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APRIL 18, 2022
In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. State charitable registration is both the law and a best practice.
Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2020
This helpful guide will help you navigate the world of nonprofit fundraising laws and stay compliant Following government regulations for your nonprofit can be confusing.
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Whole Whale
DECEMBER 11, 2022
This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. Whether federal legislation, if passed, will supercede the state laws remains to seen.
Achieve
MARCH 4, 2022
to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive. is a California law that was passed in 2018.
Saleforce Nonprofit
MARCH 31, 2021
Early detection, coupled with robust reporting, will help law enforcement identify and safeguard potentially thousands of children in urgent need of protection. . It requires a collaborative effort between international law enforcement, government, nonprofits, and private sector companies.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 22, 2019
Today the importance of case management software has increased due to the growing number of law firms. We have seen that most law suits are taken care either by a single lawyer or a big law firm. It has been seen that most law firms need some way to keep a full proof record of all those cases that have been solved and those which are still running. This software helps individual lawyers and law firms. Introduction.
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The new book, The 10 Laws of Trust , is a timely and critical guide to investing in high-trust relationships and reaping remarkable gains in reputation and the bottom-line. Kaplan, the evidence-based book covers these 10 laws of trust: Start with personal integrity Invest in respect Empower others Measure what you want to achieve Create a common dream Keep everyone informed Embrace respectful conflict Show humility Strive for win-win negotiations Proceed with care David A.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The Law Foundation of Ontario‘s responsive grants are one-time, project grants up to $100K that support innovative, community-based ideas to improve access to justice. The post Law Foundation of Ontario launches call for applications for responsive grants appeared first on CharityVillage.
Charity Village
JANUARY 13, 2022
Nominations are now being accepted for the Guthrie Award, The Law Foundation of Ontario‘s signature award to recognize individuals who have a significant and proven track record of furthering access to justice. The post Nominations open for The Law Foundation of Ontario’s Guthrie Award for access to justice appeared first on CharityVillage.
Twenty Hats
APRIL 6, 2021
The post Guest Post: Murphy’s Law — sometimes simpler is better in technology for volunteer management appeared first on Twenty Hats When low(er) tech is the answer to our scheduling needs.
Charity Village
APRIL 22, 2021
The Law Foundation of Ontario‘s Catalyst program provides nonprofit organizations working to advance access to justice in Ontario a unique opportunity to secure time-limited core funding. The post Applications being accepted for Law Foundation of Ontario’s Catalyst program appeared first on CharityVillage.
TechImpact
AUGUST 21, 2013
When the Women’s Law Project decided to upgrade their computing capabilities earlier this year, IT Director and Programs Manager Barbara DiTullio knew she wanted a system that would provide flexibility, efficiency, and security. The organization, a legal advocacy group for women’s issues based in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, decided to migrate its network over to Office … Continued The post Women’s Law Project Looks to the Future Switch to Office 365 appeared first on Tech Impact.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 17, 2018
The tax law and jobs act (TCJA) presents many changes for nonprofits to consider in 2018. The following changes to the law are some of the most critical when considering the effect they may have on charitable giving to nonprofits. With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. Far fewer will be subject to the federal estate tax with the law expanding exemption to many more.
Connection Cafe
MAY 1, 2019
The five laws of successful IT strategy and planning are designed to encourage and inspire you to not only invest in technology services for your organization, but to also provide a thought-map for the inevitable challenges. The law of planning will help give you the courage required to move forward. Your journey does not end at the implementation of these five laws. When you faithfully employ these five laws, real change is inevitable for your organization.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 2, 2014
In fact, because you are a nonprofit you have to adhere to a separate set of rules and laws governing fundraising, operations and finances. Recently, I attended a seminar put on by students involved with the Entrepreneurship Clinic from the local law college. They explained some of the tax laws and methods to help keep more of the fundraising dollars in your pocket and tax-free. Note that many of these laws are specific to our local jurisdiction.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Since 1972, the National Women’s Law Center has worked tirelessly to protect and advance the progress of women and girls in virtually every aspect of their lives. In recent months, fueled by the increasingly polarizing political and social climate, the National Women’s Law Center has become a pivotal player in the resistance movement. How would you describe the mission of the National Women’s Law Center?
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2014
Next phase of anti-spam law targets software - National | Globalnews.ca : ''via Blog this
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 15, 2017
Erin-McClarty nonprofit-law legal-issues legal-traps nonprofitHave you ever worried your nonprofit could have some hidden legal risks? Nonprofit attorney and strategist Erin McClarty shows you 3 common legal traps and how to avoid them.
Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog
MAY 5, 2006
And on top of that, sometimes knowing the law doesn't help - in many cases it was written for traditional journalists, and the courts haven't yet decided how it applies to bloggers. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has recently updated their legal guide for bloggers: you can find it on their website here. The guide addresses a broad range of legal pitfalls that a blogger might encounter.
