Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. .

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Gift Proposal Law Charity 87

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You know you have to keep accurate records for your nonprofit’s health and transparency and to be in good standing with state and local laws. One way to do that is to ask questions. Some of the tasks associated with maintaining records—like sending donation receipts—can seem tedious and unnecessary.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It pertains to anything from your local grocery store to the Internet. This article will answer these following pressing questions about where to begin: What is web accessibility? It’s the idea that anyone in the world, regardless of location, language, disability, or platform, can participate or engage with something.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2015

“ All politics is local.” Would your organization be more effective if certain laws or regulations were amended, added, or stricken from the books? What problems could you solve with more support from a local, state or federal government? This quote is often attributed to the late Thomas P. Tip” O’Neill, Jr., Speaker of the U.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity and Maintain Accountability The Board is responsible for making sure that the nonprofit operates with the laws that govern it at the local, state, and national level. Ultimately, your Board is responsible for making sure that the nonprofit is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

They draft documents, file forms and help you with any legal questions or problems that might occur. And when you’re asking around, check to see if any local law firms perform pro bono work for nonprofits. But if you can’t find one, look online for local attorneys and scan for ones that work with charities and nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

What questions should you ask before starting a nonprofit? Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. How long does it take to start a nonprofit?

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Today, the organization maintains a live call center where people can ask questions, be linked with the information they need, and know they’ll be listened to. When it arrived in a town, a popup resource center was set up and the team would spend the entire day answering questions, sharing resources, and providing support.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers. good questions to consider – “How much space does a record take up?” My first reaction is not positive.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The question is, what is your organization doing to foster these powerful relationships? The company partners with many nonprofits, legal services organizations, law schools, and law firms to collectively work toward greater equity in the legal realm. Highlight specific benefits.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Many law firms do much more pro bono work than 50 hours. TechSoup has had an ongoing relationship with the famous Silicon Valley law firm, Cooley LLP for several years. TechSoup’s Pro Bono Law Firm, Cooley LLP. many if not most local bar associations may have pro bono programs and/or referral services. In the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

Answer a few questions about Adobe. Answer a few questions about Adobe. Answer a few questions about Adobe. and makes no representation or warranty that the Sweepstakes is in compliance with your local law. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. This is a $600 market value! March 27, 2017.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 2, 2018

For more information on the likely impact of the new tax law, click here. Perspective 1: Yes, we are now undergoing significant changes to tax law changes that impact individuals in new ways. Will those with moderate giving patterns have less to give because of the $10,000 cap on state and local income and property taxes?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Most nonprofits are small, and community-based, serving local needs with over 90% spending less than $1 million annually. Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes. Foundation giving increased but only enough for a marginal increase overall.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Great question. To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Alright you got me, I’m in. What’s next?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

If you answered yes to all of those questions, keep reading! The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). a) In General.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2014

Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and networks such as the NetSquared Local should be leading this movement as they are already committed to social good. One of the keynote plenary speakers, Janelle Orsi, executive director of the Sustainable Economies Law Center, said that the share economy could perpetuate income inequality.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. Great question. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. When I get asked this question, I point people to resources with this disclaimer: ”CYA – Consult Your Attorney!”

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

The effects of federal policy often trickle down to the state and local levels. Leaders should think about the following questions: 1) what issue they want to target, 2) why does it fit with their organization’s mission or vision , and 3) what are the desired outcomes. Establish the Who and How. An effective agenda….

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Many of our projects turn on legal questions, and our attorneys are a core part of figuring out solutions that will have real positive impact on society. Right now, we have multiple law school clinics that would love to tackle new projects with us, projects we actually have but lack the bandwidth to pursue.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

If you answered yes to all of those questions, keep reading! The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). A TechSoup customer? a) In General.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In addition, nonprofits must comply with the same federal, state, and local laws as businesses regarding the treatment of employees. Regulatory compliance: Just like all organizations that have employees, your nonprofit’s HR department is responsible for compliance with labor laws.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But part of what this means is going out into our communities and asking questions. We have learned to ask our local bakers, farmers, and grocery stores the same questions: “What happens at the end of the day? The first step to counteract this waste to ask questions and identify what is being squandered in your area.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

" to these questions, keep reading. Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. The winning stories will also be featured on the Local Impact Map at TechSoupGlobal.org as Featured Stories in November 2014. If you said "Yes!"

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 18, 2022

The big question is, how much can your nonprofit spend on fundraising? Organizations in our community, such as Social Venture Partners and local foundations, may exist to connect nonprofits to pro bono support. Check if you have to acknowledge in-kind gifts based on state laws, audit status, requirements from lenders, and value.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

That $500 package won’t catch the eye of your local bank, but a $5,000 package might. Once you have your sponsorship store built, keep it handy as you begin outreach to your local partners. Be sure you let your potential supporters know that you’re available if they have any questions! There should be something for everyone!

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

For local governments that rely on Twitter for law enforcement alerts, public transportation updates, and to hear directly from residents about service requests, this has been especially problematic. Address key questions What are our communications and social media goals? Does Twitter help us achieve those?

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure. University law schools are hosting seminars on Ferguson. We urge museums to consider these questions by first looking within.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We don’t have to research questions of commercial availability, affordability, or format availability. We now have volunteers throughout India adding local language titles such as Tamil into Bookshare. We don’t have to ask for permission from the publisher or author. exception model works well here.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Ask some of your supporters this exact question! Check your state laws regarding raffles – you might need a special permit for a game of change. And if you plan to ask the local university football coach or the community’s favorite meteorologist, it’s best to nail them down sooner rather than later due to their busy schedules.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On October 6, 2015, join TechSoup, CIVICUS, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, FHI 360, and +SocialGood for a deeper dive into the threats that civil society faces. On September 1, 2015, we held a #NPTechchat on this topic. Now we dive deeper: What are the tactics used by opponents to close space for civil society?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. Even if you don't foresee regularly hosting fundraisers that serve alcohol, it's usually possible to obtain a temporary permit for the occasion in question. Provide Varied Menus and Activities.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. This workshop brought together all the finalists with a broad group of experts ranging from architects to public relations professionals to law enforcement to, of course, human trafficking survivors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

There are a variety of ways you can go about volunteer recruitment , including getting involved in various civic organizations, working with local businesses, attending chamber events, and more. During this whole process, don’t forget to ask open-ended questions and help your volunteer feel heard! Don’t Force It.

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