Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Is your capital position and structure strong enough to withstand the ebbs and flows of our economic system? First off: do you have an operating reserves policy? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy? Look, it’s helpful that your nonprofit found a sample policy on the interwebs for free.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Identify the top line for each channel.

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Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

You might be tempted to think that once your data is in tip-top shape, then you can go beyond reporting and start using data for deriving business insights. Through exercising that data analysis muscle, you can unearth obvious discrepancies in your systems and prioritize which data is most critical to clean in the first place.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Now, I could easily write a blog about my kitchen and chrome versus brass faucets, but today we are going to be talking to five leading experts from various organizations to get their top tips about a migration to Salesforce. What are you squirreling away in a spreadsheet that you wish you could include in your system?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. As funders increase their focus on driving systems change, a key question emerges: What does this mean for grantees? The Impact for Grantees.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive. Adequate Monitoring Having great written policies is key, but how do your grantees ensure that they are followed?

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Grantmaking equity lies at the heart of philanthropy’s mission to create positive social change and address systemic injustices. These include disparities in funding allocation, lack of representation and diversity among leadership, and a tendency to prioritize short-term outcomes over long-term systemic change.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Identify the top line for each channel.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 85

John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. Here are some tips: Discuss values upfront. Define clear “red line” policies. Feed the system explicit instructions and examples displaying equitable behavior. Complement with human judgment. Context is key.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2024

Generative AI: Going from Experimentation to Deployment Ethics and Governance in AI: Bias, Privacy, Policy, Change Navigating AI Adoption: Strategies for Organizations 5. Maybe you need a learning management system, job board, or events management technology to support your organization?

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

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. Dive deeper into creating a lightweight data governance policy in this blog or download the Ultimate Guide to Data Governance.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Yet, it’s early enough that you reduce the risk of waking anyone up (tip: cranky donors rarely give donations). Sunday, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Rob Schlitts.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

They often contact me after beginning their own market research and discovering that choosing a Grants Management System (GMS) is a highly complex affair, fraught with risk and uncertainty. So here’s some advice to help any organization get off to a great start in the quest to find the best GMS: Pro Tip #1: Forget technology for a moment.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Spoofing occurs when someone with malicious intent disguises their identity to gain unauthorized access to systems or data. Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks aim to disrupt an organization’s online services by overflowing your system with fake requests. This can be in the form of an email—similar to phishing. Cybersecurity audits.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5. Invest in Training.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Let’s look at four tips to help you decide on the best solution for your organization’s needs. . Examine each processor’s policies. As you drill down into the specifics of each payment processor you’re considering, remember to thoroughly examine each company’s policies. Data portability policies. Hold period policies .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs. Identify the top line for each channel.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 52

CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

If you’re curious about how to make the most of hybrid events now and into the future, this article will give you all the tips and tricks. 5 Tips For Running A Hybrid Fundraising Event. Here are our top tips to take it to the next level: 1. CauseVox’s new ticketing system makes it easy to offer different ticket options.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is an approach you can take pretty easily with the systems, tools and staff you already have in place. There are massive benefits to using AI, but a policy that shapes how your team uses it is an important starting point. Bonus tip: To catch members who just forget to renew, consider enrolling the,m into an auto renewal program.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Here are four communication tips to assist associations in displaying responsiveness, partnership and kindness. With many businesses implementing work from home policies to help flatten the curve with this virus, re-enforce your association’s value in this new work from home environment.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. owner or manager (you) of a network, website or large IT system that. restricts the ways in which the network, website or system may be used. In short, a policy ensures that every user understands that. Who should develop your policy? What It Is.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

This should reveal what your donor management system covers as well as what holes in your strategy might need to be filled with a different tech solution. . Investing in an all-in one, fully connected system is your best bet to ensure you have all of the tools you need and that they all speak the same language.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. As previously mentioned, the more detailed information you put into the system, the better results you’ll get.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. The first step is to clearly understand why the system, application, or data collection ought to exist in the first place.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Like other types of grantmakers, collaboratives seek to measure effectiveness and learn from feedback.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

Especially with remote audits, you want an auditor who is willing to work within your systems and controls. They will use the view-only access you provide to your fund accounting system, and it’s even better if they are already familiar with your system and know where to find specific reports.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This morning Liz Karlin, who works at the Packard Foundation in Grant Operations , and I did a remote presentation for the Foundation Financial Officers Group on Organizational Change and Social Media Policy development. I talked about the change in workstyle that is needed before codifying a social culture through a social media policy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Each book chapter examines one of the ten core principles of bridgebuilding , and each chapter features practical tips and dynamic case studies of how effective leaders have put each of the ten bridgebuilding principles to work. It takes money and basic ground rules to drive the system toward doing it. Knock down barriers.

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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2021

hospitals and health systems, you’ve just closed the door on one fiscal year and started another. The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans caused widespread pain and increased the urgency of addressing systemic racism. Create a philanthropic support policy. Happy July! For about a third of U.S.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That commitment to the customer is mirrored in their customer service policies. What kind of systems do you have in place for a great culture? It’s how they define the shopping experience for millions of members worldwide. They’re renowned for their friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable staff.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

Does your scholarship management system empower you to match students to awards prior to enrollment? Point students to financial aid resources you know are intuitive and unambiguous, especially if they are geared towards policies or procedures your institution has implemented to help them navigate financial aid complexities.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

Data Silos: Information may get trapped in departmental systems, hindering a holistic view of program effectiveness and impact. Here are some actionable tips for implementing effective data management strategies: Standardize Data Collection: Develop consistent formats for applications, reports, and other data collection points.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Once the right staff members are in place, they become the foundation for building solid financial systems and play a central role in maintaining a secure internal control environment. Whether you are hiring a full or part-time employee or outsourcing, be sure to perform background and reference checks on all finance staff.

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

While the exact details of your organization’s security policy may differ based on your line of work and IT resources, there are some things that everyone can do to protect confidential information. These guidelines can also inform the development of your nonprofit’s security policy, if you do not have one already. See Tip #11 ).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

We uphold our vision by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Improve internal information systems. Remote working policy with flexibility. Building basic processes for getting work done, for example collaborative calendar planning. Enough staff to cover work or prioritize work flows. Responsive tech support. Make sure there are enough basic supplies. Sound proof the office.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Join our panel of experts to discuss not only how to build belonging in your processes, policies, and daily operations, but also how to communicate with one another across those differences and why doing so is imperative for your organization to thrive. How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community?

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