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Making the Switch: What For-Profit CFOs Need to Know About Nonprofit Accounting

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For example, perhaps a donor gave a large gift for the construction of a new shelter for people experiencing homelessness. To do this, you need an accounting system that can hold this information on a unique record, not as part of an account string. Restricted funds , however, are donations tied to a specific purpose or time.

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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations need to understand the impact that AI systems may have on workers’ physical health and encourage an active, not sedentary workplace. Douglas Rushkoff, author of Team Human , has been serializing chapters from his book on Medium. Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) .

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The Fresh, New Approach For How Governmental Leaders Achieve Unparalleled Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The new book, Bridgebuilders , should be on the reading list of every public official, CEO, and civic leader. That is because throughout the book, authors William D. You will discover more than one hundred specific strategies and tips , proven by some of the world’s best managers that Eggers and Kettl share in their book.

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Accounting for Development Gifts

Tech Soup

If we receive a $100 cash contribution and enter it into our development office’s software, it needs to be tagged with the donor’s designation, such as "building fund" or "meals for homeless children." A new fiscal year does not mean a new designation: What if things get a little more complicated?

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources. Countless organizations could benefit from Kyle’s skills, yet there is no system connecting national service alumni with nonprofits and public sector agencies most in need of young talent.

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Accounting for Development Gifts

Connection Cafe

If we receive a $100 cash contribution and enter it into our development office’s software, it needs to be tagged with the donor’s designation, such as “Building Fund” or “Meals for Homeless Children”. We’ve followed our donor’s wishes and made the world a little better in the process; everything is fine! Absolutely not!

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Mission Assets Fund is scaling up its unique Lending Circles program, a social loan program that enables low-income people who are outside the banking system to lend and borrow with each other with interest-free social loans.