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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. The government also became much more involved in social and cultural welfare programs.

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6 smart fundraising strategies to drive major giving success

EveryAction

Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Plus, it drives increased generosity through social proof (“This amount is what others are contributing, so I will, too,”) and tangible incentives (“If I give $X, I’ll receive this exclusive reward!”)

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate.

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Honoring International Women’s Day 2023

Forum One

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023. Providing annual assessments of health policies The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Index critically evaluates and grades the annual impact of U.S. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. Imagine a gender-equal world.

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10 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

sgEngage

2 CFR 200 Part 200) for government grants is extensive and can be intimidating. Learn the language and history. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Develop a set of best practice policies and procedures to meet the needs of even the most challenging funders—like federal agencies. Learn the requirements.

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Public Policy and SOX: Pricey or Priceless!

ASU Lodestar Center

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. So … when the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was adopted by Congress in 2002, there just wasn’t much history to help nonprofits understand its impact – on them. Conflict of interest policy. As part of a.

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Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards

Forum One

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Excellence – Website for Government.

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