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Nonprofit Guide to US Digital Privacy Laws: CCPA, SHIELD

Whole Whale

This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.

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Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

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Ask Rita in HR is provided as a forum for our readers to learn about and discuss current developments in human resource law. Please remember that Ask Rita ’s answers are fact-specific and may be affected by state laws. The post Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

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From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Accept Real Estate Gifts If You’ve Never Done So Before

Bloomerang

If you have a local law firm that specializes in nonprofit law, this is a place to start. If not, contact estate planning and real estate firms to see if they handle this type of transaction. If you can’t find someone local, there are a range of law firms with this specialty. Develop a gift acceptance policy.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Cultivation. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Privacy-First Marketing for Nonprofits

Media Cause

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? Ensure your actions match your policies When you say you aren’t tracking website visitors, are you sure that’s the case? Kudos to them for their setup wizard, which asks many intelligent questions to help you quickly craft custom policies.)

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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. . That said, the laws vary from state to state as to whether or not contingent beneficiaries are entitled to accountings. . — Organizational Forms.

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