The MatrixFiles

MAY 1, 2024

Because post-pandemic, I know that we can’t go back to offering our clients the same old services, in the same old way. So many of our clients are revisiting their strategic plans, most are upending their conferences, some are rethinking their member types, and so many are tweaking their governance. We do a lot of co-working.

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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. Pride Fund to End Gun Violence The. Transgender Law Center.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Board members should be able to help you decide if the programs and services you currently have are pertinent to the mission.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phillips, senior director of policy and research at Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, and Melissa Levesque, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Coastal Community Foundation, spoke with Blackbaud’s Sally Ehrenfreid, government relations lead, about implementing advocacy in foundations and their respective journeys.

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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. In November 2023, we received a grant from the Capital One Foundation to support our housing and financial empowerment programming.

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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. Indirect costs are the costs that cannot be associated with one program or service within an organization (i.e., operating costs).

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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.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

I got a call last week from the Advancement Services manager at a small college asking for help. She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers. Advancement Services should be the foundation supporting the rest of Advancement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

That’s why we’re excited to share more on our second cohort, which is focused on supporting the livelihoods of Small Scale Farmers in low and middle-income countries. Supporting them is not only essential to the global community’s food supply, but also to the day-to-day well-being of the communities in which they work and live.

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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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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 ! understand what you need and why.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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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. A Path to Change.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Where will we turn to for financial support? Legal services. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 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. AI and Ethical Dilemmas . There are concerns.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. This can make it difficult to provide the services that are necessary to meet the needs of their mission.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GOLD – Government Website. The Wine Commission’s work operates across sectors, combining environmental science and sustainability, tourism, business, and public service, and its digital presence must serve multiple audiences. Gold – Government Website. Washington State Wine Commission. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The Harry S.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

billion, $420 million, and $100 million, respectively, over five years in support of efforts to advance gender equality globally. The Generation Equality Forum's organizers estimate that the three-day convening will generate a total of $40 billion in new investments, including $17 billion in government commitments.

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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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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2021

Every time a new request for support arrives, your organization is re-inventing the wheel. Different department chairs are supporting nonprofits in wildly different amounts. Organizations that provide food , housing , and other essential services faced sky-high demand. Ask them which organizations they support—and why!

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990. Prepare a Human Resources manual. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

New apps and online services have made working with cryptocurrency easier than ever, allowing nonprofits to avoid turning away donors who wish to donate digital currency. Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. Looming government regulation could bring still more change.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. Why are there different types of nonprofits?

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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

JANUARY 19, 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.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Forum One received five awards in six categories in this year’s awards for Arts Standard of Excellence, Best Beverage Website, Education Standard of Excellence, Environmental Standard of Excellence, and Government Standard of Excellence. Government Standard of Excellence. Check out our winners below! Arts Standard of Excellence.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Now, it's certainly possible that an organization chose the wrong database to begin with, or has outgrown the system they chose, or the vendor isn't providing good support and keeping the technology up to date. Do you have policies and procedures governing the use of the database? Here are my thoughts so far.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The National Council on Mental Wellbeing drives policy and social change on behalf of over 3,100 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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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. . 3) Providing Mutual Support .

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. Silver – Health & Health Services for Websites.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Appropriate data retention policies should be implemented, including considerations for the rapid decay of the physical security situation. Set Trusted IP Ranges: If there are still trusted networks, or trusted VPN services, blocking access from all IP addresses except for trusted IP ranges can help. Learn more. Learn more.

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Everyaction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

They hold the government accountable for unjust immigration laws and educate the American public on the longstanding importance of immigrants in the US. Check out their publications detailing “DACA, and Other Policies Designed to Protect Dreamers.”. How are you supporting Dreamers? Learn More. Twitter | Facebook. Learn More.

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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. Spend time figuring out your values and how they support your purpose.

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