Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

That is because throughout the book, authors William D. Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. Eggers and Donald F.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Transparency about programmatic approach, results, governance, and finances are just a few ways a nonprofit can be open about its work, and this openness must start with the board.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

They can improve engagement, performance, governance, and fundraising skills — all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact. Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. One way to enhance the performance of a nonprofit’s board of directors is by organizing retreats.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The more I work with boards of directors, the more the topic of board governance versus management comes up. While board members are obviously valuable and insightful, that venerability should be used to govern and not to guide staff or their roles. posted by Sentari Minor , Development Officer, Arizona Humane Society. Get another!

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2010

With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue. With ever-shrinking budgets, many government entities have been forced to re-evaluate their resource allocations. Tags: Influence Government. If so, please share an example or two below.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone. We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Plant-for-the-Planet’s projects are highly local, with global impact.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As the year has gone on, we’ve continued to see the nation’s attention turn to critical elections at both the local and state levels, and as the country gears up for the 2022 midterm elections, we know that digital advertising will have a significant role to play.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To form a union, a majority of employees in a workplace must express the desire to form one by signing authorization cards and holding an election, or by their employer agreeing to voluntarily recognize their union. Unions are both local and national. The right to form a union became federal U.S. Unions are diverse.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2010

With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue. With ever-shrinking budgets, many government entities have been forced to re-evaluate their resource allocations. Tags: Influence Government. If so, please share an example or two below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Help the organization get authorized for receiving donations on Facebook. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. They're going to try and recruit you.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Co-authored with Enrique Piracés, Benetech VP, Human Rights. Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Terri Givens is an author, CEO, and Founder of Brighter Higher Ed. Doyin Richards is a best-selling author and creator of the Anti-Racism Fight Club. Lorenzo has over ten years of experience in public policy, government, talent pipeline development, diversity, and inclusion. About the Author. See you at Unite!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

The first is developing strong local partners , such as disability NGOs, libraries or educational institutions that help us customize our services to the specific needs of their communities. They also provide outreach and user support, which helps us keep our costs low as well as build local capacity to meet accessibility needs.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From loggers to trucking companies to timber and pulp mills, the timber industry is a bedrock of local economies in many parts of the U.S. Development and unsustainable hunting led to local extinction of elk in 1855. About the Author. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019. . © Steven David Johnson; July 2019. Andrew Tingley.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

In 2020, we helped close to 900 members gain cell phone access through referrals to the government-supported Lifeline Assistance program. About the Author. Our team extended technological support to members to help maintain connections to family, friends, and care teams during the pandemic. Implementing a Homebound Vaccination Program.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Through a range of projects that combine science and technology, such as monitoring air and water quality and local wildlife, students develop a wealth of skills applicable to their futures—from learning to own and take responsibility for an entire project to discovering the impact of data analysis and sharing at local and global levels. “In

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. About the Author. Meet Our Salesforce.org Impact Lab Climate Action Experts. Jennifer Anderson. Cheryl Timoney.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Douglas Rushkoff, author of Team Human , has been serializing chapters from his book on Medium. Launched in August by a local government social service agency in Canada, the AI system analyzes the personal data of participants to calculate who is likely to have nowhere to sleep for an extended period. The Key to Successful A.I.?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Instead, pay attention to the local weather. It pays to know your local weather, too. Observe federal, state, and local laws. It pays to check with authorities in your area to learn what is okay and not okay before you host the event. If you have particularly volatile seasons, plan events for calmer seasons instead.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Across the world, leading funders like the Ford Foundation are implementing climate action strategies that go well beyond their own governance responsibilities to end investment of endowments in fossil fuels and seek opportunities to invest in alternative and renewable energy. About the Author. Jonny Elliot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Why aren’t more local philanthropists directing their dollars toward these organizations? But paradoxically, many local community-based nonprofits aren’t healthy: they’re unable to meet rising demand, pay escalating rents, or compete for top talent, and they are struggling financially. But many local residents are struggling.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

You can do this by visiting a Black history museum or African American heritage site, by reading and sharing books written by Black authors, and by exploring Black music history. Take the time to educate yourself about the contributions of Black communities to the history of your nation. Donate to support their mission here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

It was shocking and deplorable, really terrible, to learn that and know that it's not at the forefront of a lot of people's thinking when they think about local food or regional food. I feel like the bar's been raised so high in the country around awareness of eating local foods, and policy is definitely the next step.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Community festivals, government-sponsored activities, and educational activities for students are all essential parts of this month-long celebration. Read books written by AAPI authors and visit a museum to learn about significant figures in the AAPI community and their contributions.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. For example, if you’re a literary nonprofit, you may have the following budget priorities you’re looking to cover with grant funds: Honorariums to pay authors for participating in your reading series.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2008

Allison Fine, who authored " Social Citizens" , a paper recently released by The Case Foundation on the intersection of Millennials, social change and social media, wonders whether it time for nonprofit leaders to extol the virtue of government service? Of course, who wants to work for government, it sucks!???

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

As noted in “ American Muslim Philanthropy: A Data-Driven Comparative Profile ,” a report authored by Faiqa Mahmood in 2019 via The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, “The strongest motivations for American Muslims are a feeling that those with more should give to those with less and a sense of religious duty or obligation.” . “E

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

An NGO is a type of nonprofit organized at the local, national, or international level that works independently of any government involvement. This includes civic leagues, social welfare organizations, and local associations of employees. What is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)? Generally, they don’t accept contributions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

For example, all residents with the qualifying disabilities in Australia, Denmark and Qatar, to pick just three examples, now have free access to Bookshare thanks to our joint efforts with local and national disability groups in these countries. We think this exception has worked extraordinarily well in the U.S.:

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So the good news is that the money is out there if you know where to look, and my advice is to always start local. Not only are there fewer organizations applying for local grants than international or government-issued grants, but local granting organizations will be able to see the impact of your work firsthand.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

Since co-authoring Social by Social last year, David Wilcox and I have had the opportunity to collaborate and facilitate various events for community and local government groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

” A ‘Little Bet” as defined by Peter Sims, author of the book – Little Bets, is a small action that you can take to discover something new. Let’s do more than just give failure lip service, let’s put it into practice and share learning from a failure or placing a “Little Bet.”

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

Beyond following local government guidance criteria when picking a venue, you must consider the facility’s preparedness. Here is a general overview of what these 20 elements will focus on: Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities. Developing a facility commitment statement. Enforcing conformity and compliance.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

Beyond following local government guidance criteria when picking a venue, you must consider the facility’s preparedness. Here is a general overview of what these 20 elements will focus on: Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities. Developing a facility commitment statement. Enforcing conformity and compliance.

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