Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I've had many careers over the past 30+ years and in all of them, the companies and professions have defined codes of ethics. But even with these guidelines that all employees had to agree to, I've encountered quite a few situations where I've been asked to do something I thought was questionable from an ethical or moral standpoint.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grantee coordinated with the finance department and the grantors to make sure everyone was on the same page. 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. Or what if it is located in Hershey, PA—the Chocolate Capital?

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Candid

MAY 5, 2025

Their deep roots in local contextsand long-standing connections, understanding, and trust among the populations they serveposition them to make digital finance more inclusive, relevant, and accessible. Digital finance will continue to grow in scope and sophisticationbut inclusive access is not guaranteed.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 24, 2025

Meanwhile, my friend returned to his office to update Blackbaud and maybe expense a turkey sandwich from Paneraassuming Finance doesn’t reject it because he forgot to photograph the receipt from three angles while holding todays newspaper. This is the noble code we live by: Fundraisers should never be rewarded based on gift size.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

On occasions donations may be reconsidered after they have been accepted, particularly when a donor’s finances, priorities or behaviour changes, or when due diligence was not undertaken in the first place and new information comes to light. Ethics Check : Verify alignment with your organisation’s mission and values.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The letter asks nonprofits to do three things to move toward an overhead solution: Demonstrate ethical practice and share data about your performance. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability has recommended practices on governance, finances, fundraising, and more. Three Steps to an Overhead Solution.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Transparency and Accountability : They promote transparency by providing detailed information about charities’ operations, finances, and governance. Key Features of BBB WGA 20 Standards : These standards encompass governance, effectiveness, finance, and appeal accuracy.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 23, 2024

To obtain this certification, candidates must pass a comprehensive exam within a year of application and complete an ethics module, ensuring they adhere to the highest ethical standards. Having certified specialists means that older adults and their caregivers can access expert assistance tailored to their unique needs.

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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. Role-based access enables your finance team to securely pay invoices and review expenses.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances. For instance, I wrote a paper for my Ethics in Nonprofits class that explored whether nonprofit theatres should pay actors more or use their resources to prioritize their communities. Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 13, 2010

Then, as the organization grows, an executive director is appointed and a finance director hired. Nonprofit leadership must understand the ethics of fundraising and not expect that they can pay a development officer or a consultant on a commission basis.

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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. This duty reinforces your board’s commitment to upholding your organization’s purpose and ensuring legal and ethical compliance.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The effectiveness of AI tools also requires grappling with responsible AI considerations, including ethical principles, risks, and data privacy. Successful AI deployment depends on several key enablers, including data, compute, and technical skills.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Consequences can range from disorganization to ethical compromises. I attended Finance Committee meetings and tried to learn one thing each time. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential. The organization can stagnate or experience chaos. One look at the budget and I would glaze over.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This can include finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators (among others). Best practices in ethical grantsmanship indicate all nonprofits should adopt a COI/FCOI policy and procedures for ethical and compliant grant management.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

NTEN chose him to present on cloud security and financing because he has a unique blend of accounting expertise, technology know-how, and nonprofit industry understanding. IntrapriseTechKnowlogies specializes in nonprofit IT and financial consulting. The Greatest Security Risk to Nonprofits.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2023

Increasingly, we must establish an ethical framework for data intelligence, so we can consider the merit that comes from solving the problem and determine whether it delivers value to all concerned parties – the individuals who generated the data as well as the organization that collects and analyzes it.

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Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

You could appoint them as CEOs and finance directors of charities, but you wouldn’t have to pay them anything as they’d be doing it as volunteers. To protect against criticisms of less-than-optimal moral practice (only giving when asked to do so), much of the ethics and values of philanthropy are inherently biased against fundraising.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

In addition, the team should understand the legal and ethical requirements for managing grants, which can vary based on the source and scope of funding. Building the Team When your organization decides it’s time to pursue grants, there are several players that will be on the starting lineup, playing to the strengths of each position.

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DoJiggy

JULY 23, 2024

The board oversees the organization’s financial practices, ensures ethical management, and maintains fiscal responsibility. It tracks three types of cash flows: cash from operations, cash from investments, and cash from financing. To this end, there are four financial statements and one IRS form nonprofits must file annually.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

This letter is addressed specifically to nonprofits and includes resources for helping all of us to: Demonstrate ethical practices and share data about performance. Manage toward results by focusing on lasting impact and having a clear understanding of our finances. Help educate funders on the "real cost" of our results.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2014

This letter is addressed specifically to nonprofits and includes resources for helping all of us to: Demonstrate ethical practices and share data about performance. Manage toward results by focusing on lasting impact and having a clear understanding of our finances. Help educate funders on the "real cost" of our results.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Photo from CIVICUS The world’s civic space is in its worst state since the nonprofit CIVICUS started its global coverage in 2018. Some 118 countries now have serious civic space restrictions and only 2.1% of people live in countries with open civic space.

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