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Does Your Nonprofit Need Legal Counsel About Using Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. What are the legal issues? First, let me clear.

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As 2012 Winds Down

NCE Social Media

It leads me to point out that even if you don’t post information to social media – others will on your behalf. Third, Last week I attended a great seminar at Jones Day that featured attorneys and representatives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) who discussed social media policies.

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Join me on the 100th episode of Nonprofit Radio today!

Amy Sample Ward

I’ll be joined by Tony’s regular contributors, including: Gene Takagi & Emily Chan of the Nonprofit & Exempt Organizations law group , Maria Semple , The Prospect Finder , and Scott Koegler , editor of Nonprofit Technology News. We will be talking about social media and nonprofits, from using Twitter to fundraising.

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Community Building begins with Community Organizing

Amy Sample Ward

But both the community and your organization want to see certain laws passed, things improved, programs created or groups supported. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Maybe you provide services, and your community doesn’t want to be providing those services, but they are happy you are doing so. Transparency.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Is there a media release? Also share with volunteers about the Volunteer Protection Act , which protects volunteers from liability in cases of ordinary negligence. Others might simply require filling out an online form.

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Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

Marketing to Media-Savvy Gen Y: Transparency, Authenticity – Advertising Age – News – "They entered the consumer market during the stormiest economic climate since the Great Depression. " Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest? However, just today a.ly

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. State and federal regulations for starting a nonprofit.