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Doing good with AI tools: Navigating ethical considerations for the social sector 

Candid

Similarly, we saw evidence that the model was associating “People of Latin American descent” with “Incarcerated people.” We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data. The harmful impact of these early problems was clear. What can bias look like in the data?

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

.orgSource

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

.orgSource

More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Sponsorships are the model that we’re all most familiar with. Look for partners who could– Help your members achieve policy or practice goals, provide community support, or enhance their public credibility. More likely to be seen as thought leaders in their field.

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. That’s the growth mindset.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

What’s the problem? Digital disruption : The rise of digital platforms and online advertising has disrupted traditional revenue models for local news, making it difficult for many outlets to adapt. Nonprofits are being asked to address these challenges and find sustainable models for local journalism.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

Candid

Through our CARE Model process and other tools , we ensure communities and institutions embrace lived-experience data of marginalized populations in order to deconstruct underlying narratives and work together to find equitable solutions. What is the MEASURE CARE Model and what problem are you trying to solve with this program?

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