Policies, Policy and Webinar - Grants & Fundraising Brief

5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Review workplace policies, including communication and paid time off (PTO). Take opportunities to share real stories about your impact and provide access to nonprofit webinars and other resources that they can use to immerse themselves in your work. Attend a virtual or in-person tour of the facility. Offer recognition and incentives.

Mentor

Mentor Nonprofit Training Policy

8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

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

Award Policy Policies Finance

Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

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. Funders are really important, Kristina said on the webinar.

Funding

Funding Indirect Cost Policy Policies

Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency

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. Check out our webinar with A. If you expend all your operating reserves, you can put your organization in a pinch going forward.

Management

Management Policy Policies Budget

A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

During a recent webinar, New Administration: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Thrive , I uncovered some shocking numbers about the decline in individual givingnumbers that have largely gone unnoticed in the nonprofit sector. In other words, more than $100 billion less was donated by individuals in 2022 and 2023 combined compared to 2021.

Policy

Policy Policies Nonprofit Demographics

Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Funders are often well-placed tosupport field-wide research and policy efforts.

Burnout

Burnout Metrics Letter Of Intent Funding

Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned

Blackbaud

APRIL 3, 2025

During the recent webinar, Unmasking Fraud in Not-for-Profits: Five Key Schemes and Five Preventive Steps , we engaged with hundreds of accounting and finance professionals from not-for-profit entities across the country. Following a standard expense reimbursement policy may be a more secure process.

Policy

Policy Policies Finance Ethics

Supporting Latinx nonprofits by training leaders and fundraisers

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For $100, members can attend in-person classes, join professional learning groups, enroll in a certificate program, access recorded webinars, get one-on-one coaching and support. How do we advance any policy or issue while ignoring 20% of the population as allies, donors, and activists?

Training

Training Fundraising Nonprofit Conference

Why Your Nonprofit Email List Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

Wild Apricot

JULY 15, 2025

It’s essential to include a privacy policy statement when collecting email addresses and a clear opt-in/opt-out for marketing content. An Online Course/Webinar : Currently offer educational sessions or webinars to members? This content should align with your nonprofit organization’s industry and mission.

IT

IT Nonprofit Media Conference

How to Prepare Your Grantmaking for Economic Uncertainty (and Why Now is Different)

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Not to mention shifting political policies and higher prices on everyday items. Offering access to webinars or guides on donor engagement during a recession can help organizations sustain or even grow their funding. These downturns are often accompanied by layoffs, housing uncertainty, and an increase in general anxiety.

Government

Government CRM Applicant Application

A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

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

Mentor Nonprofit Education Grant

Navigating grant writing: build stronger proposals and fundable relationships

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A free Bonterra webinar on how to write grants that get funded and fuel long-term impact Getting your grant funded takes more than filling out a form. Join Bonterra and expert grant writer Sheleia Phillips on July 16 for a high-impact webinar built for nonprofits that want to secure smarter, more sustainable funding.

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Proposal SAMHSA Grant

Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

Weve created resources to help social impact organizations as they respond, from strategic planning to diversifying revenue streams to engaging new donors.

Funding

Funding Federal Grants Finance Strategic Plan

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

Retail Strategic Plan Management Media

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Fundraising Award

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Media Nonprofit

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

AI Donation Retail Media

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Award Grant Grants Retail

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

AI Retail SAM Management

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Retail Funding Media Award

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Revised or created policies and procedures? Take advantage of webinars from GPA and other professional trainers on how to create an effective grant calendar. Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. How many reports did you assist with or complete?

GPCI

GPCI Grantschool GPC LOI

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Media Management

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Grant Grants

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Nonprofit Grant

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Retainer Media

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

Retail Management Media Donation

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

Retail Nonprofit Management Media

Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change

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

Policy Policies Education Pass-Through

How to Start an Animal Rescue: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Effective Policies : It allows you to develop effective policies and procedures for animal care and handling, ensuring consistency and quality. Adoption Agreements Draft a contract with guidelines for pet care and return policies. Decide on required adoption fees for each type of animal.

Policy

Policy Policies Fundraising Funding

Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

According to Kataly CEO Nwamaka Agbo, this includes resourcing frontline organizations and the broader ecosystem they rely on, lawyers, coaches, storytellers, and policy allies. Kataly Foundation: Funding the Ecosystem As a spend-out foundation, Kataly is now asking itself what the “highest and best use” of its resources is.

