Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

The other day, Matt Sharp shared this link to a social media policy generator called the Social Media Policy Tool. It asks you 12 questions mostly having to do with control and then spits out the biolerplate for your policy. Here's the social media policy I created for Beth's Blog. Social Media Policies.

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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. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog. Not convinced yet?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

2 CFR 200 Part 200) for government grants is extensive and can be intimidating. 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. The OMB’s Uniform Guidance (i.e.,

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 20, 2012

While government-run programs are in direct risk of losing funding, nonprofit funding is precariously reliant on both a legislature driven to increase federal revenue, and philanthropists who expect tax relief for donating to charities. Many philanthropists and scholars oppose this idea, citing concerns about lower overall giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Last week, I had the honor of doing a mini workshop at the annual BoardSource Conference called “Governing the Networked Nonprofit in An Age of Social Media &# where I had an opportunity to share some ideas on social media culture, transparency, and simplicity from the Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with Allison Fine.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

Here’s what we’re seeing as the biggest priorities for our partners across the nonprofit and government space to address this year. At this sea-change moment, we’re working with organizations to set holistic AI strategies and governance as part of their core organizational strategies, not just digital strategy.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Sustaining the Change.

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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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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? There are over 1.8 However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

The way this idea plays out is that a significant portion of funds (typically upwards of 80%) raised by an organization often comes from a small percentage of the supporter base (less than 20%). Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We need every solution and every solver…What this moment calls for is a mosaic of voices — the full spectrum of ideas and insights for now we can turn things around.” – Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy. Wilkinson, ‘All We Can Save’. Isabella Gonzalez Potter.

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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. signs of success.

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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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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. add your own ideas!). A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C.

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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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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. Some government funding hinges on full-time enrollment numbers, and fewer full-time students means less subsidy. Here are some ideas to rejuvenate a shrinking pipeline: Collaborate.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That’s why I always tell my clients to put their plans, policies, and procedures in writing. Identify a key value that governs your behavior or life. Experiments involve testing out new ideas, approaches, beliefs, and behaviors. Here are a few ideas: Commit to using a new word (e.g., The only failure here is not trying.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

These are the themes I heard while attending the interesting Open Government: "Strategies and Tactics from the Playbook" event this past Monday in DC, organized by the team of Lucas Cioffi , Stephen Buckley , and Kaliya Hamlin. Here are some insights I picked up: Open Government Directive: Coming soon? Impressive. Maxine Teller.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors'' Greater Good blog as part of the series Impact 2014.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. GOLD – Government Website. Gold – Government Website. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum The Harry S.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

While researchers can look back on how the loss of local news impacted their communities through decreased voter participation, increased corruption (in government and businesses), and the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, it’s a Herculean effort that requires a concerted, coordinated effort to track.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

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. Challenge: Clueless Cliff Cliff didn’t read the minutes, has no idea what’s going on, and possibly never opened the email that contained the agenda. See how that works?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

She serves on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard Kennedy School, and her speaking and DEI advisory client list includes Fortune 500 companies, international forums, government entities, and top academic institutions. Do they have an open-door policy only for some people? I’d love to hear more of what you were thinking.”

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Since then, thousands of volunteers have transcribed hundreds of thousands of image files of the more than 1.7

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Last year, Google made an open call to organizations around the world to submit their ideas for how they could use AI to help address these social challenges. The report provides detail about the opportunities and challenges and offers some next steps for social good organizations, technology companies, and policy makers. .

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

We had a large influx of government funding in 2020 and 2021, which we granted out in those years. Many are also paying attention to government policies and broader economic trends, especially as they impact the social sector and employment: . Please share your ideas in the comments section below. . [1]

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. Start at the recruitment stage.

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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. If events are really your thing, here are a TON of ideas.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What Ideas Were Generated? We then brainstormed solutions that could address the most prominent challenges, and explored ideas that responded to provocations like: What are ways of enabling farmers to feel confident in any guidance provided to take action on day-to-day needs? These ideas are just the start. Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

While full data sets are made available and used extensively by researchers and city governments, City Health Dashboard has learned that simply providing data isn’t enough. These stories provide another level of meaning to the data, showing not only how conclusions can be drawn from the data, but how data-driven policies have an impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most compelling and promising ideas from across the education, nonprofit, business, and philanthropy sectors. Now, we wait to see what will happen as emerging ideas turn into action. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved. The Malala Fund.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

Do your data governance policies need updating? Do you even have data governance policies? Hopefully you get the idea. Would you benefit from a central data repository where you can store and analyze all fundraising or program management data? We could go on.

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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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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

The 2021 State of Babies Yearbook is a resource that educates public and political leaders about the unique developmental needs of babies and toddlers, advances policy solutions designed to support and strengthen families, and promotes action in America.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. Zero to Three advances policy solutions designed to support and strengthen families, raise awareness and promote action on behalf of babies and toddlers.

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