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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

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.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

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.

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How to Create an AI Policy Your Grantmaking Organization Will Use

Blackbaud

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.

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Managing Your Operating Reserves During and After an Emergency

Blackbaud

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.

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8 Tips for Supporting Your Grantees After a Significant Award

Blackbaud

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.

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Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

Blackbaud

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.

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

Blackbaud

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

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