ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Friday, April 1, 2011 Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 2, 2018

For more information on the likely impact of the new tax law, click here. Perspective 1: Yes, we are now undergoing significant changes to tax law changes that impact individuals in new ways. There is no definitive research that I can find that says “yes.” Will this lack of itemization negatively impact overall giving?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” From recruiting, developing and sustaining Black teachers for schools, BTP works to develop recruitment strategies, create support structures and even conduct research to ensure long term sustainability for Black teachers. Southern Poverty Law Center.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2016

He’s a geek (former Microsoft Research guy) who is making the case that technology doesn’t make the kind of social impact it claims to deliver. His “Law of Amplification” was particularly insightful: “technology’s primary effect is to amplify human forces.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

Over the past year, many different initiatives and projects have emerged that focus on tracking people killed during interaction with law enforcement. The image gallery is visually high-impact, and details on every person killed by law enforcement are noted on a datacard, providing information surrounding his or her death.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 25, 2012

A simple surety bond definition explains that surety bonds join three parties together into legally binding contracts. In summary, if you work with a nonprofit organization that has decided to use a professional fundraiser, be sure the individual or company is licensed according to state laws. Like this article? Get another!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Maybe all that's needed is to insert the word and definition for social media. (I'm not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice and I'll leave that question to the legal department!) Brownstone, Esq.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project reports that the main reason they don’t go online is because they don’t think the Internet is relevant to them. The broadband company, CenturyLink , is also building a gigabit fiber network in Omaha, so this is definitely a growing trend. Dunn Construction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2016

In 2011 researchers found that the average shark off the coast of Palau was worth approximately $1.9 If your nonprofit works to teach adults to read, for example, you are definitely working on a natural capital issue. In many cases a natural capital approach to sustainability is working for environmental groups.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This is definitely what happened for our story: we started with a simple idea and then were incredibly surprised at how helpful an extra bag of groceries could be to a lot of households. Lesson 2: Understand the laws. Due diligence can save you from headaches later on, so make sure to do your research.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Even low-cost hobbyist drones like the Parrot AR drone quadricopter can produce and send high-definition videos and photos to a smartphone or tablet. law enforcement agencies have been expanding their use of surveillance drones. Gathering Data. Drones are superb for visual data collection. The FBI and other U.S.

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Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts. Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

There are a few best practices to think through when it comes to general do’s and don’ts of volunteer management , and onboarding is definitely on that list. The GROW method can come in handy when applied to volunteer management so keep that in mind as you research this method! up for success.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And that’s another question that I get, I’m not, you know, by any means an expert in, in business and an expert in this kind of law. We definitely share a lot of your content in our newsletters and, and I believe your podcast, if it’s not already up is one of our recommended podcasts on our website.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Try to articulate your organization’s long-term goals and aspirations in high definition. Step 2: Conduct Research. Market research is an important step in the planning process. If you’re just starting, then market research could be: Research the competition. Analysis of your environment. Get social.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

That alone, I don’t know how you do that and then all your other awesome, you know, fundraising and client work, but it definitely has helped out a lot of organizations raise over $1 billion, and is just a delight to listen to. So there is Pew Research. So these techniques can definitely work. Let’s move on.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2015

I recently undertook research into the subject of overhead for my doctoral project. There has been little consensus about the impact of focusing on overhead as a means of evaluating nonprofit organizations, either among nonprofit leadership or researchers. My research focused on three issues that potentially could increase overhead.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Definitions Of Key Business Terms We talk about, read about and hear about "customers," "mission," and "customer value" all the time and perhaps sometimes we struggle with fully understanding the best definition of those terms. Then, use the web and social networking for research. I like Peter F.

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, there are definite costs associated with operating at the state level, filing with the IRS, and registering for charitable solicitation. The board controls the organization, not the founder, and they are subject to laws and regulations, including their own articles of incorporation and bylaws. Shared control.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

In the midst of inexplicable tragedy, my personal definition of the social web got rocked. We did some research around this issue and published a white paper detailing the case for integrating time-honored emergency response expertise with real-time social input. social tools + people = lives saved. .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And this is one where these guys definitely have a lot of knowledge. It’s a crazy world out there that could pivot in a heartbeat where, you know, architects can’t do pro bono services anymore, tax law could change, whatever that variable is you can’t plan for it. Aaron: Yes, definitely. Check them out.

