The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Subject matter experts are often working beyond their capacity to manage their proposal duties.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 23, 2025

While the criticism and concerns over some aspects of AI—including environmental impacts and severe ethical and human rights violations—are entirely valid, today we’re zooming in on AI and grant writing. The AI Grants Hub™ integrates your core narratives, past proposals, and data. You, the human, are doing all the thinking.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Focus areas for eligible projects will include the religious, cultural, economic, legal, ethical, moral, and political aspects of the Holocaust; the immediate historical context in which the Holocaust took place; as well as other Holocaust topics. This includes proposals that span the breadth of the microbial world.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

According to BoardSource , the board [of directors] is responsible for ensuring that the organization is appropriately stewarding the resources entrusted to it and following all legal and ethical standards. Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g.,

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

Concepts like transparency, accountability, and sustainability arent just ethical ideals. When you hire a professional grant writer, you’re getting someone who can craft a persuasive proposal. Youre also hiring someone who understands the importance of honesty and ethics in every step of the process. Lead with integrity.

Policy

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. Make your proposals clear, structured, and scannable to meet the needs of AI-assisted funder review processes. We’ve got you covered.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

We bear the responsibility to ensure AI adoption is equitable, ethical, and inclusive. According to a Candid survey , 23% of grantmakers say they dont accept AI-generated grant proposals. Funders can invest in upskilling programs that demystify AI , educating nonprofit leaders how to use these tools ethically and effectively.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

As an independent grant professional and nonprofit consultant, I have navigated the complexities of funding proposals and the diverse landscape of nonprofit initiatives for years. Success for grant professionals often involves crafting a compelling proposal and understanding the larger ecosystem in which we (and the funders) operate.

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. Yet this payment structure can lead to unexpected total costs because grant proposals often take longer than planned. This prohibition exists for several key reasons.

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Grant Writer Team

MARCH 27, 2025

Governance & Ethics Boards set policies that keep operations ethical, legal, and mission-aligned. Many nonprofit governing boards look within their organization to find a competent grant writer to draft their proposals. Finding and securing grant funding takes time, strategy, and a well-written grant proposal.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn how to create compelling proposals, effectively present your schools needs, and build lasting partnerships to support your students success. Below, you will find step-by-step guidance on creating a sponsorship proposal, presenting your cause effectively, and maintaining relationships that benefit your school over the longterm.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

And so, grantmakers are studying the landscape , weighing every implication , and exercising caution as they consider how best to integrate AI in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and effective. Among the many grantmakers I partner with, there’s a gnawing concern that, despite our best intentions, AI will create more problems than it solves.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 24, 2025

Recognition+Reward=Results Heres my modest proposal: If someone brings in a $165 million gift, maybe “Good job” whispered behind a potted plant doesnt quite suffice. Or we can keep pretending this is about ethics and institutional integrity, rather than a convenient excuse for administrative cheapness and credit-hoarding.

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GrantNews

JULY 7, 2025

Proposals should reflect the belief that every child deserves opportunities for a fulfilling, enriched life. Funding also promotes wildlife conservation and ethical animal care, helping both those in need and organizations providing essential social and medical services. Click to learn more here. nonprofits for animal welfare projects.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 24, 2025

However, designation certifications go further in requiring ongoing continuing education and adherence to a professional code of ethics. However, in addition to being able to write grant proposals, CFREs also demonstrate proficiency in individual giving, major gifts, endowments, direct mail, and fundraising events. Who Is Certified?

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ive been writing grant proposals since dinosaurs walked the earth and have seen various attempts to reform the federal grant-making process. Who knows, but Ive always assumed this means political expediency for the party in power or perhaps spreading the gold among different ethic groups.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

MAY 18, 2025

Most of our nonprofit clients are ethical and provide a range of human services. In 32 years in business, the largest proposal weve ever written is $100 million for a Fortune 500 corporation involved in green energy. My favorite is a $2 billion grant to a nonprofit, Power Forward Communities, made in 2024.

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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.

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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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Candid

AUGUST 14, 2024

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. If these technologies can be adopted responsibly and ethically to ease the burden on grantees, they may help contribute to a more efficient, effective, and equitable social sector.

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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. While you have written successful proposals for projects in adjacent subject areas, this one feels unfamiliar.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Grant Ethics: Ethics for Grant Proposal Need Statements Session 4 of the Grant Ethics Series The way grant professionals describe the needs of their community is an important part of persuading reviewers and grant funders to award a grant. Register for the complete Grant Ethics Series: Register Now

Ethics

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. points in Category 1.B

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

That said, behind the elation of each successfully funded proposal lies a busy and complex world. It is the stories of the people who are impacted by that work that we elevate and uplift in our proposals and reports. Thankfully, the GPA Code of Ethics provides clear guidance on the presentation of information.

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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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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethics: The Ethics of Program Design: Plans and Partners Session 5 of the Ethics Series Creating a high-quality grant proposal can be challenging when organizations may also be designing the program at the same time. But ethics are important throughout the full grant lifecycle from research to reporting.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 23, 2022

Also, keep in mind, whether a proposal is awarded or denied can depend on many other factors aside from the writing of the proposal itself (e.g., For more information about compensation as it relates to GPA Ethics, see the GPA Ethics FAQs. . Best regards, Beth Archer, Grant Professional.

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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. points in Category 1.B

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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.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

According to Margit Brazda Poirier, founder and CEO of Grants4Good , you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. Although there is still much work to be done related to these concerns, you can save valuable time and effort now by using generative AI.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The ability to articulate compelling proposals does not spring from thin air. Ethical Governance Integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of ethical governance. Trust is built by making ethical decisions and being transparent with stakeholders, which is essential when preparing grant applications.

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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.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Building a strong RFP (Request for Proposals) is just as important as writing the application for a grant. A Request for Proposals: What Is It? A Request for Proposals (RFP) is a formal document that donor organizations issue. This helps attract proposals that are more targeted and relevant to the funder’s priorities.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We developed proposals, navigated reporting requirements, and secured countless dollars to help meet critical needs during some of the most challenging times in recent history. Despite the changing landscape, the code of ethics remains our north star, guiding us with principle and in practice. We rose to the occasion.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 5, 2024

As grant professionals, we are stewards of the GPA Code of Ethics for our organizations and/or clients. Often, however, we find ourselves navigating tenuous ethical conflict when leaders and/or members of our teams propose organizational strategies or actions that would violate the Code of Ethics. Imagine that.

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GrantNews

JUNE 4, 2024

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. Accountability Ethical grant writing also requires accountability and accurate reporting.

Policy

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Philanthropy News Digest .

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