Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s more important than ever to share your mission in a way that is real, relevant, and sensitive to what’s going on within your organization’s environment and the impact of your work. Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit.

Communication 59

Communication Support Calendar Advocacy 59

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 23, 2022

When nonprofit employees, leaders and their boards are not reflective of the communities they serve, they jeopardize mission attainment and the implementation of ineffective strategies to address social issues. Research indicates progress on diversity is dependent on nonprofit boards, which impact nonprofit performance and policies.

Develop 98

Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise. What about working off site?

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Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Protecting the environment or cutting taxes for billionaires?” Here’s what they said. If you’d prefer to keep your audience focused on the campaign, then set a series of mini milestones/goals.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Poll Audience 143

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

The environment is always changing. Have there been demographic, economic, or policy changes that affect your messages and offerings? More recently, security issues surrounding WordPress are prompting some organizations to look at static site generators (SSGs) such as Jekyll and Hugo. And so it goes. Weighing investment .

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Online Hunger Metrics Drupal 240

Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources. The global shifts and crises of the last few years have exacerbated these issues. Burnout may be a result of the environment, but individuals aren’t powerless. Everyone’s burnout equation is somewhat unique.

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Model Job Life Blended 98

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

And yet within this environment nonprofit employee satisfaction soared. When inflation and the cost of living ramped up after 2020, paychecks did not stretch as far as they would have otherwise in a lower or moderate inflation environment, causing increased dissatisfaction. Communities operated under shelter-in-space restrictions.

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Data Work Aggregator Attitude 52

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. We incorporate equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives in all our work.

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Environment Culture Celebrate Guidelines 52

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

In an environment fraught with fear mongering and skeptical potential allies, Candid persisted in enhancing Demographics via Candid. Intersectional demographic data, vital to feminist philanthropy WFN is a deeply intersectional movement of funders fighting for policies and standards across lines of race, class, and gender.

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Data Demographics Aggregator Participatory 98

Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

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. On their website, they note that LGBTQ individuals suffer more hate crimes than any other protected group, which makes disarming hate a crucial LGBTQ issue.

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Support Organization Oklahoma Law 112

Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

As every experienced volunteer manager knows, volunteers want and need support, strong leadership, and clear policies and procedures. You cannot be scared or nervous that if you enforce policies and procedures, your volunteers will quit and leave your organization. And, despite this ‘freedom,’ retention was low.

Relationship 73

Relationship Leadership Museum Policy 73

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Civic leadership, on the other hand, involves active engagement and participation of individuals in addressing community issues and promoting the common good. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

Roles 78

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 78

Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue. The Importance of Narratives.

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Change Strategy Attitude Policy 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. Simplify Complex Work Environments.

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Research Trend Culture Nonprofit 119

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2017

Across the country, state and local governments make meaningful policy decisions that affect nearly every issue - from preventing gun violence, to protecting the environment, or safeguarding LGBTQ rights. Change doesn’t just happen in Washington, DC.

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Local Advocacy Support United States 100

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Research and advocacy: Conduct research on the state of local journalism, produce reports, and advocate for policies that support the industry. Legal defense: Provide legal support for local news outlets facing challenges such as defamation lawsuits, freedom of information requests, or other legal issues that threaten their existence.

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Journal Local News Fund 93

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. The responses were clear: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it should be an urgent priority for us all to act. Kick off meeting with the Impact Labs Climate Action Cohort.

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Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Flexibility Create goodwill by working with families when issues arise. 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. Tuition is a significant expense for families. Engaging quickly.

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Time Blackbaud Policy Structure 87

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others. Inner-city schools also often have high rates of teacher turnover, which can be disruptive for students and can make it difficult to maintain a high-quality learning environment. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

Accessibility 108

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 108

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

Folks are divided on issues of police reform, virtual schooling, left or right politics, diversity-focused-vs-not diverse enough, and whether to mask up in this pandemic or not. . While the Governance Committee can and should step in to address these issues, it is ultimately the Board Chair’s responsibility to stop the madness.

