Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. In other words, the amount of money donated to the Ivy Leagues suggests a ballpark figure for how much funding is available to higher education in general.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try to impede your impact—either by posing as a grantee or by stealing from your grantee. How do you minimize the time between requesting grant funds and paying vendors? And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. How do you track time and effort?

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Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the impact of successful fundraising events on your organization’s work. Activity data As a tax-exempt organization, you technically won’t have to file a tax return. For example, an animal shelter’s welfare program will need funding to provide medical services to adoptable animals.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

How to start a nonprofit: first steps How to start a nonprofit: build a strong foundation How to start a nonprofit: file the paperwork What is a nonprofit organization? Can you partner with existing groups to make a larger impact? At the very least, there are filing fees required by the IRS to start your organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 3, 2013

Are we still required to file annual reports? The Arizona legislature recently passed legislation that repeals Arizona’s solicitation registration laws and the requirement that nonprofit organizations file annual solicitation registration or renewal forms with the Secretary of State. What about internet based fundraising?

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Remind Donors of the CARES Act Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving Giving season is upon us, and nonprofits and social impact organizations have been running lean and nimble amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Under previous law, such contribution deductions were limited to 60% of AGI.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

Throughout it all, you probably weren’t thinking about where to categorize data and how new fundraising will impact your tax forms. . Many nonprofits are so focused on the acquisition of funds during their fundraising campaigns that they forget there’s a step afterward – filing your 990 with the IRS. . You’re not alone!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. In order to solicit donations, you’ll need to follow your state’s filing requirements and properly register before collecting donations. Just file Form 8868 prior to your deadline instead to give yourself some extra time.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Who are your supporters, why do they support your nonprofit, and how are you communicating your impact with them? Using the GivingDNA platform, we blend your files with third-party data to gain a comprehensive understanding of your supporters and give each one a relevant, rewarding experience. Your supporters. Your resources.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Not only is it a mess to get accurate financial reports, you can’t get the data you need for grants which can wipe out your chances of getting grant funding. Most importantly, are you spending wisely so that you can make the most impact on the most lives? Again, big mess. Print, sign, send. There are a few reasons for this.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable. Banks were not lending.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. which get Bookshare at no cost when serving students with qualifying disabilities (thanks to funding from the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education).

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

I hope as you plan for and execute on your 2020 priorities you will keep in mind the many external factors that impact your work and your day-to-day activities. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

federal law supports braille instruction. argued that we must shift from spending on the provision of hard copy braille to the provision of refreshable braille and the associated digital file formats to enable people to read so much more. “As And how will changing technology impact tactile design, production and use?

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

The impact is the same. When it comes to recognizing in-kind gifts and donors, what matters is: The impact the gift has on your mission. Even if you just file a form 990, and aren’t subject to GAAP, it’s useful to follow their recommendations from the perspective of internal management, control and planning. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We get a huge amount of pro bono assistance from the legal profession, both because of our social impact as a nonprofit, and because of the challenging and interesting issues we tackle. Many of our projects turn on legal questions, and our attorneys are a core part of figuring out solutions that will have real positive impact on society.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 30, 2021

We published a blog last month on how security impacts the nonprofit sector. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Similar to HIPAA, PIPEDA is Canada’s federal law protecting patient privacy. Read More ».

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Here, we realized, was an opportunity to create real, lasting social impact. Other features and benefits might have been easier to build and market, but we decided to focus on doing the right thing where we could maximize impact at the service of the human rights community. Martus, we decided, would be that tool.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2017

Other examples have included farmers’ markets, newspapers, law groups and art centers. With that being said, it is an option to file as an L3C in one of the above locations then qualify it as a foreign entity for your desired state. Among the benefits, starting an L3C is a very simple filing process—almost identical to that of an LLC.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Volunteer Program philosophy : Volunteers need to know why they are important to your operations, the value they bring, and the impact they make. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. You can also include a list of staff (if any), Board members, and key partners.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

substantial impact of nonprofit activity, many companies and people want to give back to their organization but don’t have the means to do so. Your nonprofit can ask supporters and their friends for like-new and gently used unneeded items to resell to fund initiatives towards your mission. Annually file your Form 990 with the IRS.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. Ending the Book Famine: the Marrakesh Treaty The World Blind Union talks about the global book famine experienced by blind people, and the negative impacts on education and employment on many millions of people around the world. And, the U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. Today, Kristen helps organizations make a lasting, meaningful impact on people by creating environments in which they thrive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. The National Center for Charitable Statistics notes that 90 percent of these organizations have never filed any kind of return. This is great news.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. As a trail blazer in the social impact space, Blackbaud had already been serving a wide array of nonprofit and public sector organizations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Stopping fund raising and subscription revenue for Bookshare, the largest online library for people who have print disabilities. Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

For government, they offered reams of paper showing that they were following the letter of the law in the use of their grants. For donors, they would point to the number assisted as undeniable evidence that support for their work was warranted. The degree to which nonprofits have responded has varied.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

We are inclined to participate in this amazing cause, but first we want to do our homework on an organization or viral fund before donating real money. In the case of the above grassroots fundraiser, lots of international press easily verified the fund’s legitimacy. Read on to learn more about nonprofit transparency best practices!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Stopping fund raising and subscription revenue for Bookshare, the largest online library for people who have print disabilities. Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the FEMA report, “COVID-19’s Impact on the Human & Social Services Sector,” 50 percent of nonprofit organizations experienced increased demand for programs and services while 83 percent suffered financially, 75 percent canceled a major fundraising event, and 64 percent were forced to cut back on programs in 2020.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2022

Human trafficking organizations advocate for stronger anti-trafficking laws, provide services and support for victims of trafficking crimes, and develop long-term strategies to end human trafficking. Problem: In years past, Hagar relied on an extensive library of Excel files to document contact with each client that would come seeking help.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen set forth the “Innovator’s Dilemma” which states that companies that have accomplished great change are reluctant to adopt the next disruptive innovation because of its impact on the existing successful business. The Bookshare breakthrough depended on three innovations.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2021

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law to provide an additional $1.9 Churches and faith-based institutions will continue to be eligible for funding through this program. Additional Funding for Government Programs and Individuals. The deadline to apply remains March 31, 2021.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 4, 2019

I’ll also share examples of the best nonprofit websites on the web along with how they’re leveraging WordPress to make an impact. In a recent consultation request, the prospect was eager to promote an upcoming golf tournament to raise funds. The Website Design Process. Back-End Development. Why WordPress For Nonprofits?

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