The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

The question now is — what do we do with all this? The Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington has developed a practice and guidance around writing data statements ( [link] ). AI is now a core part of Microsoft’s suite. At Google, Bard becames Gemini. The answer: Use it. There are many access points to this technology.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Alternatively, you could forsake a participant application process in favor of shifting power immediately. If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all. What does participation look like?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms. Donors should have access to customer support to deal with questions and problems. … Read More

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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.

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Law Digital Guide New York 52

Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is a tough question, from what we can tell there are benefits from a tracking side and a cookieless tracking alternative. . While we can’t answer that question for you, we can break down what we have been seeing. . From a performance side we saw the impact of iOS 14.5 that may impact your nonprofit. .

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” We have a lot of content, and we know that you’ll have questions. And we’re not using the chat feature with you; we’re using the Q&A box to be in dialogue with you, so please feel welcome to use that at any time as questions arise.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible. If someone has a legitimate question, they call the appropriate person before the Board meeting to ask. Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work. Respondents to the Center for Effective Philanthropy raised philanthropy’s role in advancing systems change and engaging in policy, especially advocacy and organizing.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 54

BoardAssist

JULY 30, 2014

Conflict of interest policy – My New York nonprofit has a Conflict of Interest policy which: Includes both a definition of conflict of interest and procedures for disclosing, addressing, and documenting conflicts and their resolution. model conflict of interest policy. model whistleblower policy. Nixon Peabody.

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New York Nonprofit Policy Review 75

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? While CVS lost $2 billion in annual cigarette sales in the first year of its new policy, its pharmacy sales jumped. The first question we ask is: what do our customers want?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2017

Luckily, nonprofits already provide many of the programs that will be needed in the years to come, such as: educating students for the careers of the future, providing social services to unemployed persons, advocating for policy solutions and many other roles. Advocating for smart policies. personal communication, Mar. Acker, R (2017).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Simulate the Office Water Cooler or Open Door Policy. Alternately, If you are using Zoom, set up a personal room that is open 24/7 for people to drop into. Some teams also establish “drop in or open door times,” the real world equivalent of popping your head into a colleague’s office to ask a quick question.

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Virtual Tips Nonprofit Interaction 180

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

A statement to the international news agency Reuters read: “We revised our Ad Grants policies to help nonprofits be more effective with AdWords and improve the quality of their ads, which will lead to targeted awareness of their projects and mission.” We’ve posted the exact email at the bottom of this post. Source: Edelman.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

One important caveat to keep in mind, though, is that if you have a specific campaign that uses alternate colors and images, those alternate colors and images are what your supporters are expecting when they choose to give to that campaign. The amount matched depends on the employer’s matching gifts policy.

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BoardAssist

MAY 20, 2014

Does your organization have a sound, carefully managed and board-approved Investment Policy Statement? 1) Do you have a well thought out Investment Policy Statement, approved by the board? The answers to the questions below will help define the key terms of the investment policy statement.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

Decision 1: Must we have data governance policies before we migrate? Good data governance addresses data quality issues ranging from how you control your data input processes to questions such as ‘How long will you store old records?’ This is a great question and a tough decision. It’s your piece of mind.

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Data Donor Database Map 178

Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

Helps you edit and revise your work by suggesting alternative phrasing and word choices. They say it technically violates a dated policy, but they have no way to detect this when used properly as a writing assistant. Maybe… The answer to this question depends on how much creativity is involved and the type of writing work you do.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Create policies and procedures, so everyone is treated fairly. But, consider the alternative: continuing to do everything yourself, with sporadic support from Board members and volunteers. An HR professional can help you craft questions so that the process is fair and you don’t ask something you shouldn’t or that might be illegal.

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Guide Nonprofit Interview Job 75

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Question: I am the interested in starting a public charity, and I want to legally protect my influence and ability to control the affairs of the organization. An independent Board of Directors with comprehensive conflict of interest policies and practices is the primary strategy for insuring there is not private benefit.

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Public Charity Structure Arizona 71

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Alternatively, for-profit organizations can generally choose how they want to distribute work across their team and whether they want to see certain projects through or wrap them up before completion. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, social security policies, OSHA requirements, and all state and local labor regulations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2009

I learned from Matt more about how IT department's policies and challenges. Which was a great metaphor for explaining why there is standardization in the system and administrative controls. I'm also really grateful that this is very responsive IT Help Desk who have answered all my questions! We're up to six!)

