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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting.

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

And they probably don’t know what their role is in leading the nonprofit. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? By creating by-laws, you’re setting a standard for how your Board must function.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role. Because We Love Where We Live allows donors to play a vital role in the fundraising efforts that provide environmental education to thousands of students. Southern Environmental Law Center. Youtube: @natlforests.

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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

While their non-violent direct action wasn’t the first of its kind, it was the one that captured the attention of the nation. It sparked thousands to participate in similar protests in 14 states to challenge racist Jim Crow laws and norms. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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From the Kids’ Table to the Adults’ Table: Taking Relationships Seriously in a World of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But as the authors write, networks comprise people who are in relationship with each other, and it is the critical role of relationships that often gets marginalized in the focus on networks. Networks have been valuable to the social change sector because of the potential for collective impact rather than individual impact.

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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

Tech Soup

Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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Does Your Nonprofit Need Legal Counsel About Using Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The points related to online tactics include such items as a web site privacy policy, sweepstakes, other privacy considerations such as HIPPA, and social media sites. Rosenthal educates about these laws and the implications for nonprofits in pretty clear langauage and points out that these laws apply to social media sites.