Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

Respecting those intentions is both a legal and ethical obligation. The Role of Spending Policies Organizations establish spending policies to ensure that endowment funds are used wisely. Spending policies must be thoughtfully evaluated by the organization’s leadership and board and reviewed each year.

Policy

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

The external reviewer who volunteers for the nonprofit that applied for the grant hes helping with. This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy. From a legal perspective, a COI policy is an essential compliance tool. This is what it looks like.

Policy

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Every nonprofit relies on a governing board. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission. They make key decisions, oversee committees, and bear legal responsibility for ensuring the nonprofit stays true to its mission.

Government

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Throughout this time, I have recognized how crucial ongoing professional development is in our field.

GPCI

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Technology, regulation, fundraising and the people who power the nonprofit sector were the hottest topics online at The NonProfit Times during 2024. 3URhZuU ** NPTs The Best Nonprofits To Work For bit.ly/3Q1bNOB 3URhZuU ** NPTs The Best Nonprofits To Work For bit.ly/3Q1bNOB

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

Furthermore, nonprofits are currently navigating an era of rapid technological advancements through artificial intelligence. Government grants are an important source of revenue for nonprofits, but many could benefit from income stream diversification Government grants are a key income source for nonprofits in each region surveyed.

AI

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

We are committed to a code of ethics, and there is a culture of learning as we grow and improve in our craft. My social work background and my career in social services were wonderful foundations for my current work supporting nonprofits. At every stage, people in the grants community have been supportive and helpful.

Grant

Blue Avocado

APRIL 29, 2025

Running a nonprofit is no small challenge and good governance is essential for long-term success. Whether you’re a board member, executive director, or staffer looking to boost your organizations impact, join us for Nonprofit Governance Training 101. When: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11 am PT; 2 pm ET (60 min.)

Government

Blue Avocado

APRIL 1, 2025

If you have ever worked for a nonprofit or in public office, or lived in a town with a budget, you may be familiar with the cycle of participant surveys, focus groups, or public forums that drive public processes and inform policy. These are examples of community engagement. Research Understanding context is vitally important.

Ethics

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If you want to buildand keepa world-class nonprofit finance team, you need to set a culture of transparency and learning that extends from the top. In a conversation with Angela Coaxum, a partner with Your Part-Time Controller, LLC , she shared four ways nonprofit leadership can support a strong finance team.

Finance

Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Every year, the FutureGood team and I set aside time to predict the trends that will shake up foundations and nonprofits in the coming year. In 2025, nonprofits will fully embrace AI technology, leveraging it to streamline operations, strengthen programming, analyzing complex data, and personalizing donor engagement.

AI

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.

Ethics

Candid

APRIL 17, 2025

Nonprofits have deep community ties and expertise. Government has the scale and policy tools to make change sustainable. Moreover, businesses, nonprofits, and government each benefit. This kind of long-term commitment makes a real difference, not just for a nonprofit, but for the communities it serves.

Policy

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Your Voice Matters!

Ethics

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. These frameworks guide organizations through the ethical and operational complexities of AI integration.

Policy

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.

Ethics

GrantNews

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ethical decision-making is at the core of every nonprofit’s mission. Ultimately, the success of a nonprofit is judged by how it accomplishes its goals and the transparency involved. Why Is Ethical Decision-Making so Important? And after all, isn’t that what running a nonprofit is all about?

Ethics

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Nonprofits and grantmaking organizations are typically not known for being on the forefront of technology. According to a research report by Twilio, 58% of nonprofits are using AI as part of their communication, compared with 47% of B2C for-profit businesses. Meet your staff where they are. How much do they already know?

Policy

Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work. What would that mean? What is inclusive AI adoption?

AI

GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

“Honesty is the best policy,” said every parent–ever. However, it also involves some serious ethical considerations. To that end, GrantWatch has advice on how to ethically write grant proposals and the benefits of maintaining your integrity. And it is especially true for grant writing.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

Strategic Plan

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.

Ethics

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Ethical use to reduce bias and harm Bias and harm are defined by an individual use case. Understanding the limits of a given AI is crucial in defining ethical use.

Ethics

Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Looking for more of Julia’s wisdom? That’s what the really big organizations do!

Media

Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Additionally, as a community foundation, we know our local nonprofits and do not have a very complicated application. Comments from these funders tended to say they have not yet discussed the matter or have not yet established an official policy about AI-generated applications. foundations.

AI

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. Ethics Check : Verify alignment with your organisation’s mission and values. Reputation Check : Assess potential impact on reputation of your for-purpose organisation.

Ethics

Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofits step up to defend data equity The good news is that more nonprofits are stepping up to protect data equity. Over 30 tech companies endorsed the report, making an explicit commitment to share non-identifiable DEI data with a third-party nonprofit.

AI

Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. Nonprofit fundraising basics Even for experienced fundraisers, it’s always a good idea to refresh core strategies to get the funding your organization needs.

AI

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A free webinar for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits often create content for awareness, fundraising, or educational purposes, and understanding copyright principles is essential. This is your opportunity to ask questions and get answers about safeguarding your creative works and upholding ethical standards.

Insurance

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nonprofit workers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at their jobs, but their reactions to its value and hazards are decidedly mixed. Evaluations regarding readiness to adopt AI were based on the organizations’ data collection practices, data policies, presence of technical staff and current use of AI.

AI

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical. They built a public API and released a public data set.

Demographics

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

Nonprofit

Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Building Trust with Transparency: Data Privacy In today’s digital age, data privacy for nonprofits is paramount. Why Data Privacy Matters for Nonprofits Beyond maintaining a positive reputation, upholding data privacy offers a multitude of benefits for nonprofits. Update it regularly and make it easily accessible.

Ethics

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 24, 2024

Americans’ trust in nonprofits got a 5-point pop to 57% but that number softens significantly when it comes to the upcoming election. A plurality (41%) does not trust nonprofits to avoid partisan politics. The other categories were high net worth individuals (-15%) nonprofits (-2%) and corporate philanthropy (-2%).

Nonprofit

iGrantWriters

JUNE 22, 2023

Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. By organizing and analyzing ELSI research findings, CERA will contribute to the development of evidence-based practices and policies in the field. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Government

Grant Writer Team

MARCH 28, 2024

All nonprofits need governing boards. Some nonprofits are governed by members and others by local community leaders and interested parties. However your board of directors is structured, these individuals dedicate their time and effort to the nonprofits they lead. Luckily, GrantWriterTeam is on the case.

Government

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails. These are common scenarios, and while they may be new or unknown, taking steps to understand how grant funds should be managed is critical to the nonprofit’s success.

Grant Management