ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Thankfully, a recent survey conducted by BoardSource in 2012 shows signs of increased governance among nonprofits 2. Increased understanding of their legal and governance responsibilities.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

For instance, governments tend to act less decisively in a presidential election year. Changes in Advertising Policies One important effect of political fundraising to note is its impact on advertising policies, particularly on social media platforms. But you may need to think differently about the timing of your campaigns.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Rather than competing for limited resources, we are collaborating to secure funding and bring about policy change.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing government grants. For example, Colleen is a program director at the local community center that offers senior programs and afterschool programs for youth. operating costs).

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. Eggers & Kettl : Making policy work isn’t a spectator sport. Make boundaries flexible.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. Plain and simple.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. 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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The more I work with boards of directors, the more the topic of board governance versus management comes up. While board members are obviously valuable and insightful, that venerability should be used to govern and not to guide staff or their roles. posted by Sentari Minor , Development Officer, Arizona Humane Society. Get another!

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

A good way to make certain that the organization’s assets and reputation are protected is to ensure that there are proper financial policies in place, and they are being followed by all who have fiscal responsibility.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

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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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. Work with local, state, and federal programs. For example, the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. During the part 1, there was an interesting discussion and insights shared by a participant from the City of Palo Alto as their process of developing a social media policy. What’s the tone of your social media policy?

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

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 pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. What potential challenges or risks will the nonprofit face?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2015

“ All politics is local.” Is Your Organization Engaged in Public Policy Discussions? Politics and public policy don’t often go hand in hand with the nonprofit experience. What problems could you solve with more support from a local, state or federal government? Tip” O’Neill, Jr., Speaker of the U.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

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. Organizations should commit to not using AI for the purpose of driving workers to higher levels of productivity at the cost of well-being.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone. We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Plant-for-the-Planet’s projects are highly local, with global impact.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Board members also contribute personally, adhering to a “Give & Get Policy,” sponsoring gala tables worth $2,000, and making substantial annual donations. Local private foundations are their primary funding source, offering accessibility and a streamlined application process. The arts are not a luxury; they are a necessity.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Women's Refugee Commission. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. If you’re a new organization without many resources or contacts, you may have more luck working first at the local level.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GOLD – Government Website. Gold – Government Website. The sold-out event brought audiences from across the country to a uniquely-branded virtual experience to share a meal and create connections over dialogue—yes, we actually sent meals to all attendees via local caterers the day of the event! Washington State Wine Commission.

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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. Second, pay attention to specific state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies. Once you know what’s required of you in the area in which you’re working, plan to: .

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

government effort to deliver at least 40 percent of the benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities; $51 million in support of land restoration in the United States and Africa; and $1.5 million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts. The report, Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. They're going to try and recruit you. But what if you can't make it to NTC this year?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Launched in March 2021, the #Case4Reparations initiative is aimed at driving and amplifying conversations and campaigns in support of systemic and policy change efforts to realize reparations where wealth—money or land—can be redistributed by institutions and/or governments to Black and Native American communities. Read more. .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies. Support local nonprofits and knowledge in the U.S. Local knowledge is crucial, as is trusting the expertise of affected communities.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

i) Financial controls are policies and procedures designed to protect your organization’s assets. i) The Federal government and most local governments regulate lobbying. ii) The Nonprofit Revitalization Act requires New York nonprofits to have a conflict of interest policy and a whistleblower policy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. 55. Help the organization by researching and compiling information on government grants that may be available. Cultivation.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

So whether it’s our local government using data to improve traffic patterns or study crime sprees, or it’s a business that wants to understand how to produce a better product or deliver a better experience to the consumer, there are many ways that data aggregation, mining and analysis are benefitting us. People know people.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

A few months ago, the MAH board and staff started discussing whether and how to create a formal policy for advocacy activities. Want to go straight to the policy? Why create an advocacy policy? In our case, it started when we were asked to sign onto a local petition to save a community garden under threat. Here it is.

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