Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. Someone under the age of 18 who is in a battered or abusive situation is still a minor in the eyes of the law, even when they are married,” Allison explained. Consider developing a personal brand. Networking takes practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter, or submitting a grant application. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

It is simple enough to know where you are soliciting in person, sending a letter or submitting a grant application. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. Since this is a “hot” prospect, my best advice is to seek out someone experienced to help you with this particular gift.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

You could assess how people were communicating, determine where the vibe registered on the stress meter, and take the opportunity to connect personally with employees. shared this valuable advice. If possible, compare the remote team’s results to their previous in-person performance. Anonymity is imperative.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While I always recommend you let donors know you are not in the business of offering professional legal or financial advice, and they should consult with their own advisors, this doesn’t mean you can’t inform people about changes in the law. But also be aware these laws are always changing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2018

* This blog post is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. We’re now living within the tension between personalization and privacy, and our future impact as fundraisers is largely dependent upon our abilities to adapt to this new reality, today. Personalization means a more focused marketing spend.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . I prefer to do this via a phone call, as this is more direct and personal and helps with establishing rapport.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Although basics like issuing paychecks can be handled through a payroll service, when it comes to benefits, compensation, and compliance, only a professional with up-to-date knowledge can be trusted for advice. Comply with federal and state employment laws.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 28, 2019

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . Some examples include technology upgrades and person hours or large items donated for our live auction which make us thousands of dollars in the auction for each item. Saying thank you for the gift.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. 4) What is your best piece of fundraising and online communication advice for Kenya NGOs when it comes to raising money through crowdfunding?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2018

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Advice for Teachers and Educators. In the U.K.,

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

My one piece of advice to my daughter and son-in-law at their wedding was “never assume what has never been said.” Have someone from the staff or board call to personally thank them. Scratch a personal thank you across the top of every donor receipt that goes into the mail. This is also true with donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2017

Law-abiding. Act within the statutes of the law and the company's rules and regulations. Take personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Thank you, Valerie, for this wise advice. Full of Integrity. Maintain high-quality standards despite schedule pressures. Trustworthy. Be candid and forthcoming. Accountable.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

Personal identity theft. For example, consumers by law have access to credit reports used in making financial decisions about the consumer. We need to understand how potential changes in government policy and the law may impact us down the road … impact our ability to acquire and use data, impact our own data governance policies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

My feelings regarding this statement were along the lines of how identity plays into personal politics and personal achievements. Through it all, she handled herself with grace and dignity not unlike Jackie Kennedy, but with her own sense of grounded-ness and personality that is uniquely modern.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 2, 2018

The ASU Lodestar Center’s two Professionals in Residence, Pat Lewis and Anne Byrne, weigh in with their differing perspectives and advice for nonprofit organizations. For more information on the likely impact of the new tax law, click here. I doubt it. Some new high-tech fundraising programs don’t even qualify for a deduction.

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BoardAssist

JULY 30, 2014

Thanks for the great advice in this guest post Paul! Prohibits the person with the conflict from attending or influencing deliberations and from voting on the transaction. My nonprofit has a whistleblower policy which: States that the person designated to administer the policy reports to the audit committee of the Board.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2016

Toyama offers up strong criticisms as well as constructive advice about how to best apply technology to social problems. His “Law of Amplification” was particularly insightful: “technology’s primary effect is to amplify human forces.” At the same time, there are some flaws in his arguments that are worth pointing out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

The book is filled with stories, practical resources, and tools. The book is written for staff and board members. While the advice in the book does not replace an attorney, having this on your reference desk can help you be more efficient your attorney’s time because you’ll come to meetings educated. What is lobbying?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Some of the topics addressed: When does an employee's personal blog become "work-related"? These are NOT legal, but operational in terms of personal use. Write in the first person. Brownstone, Esq.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

And here we are… Tania Luciow is a lover of sparkly flats, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund , and Convio. This is her story: EG for CC: What’s your elevator pitch about what the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund does? TL: Use the training sessions online and in person.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2019

Our best advice is to clarify your institution’s goals and ensure that you have the capacity to deliver on your campaign. However, the law’s full impact on donors and fundraising will only be fully known after we’ve had a few years of data to analyze. The higher education sector brought in 32% of Giving Tuesday revenue. .

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites. Lesson 2: Understand the laws. 2 This important, nationwide law empowers nonprofits and other like-minded folks to be able to share donated food amongst people in need.

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Forj

APRIL 13, 2018

GDPR has been in the news recently, and on the mind of companies that collect personal data via the Internet. That’s good advice, as GDPR might require quite a bit. This law provides transparency to how consumer data is being used or not used. GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR Key Components.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

This adaptability isn’t just for people with disabilities: personalized content helps everyone. Gerry did have one other piece of critical advice: change the name. Today, the Marrakesh Treaty has been ratified by more than thirty countries, and went into international effect and law as of last year.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Of course, be sure to work with your staff team to get an outside perspective and seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors, and managers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

The only concern was potentially violating HIPPA laws. However, we were already mindful of HIPPA laws and have existing protocols and policies - so we just made sure we followed those in our social media use. It’s all about listening on social media and responding as a ‘real, live’ person. Yes, we do.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. He is the only person in Ireland with a CFRE, a Diploma in Fundraising and a Certificate in Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2009

There are no official rules, although there is some great advice in the O'Reilly Twitter Book on this topic for corporate examples. And, it is a good idea allow employees to have personal accounts just as long as they identify themselves with your organization. You'll need to decide who is doing the Tweeting for your organization.

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