sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Develop a set of best practice policies and procedures to meet the needs of even the most challenging funders—like federal agencies. Support these policies with management tools that help you stay on track with requirements and deadlines throughout the entire grant lifecycle.

Grant 91

Grant Process Management Tips 91

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

Data 88

Data America Policy Companies 88

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. So … when the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was adopted by Congress in 2002, there just wasn’t much history to help nonprofits understand its impact – on them. Conflict of interest policy. As part of a.

Policy 71

Policy Public Adopt University 71

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Design Responsibly Responsible AI refers to the practice of designing, developing, and deploying artificial intelligence systems in a manner that is ethical, transparent, and accountable. Safety and Reliability: AI systems should be safe and reliable. Human in the Loop: AI should augment, not replace, human decision-making.

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Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2023

Every year there was guaranteed to be a policy or procedural change that required change management , which led to the second lesson I learned: Figure out how to make the change last. Adopt a culture that values feedback. Adopt a culture that supports flexibility. Adopt a culture that values training. Inviting creativity.

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Change Management Culture Change Management 76

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. Nethope’s research identifies the benefits of using AI systems as well as many examples of how AI is deployed in the humanitarian sector.

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Homeless Research Global System 163

Candid

MAY 13, 2021

Lack transparency The conventional expense management process can make it difficult to track expenses through the system and ensure they are handled properly. Make it hard to enforce expense policies You need to ensure expenses are appropriate, documented correctly, approved by the correct people, and charged to the right accounts.

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Software Management Policy Track 111

Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Adopt an AI strategy There’s no denying it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is happening. While experimentation is still a good way to learn, the potential and pitfalls of AI demand that every organization get serious about strategies, policies, and approaches that can steer them through decisions on AI.

Digital 92

Digital Attitude Government Model 92

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

During the Type 1 audit, businesses are evaluated on their hiring and data management systems, and the SOC 2 auditors determine if their design meets the trust principles. In Type 2, the continued effectiveness of those systems is checked. . Set up policies and procedures for data classification and data access.

Organization 98

Organization Structure Guidelines Evaluation 98

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. In this article, we're taking a closer look at what we mean by "Tech Adoption".

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Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

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. . Establish a bookkeeping system to account for cash receipts and cash disbursements, assets, and liabilities. . Establish a payroll system. .

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Organization Files Nonprofit Grant 129

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2009

At last weekend's Transparency Camp West , Ellen Miller from the Sunlight Foundation asked me a great question. "What are the characteristics of nonprofits that have successfully adopted social media?" . Departments do not work in silos, systems, policies, and work processes support this. I think it is culture.

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Social Media Adopt Media Social 88

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, before a business officer offers flexibility, it’s essential to have rules that define the terms of tuition payment and processing and have school leadership fully support those policies. Having that contract roll from the school’s admissions software into its tuition management system helps eliminate chaos and confusion.

Time 81

Time Blackbaud Policy Structure 81

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

With the trust of a secure and scalable system being most important, we made the difficult decision to sunset foundationConnect on a high note. The ongoing success of this option relies heavily on Salesforce expertise to maintain your system — either internally or with the help of outsourced IT professionals.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

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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Social Media Policy Media Social 99

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. They discussed ways that technology can improve services for people experiencing food insecurity, as well as the policy changes, investments, and cross-sector partnerships that are necessary to drive meaningful, lasting change.

Hunger 93

Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations. Compliance.

Management 67

Management Strategy International Nonprofit 67

Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Security act and the California Consumer Privacy Act.

Law 52

Law Digital Guide New York 52

Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

And in the five decades that FOIA has been in place, trillions of pieces of information have been digested by a wide array of Americans eager for a more transparent system of government. There is also a requirement that the agencies inform the public how frequently the system data is collected and how often it’s updated.

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California Public Open Online 100

Forum One

APRIL 6, 2023

These are all the systems, policies, and structures that influence the customer journey. Q2: How I can get service design adopted internally? Back-stage: The back-stage includes all the pieces that the customer doesn’t directly see or interact with.

