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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

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Clearing the legislative path for improved collaboration between charities and Indigenous organizations

Charity Village

The post Clearing the legislative path for improved collaboration between charities and Indigenous organizations appeared first on CharityVillage. According to Senator Ratna Omidvar, sponsor of Bill S-216, “These are big and important changes. They provide a path to get […].

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A New Era for Foundation Collaboration

sgEngage

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. Collaborations, after all, take time. When two or more organizations work together on any project, time must be spent up front setting ground rules, creating processes, and making compromises. Why Collaborate? Common Types of Foundation Collaboration.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

.orgSource

Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. We leveraged our connections during COVID by organizing a weekly call to convene the key players. On the other hand, in Madison, where we didn’t have a Kitchen Cabinet, collaboration on reopening was much more challenging.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). Note: this is a stock photo; child is not an actual victim (Photo: IJM).

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

Sometimes this feeling can leave you wondering where or how to start organizing your data, which can easily lead to a cycle of inaction and increased overwhelm. This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. credits offered).