Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. I hope as you plan for and execute on your 2020 priorities you will keep in mind the many external factors that impact your work and your day-to-day activities. and issues of importance to the sector.

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Policy Foundation Law United States 35

Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off

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Podcast Hunger Nonprofit Summary 96

Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

Develop and execute a simple “accountability policy” to address the board member’s actions and behaviors. This policy should follow a very specific process. Have a policy that requires board members to volunteer for 4 to 6 months before their full nomination goes to the board for a vote. Final Thoughts.

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Tips Policy Roles Template 127

sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity. Now add a layer in your mind showing the people represented in those circles and lines. These are opportunities for meaning making.

Data 99

Data Knowledge Philanthropy Policy 99

EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress.

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Advocacy Volunteer Analysis Action 198

Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Keep in mind that the more specific the model gets and the more specific the training dataset, the better outcomes you’ll find. Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Is it one distinct problem or multiple issues? The answer could be “both.”

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Nonprofit Files Policy Software 80

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We welcome suggestions and feedback and will update our site as we deepen our knowledge of these issues and become aware of new resources. They want to know how to build them, how to get board members to engage in their nonprofit’s mission, how to empower those board members to fundraise effectively, and more.

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Accessibility Resource Build Library 76

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cybersecurity is an issue that’s on everyone’s mind. In order for businesses to become CCPA compliant, they will have to update their privacy policies and do a lot of work to figure out what data they have on customers. For many consumers, this begs the questions, ‘what type of information are companies gathering about me?’,

California 189

California Law Companies Data 189

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Flexibility Create goodwill by working with families when issues arise. 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. Tuition is a significant expense for families. Engaging quickly.

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Time Blackbaud Policy Structure 83

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Keeping in mind this increased scrutiny and securitization surrounding Muslims for the past two decades, to better understand what the vast majority of Muslims believe in and hold dear, it is important to know what they actually give to and what they are motivated by.

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Giving United States Fundraising New Zealand 264

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

At an organizational level, evaluations can help to establish ethics policies for what AI can be used for and what appropriate use looks like. Candid has established AI policies for staff, one of which is that AI outputs must be verified for truth and accuracy. Understanding the limits of a given AI is crucial in defining ethical use.

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Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? 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. Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing?

Fun 98

Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

Since Tammy has conveyed the message and added depth on the issue in such a unique way you know her post will encourage people to renew their membership and commitment to your cause so you make an exception and press send. Who knows, maybe one of the reporters on your beat will call your colleague for a quote on the issue. Media List.

Mind 72

Mind Share Tips Blogger 72

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. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue. The Importance of Narratives.

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Change Strategy Attitude Policy 46

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. But before you go copying and pasting a 17-page long policy that your Board uses, know that participatory grantmaking is different.

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Participatory Model Leadership Application 114

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Community Fellows posed the question: “How might we leverage the full power of the Salesforce ecosystem – employees, philanthropy, product, suppliers, and policy influence – to address food insecurity?”

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Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

You have identified your data issues and prioritized what data fields to address first. Keep in mind the delicate balance of your need for data without asking people for too much information. Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one. Put a plan in place for data quality.

Data 169

Data Analytics Associations Registration 169

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Board members also contribute personally, adhering to a “Give & Get Policy,” sponsoring gala tables worth $2,000, and making substantial annual donations. The Smithsonian. The arts are not a luxury; they are a necessity.

Texas 87

Texas Arts Culture Challenge 87

Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Cybersecurity is an issue that’s on everyone’s mind. In order for businesses to become CCPA compliant, they will have to update their privacy policies and do a lot of work to figure out what data they have on customers. For many consumers, this begs the questions, ‘what type of information are companies gathering about me?’,

California 130

California Law Companies Data 130

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He explains that: Company culture is the system of beliefs, values, goals, behaviors, and the way employees feel working in the organization—from leadership style, decision-making norms, customer experience, and company policies—officially and unofficially. So, not taking a position is being seen as not caring about the issue.

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Culture Companies Cisco Government 52

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Nonprofit organizations, and civil societies long before that, have always sought to bring like-minded and motivated people together to build community and solve social issues. Diana received her BS in Environmental Policy from Rutgers School of Environmental & Biological Sciences, with minors in Women’s Studies and Social Justice.

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Team Create Nonprofit Arizona 52

Forum One

APRIL 9, 2024

It comes as a shock to no one that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the minds of pretty much every single mission-driven organization that we work with. Here is what we have learned so far about how to create an organizational AI use policy that helps you and your team get the most out of AI without putting the organization at risk.

Policy 82

Policy Generation Create Organization 82

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Together, we strive to deepen our understanding, strengthen our commitment, and align our policies, procedures, practices, programs, products, and services to ensure our employees and stakeholders thrive. It requires us to be willing to learn with an open mind and a receptive heart. When did Candid’s DEI journey begin?

Environment 52

Environment Culture Celebrate Guidelines 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” The staff, as led by the executive director (president, CEO…) implements that policy: the tactical three-foot view. Program volunteers will also have policy implementation duties. Legal Issues. Think strategic, 3,000-foot view.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

Candid

JANUARY 24, 2022

With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. But to read time and again how a nonprofit is devastated by recent news or policy changes gives us some pause.

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Language Alternative Audience Impact 116

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. You could address this in a few ways.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. You could address this in a few ways.

Strategy 52

Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace.

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Research Trend Culture Nonprofit 119

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

In our survey regarding concerns when returning back to the workplace post-COVID-19, almost all the responses were related to changes or new processes — new office layouts, new rules regarding the use of communal facilities, new organisational policies, and also where to find this information.

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Support Awareness Celebrate Environment 122

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. It’s important to show our kids that we take the issue seriously and we’re ready to both support them and do our part. Talking about the issue and acting to contribute to the solutions is key.

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Children Global Group Action 136

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

It serves as the digital face of your organization and is the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on. This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching.

Websites 61

Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. They continue to proactively invest in leadership and advocacy, and public policy change within our children’s behavioral health systems.

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Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 111

Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. They continue to proactively invest in leadership and advocacy, and public policy change within our children’s behavioral health systems.

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Grant Fund Connecticut Colorado 97

Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

There was never any doubt in our minds that diversity was a top priority for the Ford, however difficult, and that never left us for the rest of our lives. Ford Foundation had a history of working on issues of racial discrimination in Brazil. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a grantee!”

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Brazil South Africa Foundation Classes 122

M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. You probably spend a lot of time thinking about your issue space, and closely following the news, and Being Online. Most of the time, you don’t need a policy briefing in order to make sense of the call to action.

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Guidelines Audience Language Content 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails. Some organizations have explicit policies such as “no email between 7pm-7am. This can contribute to overload unless you have a method to establish a remote work policy. Sending a short summary of progress made and any issues or challenges ahead of a meeting.

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Collaboration Tips Tech Nonprofit 120