Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Many fundraisers – and perhaps more non-fundraisers, such as senior leadership and trustees – might consider that not aligning with their charities’ values is an important consideration in deciding whether to refuse a donation from a ‘tainted’ source. The paper considers the ethical pros and cons of the main reasons for refusing a donation.

Ethics

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.

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Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

Government has the scale and policy tools to make change sustainable. The most effective corporate social responsibility efforts are built on real partnerships with nonprofits and supported by government policies that allow these collaborations to thrive. Encourage employees to get involved through volunteering or matched donations.

Policy

GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. If nonprofits exist to fulfill a societal need, doesn’t it stand to reason their stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries deserve to hold them to a strict ethical standard? Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ethical Considerations in School FundraisingTransparency, Safety & Legal Compliance What Are the Ethical Considerations in School Fundraising? Ethical considerations in school fundraising ensure that activities are transparent and legally compliant and the well-being of participants is prioritized.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

Some for-purpose organisations will have clear guidelines in their gift acceptance policy and related processes to effectively make this assessment. Also overseas, a Florida university made headlines last month for backing away from a $237M donation they’d already accepted and received in shares.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They don’t understand their fiscal or legal responsibility nor their ethical responsibility. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. The Board should help create and maintain a code of ethics for the organization.

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Blackbaud

JULY 8, 2024

If your donor provides a significant contribution to your endowment with the goal of launching a scholarship program, for example, you have legal and ethical responsibilities to steward those funds to provide scholarships as directed. With the right system, you can pool multiple gifts while also tracking them individually.

Management

Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

You’re connecting the dots to create a picture of what your organization is and who you are, who you stand for, and your values and ethics. You have to be constantly talking about your values, your ethics, and what you stand for so you attract the right kind of person to your social media. That’s what the really big organizations do!

Media

Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Upholding data privacy helps promote: Donor Trust & Reputation : Breaches or careless handling of data can erode donor trust, impacting future donations and support. Ethical Responsibility : Protecting donor information is an ethical obligation, demonstrating respect for their privacy and building stronger relationships.

Ethics

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

At its core, your board is responsible for steering your nonprofit towards achieving your goals while ensuring legal and ethical integrity. Obedience The duty of obedience requires your board members to adhere to your organization’s mission, bylaws, and policies.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

. ✍️ Mark Giordono, Vice President of Development & Alumni Relations at FIRST shared his organization's general gift acceptance policy. ✍️ Linda Garnet from Stellar Partnerships in Australia sent me the "ethical charter" from the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras , which she called "a lovely articulation of their values and principles."

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 28, 2024

Governance: They establish and oversee governance policies and procedures to ensure the organization operates ethically, legally in line with its mission. Donations are a huge part of every nonprofit’s funding plan, However, grants are another fantastic way to secure the funding your nonprofit needs.

Government

DoJiggy

MARCH 18, 2024

Data-Driven Insights : Using AI to analyze educational data, providing insights into student learning patterns, identifying areas for improvement, and informing policy and program decisions to optimize educational outcomes. Here’s a cheat sheet on possible AI issues: Ethical Considerations Bias : Ensure AI tools are fair and unbiased.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

These gifts are typically larger than regular donations and can provide significant benefits to both the donor and the receiving organization. Definition and Importance of Planned Giving Planned giving refers to the process of making a charitable gift during a donor’s life or at death that is part of their financial or estate plan.

Pass-Through

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

In her presentation, Marnie also talked about DYI design work being done using tools like the Autodesk design suites that recently became available to nonprofits by donation. She forecasts that humanitarian groups will develop codes of ethics and new standards for digital privacy. That’s an astonishing resource. John Merritt.

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