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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It envisions this as an ethical guiding compass and a global normative bedrock allowing to build a strong respect for the rule of law in the digital world. See Nethope blog post that provides a summary of how AI is currently be used in the humanitarian sector. . To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios.

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Breaking down the CARES Act:  How the New Stimulus Bill Could Provide Relief for Social Good Organizations

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On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19. This package also includes additional funding for a number of government programs and direct payments to individuals.

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Why Nonprofit Workplaces Are Stressful and What To Do About It

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And here’s a summary of the research that proves it. Here’s a summary of the research cited in the book: Toxic workplaces are taking a toll on our physical and mental health. Governments should address toxic workplaces in policies. Pfeffer explains some of the whys, but more importantly how to change.

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How Do Fundraiser Bonds Protect Nonprofits?

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One way government agencies help curb professional fundraising fraud is by requiring individuals and businesses to purchase surety bond insurance before they can be licensed to work on behalf of nonprofits and other organizations. But how do nonprofits know that the professionals they choose to work with will appropriate the funds in full?

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From the Kids’ Table to the Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This guest post is a summary of a longer piece posted on The Whitman Institute ’s website titled From The Kids’ Table To The Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks. Malka Kopell is an expert in the field of civic engagement and collaboration.

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Social Media Usage Guidelines: Don't moon people with cameras (or at least hide your face when you do)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Source: www.facetime.com/survey08/summary/. who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. In summary, your organization does need a policy around social media. presented by Electronic information expert, Robert D. Brownstone, Esq. Write in the first person.

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Fascinating Meeting at the Copyright Office

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law. My summary of where the issue is generally: the developing world and people with disabilities are for the treaty, and rich countries and the publishing industry are against the treaty.

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