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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. This includes the laws relating to financial reporting and fundraising.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed. The outdoors became our main source of activity and entertainment, reminding us that we’re surrounded by life even in isolation. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. SF Parks Alliance.

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Creating the Foundation for a Best-In-Class Nonprofit Finance Team

sgEngage

Once the right staff members are in place, they become the foundation for building solid financial systems and play a central role in maintaining a secure internal control environment. Set the Right Tone from the Top The finance team extends beyond the finance department. It involves management and the board, as well.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Agents of Change: Fostering Freedom & Independence through Nonprofit Activism & Social Impact

The Modern Nonprofit

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Harassment: Every organization needs a harassment policy.

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