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How Government Can Adapt to the Current State of Twitter

Forum One

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. Social media managers and communications professionals across industries are also reconsidering how they use—or don’t use—Twitter. Does Twitter help us achieve those?

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! The hearing is next Tuesday at [time].

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Research Friday: Lessons in board governance

ASU Lodestar Center

The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Thankfully, a recent survey conducted by BoardSource in 2012 shows signs of increased governance among nonprofits 2. Increased understanding of their legal and governance responsibilities.

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10 Awesome LGBTQ Organizations You Should Support This Pride Month

Everyaction

June is observed as LGBTQ Pride month to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Riots and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Transgender Law Center.

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Creating the Foundation for a Best-In-Class Nonprofit Finance Team

sgEngage

This means that board members must actively participate in governance, act in the best interest of the organization, ensure the organization complies with applicable laws and regulations and carries out its mission. Strong finance departments are able to easily communicate financial data to a nonfinancial audience.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are most successful when they’re focused on one primary issue because it makes it easier to communicate the organization’s purpose to potential donors. Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.