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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. Someone under the age of 18 who is in a battered or abusive situation is still a minor in the eyes of the law, even when they are married,” Allison explained. Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18.

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Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

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Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve.

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Why Your Nonprofit Does Not Need an Executive Committee

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Did you know that it is possible to have a nonprofit board committee that has more power and authority than the full board? This is most often in the form of a standing executive committee described in the by-laws. No, I’m not making this up.

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Solutions Day 2023—It’s Happening!

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I’ve heard there are lots of legal issues surrounding its use. Nonprofit attorney Kimberly Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners, is going to discuss the issues we all need to understand. Also on her agenda is how copyright law and fair use apply to AI. How careful do I need to be?

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

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Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  A full-service marketing and creative agency, Media Cause helps nonprofits accelerate their impact.

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Advocacy Amplified: How Nonprofits Can Garner State Legislative Support for Their Causes

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Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference. Let's foster change together - one law at a time.