Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos. In Defense of Community Managers. Have you ever heard the phrase “herding cats&# used for our work?

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Review expense policies, conflict of interest, or any other relevant policies or ethical issues. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. Why dive into subjects that are off my beaten path of discovery?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.  Check out our last installment here! Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities. Taking stock allows us to set new priorities and forge new paths.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. “ Jennifer Thall.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofits are often justified in their confusion about indirect costs because government agencies and foundations have different policies and rules around indirect costs, so there is more than one way to calculate a cost. For example, the community center employs 10 staff members: three are management and seven are primarily program staff.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. They should be confident in providing variance analysis and a variety of financial reports to help with risk management and forecasting. It involves management and the board, as well.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Data for Inclusion: Enabling people with disabilities to provide firsthand reports on the issues they face to inform policy at the local, national, and global level. It would be an understatement to say that I am proud of what Benetech’s team has accomplished since our founding.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Challenging economic conditions, finding reliable funding sources, local or federal regulations, and staffing challenges are all potential obstacles your new nonprofit could face on the road to getting up and running. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. Most of these requests are coming from lobbyists in Washington, but offices are hearing from constituents and local interests as well.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar. Isabella Gonzalez Potter.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

By: Kelsey Long, Project Policy Analyst for the Center for Vulnerable Populations in the Division of General and Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. V4V participants feel better, improve management of chronic diseases, and reduce the need for costly medical care. Over $500 billion a year is spent in the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. During the part 1, there was an interesting discussion and insights shared by a participant from the City of Palo Alto as their process of developing a social media policy. What’s the tone of your social media policy?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. Until Salesforce.org’s newly-released Grants Management tool, there was no comprehensive grantmaking product that fit our unique model and approach.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Steele Managing Editor at businessstudent.com. As the primary goal of nonprofit organizations is to advance, advocate or pursue a cause, it is understandable that many professionals want to focus their long-term career goals on nonprofit management. Henry is Managing Editor of businessstudent.com. posted by Henry R.

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Kindful

JUNE 3, 2021

To build a pipeline of corporate prospects, you can: Read and subscribe to your local business journal and their book of lists, especially the top employers in your area. Look at the member listing for your local chamber of commerce. The Council of Nonprofits boasts a treasure trove of free sample gift acceptance policies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

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 & Kettl : Making policy work isn’t a spectator sport. Eggers and Donald F.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. They perceive smaller amounts as more manageable and less likely to impact the overall donation. Donors appreciate when platforms clearly state how they use tips to support the platform’s operations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Smaller, place-based foundations are managed by individuals with deep ties to the community. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Work with local, state, and federal programs. provides federal incentives and policy support to encourage workforce development. What can schools do to innovate and adapt? For example, the U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

When you reinforce your mission and publicly support the policies that impact your cause, it provides an additional platform to discuss your organization with potential supporters. Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. County or City Managers.

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Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. . How Did the Environmental Justice Movement Arise?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

I recently reached out to a wills and gifts expert from the UK to better understand legacy growth and management. We are also a local charity befitting a distinct city population. We use local media advertising (newspaper, magazines and local radio) to drive uptake. Insider’s guide to Leading with Nonprofit Legacies.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center and a coalition of nine foundations and public health associations outlines the critical investments needed to modernize the U.S. Nearly eight in ten U.S. Grants totaling $23.5 public health system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S.

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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. We’ve all heard horror stories about members of the board coming into organizations and managing and/or directing staff. The ED is the face of the organization and delegate implementation of programs and policies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

posted by Cordelia House Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. For this reason, skilled volunteers are highly valuable - and as such managing them effectively is essential. Exemplary management practices. The key factor of managing skilled volunteers is using them to the best of their ability.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2015

“ All politics is local.” Is Your Organization Engaged in Public Policy Discussions? Politics and public policy don’t often go hand in hand with the nonprofit experience. What problems could you solve with more support from a local, state or federal government? This quote is often attributed to the late Thomas P.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2017

I followed up with Christina Patel , the agency’s relationship manager to learn more. Christina, who previously worked for the local Y association where she led wellness initiatives, recently became the chair. She works closely with HR to manage the committee’s work which now consists of 12 staff members who volunteer their time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What are ways of translating early warning dashboards captured at the global level into local action? Digital Agriculture Product Manager, World Food Programme Digital Transformation Unit, Nairobi. Casper has 12 years of experience in managing scalable digital solutions in developing countries. Casper Stryndom. Eric Munoz.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Second, pay attention to specific state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies. In addition to following local guidelines, you might also want to consider liability protection for your nonprofit, like requiring a virtual waiver for your next event. . Game of chance compliance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Handwrite notes on all thank you letters that go out. Cultivation.

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