sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

There Are Many Levers of Change As philanthropy professionals, we seek mission-aligned organizations that we can invest in with a hope that, over time, those investments will result in positive impacts for those areas we care to influence. Tap into the full set of rich resources available, financial and otherwise.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. This has led to situations where BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ users are disproportionately affected by policies meant to address “bad” behaviors.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 92

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Having one (or more) active and highly functioning advisory committees fosters resilience, creativity, and even resource development for your organization. In this case, you might look towards people who have experience either with the legislative process or with advancing public policy through coalition building, for example.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. Conducting a power analysis will highlight these gaps in your volunteer program; information that should be part of your campaign and resource planning.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With no real sign of AI slowing down or fading away, it’s worth taking the time now to prepare your association for the impact and influence AI will have on your members and employees. It can even answer questions they have about issues impacting their industry and the resources your association offers to help them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. With our blog firmly established as a valuable source of content, we are now developing strategies to further leverage our blog to support our policy goals.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. inappropriate language, pornography, and other questionable influences. Who should develop your policy? What It Is.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are many areas in which data can help influence our decision-making, from supporting academic initiatives that drive student outcomes to budget allocation and donor engagement strategies. We begin each data dive by asking “Why” and then ensure we ask the right questions to guide us down the right path.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The current climate is ripe for their influence. By mobilizing communities in support of solutions that center their needs, nonprofits can exert pressure on decision-makers to allocate resources where they are most needed and best utilized. And advocacy must extend beyond funding concerns (though funding is necessary and nice!)

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M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

I recognize what I’ve been given, and it is my job to uplift the voices of others and share my access and resources.” Though we may not have the Wades’ platform, reach, resources, or access, we can fight back anyway. While thanking his daughter, Zaya, for living in her truth, Dwyane stated, “I’m intentional when I use my platform.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Online influencers are the most powerful force online today for moving awareness, advocacy, and giving. But who are the influencers you need to know, and what do we know about them? First, I’d like to recommend you look for micro-influencers in particular — i.e. those with substantial but not huge followings.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Many non-white leaders can find it difficult to achieve the desired levels of visibility outside of their sphere of influence. Unfortunately, it’s the same in the nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources. Here are a few ways foundations can build on their role as community leaders: Capacity Building: Financial resources alone are often insufficient for grantees to achieve their missions.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

Compass is an app designed to support parents in their journey from pregnancy through postpartum by providing answers, resources, and compassion at every step. Forum One helped the AARP Livability Index meet the needs of their audiences with an easier-to-use website and accessible data that informs consumer and policy decisions nationwide.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

When you have the power to influence the decision-makers in your community, you can encourage them to enact legislation or make resolutions that will positively reinforce your cause. . You may ask them to stop something in their policies that is actively harming your mission or to incorporate a new policy that would help.

Advocacy 90

Advocacy Strategy Fundraising Influence 90

Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

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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. Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day. This transformation must happen in our communities, in our workplaces, and in ourselves.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The cost paid in effort and resources may not pay off now, but it creates value beyond the dollar. Importantly, leaders should also be using DEI resources or DEI professionals as a limitless resource that includes board development. Leaders must therefore diversify their donor bases beyond immediate financial gain.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Is For-Profit the Future of Non-Profit?

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

The City Health Dashboard provides a case study in data storytelling that is unique to their platform but provides universal lessons for any organization looking to use data to reach audiences or influence action. And, get in touch with Forum One for more ideas on turning your own data into stories for influence and impact.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

In some cases, it has replaced the more traditional print version altogether, while in others, it complements a hardcopy report that is either provided as a downloadable resource or sent as a printed hardcopy to target audiences, such as members, funders, supporters, and advocates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Facilitated by Lucy Bernholz, the panelists discussed how data mining, policy algorithms, and predictive risk models affect poor and working-class people in America. Here’s this month’s roundup.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

That’s why, when we put out an open call to our community to generate suggestions on where our technology and resources could be most helpful, we landed on two topics to start; delivering a more dignified food service experience in the U.S., Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Emilio Tavarez.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Contrary to what you might think, internal controls are not about writing a bunch of policy or procedure documents and sticking them in a shared drive to gather digital dust. The team must review and communicate the importance of these concepts and their practical applications for programs staff, human resources, and IT.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Grantmaking practices help foundations be good stewards of resources and ensure the foundation stays focused on its mission. Set clear policies. The foundation leaders need to set clear grantmaking policies.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

And, don’t only select the data points that are working; show what isn’t to make the case for resources for next year. This might seem like the last thing you have time for; however, it is critical because how it is received strongly influences future decisions around budgeting, staffing and other resourcing going into next year.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 16, 2016

I didn't know how likely the petition was to have influence, but I knew that signing on was important to the people asking. I took the issue to the board, and we agreed that we need to develop some kind of advocacy policy to be able to answer these phone calls with confidence. Our museum has a growing advocacy component to our work.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Describe how your nonprofit will handle a breach of the policy, such as disciplinary actions or removal of the individual from their position.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Dedicate budget space, calendar space, and other resources to member engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Talent managers and HR directors must move beyond the development of processes and policies and focus on embedding a culture of learning that can support and nurture talent within their organizations. And, get direct access to practical tools that you can use within your organization.

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Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

Organizations like GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.org aggregate information on nonprofit organizations to empower perspective donors, volunteers, grantors, board members, and employees to make informed decisions about the organizations and causes to which they can devote their time, energy, and resources.

Charity 52

Charity Aggregator Rate Survey 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We Resources for Your Organization to Champion Sustainability. Just Recovery Gathering , April 9-11: Join 350.org About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours. X) Experiment with LinkedIn Events.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. Narratives about issues can have impacts and implications for policy. It allows us to communicate with others and build connections.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The 30 participating organizations in the report are members of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative, a group of independent, nonprofits with a shared commitment to responsible budget and tax policies. Joining the conversation is incredibly important if these organizations expect to change policy and change minds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Create teams that are small and where roles are loosely defined, and policies are flexible. resolving disputes, securing resources, etc.)? How often do political skills, as opposed to demonstrated competence, influence who gets ahead in your organization? Encourage employees to identify and tackle improvement opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2017

It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work. Rather than being tied to status, they see leaders for their ability to be collaborative, creative, display high emotional intelligence, and bring together diverse groups of people and perspectives to influence change.

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