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Building Trust and Accountability: A Guide to Nonprofit Internal Controls Policy

Blackbaud

JUNE 4, 2025

A well-implemented internal control policy. An internal control policy is the backbone of an organizations internal controls a set of rules and processes designed to protect its resources, ensure accurate reporting, and promote operational efficiency. Do All Nonprofit Organizations Need an Internal Control Policy? Absolutely.

Policy

Policy Policies Finance Training

How to Improve Your Internal Controls to Minimize Audit Findings

Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Some of these types can be managed directly within your fund accounting software , such as approval rules to make sure the right people review an expense before its paid. Develop Policies and Procedures: Create written policies and procedures that address identified risks and outline control activities.

Policy

Policy Policies Ethics Finance

Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures. These guidelines govern how your team members handle your organization’s funding as they perform their daily tasks. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments.

Finance

Finance Policy Policies Nonprofit

Understanding Endowments: Purpose, Protection, and Stewardship

Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

The Role of Spending Policies Organizations establish spending policies to ensure that endowment funds are used wisely. These policies determine how much of the endowment’s earnings can be used each year and are designed to balance current needs with long-term sustainability.

Policy

Policy Policies Management Ethics

Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Make sure your own data governance and data management policies are up to date so you have processes in place if an issue does arise. Youll want to keep informed about updates to the software that may change your workflows. This is also important after the integration is established.

Grant Management

Grant Management Management Grant Grants

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Grants, provided by government agencies, private foundations, and philanthropic organizations, represent a crucial opportunity for churches to secure non-repayable funds that support mission-critical programs. State and Local Grants: Many state and local governments offer grants to support community-based initiatives.

Funding

Funding Grant Grants Proposal

How Board Members Can Help Fundraise

GiveSmart

AUGUST 1, 2025

They govern the organization, establish new policies, and ensure that everything is on track to achieve the organization’s goals. These are some of the dos and don’ts of proper board fundraising, as well as how software can help you meet your fundraising goals.

Fundraising

Fundraising Training Software Goals

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

“We’re excited to launch new tools that help nonprofits fundraise more effectively through Facebook and Instagram,” said Annie Lewis, Head of Global Government, Politics, Advocacy and Compliance at Meta. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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Retail Fundraising Media Nonprofit

5 Data Management Best Practices to Apply At Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

For instance, your data about volunteers might be housed in your volunteer management software and not get transferred to your CRM, preventing you from easily checking which donors also volunteer. Implement access and governance policies. For instance, leverage software that allows you to create access levels.

Management

Management Software Nonprofit Metrics

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

When the original Golden mobile app launched, it defined a new category of software that made participating in volunteering and donation opportunities instant, trustworthy, and personalized. Through real-time guidance and behavioral insights, Goldie helps organizations boost volunteer retention and convert supporters into long-term donors.

AI

AI Retail SAM Management

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. Meanwhile, the same data set shows that state and local government grants — which are typically smaller — have a 52% success rate. About 30% of U.S. Securing grants is critical to sustaining work.

AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grant

How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Governance and Management factors: How does your Board feel about how much you should have in reserve vs spending on programs? Uneven cash flows: How much does your income and spending vary throughout the year? Revenue volatility factors: How volatile are your revenue sources?

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Contract Contracts Budget Nonprofit

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI Donation Retail Media

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Award

These Foundations Are Giving Away Millions to Nonprofits

GrantNews

JULY 23, 2025

This grant also includes in-kind support such as software and tech services. 50,000 Grants for Programs Benefiting Children and Youth Nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and churches across the U.S. The program aims to help organizations strengthen communities, build resilience, and create pathways to tech careers.

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Nonprofit Grant Grants Award

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI Retail Media Management

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail AI Nonprofit Software

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Management Media

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Grant Grants

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Retainer Media

Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

PlannedGiving TWEETABLE INSIGHT Tweet The Compounding Impact of Policy Shifts: Political Changes and Government Funding Reductions Smart nonprofits build funding models that withstand policy changes under any administration. Diversification is your shield against shifting government priorities.

