ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

There’s no question about it: Data collection can feel overwhelming and scary, and it can often feel like a challenge you’ll never be able to overcome. As we move into the new year, all this takes is a commitment to each other to make a fresh start when it comes to data governance and data quality.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Get the conversation started by asking the following questions: . Take the process a step further by adopting a data governance policy at your association. Data governance is a set of rules, metrics, or policies your organization establishes to ensure you have well-run analytics.

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Data Organization Associations Analytics 140

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

The way you manage and report financial information holds your organization accountable to the government, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) , and your supporters. Grants provided by the government and foundations. Compile all of these policies in a handbook to serve as a reference for your employees.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Do you track grants in separate spreadsheets?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

RT @CMLoNigro : @HelenClarkUNDP now taking questions on #post2015 – use #2030Now in your tweets! I listened in to a Twitter chat with Helen Clark, head of UNDP , answer questions about the Millennium Development Goals , including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by 2015. pic.twitter.com/W25OihgjEz #WEF.

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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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.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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Perhaps I didn’t ask the question well. I started the social culture discussion with a story describing an Twitter and board meeting experiment I did back in 2008. The last chapter of the Networked Nonprofit is on networked governance. What type of policy is needed related to me having contact with them on FB?

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Social Media Government Reflection Media 95

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

My YMCA colleague posed for this photo on purpose to illustrate a point about professional conduct and social media policies. Since I had a lot of educators and people who run summer camps and other programs, a policy question came up. Certainly,this can be easily referred to in a social media policy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

Jan Masaoka's California Nonprofit Policy Convention is far from conventional. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come. More Information.

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California Policy Los Angeles Issue 52

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

Some apprehension is understandable, but we’re here to answer some common questions. We’ll start with a few basics, and then move into questions about the advantages (and the risks) for nonprofits. Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. What is cryptocurrency?

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Argentina Nonprofit Digital Storytelling 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Vision statement Answers the question: What will the world look like if your nonprofit’s mission succeeds?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The main question will boil down to: ‘Did we make a difference?’” But the main question will boil down to: “Did we make a difference? Im offers these as examples of the kinds of questions MacArthur hopes to be asking of the grantmaking program. Are there more local newsrooms than there were? Did civic engagement increase?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He explains that: Company culture is the system of beliefs, values, goals, behaviors, and the way employees feel working in the organization—from leadership style, decision-making norms, customer experience, and company policies—officially and unofficially. Calderoni Question: What inspired you to write your book?

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Culture Companies Cisco Government 52

3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

We asked several interesting poll questions to open the event, and the wrapped with a Q&A session. Unfortunately, we could not answer all questions before the event closed. As always, if you have questions about a donor data migration project, or any of your nonprofit data needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Data Donor Poll Aggregator 138

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? to information exchange.

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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. As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees?

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change. If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. And advocacy requires, well, advocates. What could they do? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 6, 2014

The tool walks you through a series of questions that will help you make effective campaign strategy decisions each step of the way. Planning to Win framework organizes the process of campaign planning into six stages. It is filled with lots of examples and practical advice.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Your privacy policy can no longer be an afterthought—it needs to be a prominent feature on your website and written in words that the average user can understand without hiring a lawyer. If a visitor or supporter wants to know the details of your policies, it should be available and easy to find on your website. Be honest.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GOLD – Government Website. Gold – Government Website. in an interactive activity to consider challenging questions about race, identity, and economic justice over a meal. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum Washington State Wine Commission. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. There are also multiple bills moving through legislature in no less than 25 other states and the federal government ( COPRA ) that could become law in 2020. What is weird is that these acts begin to treat U.S.

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Law Digital Guide New York 52

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

For example, if you are hosting an in-person seminar ask the attendees to text questions to you (and give them an incentive to do it). Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one. Use tactics that are fun or provide a value for people to share their information with you.

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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2021

Create a philanthropic support policy. This policy will serve you well for future grant programs. A good policy is necessary, but not sufficient. In the first year, conducting a small internal “road show” to share the process and answer questions will smooth the shift from free-for-all to more centralized process.

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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. Question: How can women best support and advocate for other women?

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We have been asking nonprofits a very important fundraising question, and getting some surprising results. The question: Is it easier or more complicated to execute a fundraising campaign today than it was 5 or 10 years ago? As a kick-off to each event, we ask three short questions. Do you even have data governance policies?

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Data Technology Fundraising Database 148

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.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

i) Financial controls are policies and procedures designed to protect your organization’s assets. i) Financial controls are policies and procedures designed to protect your organization’s assets. Ask questions about anything you don’t understand. governance nonprofit finance' 3) FINANCIAL CONTROLS.

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Tips New York Government Policy 96

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. You may be amazed what happens when you simply ask yourself questions about what you’ve just learned (e.g., Paste a list of generative questions next to your work station.

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Learning Change Strategy Journal 90

sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree. Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. For example, the U.S.

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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. Eager to hear other comments, examples, questions - please add below. A tall order.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The question then becomes, how can we positively influence and further support wellbeing in the workplace through our employee engagement and philanthropy programs? It was also the year that most companies and CEOs reaffirmed their commitment to the importance of environmental, social, and governance impact work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Algorithmic Bias: Better Policy and Practice for Civil Society: This podcast about #datadiscrimination and algorithmic bias was hosted by Digital Impact, an initiative of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). What should governments, universities and companies do?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. They discussed more pragmatic than philosophical questions , particularly the ethical implications of AI. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good.

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