Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Sam's story illustrates the pressing need for culture change within nonprofits or as colleague, Allison Fine , puts it "organizational silos prevent people from empowering their edge." . I asked about a SM policy when I started a new position in a nonprofit institution about seven months ago. Still no policy, seven months later.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

A few months ago, the MAH board and staff started discussing whether and how to create a formal policy for advocacy activities. Want to go straight to the policy? Why create an advocacy policy? A small team of trustees and staff members worked together on our advocacy policy. I know our policy is not perfect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. Production Network: This type of network inspires and encourages collective action by members to create innovative practices, public-policy proposals, and other tools or products that lead to social impact.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

But good governance shouldn’t be comfortable. Some associations put power behind those words by quickly adopting strategies to expand gender, racial, cultural, demographic, and age distribution within their memberships as well as their leadership. That’s one of the reasons why the structure needs to include outsiders.”

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. Finance / @southwestfdns.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data. Landmark Steps to Liberate Open Data President Obama has signed an Executive Order to make government data more accessible to the public and entrepreneurs. Nonprofit Data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

They are accustomed to thinking that a government controls its citizens — that a film or documentary cannot be produced without government approval. I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 24, 2015

Earlier this year, BoardSource launched Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices , which is a comprehensive scan of current nonprofit board practices, policies, and performance. Structure yourself for success. Boards need to get outside of their comfort zones.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

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. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? Corporate Culture. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? By the late 17th Century, lawyers, doctors and government employees were toiling in offices built all across Europe.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And your perspective on technology policies, I think, will vary a little bit depending on your role in the organization. The problem they had was they didn’t really have policies to really govern and guide their staff towards effectively transitioning.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? Corporate Culture This category covers the look, feel and operation of your association. Do you have a culture club that organizes team-building activities and social events? After all, if it’s not broke, why fix it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

She touched on some of the implications for staffing and governance. That changes the conversation for nonprofits. It also will change the types of skill sets that nonprofits will need now and into the future, for example “Data Analysts.”

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Seema) In some museum work places, the culture of stress is tied to perceived effort, as you mention. Elizabeth) Unfortunately, we don’t have any museum telecommuting policies in the Alliance sample documents library, but now that you’ve asked, we are on the hunt. Also, if you put some of these policies in place, let us know.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. For us, it was no different! This tool was awarded five different awards for its interactive design and ability to communicate key health and livability data.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life. This beautifully designed branding and website won five awards this year!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The best way to ensure effective grant administration is to build a culture of compliance and work together as a team, before the grant application is even submitted. What policies and procedures are in place to oversee subawards and contractors? Grant recipients should create and follow a written document maintenance policy.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2017

When the federal government changed the rules for grant management at the end of 2013, there was a little noticed change that occurred. Here are 7 practices for building an internal control structure that will increase buy-in and stand the test of time. There must be a price to pay when policies are ignored or circumvented.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. We have gathered an outstanding group of field experts to teach how to build and sustain this kind of governance. Governance / @usdsoles. Governance. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

Temra Costa's book, Farmer Jane: Women Changing the Way We Eat features the stories of over 30 women and how they are changing our food system for the better as farmers, educators, mothers, chefs, businesswomen, and policy wonks. Not only were they from all over the country, but they all shared an international, multi-ethnic or cultural base.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

Summary: Followed by a more detailed explanation. Situation : We are living in a time of a major shift in culture. an active speaker in Canada and internationally about the Web’s impact on the structure and dynamics of organizations and their changing role(s) in society. Katrina – Mortgage Crisis, Healthcare etc) .

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

Everything You Know About Web Design Is Wrong When: Friday, March 13th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Room A Description: Just as early filmmakers struggled to break free from the conventions of live theater, after 10+ years Web designers are still trapped in the structures of the past. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

On Financial Narratives and Financial Footnotes: The Truth Is in the Fine Print Guest Beneblog by Teresa Throckmorton, Benetech's CFO and VP, Finance In a previous blog post, we shared the Seven Benetech Truths : the core values that define our identity and culture, that guide our work, and that tell our story.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. 13th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 12 - 14.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 31, 2022

Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. . The post Delivery Excellence- Principal Consultant in the USA or Canada appeared first on Cloud for Good.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Strategies of collaboration necessary to increase nonprofit effectiveness include effective leadership, collaborative governance, and may require restructuring of budgets and fundraising strategies. Policies and procedures should be able to adapt to an ever-changing community/society and cannot be too loose or too free. Pace and risk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2009

Change your organization's culture, work style, and tools to "look more like a cloud. He said: If you can permute your organization so that it looks more like the cloud, you’ll have an easier time working with the cloud. Morgan Scully suggested that a lot could be learned from studying cloud culture. So, I'm giving it away.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 11, 2022

Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Act as a role model for Cloud for Good’s culture and values? . Advanced time management skills to work in an environment without direct supervision or structure? . Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 24, 2022

Act as a role model for Cloud for Good’s culture and values? Advanced time management skills to work in an environment without direct supervision or structure? Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. Self-starter?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2016

As a nonprofit organization grows to include dozens, sometimes hundreds, of local offices, the leaders have to wrestle with the best way to govern, organize and manage greater complexity. For an organization assessing its own structure, this blog is intended to provide a simplified basis for self-comparison against each of the three models.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That facilitator has to be able to manage many different personalities, the different cultures, different experiences. And there was a lot of cultural misunderstandings, something very basic. Chemical health in the Southeast Asian community continues to be an issue and a lot of it is cultural.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

if you have a give policy in place and they have not given, does not mean that they don’t consider themselves family. A culture doesn’t like silence. Is your agenda structured in a way that board education is included on every board meeting for 20 minutes? They have children, they’re doing all of this.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

His extensive work on effective leadership and organizational success offers valuable lessons for structuring boards that not only meet but surpass organizational goals. A thriving organizational culture fosters a sense of unity, resilience, and motivation among its members, which is essential for the long-term success of any nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 13, 2017

If your board is large, establish a governance committee to spearhead this initiative. Once vetted by the governance committee, the prospect should meet with other members and leaders and tour the facility with key staff. They are not subject to the bylaw attendance policy, and they are not entitled to vote or hold an officer position.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

I often think of engagement as crossing over all of these areas, from fundraising to your programs to, you know, community-based advocacy, government relations. And the book is structured in a way where each of these elements is given its own chapter with a whole bunch of stuff in it. Who could you engage with?

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 22, 2008

Few were able to articulate a response policy that wasn't based entirely on the volume of the ire raised. Museum professionals don’t have the tools to make wise decisions about when and why to self-censor. Many people mentioned the intelligent design/evolution debate, raising examples of angry homeschoolers and religious groups.

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