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Technology policies and practices to leave behind in 2025

Candid

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1.

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How to Keep Donor Data Safe With Your Nonprofit CRM

Pamela Grow

Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Invest in secure software First and foremost, the CRM itself must be secure. Your nonprofit must know the right safety features to look for when evaluating your CRM or looking for a new one.

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Technology policies and practices to leave behind in 2025

Candid

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

Blackbaud

In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)

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The Different Types of Grant Reviews: What Grantmakers Need to Know

Blackbaud

Additionally, this step offers an opportunity to verify and update applicant records in your CRM, avoiding duplicate entries and ensuring data integrity. Because external reviews often involve people who have less experience with your organization, its important to have clear, well-documented evaluation criteria and training.

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4 Key Lessons Nonprofits Should Learn from Businesses

Ann Green's Nonprofit

You can do this by sending out surveys or examining the data in your nonprofit constituent relationship management system (CRM). Just think about how businesses offer generous return policies, leverage easy-to-use e-commerce platforms, and train employees to provide excellent service. Provide a positive supporter experience.

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