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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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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. But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Is that even possible?

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

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From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.

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Nonprofit Guide to US Digital Privacy Laws: CCPA, SHIELD

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This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. There are also multiple bills moving through legislature in no less than 25 other states and the federal government ( COPRA ) that could become law in 2020.

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Solutions Day 2023—It’s Happening!

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Nonprofit attorney Kimberly Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners, is going to discuss the issues we all need to understand. Also on her agenda is how copyright law and fair use apply to AI. How do we stay on track and meet our goals? How can we give it a makeover without distracting from other critical activities?

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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

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Even though laws and structures are often driven from the top down, it is a combination of top-down leadership and grassroots movements that create sustainable change. These biases are built into the very fabric of the laws and institutions in which we work and live.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofits have assets but instead of owners having equity in the balance sheet, net assets are tracked for a nonprofit. At a nonprofit, a donation must be tracked throughout the accounting process, and if the funds are restricted, supporting documentation is required to prove that the funds were only used for the stated purpose.

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

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Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. How do you track time and effort? Do you have tiered approvals for different amounts?

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