat tax explanations every time.

Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Grants often come with strings attached: timelines, deliverables, data collection, reporting, evaluation, staffing, and sometimes even public events or policy alignment. Will we need to hire, train, or contract new support to fulfill the grant? Does our team have experience managing grants of this size or scope?

Grant

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

As the current administration rolls out new policies and executive orders, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and other grant recipients must adapt or risk losing essential funding opportunities. Proactively responding to policy updates can help organizations avoid disruptions and ensure continued support.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

[a][b] Every incoming administration in recent decades has engaged in some form of programmatic pause and review with the expressed aim of reshaping grant and loan funding to be aligned with their policy preferences. Can the President order a review of its funding programs to discern policy fit, effectiveness and impact? Absolutely.

Grant

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

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

Charitable gift annuities (CGAs): CGAs are contracts between a donor and a nonprofit. Life insurance: Donors can name a nonprofit as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. The donor makes a gift of cash or property, and in exchange, they receive a fixed lifetime income stream.

CRM

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP Saying he wanted to review whether federal grants aligned with his policies, President Donald Trump suspended foreign aid and directed the Office of Management and Budget to temporarily suspend all federal grants and contracts.

Federal Grants

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Was nonprofit management suddenly failing to keep clients safe? Plaintiff attorneys have learned that they can demand policy limits on nonprofits liability insurance for injured children or vulnerable populations even when the nonprofit was not at fault because judges will allow these cases to be brought. Was training insufficient?

Insurance

Wild Apricot

JULY 23, 2025

Business Expo or Trade Show Budget Template Executing a business expo or trade show is a major undertaking.

Template

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

This is a privilege, but also requires diligence, planning, and solid recordkeeping to ensure that you follow the federal requirements as indicated in The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Uniform Grant Guidance, or 2 CFR 200, plus any other federal, state or local agency requirements.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Modern technology and clear rules are key to strong nonprofit financial management. But how do you perfect your nonprofit financial management? What is Nonprofit Financial Management? Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization.

Management

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2024

Yet, until recently, they also meant our staff spent extensive time and energy calling families to track down re-enrollment contracts each year. With this approach, families now sign one continuous enrollment contract that remains in effect for the duration of their child(ren)’s enrollment at DKJA. We knew there had to be a better way.

Contract

Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events.

Policy

Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

They track state education policies—including enacted and vetoed bills and pending legislation—and maintain a state legislation watchlist in various educational areas, including school choice. How do you manage school choice funds in Blackbaud software? How do you track and report on state funds?

Software

Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

On top of standard processing fees, some providers charge additional fees for setup, training, contract closure, and early termination. Examine each processor’s policies. As you drill down into the specifics of each payment processor you’re considering, remember to thoroughly examine each company’s policies.

Policy

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

The board can support this strategic review in a variety of ways, including encouraging the executive director and senior management to take the time and space necessary, playing a hands-on role in the planning process, or engaging other stakeholders (including current or potential donors) along the way.

Funding

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

We’ll start by discussing the “why” of these changes, why the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided to make them now, and how they align with larger changes happening in the federal government. While the updates won’t go into effect until October 1st, it is important to know about these changes and how they impact your organization.

UEI

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

But, does QA/QI also have a place in a nonprofit organization’s successful grants management strategy? Early career experiences supporting corporate responses to competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for business contracts provided insights into how to read, understand, and respond to RFPs. Author Bio: Cheryl A.

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

Grant Management

Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

Ghaffari laid out a hypothetical situation: Imagine a homeless shelter funded through two contracts, one from HUD and the other from the City of San Francisco. The combination of the two contracts do not provide sufficient funding to carry out this program. Budgeting, fiscal policies, and internal control resources. spanhidden.

Indirect Cost

Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

The webinar explained how each social media tool can be used effectively, how to use the right medium to reach your target audience, and how to manage social media policy for your organization. For policies: Workforce Online. Jayne Cravens: Coyote Communications. Beth Kanter's blog: Beth's Blog.

Media

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. Check out the previous posts on conflict of interest policies and procedures and time and effort !

Indirect Cost

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

That said, there are a handful of universal best practices: * Written Agreement: The rights and responsibilities of both the project and sponsor should be included in a written contract. prohibited illegal conduct or conduct related to civil disobedience), these restrictions should be clearly communicated by contract.

Contract

GrantNews

JULY 18, 2024

Do You Have a Social Media Marketing Policy? If you don’t have a social media marketing policy, get one. This policy acts as a code of conduct, outlining how staff, volunteers, and members should present themselves on social platforms. A well-crafted social media policy protects everyone involved.

Media

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

In this first part of a series exploring the vast and timely topic, guests Alex Ross and Jacob Chang will focus on social media policies in the workplace. They’ll share all the tips and resources you need to craft a suitable policy and educate your staff about their rights. Join us on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Contract

Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

Keep the tone conversational but professional, avoid jargon and don't be afraid of using contractions. How can Facebook use be controlled and managed? Several chat participants felt that Facebook management requires organization leaders to take part in the sharing and discussion.

Media

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

But according to the suit, her relationship with management began to sour after she reported the allegedly suggestive comments made to her by a man she interviewed for a position with the nonprofit in 2017. She has since cobbled together a combination of part-time and contract work, she said. Silence equals complicity,” she said.

Policy

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. Even so, working outside their skill set and interests in such a complex field as HR can become time-consuming and frustrating.

Consulting

Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. Ensure that the chosen vendors resonate with the attendees to create a memorable experience.

Proposal

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Contracts with Independent Professionals. Commercial Co-Venture Contracts. In general, your nonprofit’s leadership and fundraising directors should take care to familiarize themselves on data protection policies to avoid infringing on their supporters’ privacy. Articles of Incorporation. IRS Letter of Determination.

Fundraising

Sharpshooter Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Strong organizations have a variety of revenue streams, such as: Fees for services Fundraising events Contracts Private donations from individuals Corporate donations/sponsorships United Way Grants How many consecutive years have you filed an IRS Form 990? Do you have formal board policies that are reviewed annually?

Grant

iGrantWriters

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

that propose on the basis of a policy of no-exchange-of-funds; consult the Guidebook for Proposers ([link] for specific details. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements.

Contract

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We often work closely with other units in our organizations to manage grant-funded projects successfully and effectively. We need to have a solid understanding of fields with differing skill sets, like accounting, writing, human resources, policy, administration, compliance. Documentation and organization.

Award

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We are breaking down compliance considerations for nonprofit organizations and the ways fundraising software can help streamline compliance management. Regular board meetings will help your nonprofit manage its processes and stay in compliance with all essential regulations. Get insurance policies. Process your payroll.

Software