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Social Media Support Media Help 61

Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning. Then when it comes down to writing up a formal policy, take the following practical continuous learning foundations into consideration: An Open Environment – Establish to your employees early on that it is ok to ask questions when something is not understood.

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Culture Learning Create Industry 60

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

His stance raises the question: Does being committed to social change require making one less comfortable or resisting being “too comfortable?". “If I’m comfortable, I feel much less urgency to try to change things.”. My friend is deeply committed to issues of social justice, which includes equal access to affordable health care for all.

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International Americorp Action South Africa 83

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2018

The Berkshire Museum isn't deaccessioning artifacts of questionable public value. CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES TO THE MARKET ECONOMY There are creative alternatives to traditional museum deaccessioning policies that could solve this problem. The issue is violation of public trust. Other nonprofit industries have done this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

Apps allow citizens to use their zip codes to look up their elected officials and voice their concerns or support on a policy issue are not unique to Twitter as I learned from posting about the App on Google+. Voice for America’s Children has a similar app on Facebook. Or, failing that, to come up with an alternative to G+.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2012

Alexis de Tocqueville, a French early nineteenth century political thinker and scholar known for his book Democracy in America , often pondered questions of societal well-being, or social policy. SIBs provide an alternative to traditional philanthropy, government contracts, and low profit corporations. —Alexis de Tocqueville.

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Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

The discussion answered common questions, such as the difference between profiles and pages, and included insightful contributions from nonprofit chat participants about how their organizations are using Facebook. Six questions guided the conversation so we've posted the questions and responses below: 1.

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Social Media Facebook Media Social 61

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

These questions and guidelines can help you figure out how much data your nonprofit’s mobile devices need. Check out these tips and incorporate them into a usage policy for employees. But anytime/anywhere access comes with a price, which can vary significantly. Start with the numbers. How Much Data Do You Need?

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Data Tips Skype Mobile 67

Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2016

In my last post, I answered the age-old questions, “ Can my 501(c)(3) really engage in advocacy? ” These realities make it more evident that each nonprofit needs a unified voice, powerful enough to withstand the process of making policy. Crutchfield and McLeod suggest that there “five principles for successful policy change”.

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Advocacy Measure Policy United States 20

Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

ACH transfers: These are direct bank transfers which minimize transaction fees and provide an alternative to cards. Flexible Online Fundraising Platform Alternatively, nonprofits can choose a platform that permits the selection of an external payment processor while offering a default option. Which CRM is right for me?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

" I tweeted that question, along with Lucy Bernholz, who was wondering whether anyone from the philanthropic sector was attending. Sharing companies/platforms are just one place alternatives abound and money is flowing and good is getting done. Blurred Policy Lines and the Downsides of Sharing. Why aren't THEY here?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

This process of reflection is embedded in the organization’s working style, not a random moment of inspiration after a program evaluation is completed. Everyone on staff understands that the questions are the best teachers and in an effort to sustain learning articulate questions and seek answers to those questions.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 21, 2017

Having an open-door policy helps your volunteers do their best work and feel comfortable asking questions. Stick around for a while to be present for questions that might come up, and make yourself available if any other issues arise. Equip Them. Communication is key, especially with new volunteers. Show Impact.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 21, 2011

We asked this question recently on our post-conference survey and the results were overwhelming: 95.9% In the four years that I’ve been responsible for planning and negotiating conference A/V and other technology expenses for NCFR, I’ve had my eye on mobile broadband as a potential lower-cost alternative for providing internet access.

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Case Study Internet Mobile Studies 89

Forj

JULY 5, 2017

The program can be broken down into two different tracks: Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Advanced Alternative Payment Models (Advanced APMs). Shawn Martin , Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Practice Advancement, and Policy, . It looks like an obvious question, but don’t be fooled.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

First, organic reach is at an all-time low and the value and effectiveness of social media advertising is questionable : Facebook: 2.9 Mastodon: A Twitter alternative , but even with all the chaos of the Elon Musk takeover, any Twitter alternative will struggle. Instagram: 1.4 Check Your Compliance ].

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

I would characterize the atmosphere as one of informed and intelligent skepticism on the part of the Copyright Office, with many questions exploring different positions. We did some exploration of the likely impacts on the market for audio books: that seems to be one of the major policy concerns about the text-to-speech issue.

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