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

Candid

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Similarly, we saw evidence that the model was associating “People of Latin American descent” with “Incarcerated people.”

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy. Solution : Restart your data governance efforts by ensuring you include the 5 Ps: people, process, priorities, policy, and plan. Unsure where to even begin?

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

sgEngage

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Is this you?

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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

To this end, the Job-Demands-Resources model offers a simple equation: burnout = demands > resources. This model highlights three important things to understand about burnout: Burnout isn’t about too many demands but demands without enough resources. Proposing new projects? It also means explicitly stating rest norms (e.g.,

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In Defense of Community Managers

Amy Sample Ward

I’m excited to see the proposal gain momentum and hopefully move to implementation soon! Community Managers ensure successful engagement and participation on a new platform by facilitating discussion, modeling behavior, and supporting leadership development. Background. In Defense of Community Managers.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness

sgEngage

Do the Homework : Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal. When funders model vulnerability and power-consciousness , it signals to grantees that they can show up more fully. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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WARNING: Four trends that will shake nonprofits in 2024. Here’s how to pivot…

Pamela Grow

And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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