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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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Review expense policies, conflict of interest, or any other relevant policies or ethical issues. These ideas may be obvious to association staff, but they may not be clear to the pundits you hope to attract. Document both employee and volunteer responsibilities. This is critical.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

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We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity. For datamaking, visuals like charts, diagrams, or maps are important for more than data collection.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

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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. Is your chart of accounts unmanageable?

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Staff: Provide an organizational chart with photos and enough information about each person’s role so volunteers can find the person they are looking for.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2023

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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. Do they give you the information you need?

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The One Record Myth in K–12 School Software

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We still needed to create a consistent policy or practice for sharing data throughout the school. Now, if a board member or business officer asks for a report, we can quickly produce one using tables, line graphs, or charts and send a PDF or link to the report. Everyone can get everything they need with their unique secure login.

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Planning to Win: A Framework and Free Toolkit for Nonprofit Campaign Planning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Chart the Course. The six simple stages to successful campaign planning are: Define the Victory. Evaluate the Campaign Climate. Choose Your Influence Strategy. Message for Impact. Manage the Campaign.

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