Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. However, this is not a universal benchmark. It really does depend on the needs of your individual organization. The Workgroup concluded that each organization must arrive at its own rationale for what it considers adequate for financial stability.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Known for her straight-forward perspective and wry sense of humor, Jans guidance in handling this sticky situation is as relevant today as when it was first published in 2011. Case in point: Board management. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial.

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ProposalPRO

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Agencies will publish a notice in the Federal Register and call for public comments within a set period, usually lasting 30-60 days. At the end of the comment period the agency will publish in the Federal Register its response to original or substantive comments as well as its final rule. How Does it Work? Who Can Comment?

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Candid

MAY 20, 2025

This not only hampers scientific progress but also undermines the reliability of findings that inform clinical practices and policy decisions. Federal funding has long been the backbone of psychological research in the United States, supporting a wide array of studies from cognitive neuroscience to mental health interventions.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 25, 2024

What policies and procedures does your organization have in place to ensure that donors who have made that extra commitment to give monthly to your organization are happy with their decision? One of my past clients had published a number of great coffee table books. No, it’s not the theme you decide upon. It worked well.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. What can fundraisers do?

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HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

Recently published studies by Freitez on Venezuelan migration patterns have really helped shape my questions. I want to experience the differences between reading about integration policies and hearing from people actually living through them. It makes me wonder what traditions, values, and practices are sustained. What transforms?

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Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

How to Evaluate Foundation Goals and Priorities The best way to spot a foundation’s core mission starts with taking a close look at their website, annual reports, and published materials. Ensuring Policy Alignment with Foundation Terms Organizations need clear Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with their partner foundations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Tech industry falters in data equity accountability In 2021, The Catalyze Tech Working Group, led by the Aspen Institute, published the Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) Report , a blueprint for promoting “equity in tech.” As long as we can stay independent in our work and its outcomes, we benefit from industry support.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Originally published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). . It is important that we continue to learn from our conversations and data around race and translate information into improved policies and norms. Similarly, “racial equity” and “racial justice” were terms mostly used by advocates and experts. Language has power.

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Strategic Grants

JULY 16, 2024

Some for-purpose organisations will have clear guidelines in their gift acceptance policy and related processes to effectively make this assessment. When we think of due diligence in fundraising and philanthropy, often the focus is on the donor conducting due diligence on the beneficiary organisation.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. You publish a regular newsletter? Your contributions have allowed us to make significant strides in addressing pressing needs, supporting vital programs, and fostering positive change. Potential major donors?

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Critical Fundraising

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Over to Ashley again: “There are many examples of how postmodern thought as theory is impacting practice across the social sciences and related policy arenas. Should policy be based more on the lived experiences of service users and, indeed, fundraisers? We aim to publish the second paper late in 2024. So what’s the point of it?

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Future foundations for giving Following on from Philanthropy Australia’s strategy to double giving by 2023, the recently published inquiry report states the Government Productivity Commission’s findings to lay the foundations for philanthropy in Australia. Keep informed on Philanthropy Australia’s strategy to double giving by 2030 here.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. TechSoup donor partner ReadyTalk published a whitepaper outlining best practices for managing teleworkers. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. Call it what you will, telework or telecommuting or remote work has grown nearly 80 percent in the U.S. since 2005.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

And you need policies, procedures, and processes. To make this happen, you MUST think of your nonprofit like a business — and run it that way. This means, you have to be clear about your audiences the way a business is clear about its customers. You have to establish your brand. You need a marketing plan. You need a budget. Or whimsy?

