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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Before taking the steps to start a nonprofit, ask yourself these questions: What need or problem will the nonprofit address? Hold interviews.

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

Tech Soup

women became the majority of law students. The UN finds that 119 countries have now passed domestic violence laws, though enforcement remains a problem. Amy Sample Ward and Holly Ross from NTEN. Law and Advocacy. By 2011, American women surpassed men in gaining college degrees , including advanced degrees.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Given the complexity of the problem, many states and cities have found that the best solutions involve highly collaborative task forces that bring together nonprofit experts, policy makers, and public servants who are all dedicated to producing substantial change. resources by stopping costly social problems in their tracks.

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Emergency Response Guide

Connection Cafe

Unanticipated press coverage and subsequent attention on your cause can be the result of change of law or a court’s ruling. The unintended fallout of such mistakes can be missed opportunities, offended donors or worse, PR problems. The lesson far too many nonprofits learn the hard way is how to be prepared for unplanned events.

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How to Ctrl + S the World, one #14NTC Event at a Time

Connection Cafe

Here are the 7 ‘can’t miss’ breakout sessions coming up at this year’s #14NTC : 50 Shades of Social Media: Navigating Policies, Laws, and Ethics [#14NTC Shades]. Why I’m excited: This diverse panel includes experience in the nonprofit industry, law, social media, fundraising and communications. When: Thursday, March 13, 10:30-12PM.

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