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Low Pay, Working Conditions Pushing Union Drive In Denver

The NonProfit Times

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers say low pay and understaffing are contributing to high turnover, exacerbating what they contend are already difficult working conditions. They ideally would like to surpass the 50% mark, at which point management could grant them voluntary recognition that would bypass the need for an election.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Why is that? 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer.

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Breaking down the CARES Act:  How the New Stimulus Bill Could Provide Relief for Social Good Organizations

Connection Cafe

On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19. Emergency Economic Injury Grants. Community Services Block Grant – $1 Billion. Head Start – $750 Million.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in 10 Steps

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In most cases, nonprofits rely on donations from supporters or grants to function, and they often have tax-exempt status. Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. Their goals are often focused on helping others in need and bettering their community.

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

Not because of the unusually big grants, but because most of them are members of our TechSoup family. A panel of community advisors reviewed the submissions, and chose 25 finalists – all of whom won significant grants. TechSoup Members Among the Top 10 Finalists ($250,000 to $500,000 Grant Winners). 500,000 Grant Winners.

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Are You Serving Youth in Your Community? Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

Tech Soup

Want to know more about how one Philadelphia-based NGO was able to use their TechSoup donation to help homeless teens develop valuable life skills? c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing.

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Has Your Organization Thought Through its Social Media Policy?

NTEN

Trying to raise money, you increase your social networking, adding that responsibility to one of your employees, one who is paid with grant funds. Your transitional housing program for homeless families always needs activities for children. It is caught during an internal audit. A volunteer group put on a Fun Day.