Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

By shopping at any of the 64 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their spending power this holiday season into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. Online Stores by Nonprofits. Perfect gifts for the nonprofit techie! 1) ACLU Store :: shop.aclu.org.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. And this is a problem. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess.

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Nonprofit Information. Whether they be donors, employees, volunteers, partners, sponsors just someone who likes to read your blog, nonprofits are leveraging technology to allow the public a looking glass into the inner working of their organizations. How can your nonprofit use technology to become more transparent?

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Here are our top nonprofit risk management tips for peer-to-peer events. A waiver is a contract signed by your event guests that states that they won’t hold your nonprofit or its representatives accountable for any damages resulting from their attendance at your event. Observe federal, state, and local laws.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. While made popular among for profit businesses, it is a valuable tool for any organization, including nonprofits. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit board service. Now more than ever, it is time to check ourselves, and even nonprofit boards. The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. Individuals who sit on a nonprofit board are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

He considered himself a “problem-solving lawyer” and warned me against getting involved with “problem-creating lawyers!” When I explained that our board just didn’t see manufacturing reading machines for the blind making financial sense for a for-profit company, Gerry said “How about you set up a deliberately nonprofit tech company?”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When everything is going well at your nonprofit, risk management may not seem like a priority. However, if those challenges eventually arise, a solid risk management strategy can help your nonprofit recover more quickly. Some of the most common nonprofit risks include: Cyber security violations. might occur. Compliance.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Here are five common ways foundations cause more problems than they solve: Providing short-term funding for a long-term outcome. And if you’re unsure, here’s a hint: ask your grantees.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 5, 2023

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Maybe that’s you! I promise you will.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you company is experiencing a constant or newly presented problem, a change will need to be made. Remedial Change – when a problem is identified and a solution is implemented. Consider the problem or opportunity at hand. Being adaptable will require you to call on your problem-solving skills: Identify the problem.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And in most civil cases (typically those covering issues of housing, family, and consumer law), people represent themselves because there is generally no right to legal counsel in civil matters. Learn more about how your organization can get started with Nonprofit Cloud. live in near poverty. About the Author. Al Schwartz. Rosen, U.S.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Create a Policy to Handle Whistleblower Complaints Even when you have an established relationship with a grantee and they have documented controls in place, there can still be problems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Here’s this month’s roundup. Philanthropy and Fundraising. AI and Ethics.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Many smaller nonprofits don’t have the resources needed to set up an effective and efficient HR department, but if you want to scale your charity, you’ll need one. Problems don’t stop there: What if you hire using an unlawful process? 8 Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Hire a Professional Employer Organization Immediately .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. Bryan Stevenson (BS): It’s important that we have a new consciousness about the problems created by our history. You should seek a mission. It’s not always obvious.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. But take heart.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

posted by Eric Salazar Spring 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit organizations meant to support these communities have suffered a similar fate in the federal response while foundations try to fill the void. Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. If you’ve experienced this type of growth with your organization, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a comprehensive HR framework. . After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business. Nonprofit HR Essential Duties.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This will help you build authentic relationships with the people who share your vision for the work your nonprofit does. It’s kind of like how there were a lot of approaches that law enforcement could take in order to save the hostages that Hans Gruber had captured. Remind yourself of the impact your nonprofit is having.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. But take heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

In light of the recent high profile suicides by Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, Vu Le wrote an excellent piece on what nonprofits need to know about mental illness. Overwork and stress can lead to burnout and depression and that can lead to even bigger problems. Research on Toxic Workplaces. Long Hours Culture Is Not Productive.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

Starting from 1999, FusionSpark Media has produced a wide range of content initiatives for nonprofit and government agencies in the topic areas of environment, sustainability and health. For many nonprofits, funding or writing a content strategy as an essential content marketing “first step” is a new or foreign concept.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

One of my great joys in my long career in nonprofit technology has been seeing the extraordinary success of so many women in our field. women became the majority of law students. The UN finds that 119 countries have now passed domestic violence laws, though enforcement remains a problem. Nonprofit Technology Leadership.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. Nonprofits must realize that no matter how worthy their cause, they cannot have fast, cheap, AND high quality all at once -- it’s just not realistic.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 24, 2015

So it’s little surprise that the massive proliferation of online resources has spawned a major problem: protecting website content from copyright infringement in the form of plagiarism or outright theft. You can also try to contact the offending party and ask them to remove the plagiarized material—this is often enough to solve the problem.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

To start fixing this problem, prioritize accessibility with your nonprofit website. How can web design affect your nonprofit’s accessibility? Having an inclusive content strategy and taking steps to make your nonprofit web design as accessible as possible is crucial. How does the ADA impact your nonprofit organization?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The legislation signals the need for more responsible and ethical practices that support nonprofits, donors, and platforms. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Jan Masaoka’s guest post provides more details.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This results in more money for your mission, more satisfied donors, and more solutions to the world’s most pressing problems! . It’s the bare minimum to tack “this gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law” onto the end of your appeal or bottom of your donation landing page. But also be aware these laws are always changing.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

When starting a nonprofit it’s easy to drown in a sea of paperwork, but using a nonprofit lawyer can save you from that demise. They draft documents, file forms and help you with any legal questions or problems that might occur. It can be difficult to find a lawyer who has nonprofit experience. Ask Around.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2014

This is the first of a three-part blog series I have prepared pertaining to the Federal tax aspects of tax-exempt organizations, more commonly known as nonprofits. I spent the last 18 years of my career examining nonprofit organizations of different types. Tax Resources for Nonprofits. Know the Law.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . That said, the laws vary from state to state as to whether or not contingent beneficiaries are entitled to accountings. .

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). What about best practices in data management and any applicable laws? Does this person play well with others?

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