Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

Work to create a fairer judicial environment for nonprofits NIA has been working for several years to help pass common-sense laws in the most problematic states to help level the playing field so that nonprofits are not being held accountable for things over which they have no control.

Insurance

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, CSO leaders must establish robust policy frameworks that prioritize the interests of their beneficiaries and communities while upholding principles of equity, inclusivity, and social justice. Central to responsible AI deployment within CSOs is the creation of clear and comprehensive policy frameworks.

Policy

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. In just two days in the D.C.

Pass-Through

HSF House

JUNE 14, 2025

Between my regular internship duties, attending a Metallica concert where the lead singer high fived me (yes, seriously, top ten coolest moments of my life), and an unexpected opportunity that I couldn’t pass up, it’s safe to say this summer is shaping up to be one of transformation and momentum.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals.

Grant Readiness

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Show Impact: Tracking your revenue by fund will enable you to show how each fund is performing, how it aligns with your mission and goals, and what impact it has on your community. Create a plan to fund it.

Management

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. These services help lower the cost of events and projects, which means your nonprofit doesn’t have to rely on fundraising to hit your goals.

Donation

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Finally, as bills advance through the Senate, please help ensure they safeguard civil society, not only internationally but also here at home,” Rutzen asked. Anti-NGO legislation is a convenient tool for these goals, providing a facet of legality in Georgia.” Phase two involved passing anti-NGO laws despite public opposition.

Pass-Through

RBW Strategy

JUNE 11, 2024

Objective 3: Clarifying Sections that Recipients or Agencies have Interpreted in Different Ways : While this objective does not constitute specific policy or process changes, it does help to diminish confusion when questions are raised. I co-led a session through MyFedTrainer in which we discussed these topics more in-depth.

UEI

Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

For some, these feelings form into a plan, a new set of goals, and a refreshed mindset throughout the year ahead. Like for some, 2023 was a tremendously difficult year for me on a personal level , including the devastating and unexpected passing of my brother. A sense of newness, hope, inspiration, determination, and resolve.

AI

Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. Did the program meet the goals and objectives of the funding?

Grant Management

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging? How Blackbaud Can Help Your Fundraising Efforts Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Organizations rely on fundraising to earn financial support.

Fundraising

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. Legacy giving is a committed donation a donor plans to leave to a nonprofit organization as part of their estate after they’ve passed away. Here’s a look at seven of the most common types of legacy gifts: Bequests through wills and estate plans.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The more people you communicate your goals to, the more potential you’ll find help. When you reach out to any of these individuals, make sure you have a concrete donation acceptance policy as a part of your auction rules. Most have a donation request process where you can request hotel stays, airline tickets, park passes, etc.

Procurement

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. While an organization benefits from the gift after the supporter’s passing, planning a bequest often inspires invigorated interest in making annual contributions as well.

Policy

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. During this time, they’ll read through the provided script and respond to a variety of different “donor personas.” Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Setting goals greatly increases your chances of fundraising success. Create a standardized script. Practice with mock calls.

Training

GrantNews

MARCH 25, 2024

All of your conflict of interest policies and clauses dictating fiscal policies and emergency provisions are in place. The goal of these bylaws is to ensure that your organization runs as smoothly as possible, so consulting a diverse group of these stakeholders is essential.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

ColorOfChange's constant communciation with its members through tweets and other social media were crucial to the success of the campaign, Robinson told us, as they kept participants informed and aware that their actions were making a difference. [The The moment of opportunity had passed.

Pass-Through

Center for Major Gifts

JUNE 16, 2024

While these words, though seen frequently, are valid, rarely are they fulfilled more meaningfully than through a gift of real estate to the nonprofit you cherish most. Anyone can make a gift of real estate as long as the nonprofit’s gift acceptance policy allows it, and the property is in marketable condition; ideally free of debts.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis.

Pass-Through

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 2, 2024

The Significance of Federal Competitions Federal competitions are platforms for fostering innovation across multiple sectors and can even be led by multiple cooperating agencies with shared goals. Through collaboration, they can leverage each other’s strengths and expertise, resulting in more comprehensive and effective solutions.

GPC

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

When you have clear goals for your event and a detailed map of action steps to work on, you can have a very successful event. Set a fundraising goal and plan how you are going to get there. Remember, this is a fundraiser, and your goal is to raise money! What is your event space’s policy on caterers? For entertainment?

Policy

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

You need the help of your friends, family, and community to successfully reach your goal. Matching Gifts Matching gifts, a form of corporate philanthropy which involves companies matching their employees’ donations to nonprofits, can help your organization reach its fundraising goals in no time. Get Started With P2P Fundraising!

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible. It’s helpful to be present at the venue and to go through a visualization exercise with key staff or volunteers. Be sure you understand expectations while going through the contract process. Ready to visualize?

Contract

ProposalPRO

MARCH 30, 2022

There are other policy tools of course, but since I write about government grants let’s look at how the Biden Administration is using federal grants to advance racial equity. What practices, policies, and leadership changes are needed to increase our capacity to support equitable employment? Create New Grant Requirements.

Government

Blackbaud

APRIL 17, 2025

According to Microsoft Security , QR codes are a growing phishing risk, as they often appear in emails, campus flyers, menus, parking passes, forms, and other official communications. Cybercriminals deploy DDoS attacks through compromised computer systems, smart technologies, and other hijacked devices.

Education