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Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

The full ruling is available here: [link] “The majority ruled that an 1866 law designed to provide economic freedom to newly-freed slaves actually prohibits the Fearless Foundation from providing grants to Black women. Schwartz, partner at law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher wrote to The NonProfit Times. “As

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. What is Fund Accounting?

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4 Steps For Funders To Shape Data For Applications, Benefits

The NonProfit Times

The council also considered regulatory and policy concerns, such as the need to advance research that promotes social good weighed against data protection laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations or California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Investing in data-focused projects appropriate to granular subsectors. .

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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich. Many of M+R’s early staff were part of this entirely novel idea.

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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations need to understand the impact that AI systems may have on workers’ physical health and encourage an active, not sedentary workplace. It is convening groups to work on a comprehensive global standard-setting process to provide AI with a strong ethical basis that protects human rights and dignity. There are concerns.

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How to Use a SWOT Analysis for Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

In the nonprofit context, strengths may include things like: a dedicated network of volunteers, a strong group of recurring donors, and/or a successful track record of mission impact. SWOTs can result in data that reflect the lived experiences of a relatively small group and ignore a broader context. A World Cafe method works well.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: What does the repeal of Arizona's solicitation law mean to my nonprofit?

ASU Lodestar Center

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. These laws were designed to protect the public from misleading or unethical fundraising practices.

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