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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: Legal protection of control within public charities

ASU Lodestar Center

The organized and operated requirements for charitable organizations are very specific, including a prohibition of private benefit, so private ownership is not an option. It’s a Tax Benefit. Public charities with a 501(c)3 designation enjoy substantial tax benefits. Alternative Structure. Burden or Opportunity?

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Will the Sharing Economy Catalyze New Forms of Philanthropy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.” 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?

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Report: Insights from the Google AI Impact Challenge

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Many organizations are working on similar projects and could benefit from shared resources. . If technical expertise is needed to scope an AI project, reach out to organizations or individuals with that expertise to pressure test whether there is a faster, simpler, cheaper alternative. .

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Challenges of Establishing an Employee Relief Fund (ERF) and Recommended Solutions

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But there are many things that companies need to be aware of in setting these up, most importantly, the IRS regulations governing their operation, but also considerations such as staff, budget, operations, and much more. Blog – Creating and Managing an Employee Assistance Fund.

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How to Pursue an Awesome Career in Nonprofit Management

ASU Lodestar Center

Nonprofit organizations offer services to the public that governments and businesses do not. Hospitals, universities and religious organizations have long been the center of much nonprofit activity, but nonprofit structures are continuing to evolve. Know the Benefits of Nonprofit Sector Work. Evaluate Your Skills and Experience.

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Research Friday: Human Capital Performance Bonds. What are they? How do they work?

ASU Lodestar Center

Calls for scaling have been amplified by the recent economic recession, which brought increased demand for social services coupled with shrinking government dollars. But a structural problem remains: philanthropy does not typically have available capital for scaling. Thus, a bond was structured so that Twin Cities Rise!

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Research Friday: Social Impact Bonds: A New Tool for Scaling Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

Social service and nonprofit programs have traditionally been supported through philanthropy and government contracts. The last five years has seen shrinking funds from both the government and philanthropic sectors due to a recession economy. Needs continue to grow beyond what philanthropy or government can provide.

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