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

10 post on publishing platform Medium , Scott announced another round of grants to nonprofits, however, this time the post was titled, “No Dollar Signs This Time,” and did not include a breakdown of organizations or grant amounts. based advocacy group, which announced the gift today.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether you can return leftover items depends on the seller’s return policy. Before the fundraiser begins, a clear concept of the return policy can help you manage leftover products and reduce financial loss. Set Realistic Sales Goals Setting achievable sales goals for each participant helps create a clear roadmap for success.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We hope that our licensing policy helps your organization enhance your website and supplement your training materials. Any organization or individual can publish just about any copyrighted content under a Creative Commons license, whether that content is a book, an audio file, a video clip, software, or any other creative work.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek to invest in them.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

First published in 2011, this Gold Avocado article is a downloadable template — designed to take the guesswork out of creating an accounting practices manual and make it doable in as little as 30 minutes!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Data loss protection: IT admins can centrally create, manage, and enforce policies for content authoring and document sharing in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. End users will see policy tips or sharing restrictions when the apps detect a potential policy violation. PowerPoint. Project or Project Professional.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

" It was all about how policy decisions on handling e-waste could improve the economy via environmental stewardship. We publish resources like the refurbishment program start-up manuals and direct people who need good refurbished equipment to the Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program listing of refurbishers worldwide.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 17, 2024

Also in 2023, McKinsey & Company published research indicating that nearly one-third of K–12 professionals surveyed in the U.S. Normalize DEIA: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility programs and policies are critical to a culture of belonging. were considering leaving their jobs. What meetings can you eliminate?

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Then, in 2015, the Wall Street Journal published an article that unnerved me. WAA has taken steps to institute a Whistleblower's Policy to protect employees who may report illegal or dishonest business practices. Worcester family members and former company employees run the charity and have seats on its board. This didn't seem right.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Many Risks of Poor Donor Privacy Policies. Yet one factor in poor donor retention that nonprofits still need to appreciate fully is the negative effect of inadequate donor privacy policies. Another critical risk of poor donor privacy policies that nonprofits need to consider is the potential for legal action.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 8, 2023

Agency Name: Department of Education Description: This note emphasizes that the funding opportunity description is a summary of information found in the official application notice published in the Federal Register.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2014

Zappos has a “come as you are” dress code policy so employees can feel 100% comfortable while working. Culture is highly valued at Zappos -- so much so that the company publishes a yearly Culture Book. Ping pong tables. Bean bag chairs. Delivering Happiness Starts at Homebase. Pursue growth and learning.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

Every day, social sector organizations publish reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more to share the knowledge they’ve gained through the work they do. Here are just a few of the most popular resources published in 2024. This report offers an early perspective on the state of data and AI adoption among foundations in Europe.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2009

A 2007 NTEN post provided suggestions and resources for creating strong passwords and establishing a password policy. More recently, Slate.com published an article called Fix Your Terrible, Insecure Passwords in Five Minutes with general password tips and a clever algorithm for developing strong passwords.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2010

The environmental nonprofit, Greenpeace International , made a big splash in the green IT world this week by launching a new policy campaign to measure the energy efficiency of the data centers that power cloud computing differently than in the past. Their new campaign coincides with the launch of the new cloud device, the Apple iPad.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fiscal Policies and Procedures Along with your budget, your fiscal policies and procedures provide guidance for how your team should handle your organization’s funds day to day. Jitasa’s nonprofit financial management guide recommends creating the following fiscal policies: Gift acceptance. Expense reimbursement.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Respect Local Regulations: Confirm that your fundraising team follows local and school policies regarding sales. How to Get Chocolate Bars School Fundraiser forFree Blog Summary: This article outlines how schools can launch a chocolate bar fundraiser without upfront payment through Big Fundraising Ideas.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Chronicle of Philanthropy published a great announcement of the project a few months after its launch in 2010. This one calls upon all funders to join Reporting Commitment , where foundations have begun publishing their grants data in an open, accessible fashion. Governance Policies & Information. Financial Information.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Advantages: Project management — Completing a dissertation, publishing research, preparing and teaching courses — all of these accomplishments require advanced project management skills. I started my PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures at UC Berkeley, in one of the more prestigious programs in my field, in 2008.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. However, we quickly learned its limitations and memorized the necessary caveats. The question now is — what do we do with all this?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

Nicole Ozer , director of technology and civil liberties policy at ACLU. Lauren Hunter , founder and publisher of ChurchTechToday. I just want to mention a few of them. More About International Women's Day. International Women's Day came about in its current form in 1975. Those themes hold to this day. In the U.S.,

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