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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

Be prepared to summarize your needs As you educate your board and help them understand that a tech shift is necessary, expect that they will want a concise summary that tackles the challenges, friction, and inefficiency that’s usually inherent in legacy, disconnected systems. Try one (or both!) Focus on improving your operations.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Beirut explosion.

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The 10 Biggest In-Person Ask Blunders

Bloomerang

Don’t get me wrong, I love gifts and grants from foundations and corporations. Plus, individuals tend to reach decisions sooner than foundations or corporations. . 10: Not following up on the meeting ASAP with both an email summary and handwritten thank you note. Blunder No. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Nonprofit Mission Statements vs. Vision Statements

Whole Whale

Again, this should be a short, memorable summary of your goals and purpose. David And Lucile Packard Foundation : Improving the lives of children, enabling the creative pursuit of science, advancing reproductive health, conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems.

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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. A recent study from two researchers affiliated with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has challenged the public perception about AI’s negative impact on society due to the “robots taking over jobs.” This is a more macro lens.

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Starting a Recurring Giving Program: Tips from the Major Hospital Foundation

Connection Cafe

At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. These donors are committed to the Foundation; they are content to make their gifts and to hear about how they were used later. They have their own spot on the Foundation’s donor display.

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What are the most effective ways Nonprofits/Foundations can use Twitter #hashtags?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There are many adhoc Twitter hashtags where nonprofits, foundations, social entrepeneurs, and others are sharing resources or having conversations. In my initial analysis of mega list of 90 Foundations that Tweet , I did not look at hashtags. You need to publicize the tag and encourage conversation around the tag.

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