Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. Despite working in diverse geographies and issue areas—from environmental justice to workforce development, arts education to grief support—these nonprofits share similar concerns about the risk of engaging in policy advocacy.

Policies 119

Policies Policy Lobbying Training 119

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.

Policies 52

Policies Policy Ethics Grant 52

RBW Strategy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

What is your policy related to conflicts of interest? The best way to reduce organizational risk and to ensure that your organization incorporates the requirements of 2 CFR 200 is to develop robust policies and procedures. Start with the highest priority policies and then go from there. If its not written down, does it exist?

Award 130

Award Federal Grants Policies Policy 130

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Set the Control Environment The first and most important internal control for the very small nonprofit is to set the control environment , that is, to let everyone know, from the top down, that there are policies in place and everyone has to follow the policies.

Policies 110

Policies Policy Nonprofit Ethics 110

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

Policies 105

Policies Policy Nonprofit Training 105

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. They give because they care about your cause and want to help make a difference. Your work is important. Focus on your need and the impact of your donor’s gift.

Donation 305

Donation Media Policies Policy 305

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. AMA policy-makers also discussed increased enforcement on nonprofit hospitals that provide little or no community benefit.

Finance 94

Finance Policies Policy Applicant 94

Center for Effective Philanthropy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The post Learning from Grantee Feedback: Policy, Process, and Cultural Changes That Make a Difference appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.

Policies 128

Policies Policy 128

Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. Stop creating product-specific technology policies Just as accessibility covers many different systems, interventions, accommodations, and needs, so too should your organizations policies.

Policies 98

Policies Policy Strategic Plan Budget 98

GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Children’s Health Equity : Up to $60,000 to USA nonprofits and tribes for public policy advocacy campaigns related to children’s health equity. Public Policy Solutions : Grants up to $50,000 to USA nonprofits for projects related to public policy solutions.

Grant 114

Grant Grants Policies Policy 114

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Program & Policy team. Prest Derek Kilmer for Congress U.S. Derek Kilmer will become a senior vice president of the Rockefeller Foundation with the newly created U.S. Also, Keisha Browder will be the first Black CEO of United Way Bay Area, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named the inaugural president of LISC Green.

Policies 111

Policies Policy 111

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. Create a shared fiscal policies and procedures handbook for easy reference across departments. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

Finance 147

Finance Policies Policy Nonprofit 147

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.

Policies 97

Policies Policy AI Ethics 97

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Review workplace policies, including communication and paid time off (PTO). At the same time, encourage pairings to meet for casual coffee chats to delve into specific questions the new employee may have about workplace expectations or guidelines, such as your fiscal policies. Attend a virtual or in-person tour of the facility.

Mentor 205

Mentor Nonprofit Policies Policy 205

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. We're entering a new era where understanding both tax policy and donor behavior will be more crucial than ever. Here's the bombshell: Only 7.5% of Americans now itemize their taxes.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Policies Policy Pass-Through 97

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Understanding Your Spending Policy During a crisis, it can be tempting to deplete your entire reserve to address immediate needs.

Management 104

Management Policies Policy Budget 104

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

In addition to crafting the Investment Policy Statement and Spending Policy, the Investment Committee should set a fiduciary calendar, so everyone knows when to expect updates on investments, reviews of operating reserves , and similar topics.

Award 97

Award Policies Policy Finance 97

GrantNews

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults : Grants to nonprofits for housing projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above Help Communities Thrive : Grants to nonprofits to create and sustain thriving communities. Nonprofits must be nominated by a title industry professional.

Grant 111

Grant Grants Education Policies 111

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 8, 2025

Use a No Brief, No Draft Policy Make it official: If you dont know what youre doing, Im not writing about it. Core activities and delivery methods Staffing and key roles Timeline and location(s) Budgeteven a napkin sketch is better than nothing You are not a mind reader. And youre not in the business of guesswork.

Proposal 130

Proposal Logic Model Policies Policy 130

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Organizations consistently highlighted the importance of advocating for food security programs and policies in a nonpartisan way, deeply rooted in community stories, helping policy makers see the human realities behind legislative decisions.

Transportation 98

Transportation Policies Policy Nonprofit 98

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.

Policies 59

Policies Policy Ethics Consultant 59

GrantNews

MAY 19, 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 nationwide. Environmental and Social Initiatives Grants to nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives.

Grant 71

Grant Grants Policies Policy 71

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations. By Ben Gose Chronicle Illustration; Photo by Julia Schmalz Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.

Policies 124

Policies Policy Government Nonprofit 124

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.

Funding 89

Funding Policies Policy Government 89

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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? Donor data privacy refers to the practices and policies that ensure the protection of personal and financial information collected from donors. What We’ll Learn What Is Donor Data?

Ethics 59

Ethics Policies Policy Fundraising 59

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. Develop Policies and Procedures: Create written policies and procedures that address identified risks and outline control activities.

Policies 72

Policies Policy Ethics Finance 72

Tony Martignetti

MARCH 2, 2025

Julia Campbell:Julia Campbell On Social Media The social media maven returns to share her thinking and advice on short form video; ads; working within algorithms; content moderation; and, privacy policies. Lets talk about X; Facebook; LinkedIn; Bluesky; Instagram; YouTube; and, TikTok. Julia is a nonprofit social marketing consultant.

Media 147

Media Policies Policy Consultant 147

GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 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 nationwide Environmental and Social Initiatives Grants to nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives.

Grant 119

Grant Grants Nonprofit Education 119

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Such a policy would disregard the Constitutional principle of due process, various nonprofit leaders told The NonProfit Times on background. Such a policy totally disregards the Constitutional principle of due process.

Pass-Through 116

Pass-Through Policies Policy Finance 116

Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Shifting culture: A commitment to inclusive policies and practices benefits all staff While we’re proud of this progress, we know the numbers only tell one side of the story. From 2013 to 2023, women’s representation on the executive leadership team jumped from 22% to 67%, and the share of people of color increased from 56% to 78%.

Policies 98

Policies Policy Funding Applicant 98

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. Define clear policies on when and how this fund can be used, particularly in the event of a climate disaster.

Policies 93

Policies Policy Funding Readiness 93

Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling.

Funding 81

Funding Indirect Cost Policies Policy 81

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

Operating Reserve Policies To help institutionalize operating reserve best practices and provide a pathway for a clear set of purposes, definitions, and goals, have a formal operating reserve policy in place prepared by senior management and staff and approved by the Board.

Policies 98

Policies Policy Budget Management 98

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process. Set internal policies restricting the amount employees can spend on a credit card without prior approval from a superior. Establish clear credit card usage policies and revoke cards from employees who violate them.

Policies 94

Policies Policy Finance Ethics 94

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By Maria Di Mento Washington and Lee University Bill Miller donated $132 million to his alma mater Washington and Lee University, allowing the school to adopt a need-blind admissions policy.

Policies 69

Policies Policy Donation 69

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on why tech policy is now social-justice policy. By Lynn Schnaiberg Getty Images The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.

Policies 141

Policies Policy 141

RBW Strategy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Policies and procedures that adhere to the 2 CFR 200 and other policy requirements. Through these policies and procedures, you’ll want to answer the following questions: Has management designed policies and procedures to handle a wide variety of circumstances?

Federal Grants 147

Federal Grants Grant Grants Procurement 147