The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

link] ** The 2024 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 [link] ** Democratizing Nonprofit Data Is Output Vs. Impact [link] ** What Supreme Courts Chevron Decision Means To Nonprofits [link] ** Bill To Pull Exempt Status Passes In The House [link] The post The NPTs Dozen Top Stories of 2024 appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Planned Giving

APRIL 24, 2025

Instead, it can structure the transaction so that the donor transfers title directly to the buyer through a directed close. In the next 20 years, over $85 trillion in equities will pass to the next generation. Every day you wait, another donor gives their propertyto someone else. Takeaway: Debt doesnt have to be a dealbreaker.

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Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

I've had that many people go through my program or my podcast is now in a ton of countries, which is so cool, but it took a little bit of figuring and looking at it differently of how could I reframe some of these facts about myself that were right there the whole time. Over 2,100 students have taken her grant writing courses.

Instrumentl

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

When you evaluate grant opportunities first through the lens of alignment, you protect your organization’s integrity and ensure that funding supports your mission rather than distracts from it. In both cases, passing and finding a better- aligned opportunity is more strategic. Pro tip: Alignment should feel natural.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Formed by a team of ex-USAID employees focused on cost-effectiveness and evidence-based policy in humanitarian and development sectors, PRO has developed a database of the most critical funding opportunities and works with funders one-to-one to create recommendations based on their own priorities and criteria. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

[a][b] Every incoming administration in recent decades has engaged in some form of programmatic pause and review with the expressed aim of reshaping grant and loan funding to be aligned with their policy preferences. through OMB Memo M-25-13 issued on January 27, 2025. Absolutely. City of New York, 420 U.S.

Grants

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

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising. Here are some of the most common types of planned gifts: Bequests : These are gifts made through a donor’s will or living trust. Is your board on board?

CRM

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. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim.

Insurance

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

Court Interventions Are Slowing Executive Overreach Thanks to recent rulings, some of the most harmful policy rollouts from the Trump administration have been blocked or reversed. This legal advocacy focuses heavily on education equity, climate resilience, and community justice programs—areas often targeted in ideological policy shifts.

Federal Grants

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

JUNE 8, 2025

Palais de l’Europe – Main building of the Council of Europe, where I pass by everyday on my way to work. As part of the Global Scholars program, I am not only getting professional experience abroad, but also critically engaging with the topic of social rights through my capstone research project.

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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.

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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. Congressman, and I said yes. Moving to D.C.,

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

JUNE 24, 2025

Although discussing and preparing for one’s passing can be challenging and even deemed taboo, it significantly alleviates future anxiety and ensures that your wishes are respected. To ensure they are cared for after your passing, designate a caregiver in your will and potentially set aside funds for their care.

Insurance

Planned Giving

JULY 8, 2025

Creating a last will and testament is crucial for ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. These laws vary by state but generally follow a similar structure to ensure that the deceased’s assets are passed on to their closest relatives.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read on for a few simple steps to build or strengthen your gift acceptance policy. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy? A gift acceptance policy serves as a transparency tool for your organization to understand which gifts your nonprofit is prepared to warmly accept. What does a Gift Acceptance Policy Contain?

Policy

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether you are a recipient, pass-through entity, or subrecipient, you have been given the unique responsibility of becoming a steward of federal grant funds. Policies and procedures that adhere to the 2 CFR 200 and other policy requirements. You have been awarded a federal grant. What kind of trouble?

Federal Grants

Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It requires a long-term strategy so that an ecosystem of organizations—with specialists in communications, legal support, and policy research—can work together to build a broad base of support. A number of funders, including The California Endowment, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr.

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ProposalPRO

MAY 1, 2022

Last week the nonprofit sector achieved a milestone when legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives to elevate sector voices in the development of policy. The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act introduces something new: It establishes a formal partnership between federal policy makers and nonprofit organizations.

Grants

Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through its latest IPAP (Impact Philanthropy Application Program) insights , Perpetual Trustees reported $32 million committed to charities through the IPAP process. trillion will pass to the next generation. Perpetual reports distributing around $120 million annually to charities across the country. Women will inherit up to $3.4

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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. Program Analysis – what will happen to the program to accommodate the growth?

Grant Readiness

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Enforce password protocols Although your nonprofit reaches out to donors about giving opportunities and volunteer positions, you should also pass along helpful information for interacting with your software. Host general training to walk through the software and ensure all staff members know how to use it.

CRM

Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

“Ultimately, our role as the independent regulator is to implement policy which is set by government. . “Ultimately, our role as the independent regulator is to implement policy which is set by government. “In the meantime, we’ll continue to support a culture of giving, especially through our Charity Register.

Finance

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.

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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. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

UEI

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. Phase two involved passing anti-NGO laws despite public opposition. Rutzen also requested that the Global Magnitsky Act of 2016, which authorizes the U.S.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Here is what you need to know to strengthen your financial savvy and keep your nonprofit on a strong financial foundation. What is Nonprofit Financial Management?

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. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

Donation

Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

Like for some, 2023 was a tremendously difficult year for me on a personal level , including the devastating and unexpected passing of my brother. The question then becomes, how can we positively influence and further support wellbeing in the workplace through our employee engagement and philanthropy programs? A new year, a new me.

AI

Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

In reality, the van or other gift you receive is not exactly what you would have purchased. It may be older, smaller, a different model, and less-than-perfect. But, it’s yours! And it’s called an inkind gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. There’s more to inkind donations than you might think.

Donation

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, many state and local government grants are pass-through funding from federal agencies and held to the same rules and regulations. Foundation and corporate grants may not be as stringent as federal or pass-through funding, but the principles of grant management still apply. It doesn’t have to be scary.

Grant Management

Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. In Hsieh’s book, “ Delivering Happiness ,” he writes about the 10 core values of Zappos culture, which include: Deliver WOW through service. Ping pong tables. Bean bag chairs. Pursue growth and learning.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Easy Strategies to Safeguard Donor Privacy. Encourage trust with their donor community.

Policy

Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination. Challenging gender norms The United States remains the only industrialized economy without a national paid leave policy that would enable employees to take time off from work to care for loved ones without sacrificing income.

Policy

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. It tells exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop.

Grant Management