Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

However, the internet can be a stressful place with many negative and sad stories and visuals. The intent is clearly stated in our policy and all information requested is optional. We also abide by GDPR (EU) and California state privacy laws that came into effect in 2020. Half of that time is spent on mobile devices.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Harassment: Every organization needs a harassment policy.

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fusionSpan

APRIL 13, 2022

It’s all about the policies and procedures businesses put in place to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, data breaches, cyberattacks, and unintentional or deliberate data loss. Both internal and external policies are required for a comprehensive data privacy strategy.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Check out our last installment here !

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Media Cause

MAY 31, 2023

When is the last time you read through your organization’s privacy policy? Privacy-first marketing is an approach to digital marketing that places equal emphasis on campaign results and the privacy of the users being targeted. Maybe… never? How about your cookie consent banner? If so, you’re not alone.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While mapping out these types of plans is important, you should also focus on taking proactive steps to avoid putting your nonprofit in risky situations in the first place. Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

It is an important factor to consider when looking at not only designing a RAG-based conversational AI, but also when designing organizational AI policy in general. This includes protecting personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access and ensuring that data collection and use follow relevant laws and regulations.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Everyone should be very clear about when and how evaluations should take place, preferably done at the same time each year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Algorithmic Bias: Better Policy and Practice for Civil Society: This podcast about #datadiscrimination and algorithmic bias was hosted by Digital Impact, an initiative of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). More on the new law here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

On behalf of your organization, investigate ways to receive money that the organization may not have in place already. Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Cultivation. Canvas door-to-door.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Once the right staff members are in place, they become the foundation for building solid financial systems and play a central role in maintaining a secure internal control environment. Whether you are hiring a full or part-time employee or outsourcing, be sure to perform background and reference checks on all finance staff.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Your privacy policy can no longer be an afterthought—it needs to be a prominent feature on your website and written in words that the average user can understand without hiring a lawyer. If a visitor or supporter wants to know the details of your policies, it should be available and easy to find on your website. Be honest.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The book is divided into four sections: Section 1: Planning and Preparing a Hybrid Work Policy. They are changing as organizations are struggling to figure out what policies (including work location and time differences) yield the highest-level productivity and the company’s definition of success (e.g., Section 3: Making Hybrid Work.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Did you implement the system properly in the first place? Do you have policies and procedures governing the use of the database? Have users been trained on those policies and procedures? What about best practices in data management and any applicable laws? What am I missing? © Walt Kelly.

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Database Law Policy Training 156

Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

You’ve come to the right place. Regulatory compliance means that your organization and your site need to comply with all relevant laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Don’t start panicking if you’re unsure whether your website is accessible!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Providing tools for sustainable change to populations most vulnerable to hunger, violence, and disease, CARE has earned its place in the hall of fame of nonprofits continuing to make the world a better place. WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Oxfam America.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies. Most states do not have specific laws covering online fundraising, making online fundraising compliance a grey area in most places. To fully cover your bases, register in the states that do have explicit laws covering online fundraising and solicitation registration.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

Salesforce, for example, founded its Office of Ethical and Humane Use to help build and foster a culture of responsibility as it relates to technology use, instilling a strategic framework around product, law, policy, and ethics to ensure the humane use of technology across Salesforce’s many clouds.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees. It may seem hard to imagine but it’s been 50 years since President Lyndon B.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Southern Poverty Law Center. Advancement Project. Black Public Media.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Ashley Madison had a policy of not deleting any user information, including real names, addresses, credit card information, and other information. In May of 2018, the European Union law called that Genera l Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The US Constitution enshrines privacy into law.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms. The IRS recommends that nonprofits develop conflict of interest policies to prevent any issues down the line regarding the appearance or actuality of impropriety.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

An organization that implements policies that benefit members of staff such as flexible hours, virtually work environments and the options of childcare support allows more satisfied employees. Having a professional dedicated to creating and managing these policies will free up leadership to concentrate on their mission.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

Changes in laws and regulations or in political regimes can rapidly turn what used to be a safe situation into an unsafe one. Have Cybersecurity Policies and Practices in Place. Are staff familiar with our policies? But we know that the world can be a complicated and, sadly, dangerous, place for those fighting for change.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . In the event of a disruption, you can easily cite your policy in order to regain control. Managing Disruptive Activity At Your Online Event.

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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. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

Since then, Arctic Basecamp has returned to Davos every year except for 2021, when the annual meeting took place virtually because of the pandemic, with an expedition tent acting as a workplace during the day and a dormitory at night.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . In the event of a disruption, you can easily cite your policy in order to regain control. Managing Disruptive Activity At Your Online Event.

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Digital Online Virtual Guidelines 52

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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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. While the history primer we’ve already provided is a great place to start, the history of disability rights is vast and there is so much to learn. During the protest, 104 activists were arrested for unlawful demonstration, many in their wheelchairs.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Re:Charity’s web design best practices guide recommends placing your donation buttons in prominent places, such as your site’s top menu and home page. When deciding what images to include in your nonprofit’s website, think about what will showcase your mission most effectively.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

Why does an EU law have such a monumental effect on privacy globally? Second, as the strictest privacy law in the world to date, it has become the gold standard for privacy frameworks. Some of them may not apply to your organization, but it’s a good place to begin evaluating how robust your policy is. Register today!

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. Duty of Obedience: It is the board’s job to ensure their organization follows all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Blue Fox

JULY 1, 2022

What we’re probably looking at to keep employer risk as low as possible is the setup of a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with clearly outlined policies on what types of expenses will be covered. Chantal NOTE: Blue Fox is an advisory and financial consulting firm, not a law firm or a public accounting firm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. Can the lawyer of an accused rapist subpoena the private network of the accuser for evidence to place doubt on her story?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It’s a complicated equation that brings together core human rights concerns about privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and the direct practicalities of real-life struggle with the ways in which engineering, policy, legal and design decisions are made by companies, or placed upon them by the jurisdictions in which they operate.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. If you have identified that a change must take place in your organization, chances are you won’t be implementing that change on your own. The dictionary defines a comfort zone as: a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress.

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