Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Are spending and reporting policies clear? What is the current post-award process?

Grant

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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In this guide, we’ll review four considerations to keep in mind as you assess your nonprofit’s financial sustainability—and, therefore, how ready it is for expansion. Before you can grow, you should have a strong accounting infrastructure that consists of: Fiscal policies and procedures. Let’s get started! Bookkeeper.

Finance

Strategic Grants

JUNE 18, 2025

We recommend having an organisational policy that documents what you CAN and CAN’T put into AI, and which tool/s to use. In summary As you wield the power of AI in your grant writing, remember: it’s your sidekick, ready to support your strategic vision. Develop project plans ahead of time to streamline application writing.

AI

Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

Empowering local leaders can help strengthen the ecosystem, making it more agile and resilient in the face of policy shifts, funding uncertainties, and the ongoing threat of the next disaster. In this era of geopolitical change and policy realignment, philanthropy has the opportunity to strengthen its commitment to community-led solutions.

Policies

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When our leaders feel that community, they get ready to learn, take risks, and imagine whats possible. How do we advance any policy or issue while ignoring 20% of the population as allies, donors, and activists? I cannot emphasize enough that Latinx leaders and fundraisers learn in community.

Training

GrantNews

APRIL 25, 2025

Building Forever Homes with Grant Funding isn’t just a dream, it’s a growing reality for families, veterans, and individuals ready to plant roots. Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults : Grants to nonprofits for housing projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above.

Funding

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. And most organizations are not ready. Inevitably, a donor or prospect will ask, But what you do you personally think about? Maybe the donor is just curious.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Finally, provide a clear conflict of interest policy with examples so people know what conflicts might look like and they can disclose them. This could be a good use case for a generative AI tool (just make sure you have a good AI policy in place first). Check out our on-demand product tour of Blackbaud Grantmaking.

Grant

Blackbaud

APRIL 23, 2025

Its also important to share your conflict-of-interest policy and make sure everyone involved has an opportunity to disclose any potential conflicts. Establish clear guidelines and guardrails so participants disclose any personal or professional connections to applicants and adhere to strict confidentiality policies.

Grant

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Showcase practices like diverse board recruitment, equity training, inclusive hiring, and antiracism policies—not just program equity outcomes. GWME’s DEI approach: As part of our mission, Grant Writing Made Easier champions equity-centered design, from internal policies to services provided to nonprofits. Document a clear use policy.

Grant

Candid

JUNE 9, 2025

And policy makers can use this data to develop better policies to support nonprofits based on the current funding landscape. Ready to jump in? By understanding state funding patterns, you’ll have key insights to use in your fundraising strategies, impact reports, or policy discussions.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy by Astrid Vinje, Candid. Whether assisted by AI or not, applicants need to articulate their needs and alignment with our areas of giving in order to receive favorable assessment. by Lori Guidry, Candid.

AI

Planned Giving

MAY 19, 2025

LIFE INSURANCE Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need. The post The Elevator Opens: Are You Ready to Talk Planned Giving? STOCK DONATION Avoid capital gains by donating stock instead of selling. RETAINED LIFE ESTATE Give your home, but live in it for life. IRA GIFT Use your IRA to make a tax-free gift.

Readiness

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy. Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., Central America, and Mexico.

Mentor

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

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. Some fundraising companies allow returns on unsold items, offering partial or full refunds, but this varies.

Management

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Whether you’re raising awareness, influencing policy, or mobilizing supporters, successful advocacy requires more than one-off actions; it takes strategic, personalized engagement across the entire supporter journey. Ready to see what unified advocacy can do? Want to turn advocacy into long-term support?

Lobbying

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

Include clear trust signals throughout your form: SSL certificates, secure payment logos, and privacy policy links. Advanced Donation Form Solutions Modern fundraising platforms have evolved to incorporate many of these best practices into ready-to-implement solutions.

Donation

Candid

JULY 8, 2025

This disparity is fueled by persistent gender gaps in access to inclusive tech curricula, mentorship from faculty, adequate financial support, factors critical to retention, and success in STEM education, according to Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy.

