Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Academic Institutions.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

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 !

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Ballet Lubbock was founded in 1969 with a mission to change lives by making life-long investments in their dancers, the community, and the arts. Donors and event participants even told Nick that they missed the sense of community made possible by the Ballet’s performances—quite a tangible return on investment.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Whistle-blower protection policy*.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Does the community have a strong need for this nonprofit? Make sure that by starting a new nonprofit, you’ll be able to fulfill an unmet need in the community. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

10,000 – $24,999): All benefits of Silver, and: Special recognition at events Private meetings with organizational leadership Platinum level (e.g., Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Make the most of board members and their networks.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, your nonprofit’s Board is ultimately responsible for your organization, interfacing between your organization and the community. It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. Plain and simple.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GOLD – Community Website. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities.

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Award Washington National Drupal 77

Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.” In this article, we will cover the six areas that any nonprofit board should be overseeing and providing some basic tips on proper board governance.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Excellence – Website for Government.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. Grassroots Leadership. Voto Latino. Latino Victory.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 21, 2018

posted by Hira Ismail Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. managerial/professional workforce, but only 10-17 percent of CEO and board leadership at foundations” (Ryan, 2012, p. A nonprofit not only needs to reflect its community through staffing, but genuinely hear and act upon diverse voices.

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Effective Strategy Organization Vietnam 49

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. How Leadership, Vulnerability, Brand Building, and Fighting Racism Co-Exist with Doyin Richards. Doyin will share his journey of building his brand and stepping into leadership to take action in a vulnerable space. Tim Lockie, Now It Matters.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations. Adopting a conflict of interest policy. Conduct an operational analysis in which you identify all potential risks and prioritize them based on which ones are most likely to occur.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.” The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund. We have a crisis in our country,” Im adds.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

posted by Mark Hager Associate Professor ASU School of Community Resources and Development. To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The United States was drawn into the war in the spring of 1917. On October 3, to raise money for the war, the U.S.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

June is observed as LGBTQ Pride month to commemorate the June 1969 Stonewall Riots and celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ community. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports candidates who will act on sensible gun policy reforms while championing LGBTQ safety and equality.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We That motivation is often centered in a desire to improve communities, said Seth J. There’s a good opportunity for faith-based communities to give together.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Learn how to speak publicly and eloquently about the organization and offer to speak to community organizations, mutual aid organizations, clubs, coalitions, or commissions. Do a raffle, sweepstakes, contest, or giveaway in your community.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 352

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Florida nonprofit executives who participated in a Nonprofit Leadership Center survey stated their top anxieties about generating organizational revenue were cancelled fundraising events (64 percent) and loss of funders or corporate partners (45 percent). Most charitable organizations’ greatest concern continues to be financial stability.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Orlando, FL/ $625. The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Name (A-Z).

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Different people will hear messages differently, so utilize multiple communication channels to communicate with your members. With many businesses implementing work from home policies to help flatten the curve with this virus, re-enforce your association’s value in this new work from home environment.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Empowering Communities: Participatory Grantmakers Say We Must Go beyond Feedback. Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap. The Challenge of Nonprofit Leadership: Navigating a Perilous Moment. Nonprofit Leadership at a Crossroads. Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy Template.

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Philanthropy Open Participatory Evaluation 98

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

posted by Veera Tervola Morrison Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Lili Wang Associate Professor, School of Community Resources & Development. is an Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Management in ASU's School of Community Resources and Development. Currently I am working on international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and related policies in the U.S.,

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As you develop community relationships, you can leverage your network to run a larger campaign down the line. It can sometimes be difficult to find trusted individuals to fill a campaign’s leadership roles. What policies have they supported? What policies have they opposed? Rely on established relationships.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. NTI Nuclear Security Index.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Luckily for us, governance consultant Tom Okarma has written a terrific guest post for us this week on exactly this topic. One of the major causes of friction in the area of nonprofit leadership and poor nonprofit board performance, and a big reason why boards and CEO’s may part ways, is poor boundary setting between the board and the CEO.

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Chicago Government Teen Hunger 65

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2017

posted by Stanford Prescott Graduate Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. personal communication, Mar. Advocating for smart policies. Nonprofits may also want to consider exploring advocacy for more far-reaching policy changes. Acker, R (2017). Retrieved from: [link].

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Shared purpose and transparency We can further draw the connection between our shared vision, values, and purpose and our broader ESG efforts and leadership transparency. It was also the year that most companies and CEOs reaffirmed their commitment to the importance of environmental, social, and governance impact work.

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