Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. I hope as you plan for and execute on your 2020 priorities you will keep in mind the many external factors that impact your work and your day-to-day activities. Taking stock allows us to set new priorities and forge new paths.

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Policy Foundation Law United States 35

The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Funders who are willing to take an active role in how their contributions are allocated can influence these communities access to and use of data repositories. Within their own data structures, communities could establish queries for every data use applicant or grantee, such as: Why is the data being collected/used?

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Benefit Application Data United States 52

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. At the same time, focusing solely on compliance can stifle an organization’s ability to think more creatively and strategically.

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Government Collaboration Nonprofit Evaluation 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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Policy Social Media Practice Media 107

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. Black youth face barriers such as historical exclusion, structural racism in schools and resources in Black communities.

Voice 126

Voice Philanthropy Atlanta Student 126

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise. What about working off site?

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Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

The nature of capital campaign committee structures. This builds a standard structure into the process from the start. Review any specific policies in place, especially for longer meetings where members’ attention spans are more likely to dip or wander.

Campaign 90

Campaign Structure Phase Review 90

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

The key to effectively using feedback as a retention tool is to actively do something with the information you collect. Assess your goals and incentive structures. Actively recognize standout contributions. Fine-tune new management and engagement tactics as they roll out. Show employees that you value their input and ideas.

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Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 91

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. Not sure if your organization’s stakeholders are ready to incorporate indirect costs into your planning?

Rate 89

Rate Question Government Fund 89

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Having a clear corporate structure limits the individual liability of your nonprofit’s leaders, employees, and board of directors.

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Think standing desks, ergonomics, and walking meetings) . AI and Ethical Dilemmas .

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Homeless Research Global System 163

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Understand revenue. .

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 131

Candid

APRIL 6, 2022

Meme: MEASURE works to use data and education to mobilize communities to fight structural racism and eliminate social disparities. The CARE (Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Evidence) model is a method for working in active partnership with communities to develop solutions to complex social problems.

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Measure Meme Education Data 89

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. It’s not sexy.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. If your supporters are active Facebook users, for instance, you might engage them with a Facebook Challenge. What policies have they supported? What policies have they opposed? The platforms you plan to target.

Advocacy 130

Advocacy Campaign Tips Storytelling 130

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

We have a choice of where to invest those dollars – our time – and we want to invest them in the activities and tasks that produce the most returns. 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.

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Voice Exercise Chapter Script 79

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

In this article, we delve into the Google Ad Grants program, discussing what it is, who is eligible, the application process, creating your first campaign, and going through a Google Ad Grants policy checklist to make sure your account is compliant and would not be blocked. Typically, the review process takes around 3 business days.

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Google Grant Guide Policy 278

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finally, in its work for social justice, the church has an active grantmaking program and draws participants from its congregation and beyond for community service, lectures, days of action, and more. . In this way, the church can also introduce social justice activities to parishioners seeking worship services, for example, or vice-versa.

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Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 69

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For example, you might actively market your website content on your social media profiles, encouraging your followers to explore your blog posts or events pages. In addition to having a valid charitable status, your organization also has to adhere to the website policy. Meet minimum ad structure requirements.

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Grant Google Strategy Dallas 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 110

Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Although the Google Ad Grant is an amazing tool for many nonprofits, there are a few limitations compared to a paid account that can be found in the Google Ad Grants Policy Compliance Guide. To keep the grant, nonprofits must follow the program details, show successes, and stay active optimizing and improving their ads.

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Grant Google Nonprofit National 97

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

On its face, evaluation seems like a neutral activity, designed to help us understand what’s happened, and to change course where needed. Like many other activities in participatory philanthropy, this approach considers the process to be as important as the outcomes. This can range from them being consulted to owning the results.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 89

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change. What does the decision making and organizational structure look like? Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Evaluation Program Attitude Instruction 52

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Every membership program needs a structure that appeals to its intended audience. Membership Models: The What and Why A membership model is an organizational structure where a nonprofit offers a valuable set of benefits in exchange for a recurring membership fee.

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Model Florida Nonprofit Benefit 52

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. For example, ensure all images include alt text, provide a transcript or closed captions for videos, choose text colors that contrast with the background, and use hierarchical page structure. ? Let’s dive in!

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Websites Donation Images Mobile 97

Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. My activism in the anti-rape movement began with institutionalized sexual harassment I experienced at my high school. Identify Your Own Story .

Advocacy 59

Advocacy San Francisco Story Digital 59

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Board will be responsible for monitoring how closely financial activity matches the actual budget, looking into how much programs and services cost, and whether that cost is appropriate. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices.

Roles 116

Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

Board moving to a co-chair structure; adding the equity committee chair to the executive committee. The membership committee was restarted in 2021 to discuss topics ranging from our website redesign to NTC member options to ways to activate the community around our beliefs and advocacy campaigns. 2022 focus. 2022 focus.

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Community NTC Sponsor NTEN 88

Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

A few months ago, the MAH board and staff started discussing whether and how to create a formal policy for advocacy activities. Want to go straight to the policy? Why create an advocacy policy? A small team of trustees and staff members worked together on our advocacy policy. I know our policy is not perfect.

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Policy Advocacy Create Museum 20

Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Implementing policies and prioritizing DEI best practices will help you start seeing a difference in your own organization. Having a leadership retreat specifically focused on diversity and inclusion so that leadership can gain some perspective while stepping away from the other organization activities. Wanting it isn’t enough.

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Practice Leadership Nonprofit Culture 59

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. We asked our partners, what are some ways organizations doing advocacy can consistently engage supporters and keep them ready to take action with you, even outside of crisis moments? Here’s what they said.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Exempt purposes can span a wide variety of activities intended to improve the common good. Like other successful entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs have the will and skill set to get things done and the traditional public charity structure and requirements may seem like burdensome barriers to moving forward. Alternative Structure.

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Public Charity Structure Arizona 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

.” She points out Sharing companies with robust digital platforms have potentially valuable digital data that could be of use to those interested in social change including researchers, policy makers and government officials. Want to look at structural racism, affordable housing or daycare, or gender and safety issues?

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Share Portland Kiva 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. The members of these networks are intentional about building, strengthening, and maintaining relationships with one another that generates collaborative activities together. They co-create the agenda and identify the priorities.

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Review Change Cleveland Generation 106

Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It will establish rules, expectations for gift officer interactions, and coordinates activities amongst staff. The moves management structure may vary depending on your goals and priorities. Responsibilities : Who will be responsible for updating and maintaining the policies? are clearly documented within the database.

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Database Track Donor Management 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Through an internal compensation review, as well an external one to benchmark against market rates, we are actively evaluating our current salary structures to ensure that they are equitable across the organization. A staff-wide survey last year revealed some key priorities, including: An equity review of compensation.

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Survey Evaluation Accessibility Practice 57