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Social media’s ‘law’ of short messages - MIT News Office : Social media’s ‘law’ of short messages Study shows a regular decline in length of social media messaging during public events as the volume of messages increases
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Britain's biggest charities believed they were 'above the law' on data protection - Telegraph : "Britain's biggest charities believed they were 'above the law' on data protection The Information Commissioner has claimed that charities thought they were 'a special case' and tried to find 'wiggle room' over data and privacy laws" 'via Blog this
ASU Lodestar Center
JULY 3, 2013
The Arizona legislature recently passed legislation that repeals Arizona’s solicitation registration laws and the requirement that nonprofit organizations file annual solicitation registration or renewal forms with the Secretary of State. Most states typically regulate nonprofit organizations through solicitation laws that are concerned with charitable solicitations from the general public. posted by. Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
Flickr Photo from Ross Mayfield Still reflecting on the question " Are Fundraising Groundwells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations?" Found this oldish post in my bookmark collection called Power Law of Participation for social software by Ross Mayfield.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 26, 2007
Gartner's five laws for exploring virtual worlds at the enterprise level. First Law: Virtual worlds are not games, but neither are they a parallel universe (yet). Second Law: Behind every avatar is a real person Third Law: Be relevant and add value. Fourth Law: Understand and contain the downside. Fifth Law: This is a long haul. Hat tip to Jay Moonah for the pointer to this Gartner article about virtual worlds.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 17, 2015
It supports domestic human and civil rights laws around access to information and education. · book famine Bookshare copyright law Marrakesh Treaty UN World Intellectual Property World Blind UnionAccess to information and knowledge is a basic human right and a necessary first step towards personal, economic, and social development. Yet around the world, over 100 million individuals are denied this basic right.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 7, 2013
This is satisfied by having a law like the Chafee Amendment in the U.S., or similar laws in other countries like India and the EU. This survived in the Treaty in a much weaker form, which allows countries to choose to have a commerciality requirement in their copyright law, which some countries like Singapore and Australia already do have. law, plus it has import and export provisions between countries.
AFP Blog
APRIL 1, 2010
Tech coalition pushes rewrite of online privacy law | Politics and Law - CNET News: "This post has been updated several times since it was published. broad coalition of companies including Google, Microsoft, and AT&T, joined by liberal and conservative advocacy groups, will announce a major push Tuesday to update federal privacy laws to protect mobile
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 7, 2007
What's even better, you don't need a law degree to understand it! Beth's Flickr Stream. From Icommons comes an incredibly useful legal brief to remixing media in the age of participatory media and campaigns by Steve Vosloo, Digital Hero Book Project. The post answers the questions: How do you negotiate the potential minefield of legalese surrounding your content? How can you be creative and stay legal?
Care2
NOVEMBER 2, 2007
60) Search « Five Tips for Online Fundraisers from a Direct Mail Dinosaur | Main | $100,000 Grant: Polls Still Open in the Peace Primary » Friday Nov 02 2007 Care2 Helps in Law of the Sea Win Friday, November 2, 2007 at 04:40PM | by Eric Rardin Congratulations to Citizens for Global Solutions in their big victory – helping push the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to vote in favor of sending the Law of the Sea Treaty to the full Senate for possible ratification.
AFP Blog
MAY 18, 2015
What To Do When Your Nonprofit Becomes The Target Of A Phishing Scam - Corporate/Commercial Law - United States : "During the first half of 2014, there were 6,271 phishing attacks that targeted the "dot-org" Internet domain name often used by nonprofits, according to a study by the Anti-Phishing Working Group, a consortium of industry groups and international organizations.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 1, 2022
New laws can change the way both your donors and clients interact with you. Federal legislation can have a wide-ranging impact on nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. Government & Regulation
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 4, 2022
It is not uncommon for nonprofits to undergo a financial audit, despite not being required by law. This suggests that some organizations determine that the benefits exceed the costs. Here are some potential benefits of a financial audit for your nonprofit.
Nonprofit AF
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the anti-transgender laws in Texas, the “don’t say gay” bill in Florida, the. Hi everyone. Data Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
NTEN
MAY 15, 2014
Advocacy Communications fcc internet issues law net neutrality open web There have been a tremendous amount of issues and disasters in the news recently, but I want to draw your attention to a critically important story that is developing as you read this: once again, our open Internet is in danger.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 13, 2017
On April 3, 2017, President Trump signed into law a bill that compromises consumers ' Internet privacy. What Is the New Law? The new law not only overturns those rules, but it prevents the FCC from introducing similar privacy protection laws in the future. Take a look at what this means for you as an Internet user and how you can protect yourself from these new rules.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 27, 2017
Growing harassment and threats directed toward leadership and staff have led watchdog database GuideStar to remove its flagging of 46 suspected hate groups as defined by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) — at least for the time being. A GuideStar spokesperson declined to comment specifically on the instances of harassment or whether GuideStar has sought out law enforcement, citing the sensitive nature of the situation.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 17, 2022
This is most often in the form of a standing executive committee described in the by-laws. Did you know that it is possible to have a nonprofit board committee that has more power and authority than the full board? No, I’m not making this up.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 28, 2020
Harking back to December 2017, the House and Senate passed, and the President signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, also known as TCJA or Tax Reform 2017. Foundations Nonprofit Nonprofit Management Private Foundation Excise Tax public policy tax law Unrelated Business Income Ta
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 26, 2011
" roundup apple bookmarks casestudies contest development law list mobile nonprofit policy postalicious privacy resources socialmedia strategy twitterI come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of January 26th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2021
California’s Department of Justice already oversees charities and regulates fundraising on behalf of all charitable purposes in the state, but with the surge in online fundraising platforms, the state’s law, as written, wasn’t sufficient to reach online fundraising.
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