Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public. It’s also crucial to remember that by using a public AI tool, your organization’s data can become part of the training dataset. LLMs are meant to produce conversational human language responses.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Despite the importance of public policy to the nonprofit sector, there is a severe lack of engagement among nonprofits. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. One misconception we hear regularly relates to Sweepstakes’ free Alternate Method of Entry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Certified public accountants (CPAs) and financial advisors have many wealthy clients. This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers. If the organization does not have pro-bono legal support, you can approach law firms in your state for help.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this one-hour webinar, participants will get an overview of how to protect their copyright and avoid the infringement of others, including: What is protectable What is not copyrightable Public policy behind the law How to protect your organization’s copyrighted works Infringement risks to avoid Chris Reed, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer (..)

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Copyright Law Nonprofit Policy 52

Donorbox

JULY 7, 2023

Nonprofits are allowed to educate the public and encourage real change in the policies and laws that affect their mission. But where do those actions cross the line and become a problem for the IRS? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 3, 2013

The Arizona legislature recently passed legislation that repeals Arizona’s solicitation registration laws and the requirement that nonprofit organizations file annual solicitation registration or renewal forms with the Secretary of State. These laws were designed to protect the public from misleading or unethical fundraising practices.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: SF Parks Alliance champions, transforms, and activates parks and public spaces as the only 501(c)3 citywide nonprofit dedicated to this work in San Francisco. They believe everyone deserves access to safe and welcoming public spaces, regardless of where they live. Southern Environmental Law Center.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

To understand where we are, including fundraisers and nonprofits, with donor data protection, we have to take a look at what happened in souring the public on the idea that privacy was dead. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. . 21 st Century Data Breaches.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

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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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world.

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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

The result was the Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs), based on the premise that you can not only train generations of college students about activism but win campaigns along the way. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich. Many of M+R’s early staff were part of this entirely novel idea.

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Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

In short, equivalency determination (ED) is a process that asks the funder to determine whether the potential recipient meets the criteria of becoming a US 501(c)(3) public charity. For these purposes, intermediaries are defined as US-based public charities whose primary purpose is to act as a re-grantor internationally.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Everyaction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

They hold the government accountable for unjust immigration laws and educate the American public on the longstanding importance of immigrants in the US. Check out their publications detailing “DACA, and Other Policies Designed to Protect Dreamers.”. National Immigration Law Center. Learn More. Twitter | Facebook.

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

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. Why is this important? It’s important because transparency builds trust.

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M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

When the governor of Florida signs a homophobic and transphobic law , banning public school teachers from giving age appropriate instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, but your children do not attend public schools or you do not have children or you’re not a Florida resident, will you Say Gay anyway?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). They also play a central role in ensuring that existing labor laws are followed by helping to uphold safety and discrimination laws in organized workplaces. What is a union? . The right to form a union became federal U.S.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2021

Reprinted from NEO Law Group. A safer (although potentially more complicated) way to fundraise before receiving exempt status from the IRS could be to fundraise under a Fiscal Sponsor —in this context, a nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) public charity that can receive donations and grants to support your organization’s charitable mission.

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AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Social media’s ‘law’ of short messages - MIT News Office : Social media’s ‘law’ of short messages Study shows a regular decline in length of social media messaging during public events as the volume of messages increases.'

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Plus, it’s responsible for ensuring that you meet goals and keep promises to the public, donors, and beneficiaries. Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity and Maintain Accountability The Board is responsible for making sure that the nonprofit operates with the laws that govern it at the local, state, and national level.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Nonprofits, particularly charities that rely on contributions, must also be able to defend their compensation practices to the public. Having reliable comparative data on hand can be the difference between maintaining or losing the public’s trust in your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It will also require regulation with teeth to keep Big Tech accountable to the public interest. There I was, being virtually groped in a snowy fortress with my brother-in-law and husband watching. Without these, the metaverse risks inheriting the problems of today’s social media, if not becoming something worse. Get the idea?

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2019

According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw, its researchers counted a whopping 5,592 ADA Title III lawsuit filings within the first six months of 2019! Put simply, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits commercial facilities, restaurants, and other public businesses from “discriminating” against people with disabilities.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two years later, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every year since then, Congress has passed similar laws, declaring October to be National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

This is satisfied by having a law like the Chafee Amendment in the U.S., or similar laws in other countries like India and the EU. The Three Step Test This arcane bit of international copyright law caused a lot of concern among advocates that it might be a Trojan horse for more extensive commerciality requirements.

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Copyright Law United States Library 158

Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. . How Did the Environmental Justice Movement Arise?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2007

Meaningful corporate use of public virtual worlds/platforms will lag. Gartner's five laws for exploring virtual worlds at the enterprise level. First Law: Virtual worlds are not games, but neither are they a parallel universe (yet). Second Law: Behind every avatar is a real person Third Law: Be relevant and add value.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

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). The ADA applies to any organization with more than 15 employees or that has any “public accommodations.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

They meet the duty of obedience by ensuring their actions align with the organization’s central goals, obeying the law, and adhering to the organization’s internal rules and regulations. By fulfilling these legal responsibilities, successful board members protect the organization’s reputation and build public trust.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

For example, “ Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Summit Assistance Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization and since you received no goods or services, your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Example #2: Loma Public Education Fund’s ‘KEEP! xxx@xxxxxxxxx.org.

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Greater Giving

MAY 11, 2023

You will want to check with your local and state laws that govern rules on raffle ticket sales. Select and Announce the Winner Choose the winner at a public event or via a live stream to generate excitement and build momentum. Offer an easy way for supporters to purchase tickets through a secure online platform.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. However, given the specificity of the law, it is necessary to understand what counts as online donation solicitations and how crossing state lines can impact your online fundraisers. What is online fundraising? and Canada report preferring to give online.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2012

Even given the number and publicity of mass shootings in the US, people still mostly don''t really like gun control. Some states where there is more public support for strict gun laws, have them (and have less gun violence as a result.) But the current state of the US in terms of guns and gun laws is not.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Most recently, Nadine comes to Benetech from Water.org, where she developed and executed the organization’s public affairs strategy. Elaine is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience advising clients on intellectual property, internet law, privacy, licensing, litigation and informal dispute resolution.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

While funders may have in-country staff or advisors who can flag potential security risks, grantees are often in the best position to assess risk, and especially the risk to them from information being public. And, as another funder noted, the grantee’s decision on information being public or confidential may not be static.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2012

Even given the number and publicity of mass shootings in the US, people still mostly don't really like gun control. Some states where there is more public support for strict gun laws, have them (and have less gun violence as a result.) But the current state of the US in terms of guns and gun laws is not. Current Affairs.

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