DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MAY 1, 2025

I asked: “Can you write a 300-word blog post about the ethical uses of AI in grant writing?” Here’s a 300-word blog post for you: The Ethical Use of AI in Grant Writing Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, and grant writing is no exception. Transparency is a key ethical consideration.

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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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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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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

However, it's becoming essential to do it ethically. Digital and web marketing are excellent tools for promoting your nonprofit and reaching more potential donors. 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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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! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on product marketing, competitor analysis, and strategic decision-making.

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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. Fewer Donors, Bigger Gifts The number of donors is steadily declining, but major gifts are becoming a larger share of total giving. Takeaway: Be careful. Research is key here.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Use ethical and organized data collection methods. 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. Charitable giving saw a 2.1% Perform a deep data analysis.

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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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Remember to also cover your organizations rules for ensuring data security and ethical collection methods in this training to help you maintain donors trust and avoid legal issues related to your database. Your donor database is an effective tool for boosting engagement at your nonprofitif you optimize and leverage it strategically.

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Fundraising HayDay

JANUARY 11, 2024

Questions abound about the efficacy, ethical boundaries, and inherent bias associated with AI. Questions abound about the efficacy, ethical boundaries, and inherent bias associated with AI. The use of artificial Intelligence tools for writing is a hot topic of discussion in the grant and fundraising community these days.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2021

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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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. 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. It’s honesty, plain and simple.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As charitable organizations rely heavily on donor support, ensuring the security of donor data is paramount. Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. However, with this wealth of information comes the responsibility to protect it.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. In this guide, well explore five revenue streams your nonprofit can access to strengthen its financial sustainability.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

moving from exploitative storytelling to ethical storytelling) so we can all collectively grow. The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. What is Community-Centric Fundraising?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Emphasize the importance of ethics and controls at staff meetings, and demonstrate that everyone follows the rules, all the time. The management team members must all use time sheets themselves, get approval for travel expenses, have their credit cards scrutinized. ” For example, with invoices: Who is responsible for checking the math?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: The Ethics of Program Implementation and Reporting After a Grant is Funded Session 7 of the Ethics Series While ethics must be considered in all stages of the grant lifecycle, the part that most people worry about is program implementation and reporting. Continuing Education Unit (CEU). points in Category 1.B

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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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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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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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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. For a long time, I viewed my two areas of study as separate worlds.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The ethical considerations of nonprofit storytelling, and strategies to ensure you are a good steward of your community stories. Why making your community feel seen and heard is an essential aspect of your work, and how visual storytelling can amplify this connection. Click the image below to view this free training.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Grant Professionals Association in collaboration with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has chosen the month of October to highlight the ethical practices of professionals in the resource development field. This month is our opportunity to share with the world the importance of ethics in the grants profession.

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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 client’s story is inspiring and uplifting.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. The Final Word About Nonprofit Governing Boards A strong governing board is the backbone of any nonprofit, guiding leadership, ensuring financial transparency, managing risks, and upholding ethical governance.

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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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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. Or what if it is located in Hershey, PA—the Chocolate Capital?

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

We bear the responsibility to ensure AI adoption is equitable, ethical, and inclusive. Tools like the Technology Association of Grantmakerss AI Framework Guide can help organizations assess the ethical and equitable impact of AI initiatives. Access to something critical was reserved for those who could afford it. Foster collaboration.

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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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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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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While the digital divide poses a significant challenge, the ethical implications of AI present another critical concern for the nonprofit sector. We see restrictions playing out in Paraguay and the United States. In Uganda and Myanmar. Hungary and Iran. It is not just the changing legal landscape affecting organizations.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the wake of the October Ethics Month articles, you are all now experts on the GPA code of ethics! Even with an irrefutable command of grant writing the GPA Code of Ethics , you will encounter situations that give you pause. It’s important to recognize that ethical decisions aren’t always black and white.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ethics: Grant Ethics Codes of Conduct: What Do They Say and Why Are They Different Session 1 of the Grant Ethics Series Ethics in grants can be a hot-button discussion, but what does it mean to be an ethical grant professional? But ethics are important throughout the full grant lifecycle from research to reporting.

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