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Media Cause

APRIL 13, 2023

Protecting Consumer Data is Important Luke Dringoli, VP of Tech This talk about the TikTok ban is just the tip of a bigger conversation—what we need is a comprehensive, national online privacy law. When assessing existing or potential audiences early on in our brand research, we often ask, “What social media platforms do you regularly use?”

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

At least, that’s the dire prediction of a new study just published in a report by research firm Borrell Associates. ” Accordingly, 12 states are developing laws to ban or limit “junk mail” despite strenuous efforts by the Direct Marketing Association and others to fight such legislation. billion in 2008 to $29.8

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

This article was written by Robin Reed, Online Outreach Manager for the National Womens Law Center. Conversion rates are definitely the key stat for us, but we keep an eye on CTR too. 60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2010

While I'm not sure I'd recommend the workshop (it was quite expensive for what I received), I definitely benefited from the format. B Corp is newer--right now it's a national trustmark (a certification, like organic), though Maryland just passed a law making "benefit corporation" a legal designation. The good news? The bad news?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

In this process, I discovered that I dislike research and dislike the way most NGOs work (big cars, obsession with AIDS, self-promotion at the expense of effectiveness). The biggest challenge is definitely the fact that an “NGO” in Mali is seen as a “waritigi” (money owner). How did you get involved in the Sigida Keneyali Project?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

One is that we tend to do all this research in the traditional strategic planning model. And a lot of the research is market research, is, you know, evaluating our constituents and our stakeholders. The other piece is great research. The academics, if you want to research this, call them process goals.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! All of this real-world experience is grounded in rigorous research and is taught by successful marketers who face your same challenges. General / @southwestfdns.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

And there’s lots of research. And a lot of major donors we found there’s a big research study and 50,000 plus donors. And I’ll check in with my sister, or my sister-in-law each year and say, “Is it the same group this year, or who do you want us to give to in your honor?” Great book by.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

But on top of that, he did a lot of census data research. Yes, definitely. Another one that I wanted to do would be, and that I'm actually looking into, is it's California law that if you lay off 50 people or more in the next six months you have to announce that and make that public. That said, things are definitely changing.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

There really isn’t a clear definition that is universally accepted in the sector. And when I started researching this book, one of my goals was to do that, was to come up with a definition that the nonprofit sector might embrace and use to answer the question, “What is communications in a nonprofit?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

It includes international trade and development, security, micro-finance, LBGT rights, renewable energy advocacy, water policy, security, human rights for indigenous people, terrorism financing, refugee protection policies and rights, law enforcement, trafficking, peace in conflict areas, and poverty reduction. 2013: A Year in Social Media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

That is why Polaris recommends that business leaders conduct employee research that allows leaders to better understand what motivates employees, drives loyalty, and makes and keeps employees happy. Then, use the web and social networking for research. GEN X Employees -- Think up a list of solutions on their own.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Research to incorporate in instructional materials. tools can provide quick and dirty market research tools or the ability to do an environmental scans for strategic planning. You may be wondering whether copyright laws and remix culture are at odds with one another. Guide your students to conversations and resources.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010 How To Help Your Employees Click More At Work Research from universities around the country show that employees who "click" with each other at work have more career success. Consider these findings from the research: How much you reveal about yourself to a co-worker helps you click.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2005

TechSoup this week is featuring a 2003 article by Lynn Mitchell about the law and its effect on non-profits. Since the article was written before the law took effect and disagreed in one respect with what I thought was the case I did a bit of further research. Many people have been very critical of the law for this reason.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Heres some information about the research supporting the link between sports and leadership, along with some first-hand testimonials. Then, use the web and social networking for research. GEN X Employees -- Think up a list of solutions on their own. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

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