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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Don’t Forget Policies and Procedures There’s more to oversight than reading the financial statements. Be sure to review important policies and procedures. Is that even possible?

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

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Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow. Most of your established grantees will have documented internal controls, but it’s always good to verify and help them establish these practices if they aren’t already in place.

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Best Practices for Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Security Threats

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Given this, your social good organization may be taking a fresh look at your cyber security practices to make sure you are well protected. Below, you can find a series of high-level tips and reminders that your organization can leverage to ensure you are keeping cyber security in the forefront of your organization’s practices.

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Creating partnerships: Closing the gender pay gap by challenging the status quo together 

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The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all. According to U.S. There are many interconnected forces driving these disparities.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. The board meeting agenda, the website update, and filling staff vacancies, are everyday tasks that make it easy to defer activities that don’t require immediate attention. Inspire and support the improvement or innovation of products or business practices.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. In responding to the needs of those we serve—medical students, physicians, and their patients—the AMA relies on the diverse expertise, ideas, and strength of our workforce to promote and advocate for equity and justice in our policies, products, and services.

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Asking For A Legacy Gift: 10 Practical Steps To Get Started

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Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Educate yourself Familiarize yourself with the different types of legacy gifts , such as bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance policies, or retirement account designations. Many donors you encounter haven’t yet given this option much thought.

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