Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.” Marginalized users and organizations have been impacted in multiple ways.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Develop top-notch policies and procedures.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

People with this way of thinking tend to see challenges as opportunities, embrace failure as steppingstones to success, and persist in the face of obstacles. Formal Structure And Encouragement Your people are the most important organizational asset. Some will come around when they see their peers striving.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees. Approximately 80% of all nonprofits have zero employees and almost 40% who do have paid staff, employ less than 10 people.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This includes people at various levels of the power structure: the wealthy, the marginalized, and allies, uniting for the common good. This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

When we first started publishing and presenting on Smart Tech and AI tools to audiences of fundraisers, nonprofits, and funders in the social sector field, the media narrative around AI was presented as binary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

My YMCA colleague posed for this photo on purpose to illustrate a point about professional conduct and social media policies. Since I had a lot of educators and people who run summer camps and other programs, a policy question came up. Certainly,this can be easily referred to in a social media policy.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. For example, when presented with a grant description describing programs serving low-income populations, the system would often also predict that the grant was serving “People of African Descent.”

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide by amplifying the voices that spark global change. The 2nd Annual Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included among the winners!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. Podcasting is an incredible medium that was catapulted into mainstream audiences with the success of Spotify buying top podcasts and growth of podcast companies like Gimlet Media.

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The MatrixFiles

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This could be a template for your: newsletter, PowerPoint presentations, meeting pages, PDFs, press releases, or social media posts. People who use screen readers (e.g., people who are blind or low vision) need descriptive links or button text so that they know how to execute an action.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Read time: 2 minutes Elections present a myriad of challenges — the proliferation of misinformation, the widening gulfs of affective polarization and fragmentation, the rise of conflict entrepreneurs, and the weaponizing of difference all contribute to an atmosphere of deep discomfort and uncertainty.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

" in which we (the people) got the power to publish, share, comment, friend, follow, tag, and organize online. Now, Hope Street Group (a Forum One client) has opened up the policy making process with a new collaboration platform: Policy 2.0. Hope Street Group pilot tested its Policy 2.0 First came "Web 2.0"

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2014

Then Mobile Impact 401: Mobile Tech for Offices & People is the webinar for you! Learn how to craft a BYOD (bring your own device) policy, set up a virtual office, cut the wire to work from anywhere, and adopt remote work strategies to support your cause and staff. Pacific time (2 p.m. Register today , as space is limited!

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M+R

MARCH 1, 2024

Elections present a myriad of challenges — the proliferation of misinformation, the widening gulfs of affective polarization and fragmentation, the rise of conflict entrepreneurs, and the weaponizing of difference all contribute to an atmosphere of deep discomfort and uncertainty. powell from The Othering and Belonging Institute!

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Conversation California Press Structure 52

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society). How do you present nonprofit outcomes? Outcomes : The effect of an activity on your mission.

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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. This report also represents the number of people you can rely on to take action in the future. This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective. Internet Use Policy.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The event platform presented an exciting and unique branded experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. People are much more responsive and likely to share your blog post if its subject matter is related to a current news story. Reading and seeing (include photos and videos!)

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

On the other hand, if innovation presents exciting new opportunities, that is another compelling reason to expand your purpose to meet the moment. Shared ideas and a common sense of what is right give people a North Star and the strength to manage challenges. Values create community. It is about having a community of experts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

In our book, The Smart Nonprofit, we present many examples of nonprofit use cases as well as Microsoft’s many nonprofit examples. ” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.) How are you addressing concerns?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. Internet-based crowdfunding platforms allow the initiators to reach large numbers of people ( Gerber et al., But the platforms don’t usually share that data publicly; rather it’s proprietary to the specific platform.

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Tips Donor Attitude Platform 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

View more presentations from Beth Kanter. The workshop was presented by the Colorado Association of Funders and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by Gill Foundation , Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado , The Colorado Health Foundation , and The Colorado Trust. Colorado Project.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 15, 2021

It represents people who are making measurable differences in communities and those whose lives are being changed. . While more data presents great opportunity, it also comes with new challenges to manage that data and visualize insights. In the global shift to digital over the past year, there’s now more data to protect and manage.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Tectonica Ned Howey, founder The constant flux between crisis and calm that nonprofits in the advocacy space experience is not only expected, but also presents an opportunity to achieve the change stated in their missions. Successful people-based change is fundamentally rooted in longer-term movements rather than isolated moments of action.

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Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

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. Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Emilio Tavarez.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

Yesterday, I attended a webinar about social media policies called " E-Privacy: Can You Legally Monitor MySpace, LinkedIn, E-mail, & Blogs? presented by Electronic information expert, Robert D. The Webinar was mostly focused on the privacy concerns and the Human Resources side of Internet/Social Media Policies.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Build a Strong Finance Department by Hiring the Right People A strong nonprofit finance department is comprised of competent staff. It is the assurance that financial statements are fairly presenting the entity’s financial performance.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are plenty of books, articles, and research papers (see, e.g., here , here , and here for just a few) on the topic of how people learn, but the reality is there’s a continuum. Most people have plenty of room to practice and strengthen new learning behaviors. Experiments are an important part of how people change.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Algorithmic Bias: Better Policy and Practice for Civil Society: This podcast about #datadiscrimination and algorithmic bias was hosted by Digital Impact, an initiative of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). More on the new law here.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. While there is not total agreement on what BIPOC stands for, in this instance we are using the Merriam-Webster expression of Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color. Reprinted from Big Duck. Devastated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. People who feel connected to the organization are more likely to stay involved. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ask the people who matter to you what matters most to them and adjust your investments accordingly. You may find out you are unnecessarily putting time into tasks and activities that are not important to the key people in your life, while missing out on what is important. Do they have an open-door policy only for some people?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

As nonprofits become networked and different departments work across silos, we need to connect with more people than ever. In addition, the creators of collaboration apps and services are tweaking their offerings to enable people to do more work within their suite of products, so there’s less of a need to jump around. .

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

People crave a clearly articulated goal to connect with and promote. Instead of trying to recruit people who are brand new to your mission, it’s often more efficient and successful to rely on existing relationships when mapping your advocacy campaign. Send the right opportunities to the right people. Where do they live?

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