Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. For example, we tapped resources from all parts of Candid—from facilities to product managers—to collect and develop necessary materials and documentation. At Candid, we can relate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. MomsRising Health Reform Blog Carnival – September 2010.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy. This blog post provides additional recommendations for creating key metrics that align with your strategic objectives. You can learn more about taxonomy in this blog post or watch this on-demand webinar that discusses the topic as part of an overall content strategy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 76

NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I was fortunate enough to serve on a committee of AFP International that brought together some social media gurus to hash out guidelines that nonprofit organizations can use to craft their own social media policies. With the release of these guidelines I wanted to share 7 reasons why you should have a social media policy.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This can help identify best practices, leverage resources more effectively, and avoid duplication of efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

The other day, Matt Sharp shared this link to a social media policy generator called the Social Media Policy Tool. It asks you 12 questions mostly having to do with control and then spits out the biolerplate for your policy. Here's the social media policy I created for Beth's Blog. Social Media Policies.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

While these changes may feel overwhelming, there are easy things you can do with your current staff and set of resources that will help position your association to thrive in 2024. There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point.

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sgEngage

JULY 26, 2023

For Blackbaud’s more in-depth overviews of privacy laws, please go to the Privacy Resource Center. The Requirements Provide Access to Privacy Policies and Other Privacy Resources Do any of your online resources need to include a link to your privacy policy, notice at collection, or forms to change privacy preferences, etc.?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept.

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Donation Guide Policy Nonprofit 93

Donorbox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Recruitment, hiring, screening, and compensation are all parts of human resources. Starting from policy and compliance to establishing a […]. The post The Essential Role of HR in a Nonprofit | Donorbox appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Each of these is necessary for staff and volunteers in a nonprofit.

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Roles Nonprofit Policy Resource 98

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities. Taking stock allows us to set new priorities and forge new paths.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

This typically involves an assessment of the organization’s culture, which includes interviewing people, conducting surveys, and reviewing policies and collateral. They should be willing to revisit or add policies that reflect DEIAB principles as well. What policies are in place? In what ways are DEIAB principles working?

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. This has led to situations where BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ users are disproportionately affected by policies meant to address “bad” behaviors.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

So how do you begin to tap this new resource? Review expense policies, conflict of interest, or any other relevant policies or ethical issues. Thought leadership is a strategy that seems tailor-made for associations. After all, we are the home of professional experts. Here’s one significant challenge. This is critical.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If there are financial resources or scholarship opportunities that do NOT rely on FAFSA information to be considered, share these with your prospective students! There are many resources available, some for admissions personnel and some for families and students.

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Impact Student Alternative Education 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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Charity Village

MAY 17, 2022

We’ve tucked away a bonus policy inside the blog. Can you find it? Are you tempted to put off the task of reviewing and preparing your HR documents? Maybe it’s time to rethink that approach. You’ll likely have had more pressing things to take care of when you started running your nonprofit, and you might […].

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Press Policy Nonprofit Review 124

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

A gift of life insurance is when a donor names an organization as the beneficiary of an insurance policy or transfers ownership of the policy to the charity. Explain the different types of legacy gifts that your organization accepts and provide resources to help your donors make the right choice for them.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Candid took note of the barriers nonprofits faced, created resources, and stayed true to their intent of reducing the nonprofits’ burden of providing data to multiple stakeholders. The post Connecting the dots: Fighting for equity through a data partnership appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. In short, a policy ensures that every user understands that. What sanctions will be applied if the policy is breached.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

My YMCA colleague posed for this photo on purpose to illustrate a point about professional conduct and social media policies. For the policy issue, I suspect there are already policies about professional and appropriate conduct in the human resources area that can easily be translated to social media.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“Money comes with strings attached, so be sure you are willing and able to honor each [grant] without putting the rest of your business at risk,” advises Steven Canum, CFO of Senior Resources of West Michigan. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Learn the language and history. In managing grant funding , communication is key.

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Grant Process Management Tips 94

sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Watch an on-demand product tour today.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

A good way to make certain that the organization’s assets and reputation are protected is to ensure that there are proper financial policies in place, and they are being followed by all who have fiscal responsibility. Fund Accounting Software that Drives Impact Find out how Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT® fits your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Recently, I've been getting a question like that goes something like this, "All this social media stuff is great if you're fund raising or selling something or running a grassroots advocacy campaign, but what if you're focusing on carefully vetted scientific research or want to impact policy? They rely only on credible sources.

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Policy Social Media Research Impact 94

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A recent policy change that Microsoft put into place will impact nonprofits that have acquired donated Microsoft 365 or Office 365 licenses. In this blog post, we'll outline all the details your nonprofit needs to know and point you toward a helpful resource we've developed in order to help you manage these changes.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Inputs : The resources—financial and non-financial, human, and material—used to conduct an activity. There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The Resource Gap in Rural Funding. The nonprofit Bridgespan Group did a special post-recession report on overcoming the resource gap in rural funding. INFOMINE is a comprehensive virtual library and reference tool for Internet resources, including websites and databases. These collections are free for the public to access.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The nonprofit sector has no shortage of great resources and Nonprofit Hub specializes in providing those that are free, engaging and easily implemented. Here are some resources to help you navigate: Start a Nonprofit Course. What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit [BLOG]. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG].

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 81

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

We will explore starting a school-wide data management program by asking the right questions, identifying, cleaning, and organizing data, managing data access, and documenting data policies. Data Management in K–12 Schools first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Register for bbcon now ! We look forward to seeing you in Denver!

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

This blog will provide you with an understanding of how Google Ad Grants work and outline how your organization can participate in the program to draw attention to your mission-driven work online. This step can help connect you to an array of free nonprofit tools and resources that Google offers.

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