Nonprofit 106

Nonprofit Government Culture Consultant 106

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Most of the responses centered around concerns that autistic employees have when it comes to their workplace environment. Some common challenges for people with autism include communication, social cues, and flexibility to changing environments. Since the lockdown restrictions are slowly lifting here in the U.K.

Support 122

Support Awareness Celebrate Environment 122

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. Many nonprofit organizations do not think about cryptocurrency until a donor attempts to donate; by having policies in place, your nonprofit can be ready to accept cryptocurrency safely and easily. How does cryptocurrency impact the environment?

Argentina 97

Argentina Nonprofit Digital Storytelling 97

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Employee retention must be understood holistically—many interconnected elements create an environment where employees feel valued and want to stick around to grow their impact. Reveal performance wins or issues that weren’t previously on your radar. Understand the broader concept of talent strategy.

Retention 71

Retention Management Tips Nonprofit 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The Google AI Impact Challenge attracted 2,602 applications from six continents and 119 countries, with projects addressing a wide range of issue areas, from education to the environment. . The key findings in the report are listed below. Machine learning is not always the right answer. Data accessibility challenges vary by sector. .

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Google Challenge Report Impact 74

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Build an inclusive work environment . Keep in mind that to even get candidates to apply, you need to build the kind of environment in which your model employees would want to work. Some skills, like how to use a certain kind of software, are nice to have ahead of time but can be taught on the job without issue.

Strategy 119

Strategy Nonprofit Skills Environment 119

TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

By separating these two layers, researchers and inventors of the this innovative technology claim it simplifies networking, and will make simplify large scale networking issues in the long run. Bring your own device (BYOD) is a trend that is sweeping not only the nonprofit world by storm, but the for profit environment as well.

Trend 209

Trend Tech Internet Virtual 209

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. It’s important to show our kids that we take the issue seriously and we’re ready to both support them and do our part. Talking about the issue and acting to contribute to the solutions is key.

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Children Global Group Action 136

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Violence, Hate, and Discrimination is Still a Major Issue Across Europe and U.K. To understand more about how we can tackle the challenges and issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, we spoke with Aifric Ní Chríodáin, executive director at ShoutOut. Have a zero-tolerance policy for homophobia and hate speech. Solving The Problem.

Education 52

Education Community Ireland Europe 52

Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

Probably an issue that we should all be looking at. The current software does not interface with our current/new technical environment (MS-Exchange and Office, or Google g-mail, calendar, docs, etc.). Ok, when none of those “show-stopper” or “drop-dead” issues above has come up, we just believe that we want/need a new system.

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Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all.

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 117

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. social justice issues?that?impact?the the African American community.

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Award Washington National Drupal 78

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels. Opens new window.

Ireland 97

Ireland Challenge Empowerment Local 97

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recruitment obstacles: Nonprofits tend to face a more challenging recruiting environment because they have tighter budgets. They’re taking notes from the nonprofit HR playbook to determine how they can foster a purpose-driven environment for employees.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Retention Profit Professional 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Studies indicate that diversity in the workplace unlocks innovative environments, as organizations with diverse leadership both out-innovate and out-perform those with homogenous teams. Research further shows that a team with a member who shares a client’s ethnicity is over 100% more likely to understand that client’s needs.

Leadership 52

Leadership North Dakota Minneapolis Minnesota 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

One of the points he brings up is the importance of creating an environment where life/work balance flourish. Approximately 61% report that workplace caused them actual physical illness, insomnia, depression, or family issues. Governments should address toxic workplaces in policies. Long Hours Culture Is Not Productive.

Finland 113

Finland Culture Nonprofit Summary 113

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

We are paying attention to issues of equity and social justice; participatory grantmaking; and streamlining applications and reporting.” . “We Many are also paying attention to government policies and broader economic trends, especially as they impact the social sector and employment: .

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Foundation Giving Change Survey 105