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Guest Post: Murphy’s Law — sometimes simpler is better in technology for volunteer management

Twenty Hats

My point is that we set up a process to get data from one place to another that works well for the volunteer manager’s needs. Email Emily at emily@maketechworkforyou.com to receive their free newsletter and learn more about all things nonprofit data & tech. If you don’t know all of these apps – no need to worry!

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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Sticker Shock: The Dangers of Free Website Building & Hosting for Non-Profits

Byte Technology

Maybe you’ve heard the old saying “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” Well, when it comes to non-profit websites, many of which are built around that magic word—“free”—truer words have never been uttered. So why is biting at the lure of free website building and/or hosting a bad idea for non-profits? Loss of Control.

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Still Confused About AI, Learn the Facts A-Bot Us!

.orgSource

We’re trying to manage the future with laws and regulations that were created over 200 years ago. The genies who can grant our wishes are free, and they refuse to be locked up again. We must be careful that our desires are the product of our best selves and make the world a better place.” The bottle is open.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

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. Check out our last installment here !

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Free Legal Services for Charities Anyone?

Tech Soup

If your charity needs legal services it’s actually reasonably easy to find free pro bono help. Many law firms do much more pro bono work than 50 hours. TechSoup has had an ongoing relationship with the famous Silicon Valley law firm, Cooley LLP for several years. TechSoup’s Pro Bono Law Firm, Cooley LLP.

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10 Free Nonprofit iPhone Apps

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Now 10 Free Nonprofit iPhone Apps. Channels include Latest News, Pets, Wildlife, Animal Rescue, Factory Farming, Animal Fighting, Fur-Free, Horses, Protect Seals, Wildlife Abuse, International, Investigations, Press Room. This application funnels numerous Surfrider Foundation feeds to one place. App Name: NPR News.

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