Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“Change is inevitable, growth is an option.” – John C. It’s no secret that as a global society we’ve had a few changes thrown at us in the last few years. Even aside from a global pandemic, an ever changing landscape of technology and politics have caused all of us to have to navigate change. All About Change.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. It outlines 10 core principles for philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs) to enhance their impact and contribute to broader systems change. Do you know of a resource Candid’s Issue Lab is missing? communities face.

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Resource Mississippi Participatory New York 119

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced. But risk doesn’t always come with a dollar sign attached.

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Conversation Challenge Evaluation Associations 221

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. The NTEN: Change publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and ready to download! For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done. Get started!

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. How are people expected to communicate?

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Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

As 2024 kicks off and the world of data and AI continues to rapidly evolve, associations need to adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of members and stakeholders. 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.

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Impact Strategy Associations Data 169

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. I met key Congressional staffers who deeply cared about disability issues, and who had comprehensive knowledge of the issue. Fast-forward six years.

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Advocacy Change Literacy DC 176

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Back in 2017, we could see that business was changing. Wrap-up Keynote Hey Google, write me a speech about the ethical and legal issues surrounding a non-profit’s use of AI. Kimberly Pendo AI is rapidly changing the world, and the non-profit sector is no exception. Kevin is.orgCommunity’s Co-Founder. Sponsored by Multiview.

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Sponsor Associations North America Law 221

.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Today, in Milwaukee, the group has gone on to consider public safety, another issue that’s critical for restaurants. The pandemic will not be the last catastrophic disruption or paradigm-changing event. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. There was no working partnership with industry and public health.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Collaboration Associations 221

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

We are paying attention to issues of equity and social justice; participatory grantmaking; and streamlining applications and reporting.” . “We Assessing whether further changes to our grant processes and practices are necessary to ease burdens on grantees” . The importance of multi-year grants to build nonprofit capacity” .

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Foundation Giving Change Survey 105

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 100

.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. People are fearful of change. However, activities that involve gaining people’s cooperation and changing their behavior require time and effort. Adopt a pay equity policy.

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Associations Reflection Leadership Training 221

EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

It involves change, which can feel uncomfortable. Update your database policies. Update your database policies based on your new software platform (your new vendor or implementation partner should be able to provide some guidance here,) and set aside time for initial and ongoing training. Revisit your staff onboarding checklist.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Do the Research Favorite playlists change quickly. These days favorite playlists change quickly! Review expense policies, conflict of interest, or any other relevant policies or ethical issues. Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot.

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YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast 221

M+R

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We’re officially one year out from yet another extremely consequential election (see: all the big issues on the line in the previous paragraph!) We’ll help you hone your advocacy and electoral roadmap and point you toward what you should be doing today to fight for progressive change in 2024. Also just a tad overwhelming motivating?

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Advocacy Government Policy Issue 93

Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

The world is changing, and so is philanthropy. But that’s okay: by being vulnerable and open to change, you can transform your organization into one that mirrors your constituents and better serves your mission. Leadership should show a real willingness to recognize that changes need to happen. What policies are in place?

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Policy Reflection Culture Training 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If your nonprofit is just starting out or doesn’t have solid financial policies in place, now is the time to start! Nonprofit financial policies An organization’s financial policies provide a framework for many of the essential aspects of managing funds. The ways people prefer to give are constantly changing.

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Effective Donation Management Guide 100

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. and issues of importance to the sector.

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Policy Foundation Law United States 35

M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted. But, now is not the time to retreat. After all, what’s the alternative?

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Advocacy Impact Culture Alternative 94

Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.”

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Resource Data Community Aggregator 59

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. Explore the Nonprofit Podcast List Tracking podcast downloads can be difficult and a bit messy.

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Podcast Hunger Nonprofit Summary 96

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

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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Social Media Media Strategy Social 92

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Collecting demographic data can lead to meaningful change. This resulted in a review of TCE’s grantmaking policies that may have inadvertently disadvantaged and disqualified smaller budget organizations, many of which were BIPOC-led. Rather, it’s simply a means for funders to understand their own portfolios over time.

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Demographics Lesson Action Data 116

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Should you change your nonprofit’s Facebook profile image to show support of a hot political issue? Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? How to write your policy.

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Social Media Policy Media Social 84

NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

What is the risk of not adapting to a changing technology culture? This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities. How can we be sure that the rewards outweigh the risks?

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Issue Chicago Case Study NTEN 59

EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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Advocacy Generation Support Script 158

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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. Over the last six months, we have begun to use the “ blog carnival ” tool as a way to highlight content within the context of a specific policy campaign.

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Policy Goal Lesson Share 98

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

When nonprofit employees, leaders and their boards are not reflective of the communities they serve, they jeopardize mission attainment and the implementation of ineffective strategies to address social issues. Research indicates progress on diversity is dependent on nonprofit boards, which impact nonprofit performance and policies.

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Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

M+R

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Regardless of the issues that your organization works on, or your c3/c4 status, you know nonprofits play a key role in defining the issues that elections focus on, along with the policies beyond each election cycle. Bring the popcorn because this is a gooooood one!)

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Advocacy Contact Advice Research 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy. Today, it’s a whole new ballgame.

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Change New Zealand Homeless Australia 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

“The only constant is change,” saith Heraclitus. Change, for nonprofits, can be both internal and external—from a shift in mission to a change in political or economic winds. Successful nonprofits respond to significant change by reevaluating their strategy—and that includes their online strategy.

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Hunger Online Metrics Drupal 245

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit. While their environment may change (which you should acknowledge), you can continue to give your audiences real ways to engage with your organization’s mission and participate in moments of impact.

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Communication Support Calendar Advocacy 59

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise. What about working off site?

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Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

We’ll share more after the session and dive into some of the questions we’ll tackle here: Everything’s changing so fast, is everyone already using AI? What are some environmental issues that are relevant to you? There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges. Copyediting.

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Social Media Images Video Media 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. They have joined forces and along with John Cleveland, have written “ Connecting to Change the World.” Generative Social-Impact Network.

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