Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. When youve documented and implemented a strong conflict of interest policy, you protect your team, ensure ethical decision-making, and strengthen your reputation among grantees and stakeholders. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy.

Policy

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Hire a cybersecurity specialist to conduct penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking. Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior.

Policies

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Explore our hands-on resources designed to help small nonprofit teams build innovative, ethical AI-powered grant systems to stay on top of 2025 grant trends: Intro to Grant Writing with AI – Our self-paced course gives you 3 hours of training on how to use AI to outline, draft, revise, and finalize your next grant with confidence.

Grant

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. Now more than ever, we must work together to traverse this government funding landscape and learn how best to assist our organizations.

GPCI

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.

Ethics

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.

Government

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. Author Bio: Michael Weinrauch is a grants specialist operating Marysville Grants Consulting and a member of GPA Chapters in Canada and Kentucky as well as the GPA Ethics Committee. P is for being problem-solvers.

Grant

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

3URhZuU ** NPTs The Best Nonprofits To Work For bit.ly/3Q1bNOB 3Q1bNOB ** Ransomware Attacks Spike 278% At Healthcare Organizations [link] ** Daniels Law Litigation Pushing Fundraisers Out Of N.J.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

These findings highlight the importance of income stream diversification with individual giving at the forefront, as government grants are subject to policy changes and fluctuations. Addressing these issues through robust AI policies, which are slowly being adopted, will be crucial for ethical and responsible use of AI.

AI

Blue Avocado

APRIL 29, 2025

Our expert panel will unpack what every nonprofit needs to know and dive into the essentials of nonprofit governance with expert guidance and a live Q&A!

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

Set the Example The ethical environment of your organization cascades down from leadership. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example. Even if youve followed all the proper policies and internal controls, it puts your direct reports in an awkward position.

Finance

HSF House

JUNE 24, 2025

What once felt like a policy-focused project now feels like a people-centered journey. These environments have expanded my understanding of what it means to engage ethically and collaboratively. This new information has shifted my orientation. Despite their differences, both are united by a deep sense of care, empathy, and resilience.

Mentor

Critical Fundraising

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Claire Stanley , director of policy and communications at Chartered Institute says: “There is no single solution to the challenges around deciding to refuse a donation, and every organisation needs to develop their own approach that will enable them to fulfil their charitable objectives. “At Visit: www.rogare.net/acceptance-refusal.

Ethics

Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This finding supports health charities’ fundraising efforts and informs policy advocacy for improved health care coverageinsights that would have taken exponentially longer to gather without AI. This shift means teams can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time tackling the worlds most urgent challenges.

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

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. When all three sectors work together, the impact is transformative.

Policy

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

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Paul Marengo from The DC Theater Arts Collaborative Board Members Willing to Be Leaders, Not Followers I want people who like to collaborate, who value partnerships and coalitions, and who are committed to advancing the policy and professional priorities of both our state/territorial chapters and the national office.

Ethics

HSF House

JULY 13, 2025

When constituents called to share opinions or policy ideas, I passed those messages directly to the Congressman and his policy team. If the issue was especially specific, I also sent it to the policy team member who specialized in that area. While rare, a few constituents also came to the office in person.

Pass-Through

HSF House

JULY 31, 2025

Rompegading’s location within or adjacent to the national park makes it a particularly compelling site for examining how conservation policies and development initiatives intersect with the rights, agency, and daily lives of local residents.

Ethics

HSF House

JUNE 14, 2025

It’s one thing to read about policy or assist with legislative priorities from behind a desk. I’m also committed to growing in professionalism by adapting to new environments, managing a busy schedule, and upholding the kind of work ethic that earns trust and respect. It’s another to listen directly to the people impacted.

Pass-Through

HSF House

JUNE 14, 2025

In regards to critical thinking, I believe that the two classes I will take will stimulate a lot of thought and analysis on different aspects of history, ethical questions pertaining to human rights, international affairs, and policy(both domestic and foreign).

Ethics

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. 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?

Ethics

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In a webinar with Peter Panapento , co-founder and philanthropic practice leader of Turn Two Communications, he shared best practices when creating an AI policy for your grantmaking organization. Here are some of the tips Peter shared for creating an AI policy that your organization will actually use. Meet your staff where they are.

Policy

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies. Today, our AI policy—which focuses on best practices, not specific tools—is integral to how we work and helps us use AI in a way that amplifies our mission. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

Policy

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

Fluxx

APRIL 14, 2025

As AI capabilities continue to expand, organizations must develop comprehensive policies that ensure these technologies are ethical, transparent, and secure. AI is transforming the way businesses operatebut with great power comes great responsibility.

Policy

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.,

Ethics

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

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By listening to diverse voices and identifying inclusive implementation practices, nonprofits can help make sure AI serves the needs of all communities and is used ethically and equitably to address social issues. Develop an AI policy The first step is to create a policy that guides, rather than restricts, AI use.

AI

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Creating Ethical Grant Budgets and Sustainability Plans Session 6 of the Ethics Series For many organizations, a federal grant will be a significant expansion to an existing program or the initial funding for a program that does not yet exist. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

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

Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Ethics are moral principles that govern an individual’s or group’s behavior or activities. Within the grant profession, the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has defined a clear code of ethics for members to abide by and establish boundaries within practice that uphold the integrity of the industry.

Ethics

Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Others emphasized that applications are only a part of the grant process and they seek out direct knowledge of grantees’ work before approving grants: “We currently don’t have a policy in regards to AI-generated proposals. Our associations with our grant partners are very much relation-based.” 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