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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. The Board should make sure the organization has a system for keeping accurate records in case they are requested by government agencies or donors. Plain and simple.

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Nethope’s research identifies the benefits of using AI systems as well as many examples of how AI is deployed in the humanitarian sector.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

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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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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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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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4 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready For Tax Season

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Research any changes to the tax system and how they’ll impact you. . Create an organizational structure for important 501(c)(3) forms. . Now, let’s dive into the tax forms and systems that you need to concern yourself with. . The government doesn’t necessarily like that not everyone pays taxes. Taxpayer First Act.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

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Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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Four Lessons From Candid About Balancing Grantee Data Protection and Transparency

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Funders working on sensitive issues and/or in sensitive contexts may rightfully be concerned that sharing data about who they’re funding could put grantees at risk of government or community harassment, unlawful detention, or physical harm, including death. For some funders, those concerns could extend to their own staff as well.

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