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ADA Compliance and Your Website

Byte Technology

This means that any company that provides service for the general public must ensure that its structure has room for or can accommodate people living with disabilities of any kind. Your website may be required by law to be ADA compliant. Do you have an Ecommerce or public accommodation site?

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Research Friday: Legal Structure Alternatives to Lead Social Change

ASU Lodestar Center

He suggests that all social entrepreneurs should balance the following four factors when deciding on a legal structure for their venture: Motivation: how strong is our motivation for a social mission vs. making a profit? Although not yet available in Arizona, several other states are using these legal structures.

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5 Key Software Compliance Questions to Strengthen Your Approach

sgEngage

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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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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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

law with the 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”). What is a union? . Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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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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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. This is important both for making a clear plan and for engaging the public. Plan for when you’ll begin to contact volunteers, when you’ll reach out to the broader public, and when you want to accomplish your goal.

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