Remove Evaluation Remove Fund Remove Impact Remove Law
article thumbnail

Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

The full ruling is available here: [link] “The majority ruled that an 1866 law designed to provide economic freedom to newly-freed slaves actually prohibits the Fearless Foundation from providing grants to Black women. Schwartz, partner at law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher wrote to The NonProfit Times.

Grant 98
article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

Software 287
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Disaster and Hardship Relief Funds: A Guide for CSR Leaders

sgEngage

Relief funds offer a vehicle to provide much-needed financial assistance to individuals during unforeseen disasters and personal hardships. In fact, research shows that many self-administered relief funds are inadvertently in violation of regulatory requirements and/or are operating with inefficient practices. and/or non-U.S.

Disaster 102
article thumbnail

Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

sgEngage

Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change. These biases are built into the very fabric of the laws and institutions in which we work and live.

article thumbnail

What is Grant Management?

sgEngage

Grant management is the comprehensive process of overseeing all activities related to grants: from identifying recipients, to awarding funds, to reporting on outcomes all while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Awarding Funds Awarding funds involves disbursing the grant money to the successful grantees.

Grant 52
article thumbnail

9 Best Practices for Strong Nonprofit Financial Management

sgEngage

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. The laws—and the trust of your donors and funders—say so. They help your organization measure impact, follow regulations, and show donors you’re on top of the needs of your community. Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits.

article thumbnail

5 takeaways on why gender equity matters across issue areas 

Candid

A report from The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area , warns that funders risk “leaving impact on the table” by not applying a gender equity lens broadly. Fund women-led organizations and collaboratives focused on gender equity.

Issue 52