Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2013

We adopted a set of Guidelines that TNT created (creative commons) to ENCOURAGE their staff to use social: bit.ly/YQe91n ” Having staff use social media as part of their work can extend the organization’s network and increase the organizational comfort level through regular practice. .” YQe91n #npsmpeer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders need to understand how grantmaking practices affect nonprofit organizations and structure grantmaking practices in ways that best support nonprofit organizations. Mowrer’s Grant-seeking Challenges highlights that funder practices and requirements are considered one of the greatest challenges for grant-seekers.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

If your nonprofit is just starting out or doesn’t have solid financial policies in place, now is the time to start! Nonprofit financial policies An organization’s financial policies provide a framework for many of the essential aspects of managing funds.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Salesforce.org welcomes these sector-developed guidelines, and we engage organizations like UN OCHA , ICRC , and NetHope to improve protection guidance while remaining grounded in humanitarian principles. Appropriate data retention policies should be implemented, including considerations for the rapid decay of the physical security situation.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

These are a few basic guidelines for writing an effective statement. In responding to the needs of those we serve—medical students, physicians, and their patients—the AMA relies on the diverse expertise, ideas, and strength of our workforce to promote and advocate for equity and justice in our policies, products, and services.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Despite this risk, there are some best practices that you can implement that allow you to fundraise online without the constant worry of a cyberattack. Common type of cyberattacks NIST guidelines for cybersecurity Nonprofit cybersecurity best practices What is cybersecurity for nonprofits? Best practices.

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Qgiv

JUNE 25, 2021

These five text message marketing best practices will help you communicate with donors, raise more money by text, and give your donors a fantastic donation experience! . Why are these text message marketing best practices so important? . These text message marketing best practices will make that happen!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s easy to become comfortable in your organization’s day-to-day practices and relationships without giving a second thought to difficult situations that might come up. Ensuring these guidelines are followed should be part of their risk management plans. Adopting a conflict of interest policy. Compliance.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? Handling controversy: This quite possibly the most important part of any social media policy. How to write your policy.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

Having a third party auditor ensure that we are following all best practices and controls is another step in putting customer data first.”. “A We leverage the tools and infrastructure provided by Amazon Web Services, bring the ‘security-by-design’ approach to everything we build, and use best practices in automation and data security.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

Regulatory compliance means that your organization and your site need to comply with all relevant laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If your organization fits these guidelines, remaining ADA compliant is necessary. What are the ADA and WCAG?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective. In truth, our guidelines are quite vague.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Furthermore, share the authors, “With hybrid work, leaders need to ensure that employees are engaged, remote work is productive, and hybrid teams are collaborating, all within legal guidelines.” The book is divided into four sections: Section 1: Planning and Preparing a Hybrid Work Policy. Section 2: The 7 C’s of Leadership.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. You also need a targeted recruiting process, an onboarding process, an orientation, volunteer management practices, and volunteer recognition. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2023

To get a live look into how this works in practice, it never hurts to simply “google it.” While eligibility guidelines differ by country, in the United States, you must be a 501(c)(3) formed for charitable, educational, religious, literary, scientific, or other tax-exempt purposes. Ensure that you meet the Google Ad Grant requirements.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week, let’s walk through seven steps to developing a policy to manage the use and replenishment of reserve funds. Once an appropriate target amount has been determined for operating reserves, the board needs to draft a policy that establishes the fund and sets forth guidelines for using it.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The best practice guidelines below empower business officers to stop chasing late payments and keep their school’s cash flow positive. However, before a business officer offers flexibility, it’s essential to have rules that define the terms of tuition payment and processing and have school leadership fully support those policies.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Mel Rancour, principal instructional designer for Blackbaud University’s Organizational Best Practices curriculum, joins today’s episode to talk about why you want to begin audit prep now, how this year is going to differ from previous years, and resources to help you get started with your preparations.

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Candid’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) commitment statement provides general guidelines and insights as to how the organization supports, prioritizes, and maintains an inclusive work environment that fosters a sense of belonging and trust. When did Candid’s DEI journey begin?

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Be sure to establish an event plan that is designed to mitigate disruptive behavior and practice this mitigation plan with your event team. . Provide guidelines for how attendees must behave. By providing these guidelines, you have a solid reason to restrict certain behaviors. Tips for Managing Digital Safety at an Online Event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The legislation signals the need for more responsible and ethical practices that support nonprofits, donors, and platforms. CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms. … Read More

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers. Nonprofit organizations should have clear guidelines and policies in place for volunteer roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. The exact language used in laws concerning online fundraising can sometimes be vague in order to encompass a wide range of nonprofit organizations and their unique practices.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

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. Think of them as rules or guidelines. Practical/tactical stuff like processes and systems is easy to fix. People-problems are harder to fix. Brainstorm.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

As she started putting into practice some great listening practices, she realized that listening was the gateway drug for social media. Fast forward to 2009, Wendy led a process internally to create a social media guidelines and operational handbook. Codifying a Social Culture: Policy. represent us well. Transparency.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Design Responsibly Responsible AI refers to the practice of designing, developing, and deploying artificial intelligence systems in a manner that is ethical, transparent, and accountable. This includes respecting human dignity, privacy, and rights, and ensuring fairness and justice in AI outcomes.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Laura Norvig shared the guidelines used for their email listserv: E-mail discussion lists hosted by the Resource Center are not moderated. And Claire Sale shared the British Red Cross guidelines: The British Red Cross values comments both complimentary and critical. What are your best practices or great examples?

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Q: Do I know what my goals and guidelines are? Wonky language and jargon.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Be sure to establish an event plan that is designed to mitigate disruptive behavior and practice this mitigation plan with your event team. . Provide guidelines for how attendees must behave. By providing these guidelines, you have a solid reason to restrict certain behaviors. Tips for Managing Digital Safety at an Online Event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy. Do any nonprofits have a formal blogging policy?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

As government agencies begin to implement telework policies, managers are new to managing remote employees and challenged to avoid. In a recent white paper, Best Practices for Managing Teleworkers: Changing Attitudes, Changing Ways (registration required), analysts from Frost and Sullivan discuss practical steps managers can.

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

If you don’t have the power to determine what’s on your foundation’s website, do what you can to communicate these guidelines and processes to prospective grantees in your verbal and email communication. Being transparent about your priorities also means being clear about your submission process, grant deadlines, and decision-making criteria.

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