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A Guide to Email Accessibility Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals. It not only ensures that individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties can comprehend the message, but also that they can meaningfully engage with your nonprofit’s mission and work.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

While it is celebrated in the United States, it’s also observed in various ways in many other countries. See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. In the U.S.,

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Also, don’t underestimate the power of storytelling and communications as a way to influence and amplify one’s work to impact a broader audience. Lastly, keep going.

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Research Friday: What Affects Hispanic Volunteering - Comparing Three Surveys in the United States

ASU Lodestar Center

Understanding the determinants of Hispanic volunteering and the types of volunteer work that interest Hispanics can help nonprofit organizations target their recruiting efforts and tailor their programs to the Hispanic population. in 2000 to about 25% in 2050 (United States Census Bureau, 2004). References: Bryant, W.

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Change Management for Grantmakers: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Journey to Better Grantmaking

sgEngage

Here are two of the features that CDP started to incorporate into grantmaking: Tax Status Verify For the United States and Canada-based organizations, the tax status verify tool updates the legal status of each organization. This process reduces the need for an organization to provide further documentation on their tax status.

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Creating partnerships: Closing the gender pay gap by challenging the status quo together 

Candid

This year, Equal Pay Day —which indicates how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year—fell on March 12. Three key factors include a lack of strong work-family policies, occupational segregation, and gender discrimination.

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Building a Tech-Driven Legal Aid Network for the 21st Century

Saleforce Nonprofit

At that point, you might have your solution or you may be referred to a legal services partner specializing in your issue. It was immediately clear that one phone call could resolve many problems before our clients needed to see an attorney, be referred to one of our partners, or go to court. About the Author. Al Schwartz. Rosen, U.S.

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