ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

The tax law and jobs act (TCJA) presents many changes for nonprofits to consider in 2018. The Tax Policy Center projects that individual charitable giving will decrease by between 4 and 6.5 The Tax Policy Center projects that individual charitable giving will decrease by between 4 and 6.5 percent in 2018. percent in 2018.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Check out our last installment here !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Create a list of donors who have not donated in 18 months and invite them to participate in some calls to action (CTAs).

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The actions we take today will support and protect the well-being of future generations. .

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

If your association caters to healthcare, law, finance, or other industries, start brainstorming about how your members can use AI to create content and make better decisions faster. It’s equally important to think about how AI will impact your members.

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Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? While it requires a significant and ongoing technology investment, first-party data allows you to connect actions with real-life supporters and develop a cohesive picture of their interactions with your organization. Maybe… never?

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Everyaction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

There are nearly 800,000 people protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). They hold the government accountable for unjust immigration laws and educate the American public on the longstanding importance of immigrants in the US. National Immigration Law Center. Learn More. Twitter | Facebook. Learn More.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Harassment: Every organization needs a harassment policy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. owners, often to reduce the potential for legal action that may be taken by a user. Who should develop your policy?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Supporters are more engaged than ever , and the uptick in the use of digital advocacy forms shows folks are looking for dependable and intuitive ways to channel their energy into action.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

Pride Fund to End Gun Violence is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports candidates who will act on sensible gun policy reforms while championing LGBTQ safety and equality. Transgender Law Center. Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. This research was supported by Microsoft’s AI for Humanitarian Action Initiative. . AI and Ethical Dilemmas .

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Equality Now.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

Successful board members also make an effort to be well-informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs. Board members should follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies, signing statements annually and excusing themselves from discussions and votes where they have a conflict of interest.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. For example, advocating for a law change may require the work of multiple governmental bodies, sign off by various elected officials, and also changing public perception — each of which could be an advocacy campaign in its own right.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. This ensures that your board will take steps and recommend actions that benefit your entire community, not just a select few.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors'' Greater Good blog as part of the series Impact 2014. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

The mission makes what the foundation sets out to accomplish clear to internal and external stakeholders and guides the decisions and actions of foundation staff. Set clear policies. The foundation leaders need to set clear grantmaking policies. Clearly define the foundation’s mission. Establish values and priorities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

We should dust off those by-laws, pull out the board score card to self-evaluate our performance and bring in outside help to get our houses or in this case, our boards in order. . The Board Chair should refer to the Bylaws to review policies for conflict resolution and/ or removing members from the board.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Just this month they held a day of legislative action bringing together members of the community to hear from legislators on bills currently in session and for the opportunity to elevate their voices on issues concerning the community. Southern Poverty Law Center. Advancement Project. Black Public Media.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Tycely Williams, chief development officer of The Bipartisan Policy Center, encourages nonprofits to step outside expectations. “A On your subscription call to action, tell constituents exactly what they’re going to get out of this exchange, such as registration for a webinar or mission updates. For example: Register today!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

Salesforce, for example, founded its Office of Ethical and Humane Use to help build and foster a culture of responsibility as it relates to technology use, instilling a strategic framework around product, law, policy, and ethics to ensure the humane use of technology across Salesforce’s many clouds.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

In other, more rare occasions – such as the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 – we’ve felt compelled to proactively take action based on changing external circumstances. Identifying the nature of the risk you’re trying to prevent is a critical part of determining what actions to take.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Inspiring calls to action. People are more naturally drawn to images with faces , and including images of your mission in action helps build credibility and trust among supporters. Inspiring calls to action. You can also use calls to action throughout your blog posts or services pages. Motivational imagery.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Tycely Williams, chief development officer of The Bipartisan Policy Center, encourages nonprofits to step outside expectations. “A On your subscription call to action, tell constituents exactly what they’re going to get out of this exchange, such as registration for a webinar or mission updates. For example: Register today!

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

They’re values or moral principles governing the conduct and actions of a group of people or individuals. Every company or business organization has several ethical policies guiding advertising, pricing, competitive strategies, etc. A marketer that does not tell the truth is sinning against morality and the law.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. A check list to work through with your legal counsel: 1.)

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

In the new funding area of accelerating women's inclusion in leadership roles—primarily in health, law, and economics—the foundation has committed $100 million over five years and $230 million over ten years, with an initial contribution to Co-Impact 's newly launched Gender Fund. "The Ford Foundation press release 06/30/2021.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now). law today. •

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

This set of principles was incorporated in AI’s mandate: the set of rules establishing the organization's goals and action parameters, or what it and its local groups can and cannot do. In fact, the adopted changes are at the heart of the organization’s identity and suggest that every generation reinvents AI.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In addition, nonprofits must comply with the same federal, state, and local laws as businesses regarding the treatment of employees. Nonprofit HR departments are tasked with keeping in mind how their actions support the organization’s overall mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

Yesterday, I attended a webinar about social media policies called " E-Privacy: Can You Legally Monitor MySpace, LinkedIn, E-mail, & Blogs? who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Beth: Do you have a social media policy at your foundation?

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. Take action While we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the strides we’ve made in breaking the stigma around disabilities and increasing accessibility, it’s important to know that there is still a long way to go. On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

Why does an EU law have such a monumental effect on privacy globally? Second, as the strictest privacy law in the world to date, it has become the gold standard for privacy frameworks. Action Item: Review your organization’s privacy notice against a checklist of the GDPR requirements. The New York Privacy Act (S.5642,

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

APRIL 5, 2019

With the Texas legislative session currently in progress, I called Tara Lee, Development Director of Texas Watch to talk about current policy issues and how they work to bridge the divide between their community and the political process. So the legislative session in Texas happens every odd year and there are 140 days to make laws.

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