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Amnesty International at 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier this year, I spoke at the 50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International (AI). This set of principles was incorporated in AI’s mandate: the set of rules establishing the organization's goals and action parameters, or what it and its local groups can and cannot do.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. Preparing a board matrix is a learning experience.

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Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders: Combating the absence of trust 

Candid

In a conversation with Candid insights, WAWF president and CEO Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson highlighted key findings and reflected on the challenges faced by Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders. Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive.

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#IFC2014 International Fundraising Congress: Inspire, Connect, Transform

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m just back from a trip to Europe where I was part of the opening plenary at this year’s International Fundraising Congress outside of Amsterdam. (I Marcelo asked the audience to reflect on what inspires them and to write it down on a card that was placed on their seats. Source: Pamela Sutton-Legaud.

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How Nonprofits Can Steward Corporate Donors on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities. The Global FoodBanking Network, FedEx, and International Paper. International Paper and FedEx worked together to leverage their core competencies.

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International Museum Day 2020: Tips To Engage Supporters

Connection Cafe

Monday, May 18th is International Museum Day , the mission of which is to raise awareness of the fact that, “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”. Also consider notifying your local news outlets of your participation.

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How To Collaborate with Your Community: Brainstorming For Greater Impact and Lower Expenses

Bloomerang

If you already have collaborations in place, it’s also important to periodically reflect on them to see if you can do more to maximize those relationships and create an even greater impact. . Could you reach out to local food pantries or meal service organizations that could help provide food for your programming or volunteers?