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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes the laws relating to financial reporting and fundraising. Is that even possible?

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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Early detection, coupled with robust reporting, will help law enforcement identify and safeguard potentially thousands of children in urgent need of protection. . When the tech sector does its part, children will be protected and law enforcement can continue its pursuit of offenders on the run.

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Webinar: The One Thing You Forget to Talk About when Fundraising

DipJar

Letting your supporters know the costs of keeping water clean, mentoring children, changing laws, or helping veterans is equally important. It’s much easier to talk about your amazing work. But that’s just one component of successful fundraising communication.

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

sgEngage

Most of your established grantees will have documented internal controls, but it’s always good to verify and help them establish these practices if they aren’t already in place. Make sure you are complying with federal and state laws that protect whistleblowers from retaliation. These internal controls provide consistency and security.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

Qgiv

Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Volunteers can certainly be a huge help for any nonprofit staffer, especially since cloning yourself isn’t an option… yet. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.