Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. Define clear policies on when and how this fund can be used, particularly in the event of a climate disaster. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts.

Policy

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Funding will address water conservation by concentrating on multiple areas, including nutrient stewardship and ecosystem management, for preservation and restoration projects to promote sustainable agriculture and best watershed management practices. Coastal Resource Management Fellowships !

Funding

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively. If you choose products with expiration dates, such as food items, managing them carefully is essential. Tips To Manage Leftover Products After The Fundraiser After a successful fundraiser, managing leftover products can be a challenge.

Management

Blackbaud

MAY 13, 2025

Financial Accountability: Donors, grantors, and the public trust nonprofits to manage their finances responsibly. Risk Management: Internal controls help identify and mitigate risks, protecting the organization from financial loss and reputational damage. Examples include backup procedures, disciplinary action, and insurance.

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Community Boost

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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Policy

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As expected, one notable nonprofit trend for 2025 is a shift in management practices due to new technology. For example, donor-centric management is a popular tool for nonprofits to create long-lasting relationships with donors. Grant writers must stay current on nonprofit trends to ensure efficiency and relevancy in the profession.

Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. An enterprise-scale CRM is designed to handle large volumes of data, ensuring that you can manage your records and maintain required data hygiene.

CRM

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. Operational audits, which assess your organizations internal systems, productivity, staffing, and management practices.

Nonprofit

GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Above all, increase your real-world impact by implementing donor-centric management. Donor-Centric Management Defined If a donor shows an interest in your nonprofit or small business, it may be safe to assume they share a passion for your mission. Donor-centric management or donor stewardship is nurturing your connection with donors.

Grants

Blackbaud

JULY 1, 2025

Donor Confidence and Legacy A well-managed endowment signals that an organization is financially responsible and future focused. The Role of Spending Policies Organizations establish spending policies to ensure that endowment funds are used wisely. Managing these funds requires more than financial expertise.

Policy

Grant Writer Team

MAY 15, 2025

What’s the Best Policy when Writing Grants? Best Policy When Writing Grants The Role of Integrity when Writing Grants GrantWriterTeam ‘s advice? Ethical grant writers work with organizations to ensure transparency in all dealings and recommend clear internal policies to manage any potential conflicts.

Policy

Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Recurring donations provide a stable income stream for your nonprofit while making it easier for donors to contribute smaller, manageable amounts over time. Many databases also include details on company policies, eligibility requirements, and submission deadlines. Allow donors to set up monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts.

Donation

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. The IPS should cover the purpose, objectives, mission statement, time horizon, spending policy, target asset allocation, allowable investments, guidelines, and restrictions for each bucket of funds.

Award

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The funding and distribution phases of limited life endowments require more drastic changes in the asset allocation policy. It is vital for decision makers to be consistent and adhere to the policy. However, the total dollars granted will be reduced, meaning risk management will take priority during the distribution process.

Funding

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit. Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts.

Nonprofit

Candid

MAY 5, 2025

In practice, even when digital tools are available, they may not align with how people live and manage money. Increasingly, theyre taking on more dynamic roles: designing tools, shaping implementation strategies, and informing policy frameworks. Their insights are critical to identifying gaps and tailoring responses.

Policy

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures.

Finance

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. In this guide, we’ll explore five data management best practices your nonprofit can implement to run more efficient fundraisers, launch more impactful programs, and cultivate stronger donor relationships.

Management

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Or maybe theyre disgruntled about a new policy, ruling, or direction and want you to weigh in.Because it is so easy to make a misstep, these conversations demand expert diplomacy. In the discipline of change management , a key tenet is being a champion of the positive potential. Maybe the donor is just curious.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

An intuitive grant management system with a dedicated reviewer portal can also address many of the technology issues your reviewers might have. For example, the applicant may be a small organization, and the reviewer may assume they dont have the experience to manage the project.

Grants

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. Eligibility Reviews: A Timesaving First Step The first review in most processes is a check for eligibility.

Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Not to mention shifting political policies and higher prices on everyday items. Look for Non-Financial Resources You Can Provide Many organizations were not around for the 2008 recession and could use non-financial support to help them manage the changes. Start by identifying what information your grantees need most right now.

Government

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting up tracking systems, clarifying compliance procedures, and aligning staff on roles and timelines ensures effective grant management and long-term success. Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership. Are spending and reporting policies clear?

Grants

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. A fiscal agent is an organization, typically an established nonprofit, that manages money and administrative tasks on behalf of another group. What Is a Fiscal Agent?

Logic Model

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy. Mary’s Pence accompanies grantees on their social justice journey with informational webinars, potential funders details, nonprofit management resources, a mid-cycle check-in meeting, and more.

Mentor

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Participants spoke about the urgent need for funding that supports the full infrastructure of their workfrom staffing and transportation to cold storage, volunteer management, and data systems. But the strain isnt just on food supply: Its also on staffing, technology, transportation, facilities, and volunteer coordination.

Transportation

Candid

APRIL 24, 2025

This structured approach makes it easier to manage access, reduces human error, and strengthens overall data protection. Based on the principles of least privilege and Role-Based Access Control, staff can only access the information they need to perform their specific roles.

AI

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. As your organization expands and evolves, many complexities can arise, making financial management more difficult for your team. Lets get started! Visualize your actual financial data and compare it to your budget.

Management

Blackbaud

MAY 19, 2025

This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. When youve documented and implemented a strong conflict of interest policy, you protect your team, ensure ethical decision-making, and strengthen your reputation among grantees and stakeholders. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

If you’re unsure about the best strategy, create a gift acceptance policy and consult with a nonprofit finance advisor to ensure alignment with your organization’s financial strategy and risk tolerance. Instead, consider strategic cash management or investment of your reserves to generate additional revenue.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Government Grants Government grants are typically provided at the federal, state, or local level and can be a significant source of funding for churches, for profit organizations, especially when the projects align with public policy objectives such as community development, education, or social services.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Find out what you need to know before you get started, what the minimum requirements are, and where to learn more. Of course, the impact of AI use is not limited to grantwriting.

AI

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

If youve run an in-kind donation drive before, youre likely familiar with some of the challenges of soliciting these valuable gifts, such as designating collection sites and creating policies regarding the types of gifts you can and cant accept.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Conduct an internal control audit quarterly to ensure that your nonprofit is adhering to the policies you’ve set. Implementing fund accounting software with subfund capabilities can help your team avoid common nonprofit audit mistakes by streamlining grants management, documentation management, and other key processes.

Finance

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

Case in point: Board management. It was no surprise that Blue Avocado readers let us know in a recent survey that they found articles on board management to be the most helpful content on the site. Articles on the various aspects of nonprofit boards, from development to engagement to recruitment, were the most beneficial. ” 2.

Management

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 3, 2025

The world of grants is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in government policies, funding opportunities, and emerging trends in nonprofit management as well as in the societies we serve. Now more than ever, we must work together to traverse this government funding landscape and learn how best to assist our organizations.

GPCI