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Cybersecurity: 5 Ways to Better Protect Your Nonprofit Data

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Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5. Invest in Training.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Donate your skills (graphic design, strategic planning, human resources).

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What to Do When You’re Notified About A Legacy Gift

Bloomerang

For example, the form would ask about the designation, contacts/background of the donor, timelines to expect funds (for future planning purposes), etc. . Include your contact information in your message so they can reach you if they have any questions. . — Organizational Forms.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level. Once you have your goals, you can work backward to design an appropriate and feasible timeline. For any advocacy campaign, you’ll want to first look at your current team members and contacts stored in your database.

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An Open letter to Crowdfunding Companies from the California Association of Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms. They must be able to choose whether their names and contact info will be given to the nonprofit or whether their donation will be anonymous.

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What You Should Know if You’re Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Bloomerang

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. At this time, you should also establish business contact information including location (can be a residential home) and email address. Establish initial governing documents and policies. .

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How to Improve On-Time Tuition Payments

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However, before a business officer offers flexibility, it’s essential to have rules that define the terms of tuition payment and processing and have school leadership fully support those policies. By working closely with the school to understand its policies, we can help families find the best way to honor payments when hardships occur.

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