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The 2022 Nonprofit Outlook for Inflation, Monetary Policy and More

NonProfit PRO

I regard this year’s financial picture as an opportunity for cautious optimism rather than fear or hesitation. As a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and co-founder of a firm that has served nonprofits for 30 years, I want to offer a few observations (not predictions or recommendations) on the present moment.

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Building a culture of nonprofit compliance at Candid

Candid

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. Our SOC 2 audit required us to refine our policies and plans for responding to incidents or unexpected events. It would have been easy for our core team to come up with policies ourselves.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Only include information that is needed to see the big picture. Don’t Forget Policies and Procedures There’s more to oversight than reading the financial statements. Be sure to review important policies and procedures. Eliminating unnecessary details. Labeling headings clearly. Color coding when appropriate.

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Social Media Policy Guidelines for Nonprofits

NCE Social Media

I was fortunate enough to serve on a committee of AFP International that brought together some social media gurus to hash out guidelines that nonprofit organizations can use to craft their own social media policies. With the release of these guidelines I wanted to share 7 reasons why you should have a social media policy.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

All they have to do is simply take a picture, list the item on Forward, determine a price, and choose the charity that they would like to benefit. Many charities are dedicated to causes that are impacted by public policy. It’s simple to receive in-kind gifts from supporters with the help of apps like Forward.

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How the Head of UNDP Uses Twitter To Engage Around Development Policy Goals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Tweet behind the scene pictures, no handshakes please pic.twitter.com/SJB3MXDmGR #TwitterTips — Twiplomacy (@Twiplomacy) January 1, 2014. Nonprofit CEOs , World Leaders, and others see social as an important engagement channel.

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Nonprofits Navigating ChatGPT Quirks: Understanding the Mistakes it Can Make

John Kenyon

Picture this: you ask ChatGPT for the latest statistics on global warming, and instead, it starts rambling about the mating habits of penguins in Antarctica. The key lies in having clear organizational procedures and policies. Let’s get real for a moment. ChatGPT, as brilliant as it is, isn’t infallible.