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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

I was a lawyer for many years working for Microsoft in Australia and Europe and then had the opportunity to move to Redmond for a completely different role that grew into chief of staff for Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president. I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today.

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4 Strategies for Proactive Risk Management at Your Nonprofit

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There are many different types of situations that fall under this definition. This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Human resources professionals. might occur. Compliance.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Additionally, clearly outline the requirements of the position so board members can think carefully about whether the role will work for them.

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Accessibility Excitement in Geneva

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This is totally the “how sausage and law are made” view, so don’t read this unless you want to know more about global accessibility in detail! WIPO has a mandate from its member states, and is working to address the need to change laws and get more accessible books flowing. law works: the one that made Bookshare possible.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

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Complex volunteer roles may call for more leadership, networking, and organizational duties, such as serving as a committee member or event chair. Most of the hypothetical situations or examples we’ll explore will be focused around event committee recruitment and those more complex volunteer roles.

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[VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark

Bloomerang

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And this is one where these guys definitely have a lot of knowledge. I mean the resources really seem to be endless. .

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How to Start a Nonprofit: Complete 9-Step Guide for Success

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Do you have the financial resources to fund it? Elements typically included in a conflict of interest policy include: A definition of what constitutes a conflict of interest: typically a scenario where an individual’s personal or financial situation could compromise their objectivity in decision-making. Who will be on your board?

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