Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Those already exploring the metaverse can attend live concerts and meet with government officials. Big Tech, banks, corporations, and governments worldwide are betting big on the metaverse and its future. There I was, being virtually groped in a snowy fortress with my brother-in-law and husband watching. Get the idea?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Spend two hours googling “creative fundraising ideas” to get inspired. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Check your state laws to make sure you are in compliance.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

In the early 2000s, Google gained broader traction and then took off to become what it is today as it became accessible to people beyond government and businesses. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . Thankfully, they changed the name to Google. BackRubbing doesn’t work.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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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. Check out our last installment here !

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. Organizations reliant on government funding continue to experience a “death by a thousand cuts,” says NFF client Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. enforcement and more.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

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Forum One

MARCH 15, 2010

We've written previously about the Obama Administration's Open Government Directive. Among other things, the Directive has led to a proliferation of innovative " ideas sites " across the federal agencies. The government's active support of challenges and prizes is a big deal. They do offer, however, tremendous promise.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 24, 2010

and as far as I know, most of the other exceptions) law, there is no approval or authorization by other entities, whether government, publishing industry or the disability consumer organizations. Compare that to the fair use exception, which has plenty of case law. As long as we obey the law, they are unlikely to sue us.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

And, with a few exceptions, the government hasn’t stopped expecting nonprofits to adhere to its rules, either. With opportunities to meet with supporters in person appearing on the horizon, your team has likely been re-evaluating your fundraising software , brainstorming new ideas, and maybe even started to plan some events. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. Does the community seem excited about your nonprofit idea? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. The 6th Internet Governance Forum will soon bring multiple stakeholders to Kenya to discuss key policy and governance issues. Net neutrality has been enshrined in law in the Netherlands and Chile.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The foundation plans to fund 20 plus projects with new ideas on how to increase participation in U.S. Several states have enacted voter suppression laws. Foundation staff members are hosting these in several cities to show their interest in promising ideas on rejuvenating democracy. and James L.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we will cover the six areas that any nonprofit board should be overseeing and providing some basic tips on proper board governance. But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

We’re grateful to our socially responsible publishing partners who give us world rights to their titles, even though they are not required to do so under international copyright law. Our team is brimming with ideas for making that vision a reality. We have built Bookshare International upon three principles.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” Like many philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who are eager to make large-scale change, we found that redirecting government policy and funding to more effective approaches offers tremendous leverage for realizing national (and international) impact. I’d say, dodging the recommendations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Gather a group of social entrepreneurs to brainstorm ideas to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and you will harvest an array of innovative solutions. The ADA and the special education laws have produced the best-educated population of people with disabilities in U.S. million to 6 million by 2015.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2019

We’ll show you how to set up an effective campaign that brings in the money while staying within the bounds of the law. Once you have your idea in place, you’ll need to transform it into something that’s tangible and compelling to your audience. Check state laws. Pick a project. Turn it into a pitch.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Although reports of the massacre appeared in the United States, Salvadoran army and government leaders denied them and, all too soon, El Mozote was forgotten. We called this idea Witness and, geeks that we were, immediately grabbed the Witness.org domain name. Dave suggested we rename our idea Martus, the Greek word for “witness.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

These relationships generate countless ideas for using technology for social good. Together with our partners in the nonprofit, technology, government, academic and publishing sectors, we participate in new cultural and technological movements, deriving new knowledge that we apply for social gain.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Intrigued by the idea? Product selection and design If you are now on board with the idea of dropshipping for merchandise but are a little lost as to what to sell, let’s get into a little more detail about how to choose and design products. Each state may have its own unique laws on sales tax so please do your research.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. has been seized by the Libyan government for failure to comply with Islamic law. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of October 14th). However, just today a.ly shortener called vb.ly

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The end of the Guatemalan Civil War resulted in a flood of non-governmental organization (NGO) programs spreading across the country in the hope of helping desperately poor people gain everything from their human rights, to better health care, food and nutrition, and training in governance. Make sure you know what minimum wage laws provide.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse knows this and to keep pace, they are launching a new initiative that invests in equipping creators to bring their ideas to life. Data security & privacy law. Big Tech has long been enthralled over how to manage data privacy and even the Federal government has been getting involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The lists are supported with federal funding; therefore, messages that appear to be political in nature, partisan, lobbying, or in any way perceived as in violation of the law or against relevant government policy are prohibited. What are your best practices or great examples? Join the January Chat!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

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. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Don’t be afraid of Uncle Sam.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

I love to hark back to Thomas Jefferson’s take on ideas. “He He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. However, experiencing Napster sparked the idea for me of creating Bookster. My idea was completely legal!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. While the overwhelming consensus was that such behavior isn’t right, there are few laws on the books to address these scenarios.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Lastly, investing in PD means better-educated and more motivated employees to help reach the mission for which the organization is striving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It’s a good idea to follow strategic best practices , but be true to your own vision, mission, and values rather than copying a competitor’s playbook. regulations governing email marketing in your recipients’ locations, but keep in mind laws are stricter in other parts of the world. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

It’s a good idea to follow strategic best practices , but be true to your own vision, mission, and values rather than copying a competitor’s playbook. regulations governing email marketing in your recipients’ locations, but keep in mind laws are stricter in other parts of the world. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week I published an interview with Lean Start Up author, Eric Ries, that talked about how the lean start up ideas apply to the nonprofit sector. Palma Strand is a Professor of Law at the Creighton Law School , where she is associated with the Werner Institute of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Much like the term “community service” once thought to be voluntary, altruistic service to others in the community has changed and is now used as a term for forced service hours for breaking a law in lieu of or in combination with fines. Although the laws may give rules and guidelines to follow, government entities and nonprofits are exempt.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

Filling Out Form 990 or Other Government Reports Having an organized Accounting system can make your tax filing a breeze. When your nonprofit is new, it’s tempting to use the cousin, friend, neighbor, or in-law that does “bookkeeping.” It’s always a good idea to have more than one set of eyes on your books and your finances.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

As the founder of the largest library for people who are blind or who have other significant disabilities that prevent them from reading printed texts (such as dyslexia or brain injuries), I think this is a terrible idea. Government funding is slim, and not available in most of the world.

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