Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Yet, we see that many organizations are still quick to limit or cut back technology-related investments of all kinds, including training, evaluation, planning, and community feedback. Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This information is invaluable for crafting strong foundation grant proposals. In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above.

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GrantNews

MAY 19, 2025

In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Your control activities are the specific policies and procedures you implement to mitigate risks and achieve organizational objectives, such as spending limits on your purchase cards. You need information and communication systems and processes in place for collecting, processing, and communicating information relevant to internal controls.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Setting a framework for AI use At Candid, we acknowledge AI’s value in helping us improve the ways in which we support the social sector through information. We then incorporated these guidelines into our employee policies. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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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.

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GrantNews

MARCH 12, 2025

Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2025

Professional development involves gaining new skills through continuing education and career training after joining the workforce. They will learn about current early care and early education policy-related research and engage with research, policy, and programmatic attendees.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. How to Protect Your Donor Data DoJiggy’s Privacy Policy DoJiggy Never Shares Your Supporter Data Conclusions on Donor Privacy Concerns What Is Donor Data? What Is Donor Data Privacy?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With the right guidance and training, someone who joined your team as a staff accountant may develop into a strong finance leader. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example. For current members, incorporate training into a bi-annual or annual board meeting.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

The most common tactics include: Gift Card Scams: These scams typically involve social engineering, whereby a fraudster poses as a senior leader and attempts to trick your team into handing over sensitive information without having to crack your security systems. Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Verify that potential partners adhere to data protection regulations and have strong security protocols in place to safeguard your sensitive information. 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. Does the data come over in a usable way?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. Low Rate of Fraud Awareness Training NFPs have the lowest implementation rate of fraud awareness training , per the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 18, 2021

You might include information about volunteering or other ways they can help. Let your subscribers know your privacy policy. Check out the following resources for examples and guides, as well as a 30-minute training from copywriter Julie Cooper on writing your nonprofit’s email welcome series. Consider including a short survey.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Read on for more information on the nonprofit trends we expect in 2025. Because of this, you will see an increase in In-Kind Grant Support from funders who donate software, development services, training, and more to help nonprofits. Disclaimer: There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded as a result of this information.

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Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Require reviewers to participate in training so you create a consistent understanding of the requirements and rubric. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Your GMS provides a single place for all the information reviewers need to be successful.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Your grants management system can help you limit the number of incomplete or unqualified applications, but you still need someone to do a quick review to make sure the information provided is what you need to make an informed decision. This minimizes delays caused by missing information.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. The Pursuit of Influence follows Independent Sector’s 2023 report, The Retreat of Influence , which filled a 20-year gap in nationally representative data on whether and how nonprofits advocate around public policy.

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GrantNews

APRIL 21, 2025

In addition, performing arts and cultural programs, skills training, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities. Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For example: asking “Are community members and stakeholders provided resources to participate in the project, such as training or compensation?” Asking better questions that center the needs of those most affected The questions are designed to be applied to any research and evaluation method or design, at any point in the process.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Resources the volunteer can provide (boat, truck, chainsaw, etc.)

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Blackbaud

MARCH 24, 2025

CHWs build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Charitable donations and grants help hospitals hire and train more CHWs, increasing their reach within underserved communities.

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GrantNews

MARCH 24, 2025

Power Up Your Nonprofit with These Foundation Grants Address Policy Issues for Older Adults Grants to nonprofits for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Funding is for advocacy projects that address policy issues nationwide Environmental and Social Initiatives Grants to nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 17, 2025

What’s more, things like inclusion, training, and fair wages attract talented and like-minded applicants. Organizational culture is the concept of shared values, policy, and purpose. This brings to mind things like access to training, recognition for a job well done, and team building meetings or retreats.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From challenges to women’s rights to debates around diversity initiatives, current events have encouraged giving circles to be more intentional about engaging more in civic and policy awareness. Collective giving groups are becoming more civically engaged and educated about policies that affect their values and giving priorities.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2025

In this fast-changing landscape, Candid is committed to safeguarding the data of individuals and organizations that rely on our services and use our systemsand trust us with their information. For example, personal identifiable information such as an individuals address is scored high.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The program is for technical assistance and training to address rural community water and wastewater problems. The funding costs will be for project management, contracted services, education and outreach programs, applied research, and innovations leading to public policy solutions. Grants to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Area s!

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The GrantWatch team has information and a list of curated grants to help individuals in crisis. Cooperative Agreement for Training Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, tribal, or community organization to provide victim response resources and training programs to employers and victim service providers.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule. Record that institutional knowledge in an accessible Policies and Procedures manual.

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Candid

JULY 23, 2024

These gaps distort our democratic process and the policy debates that flow from it. Unlike campaigns, nonprofits doing nonpartisan voter engagement are driven by a fundamentally different goal: to ensure the members of the communities they work in and with have a say in the policies that impact their lives, regardless of voting history.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Adopt a CRM system, such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT + Rosterfy , to allow volunteers to seamlessly manage their experience with your organization, including: Onboarding Scheduling Training Recognize that volunteers have busy lives outside of your organization, and it’s your job to understand their commitments. Authors Barbara L.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But your data collection contains sensitive information about your supporters, and they trust you to handle that data carefully. Whether your supporters donate to your text fundraiser or simply sign up for your email newsletter , their information should be protected by the database it’s stored in.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

To better understand the challenges nonprofits face in boosting volunteering, Points of Light commissioned a report , informed with research conducted by The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit advisory firm. Despite these benefits, volunteering remains underfunded and undervalued. Volunteers may be unpaid; they are not free.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. For background, SOC 2 is a framework for organizations offering information and technology services (e.g., It would have been easy for our core team to come up with policies ourselves.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? That information led the organization to expand its housing programs. Direct services. Technical assistance.

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