Design 80

Design Service FAQ Interaction 80

Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it. Do you have policies and procedures telling people how to use your systems consistently?

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Problem Technology NTC System 100

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

It may be time to embrace change to lower the price of your new system. A new association management software (AMS) system is a major investment in your organization’s future. Or, it might mean you’ll need to have a conversation with the board about changing policies and bylaws to adopt a new process. AMS sticker shock?

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Associations Software Management Phase 78

sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

And don’t forget about those corporate email protection systems such as Barracuda which affect open tracking. So, how to we reframe around new privacy policies and technology? Perhaps we adopt a stricter adherence to offering short teaser content with a link to “read more”? This has always been a best practice, btw.

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Metrics Open Blackbaud gMail 112

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). Photo courtesy of WCPC – Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division).

Law 106

Law Government Philippines Tech 106

Forum One

MAY 5, 2022

Adopting the suggestions available for selecting keywords and pricing can be much more cost-effective than struggling to devise a strategy every time. Adopting tools like Dynamic Creative on Facebook can result in higher-performing, lower-cost ads. Hint: The platforms know their algorithms better than you! How to get started?

Work 60

Work Hints FAQ Adopt 60

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. By adopting new channels and strategies, nonprofits can inspire more people to take action in their own way, increasing the overall impact of the program.

Digital 59

Digital Report San Francisco Children 59

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s explore how these two factors impact higher education and the potential strategies institutions can adopt. provides federal incentives and policy support to encourage workforce development. Award Management System Transform your institution’s student awards program. For example, the U.S.

Education 77

Education Student Award University 77

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Take for instance, Accounting Subledger , a product that allows you to align fundraising data with your existing accounting system. What are you squirreling away in a spreadsheet that you wish you could include in your system? Would you like to consolidate systems and manage program data in the same place? About the Author.

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Tips Mongolia Product Platform 122

Care2

JULY 16, 2012

Here 11 nonprofit reports that are worth a look when you want to brush up on everything from nonprofit social media adoption, staffing, fundraising, and online engagement best practices. Check out the full report to see how your staffing stacks up with that of other organizations of similar size and tech adoption level.

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Report Guidelines Ratio Policy 78

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Don’t Blindly Adopt this Tech A Visual Example of Chat-First Search Sometimes a picture (of a search result) is worth a thousand words, so let’s show exactly what we are seeing in a chat-first search. ChatGPT was the fastest product adoption in history. Why will Chat-first search happen faster than Mobile-first search?

Search 52

Search Grant Organization Voice 52

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Don’t Blindly Adopt this Tech A Visual Example of Chat-First Search Sometimes a picture (of a search result) is worth a thousand words, so let’s show exactly what we are seeing in a chat-first search. ChatGPT was the fastest product adoption in history. Why will Chat-first search happen faster than Mobile-first search?

Search 52

Search Grant Organization Voice 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Personal and Professional Identity: Social Media Policies for Nonprofits. Schipul, a web marketing agency based in Houston, Texas, announced yesterday during the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive festival that Tendenci, a content management system (CMS) will be released as an open source solution. Tech Talk at SXSW.

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Interaction Nptech Open Source Houston 215

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

It is one thing to adopt certain principles for how you will navigate change personally, but things get even more complicated and interesting when you are navigating change management as a unit, group, family, or organization. Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. Be strategic in this answer.

Change Management 108

Change Management Change Management Phase 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The technology helps donors make investments that yield the highest impact or strategic system change. Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities.

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Map Examples Data Donor 61

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Create an annual budget and work with your Board to adopt the budget. This might not seem like a big deal, but remember that the systems you put in place now are the systems the nonprofit will grow with. Present the recommended process to the Board, so they can adopt a reimbursement policy.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Director Money Rate 111

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Participatory approaches to M&E invite us to think about which belief systems are privileged in our work, whose knowledge and priorities matter most, and why we do the work we do in the first place. As grantmakers, we can reconsider traditional monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches from start to finish.

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 83

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. It’s a human rights issue.

Hunger 59

Hunger Podcast Community America 59