Funding

Funding Policy Policies Nonprofit

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

The State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey comes amid inflation, uncertainty, and federal government funding pullbacks that impact education, healthcare, affordable housing, arts and culture, and more. 84% of respondents with government funding expect cuts to that funding. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

4 Nonprofit Financial Management Challenges (& Solutions)

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Also, DNL OmniMedias nonprofit digital strategy guide recommends regularly auditing your organizations fundraising tech stack to ensure you arent paying subscription costs for software you dont use or that has overlapping functionalities with your other tools (e.g., if you pay for a separate donation processor when your CRM has one built in).

Management

Management Nonprofit Finance Software

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI Retail Fundraising Media

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Project Resource Optimization (PRO), an initiative created to drive more effective giving in a time of government aid rollbacks, has joined forces with the Rapid Response Fund created by Founders Pledge and The Life You Can Save to efficiently channel resources where they are needed most. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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Retail Funding Award Government

Understanding Nonprofit Overhead: Strategies for Transparency and Efficiency in 2025

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

But overhead expenses have also been the focus of recent policy changes as well. Indirect costs are the overhead expenses incurred as part of a government grant. Simplifying Cost Allocation with Fund Accounting Software Managing overhead expenses doesn’t have to be complicated. Overhead vs Indirect Costs: What’s the Difference?

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Indirect Cost Indirect Finance NICRA

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail Fundraising Management Media

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Budget Demographics

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Management Media

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Engineering Retail Nonprofit Award

Blackbaud and Constant Contact Release Strategic Integration to Enhance Digital Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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AI Retail Software Media

Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change

Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

While most private and independent schools are not heavily reliant on federal funding, the ever-shifting landscape of federal policies and priorities can create significant uncertainty for any organization. Step 1: Stay Up to Date on Policy Changes Funding uncertainty is not new to private and independent schools.

Policy

Policy Policies Education Pass-Through

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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Retail Policy Policies Government

One Trust Page

Bonterra

JULY 28, 2025

Privacy Policy Your privacy choices Mobilize NGP VAN Terms of Use Request a demo Bonterras Instagram Account Bonterras LinkedIn Account Bonterras Facebook Account Bonterras YouTube Account Bonterras X Account Want to partner with us? Copyright © 2025 Bonterra. All rights reserved.

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Grant Management Software Grant Management Software Government

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

15 Tips for Building a Sustainable Major Donor Pipeline How One Fundraiser Unlocked Transformational Gifts Comments Subscribe window.dfp_npp_ros_rectangle_1 = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_ros_rectangle_1", [[300,250],[300,600]], "napco-ad-npp_ros_rectangle_1").setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Retail Media Management Fundraising

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

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4 Strategies for Building Lasting Volunteer Relationships

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

Policies and procedures: Provide documents that cover safety regulations, attendance and scheduling expectations, communication and reporting procedures, dress code, and any other codes of conduct volunteers are expected to follow.

Training

Training Software Retainer Metrics

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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Retail Nonprofit Award Strategic Plan

Building Trust and Accountability: A Guide to Nonprofit Internal Controls Policy

How to Improve Your Internal Controls to Minimize Audit Findings

Trending Sources

Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Understanding Endowments: Purpose, Protection, and Stewardship

Building an Effective Partner Ecosystem for Your Grant Management System

Grants for Church: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Funding for Ministry and Community Outreach

How Board Members Can Help Fundraise

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

5 Data Management Best Practices to Apply At Your Nonprofit

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

These Foundations Are Giving Away Millions to Nonprofits

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

Report: Tech-Savvy Nonprofits are More Optimistic and Better Prepared for the Future

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

Stop Begging, Start Planning: Why Foundations Are Done Funding Complacent Nonprofits

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

4 Nonprofit Financial Management Challenges (& Solutions)

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

Understanding Nonprofit Overhead: Strategies for Transparency and Efficiency in 2025

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

GoFundMe Launches Giving Funds for Donor-Advised Fund Giving

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Blackbaud and Constant Contact Release Strategic Integration to Enhance Digital Engagement

Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

One Trust Page

10 Best Ways to Communicate With Donors and Prospects

Fintech Platform Daffodil Launches to Accelerate Philanthropic Giving

4 Strategies for Building Lasting Volunteer Relationships

From Networking to $13M Raised: What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

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