Mentor

Blackbaud

JULY 28, 2025

Conduct an internal control audit quarterly to ensure that your nonprofit is adhering to the policies you’ve set. Compliance Audits and Common Mistakes A nonprofit compliance audit assesses whether your organization is complying with federal, state, and local regulations and with your own policies.

Finance

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

It works well for groups that aren’t yet ready to incorporate or don’t plan to become a formal nonprofit. The sponsor may manage staffing, set policies and represent your project publicly. Meanwhile, your group focuses on the actual mission-based work — whether it’s running programs, organizing events or building community support.

Logic Model

Soapbox Exchange

APRIL 21, 2025

Ready to learn something new? Youll also find insights on building financial stability through better data systems, why your nonprofit needs an AI policy, and how to shift your messaging from selling to storytelling. Issue 247 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 15, 2025

Ready to get started? It’s essential to include a privacy policy statement when collecting email addresses and a clear opt-in/opt-out for marketing content. Have no fear, we have all the tips and tricks for ensuring your list is healthy and consistently growing. Read on to level up your email marketing skills.

IT

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.

Policies

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. Section 4 of H.R.9495

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

JULY 7, 2025

PaperSave supports automated workflows, document storage, and audit-ready visibility. PaperSave supports smart form workflows, project-level approvers, and routing logic based on policy thresholds, which is ideal for larger institutions with layered AP requirements. And most importantly? Each improvement builds momentum for the next.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

Described as a “virtual research assistant,” ProspectAI is an autonomous AI Agent that scans the web in real time, identifying publicly available information on prospects and compiling rich, executive-ready donor profiles in just minutes. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Allied Grant Writers

JUNE 8, 2025

Ensuring Policy Alignment with Foundation Terms Organizations need clear Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with their partner foundations. Both sides should use the same gift acceptance policies and document donor wishes carefully to protect academic programs from outside pressure.

Grant

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, when temporary pauses or interruptions in federal grant funding occurwhether due to administrative changes, policy reviews, or other government actionsorganizations must pivot quickly to protect their mission and maintain stability. At Just Write Grants , were here to support you through uncertain times.

Federal Grants

Planned Giving

APRIL 24, 2025

Chase Magnuson How to Get Started with Real Estate Gifts If youre ready to tap into the power of real estate donations, follow these steps: Educate Yourself and Your Team Learn the basics of real estate gifting, tax implications, and best practices. Market the Opportunity Many donors dont realize they can donate real estate.

Pass-Through

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Americans are ready to help: In 2022, nearly three out of every five American donors gave half or more of their total contributions to disaster relief. Demand for your services triples overnight, but your staffing doesn’t. Your team is exhausted, overwhelmed and stretched to the limit — but lives depend on your ability to deliver.

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 4, 2025

Grants often come with strings attached: timelines, deliverables, data collection, reporting, evaluation, staffing, and sometimes even public events or policy alignment. When you evaluate grant opportunities, consider not just the front-end work of applying, but the back-end responsibilities if you receive the award.

Grant

HSF House

MAY 14, 2025

My name is Lucas Gonzalez and I am a junior at FSU getting ready for my first research project abroad. I want to experience the differences between reading about integration policies and hearing from people actually living through them. Hey everyone! I find purpose in helping others, and this work aligns perfectly with that mission.

Mentor

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Whether its a sports event, a school night, or a neighborhood stroll, these bars are always ready to satisfy a sweet craving. Respect Local Regulations: Confirm that your fundraising team follows local and school policies regarding sales. Buyers get instant gratification, receiving the bars as soon as they pay.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

A donor who competed in a voting challenge this month might be ready to volunteer, join a committee or even run their own fundraiser next quarter. Recognize participants for their efforts, not just their results. And most importantly, invite them to stay involved in new and varied ways. It’s all about continuing the conversation.

Retail

Candid

JUNE 2, 2025

In these times of institutional instability, bold, community-rooted solutions offer a path forward, building loving communities that prioritize the whole childfocusing on the safety, wellness, and future readiness of our students. Advocate for policies that build loving communities. Redefine metrics of success.

Policy