Burnout

Burnout Funding Manufacturing Applicant

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

APRIL 29, 2025

Register For The Webinar The post Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado. Our expert panel will unpack what every nonprofit needs to know and dive into the essentials of nonprofit governance with expert guidance and a live Q&A!

Government

Government Training Ethics Policy

Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Candid recently debuted two webinars on nonprofit boards: How to Build Your Board and Your Board and Fundraising (to be offered in 2025.) If the executive director is given a seat on the board, it’s important to have a “conflict of interest” policy on when they have to recuse themselves from certain votes or discussions.

Government

Government Nonprofit Policy Policies

How USC Foundations Achieved Digital Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Paperless Finance Office

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

It offers: Digital invoice review and approval Basic approval-chain setup Payments via check, ACH, or virtual card A low-risk entry point to workflow automation For organizations with more complex policies or entity-specific routing needs, tools like PaperSave provide robust automation. And most importantly?

Finance

Finance Management Readiness Policy

How to Launch a Planned Giving Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

” Life Insurance Gifts : “Making our organization the beneficiary of a policy you no longer need.” 6 Establish Gift Acceptance Policies ADVANCED (IMPORTANT, BUT NOT URGENT) Start simple. Your policies protect your nonprofit legally and set internal expectations. Later, you can expand.

Policy

Policy Policies Readiness Insurance

Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. Support field-wide research and policy efforts that aim to make the nonprofit sector more sustainable for its workforce.

Burnout

Burnout Grant Grants Funding

Fundraising Ideas for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2025

Businesses can help amplify fundraising for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by launching corporate matching, employee challenges, or even lunch-and-learn webinars. Run an Educational Webinar or Awareness Panel Educational programming is an overlooked fundraising idea for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Fundraising

Fundraising Donation Education Goals

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Retail Award Media Management

Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective internal controls along with comprehensive policies and procedures help reduce the opportunity for a fraudster to succeed. For more tips and best practices to mitigate fraud at your not-for-profit organization, check out our webinar, Unmasking Fraud in Not-for-Profits: Five Key Risks and Five Preventive Steps.

Training

Training Finance Electronics Funding

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

AI Retail Fundraising Media

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Retail

Retail Funding Award Government

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Retail Fundraising Management Media

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Funding Retail Nonprofit Finance

Strengthening Social Impact: Actionable Insights from The Generosity Commission Report

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.

Demographics

Demographics Education Utilities Policy

5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Trending Sources

Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency

A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

Mitigating Fraud at Your Not-For-Profit: Lessons Learned

Supporting Latinx nonprofits by training leaders and fundraisers

Why Your Nonprofit Email List Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

How to Prepare Your Grantmaking for Economic Uncertainty (and Why Now is Different)

A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Navigating grant writing: build stronger proposals and fundable relationships

Resources for Navigating Uncertainty in the U.S. Federal Funding Landscape

How Are You Thanking Your Donors?

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Bonterra DonorDrive and Meta Launch New Integration to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising on Instagram and Facebook

Study Shows Donations Increase With AI-Powered Donor Data Analytics

Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

Golden Unveils AI-Backed App Update to Address Declining Volunteer, Donor Engagement

Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Wrapping up 2024

Dataro Launches ProspectAI: AI-Powered Major Donor Prospecting

GrantExec Offers Help for Organizations Affected by Texas Floods to Find Funding Resources

4 Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission

Supersized Gifts Mask Declining Nonprofit Grassroots Support, Q1 FEP Report Finds

GivenGain and The Giving Block Launch Technology Integration

Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

Federal Policy and Private Schools: 5 Steps to Navigate Change

How to Start an Animal Rescue: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Listening for the Beat of Change: Conversational Grantmaking Where Accountability Demands Listening

Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A

Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

How USC Foundations Achieved Digital Transformation: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Paperless Finance Office

How to Launch a Planned Giving Program: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

Fundraising Ideas for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Gamification: Turning Donor Engagement Into a Competition Everyone Wins

Best Practices for Mitigating Fraud in Not-for-Profit Organizations

DonorDock Launches Otto, an Intelligent Assistant for Small Fundraising Teams

New Philanthropic Model Unlocks $4.5M to Protect Global Health Programs Amid Foreign Aid Cuts

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

Survey: US Nonprofits at Critical Point as Funding for Community Needs Falters

Strengthening Social Impact: Actionable Insights from The Generosity Commission Report

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