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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

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Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. This March, join us in honoring the women who make your organization and community a better place! Here are five ways your organization can improve your equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts: 1.

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Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising

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A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0

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The Road to Accessibility without Borders: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One year ago, on June 28, 2013, at a diplomatic conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) agreed on a historic international copyright exception for people with print disabilities. Thus far, more than 75 countries have signed the Treaty, and in June India became the first country to ratify it.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Domestic violence is a hugely prevalent issue in the United States with nearly 20 people per minute, on average, experiencing physical abuse by an intimate partner. Two years later, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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What To Do When Your Nonprofit Becomes The Target Of A Phishing Scam - Corporate/Commercial Law - United States

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Popular trademarks or trade names of nonprofits often are used to attract individuals to donate money or provide personal information by serving as means to create a false online identity" 'via Blog this'