Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The post Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado. When we embark upon what’s known in the nonprofit world as “donation season,” chances are that your organization thinks about putting together a fundraising video or other media that demonstrates the impact of your work.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But asking someone, especially someone who is already in a vulnerable situation, to share what is typically a deeply personal and sensitive story can create a host of ethical dilemmas. Ethical and empowering storytelling is also BETTER and more effective storytelling for fundraising! There’s even scientific research to back this up!

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

So, you’re using AI ‘responsibly’, but, asks Cherian Koshy , are you using it ethically? I use that word – ‘ethical’ – intentionally and with priority. Far too often, we dispense with ethics because it seems too obscure or fluffy. Ethical challenges don’t disappear via semantic legerdemain.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2023

Here are tips to help your organization become a more honest and ethical storyteller. Nonprofit organizations rely on the support of others to help them tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. One of the most powerful ways of reaching supporters is through storytelling.

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Grants4Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Whether you are a grant professional, grant writer, or you work with one, have you ever wondered about ethics? It’s real and it happened just […] The post Are Grant Professionals Ethical? appeared first on Grants4Good.

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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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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

However, it's becoming essential to do it ethically. They also provide a path and a place where you can engage with the public on a deep level, building relationships and generating goodwill.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

because it gives you three slightly different perspectives on the ethical dos and don’ts that AI called out on its own behalf, and also some of the innovation items for consideration. I asked: “Can you write a 300-word blog post about the ethical uses of AI in grant writing?” Pretty interesting points. Is it my tone?

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Critical Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

However, as a new report from the international fundraising think tank Rogare cautions, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. The report examines ethical issues arising both from applying AI in fundraising, and using AI to resolve fundraising dilemmas.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you are interested in learning insights, best practices, and seeing real-world examples to inspire and guide your AI implementation journey in an ethical manner, this webinar is for you! This session will also feature a live Q&A and be recorded for on-demand viewing

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 9, 2023

By Kathleen Enright With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

They also need to trust the organization to act ethically and effectively if theyre to believe parting with their hard-earned money is a good decision. Their wounds and fears; hopes and dreams; weaknesses and potential and everything you promise to do to fulfill on your mission. Trust is why they affiliate with you.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Grant Professionals Association, (GPA) in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, (AFP) has chosen October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. Ethical practices in grants and the GPA Code of Ethics have been a cornerstone of GPA since its founding 25 years ago.

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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

Using AI ethically and transparently will be critical to maintaining their trust. Use AI to make your work easier, but let your heart and ethics lead the way. We use AI to find high-value gift prospects and help tailor cultivation experiences that they will enjoy. But heres the thingdonors are skeptical of AI-generated content.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Use ethical and organized data collection methods. However, you’ll need to consider the ethics of collecting this information. The three main ethics to keep in mind are consent, confidentiality, and communication. To enhance donor relations, NXUnite recommends conducting thorough research to learn as much as you can.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 13, 2025

With the upheaval of many federal agencies and their funding priorities in limbo, I know I am concerned with the ethics of advising clients to pursue grant opportunities with so many unknowns, and I have heard this sentiment echoed by many colleagues. In times like this, we must continue to rely on our Code of Ethics.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

But this behind-the-scenes role comes with big ethical responsibility: to support without overshadowing, and to write in a way that centers the clients voice, not our own. Being connected feels powerful; however, its not ethical. Ethical Invisible Ink: Ghostwriting also isnt about making things sound good. And look, I get it.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2021

Technology and artificial intelligence are most certainly making our lives easier and improving efficiencies. But, the power is beyond anything humans have ever seen, and we're heading to a point where technology will soon entirely exceed our capacity and performance on just about everything. Therefore, it's a balancing act.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 19, 2025

Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Ethical… The post Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Stop the Last-Minute Story Scramble appeared first on Pamela Grow.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 17, 2024

Nonprofit client storytelling can often be a cringe-worthy topic. Instead, here's how to create content that supports clients.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI can automate labor-intensive tasks and improve the quality of grant proposals, but ethical considerations are critical to maintaining trust and credibility in highly regulated sectors. However, organizations in regulated industries must tread carefully, ensuring AI use adheres to strict ethical and legal standards.

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

Concepts like transparency, accountability, and sustainability arent just ethical ideals. Youre also hiring someone who understands the importance of honesty and ethics in every step of the process. Ethical grant writers consider what happens after the funding ends. But there is more it than that.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Welcome to the continuation of the October Ethics Month article series! We are diving deeper into the GPA Code of Ethics this week, focusing on the “Professional Obligations” section. It is your professional obligation to recognize and acknowledge your limitations (GPA Code of Ethics 7).

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Elevate

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome back to our two-part blog series on Ethical Storytelling, which kicked off last fall with a blog providing an introduction to the topic. Whereas that article provided some background and definitions (the what and the why), this one delves more into the how of ethical storytelling by providing examples from two Elevate partners.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In addition, the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Department at Stanford University focuses on human-centered AI, emphasizing the need for diverse voices in AI development to address ethical concerns.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. This article was originally published on her blog.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Follow Ethical Guidelines and Codes Of Conduct Organizations must adhere to the ethical guidelines and codes of conduct established by your organization, your profession, and your sector. For example, you should follow the AFP Code of Ethical Standards , the APRA Code of Ethics , and the Donor Bill of Rights.

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Elevate

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

During our Q&A, he emphasized the importance of ethical storytelling, which he defined as: (1) Truthfully representing stories and situations […]

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Thankfully, the GPA Code of Ethics provides clear guidance on the presentation of information. It would be a violation of the code of ethics for the grant professional to disclose privileged information to unauthorized parties (GPA Code of Ethics, 13). The grant professional feels uneasy and is uncertain about what to do.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As professionals, we face situations that can potentially compromise our ethics and values, sometimes without even knowing it. Reasons why this is not a best practice are complex, but the GPA Code of Ethics , numbers 17-20, outlines more: 17. Or been told they will not compensate until the grant is awarded? Author Bio: Lisa Mead, M.S.,

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 8, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.

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HSF House

JUNE 5, 2025

Yet it wasnt until recently that I began to seriously reflect on the ethical and social dimensions of scientific inquiry. This realization led me to question not just the ethics of research content, but also the ethics of who gets to research at all. Among the most overlooked groups in this equation are postdoctoral researchers.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Ethics in the grant world can be subjective. We need to consistently return to GPA’s guidance and resources to assist us with ethical judgement calls. Think of a time where you were put in an ethical situation regarding the solicitation and use of funds. For example, what if this was a college that also has a culinary program?

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Strong internal controls promote financial transparency and accountability, demonstrating that funds are being used ethically and effectively. Training and Education: Provide ongoing training and education to staff and volunteers on internal control policies and procedures, as well as the importance of ethical behavior.

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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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