Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At the same time, we’re recognizing that the authors of these articles have helped thousands of nonprofits by giving their work certified “gold” status, and giving them the chance to update or provide a new introduction to their classic articles.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2023

As a government agency, your team is used to doing more with less. Fund accounting software provides government agencies with the organization they need to track hundreds of funds while also establishing the internal controls and transparency required when stewarding constituent money. What is Government Fund Accounting Software?

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Just when you thought you had enough government forms to wallpaper your office, the Treasury Department said "Hold my coffee" and introduced BOI reporting. BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) reporting is the government's latest attempt to make sure businesses aren't secretly run by supervillains or money launderers.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As Winston Churchill said, with great power comes great responsibility, and nowhere is that felt more acutely than those who are successful enough to receive federal grants. In these days of increased cost-effectiveness and budget cuts and redirects, being awarded a grant is an important accomplishment, but it is also a responsibility.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Help the organization get authorized for receiving donations on Facebook. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Offer to write letters of intent or grant requests for the organization and possibly even submit them to foundations or companies. About the Author. Is the donor renewal rate low?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

More donors are employing principle-based practices that incorporate accountability, equity, learning, and relationships into their governance, operations, and grantmaking. The rate at which foundations give general operating support, multiyear grants, and capacity-building grants has declined steadily since 2015.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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TechSpot

JANUARY 30, 2024

Apple has taken a stance against the proposed update to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which could potentially grant the UK government unprecedented control over future software updates released by the company. Read Entire Article

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2018

And, almost always, grants are the driving force of that frustration and tedium. Folks new to the industry seem to have an overblown notion of what grants can and should do for their organizations. They’re great tools—don’t get me wrong—but a grant can’t be your silver bullet. Let me explain.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here’s why we applied for a federal grant and why we think you should add “America’s Seed Fund” to your deep tech fundraising mix. These grants are highly competitive and, if chosen, can establish and strengthen your company’s technical image on the market. Keep equity and decision-making authority.

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Candid

JUNE 11, 2021

Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds. Sadly, others were largely left out of this essential support.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This professional works closely with the rest of your organization's executive leadership team on financial strategy duties such as grant management and cash flow forecasting. This category includes all charitable contributions from businesses, such as sponsorships, matching gifts, and volunteer grants. Chief financial officer (CFO).

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The US government awarded a big transportation contract to Uber and Lyft this week, authorizing the ride-hailing companies to provide transportation to up to 4 million federal employees and their families. Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images. a natural next step for us”.

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TechSpot

MARCH 5, 2022

The Ukrainian government’s plea to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for revocation of Russian domains has been rejected. On Wednesday, 2nd March 2022, Göran Marby, President of ICANN, replied to the government of Ukraine that it did not have the authority to grant its request to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2009

Submitted by Heather McLeod Grant, senior consultant at the Monitor Institute and a principal contributor to Working Wikily. Now what we’re looking at is the potential of citizens to push governments,” he said. It’s a dynamic that is dominating the mindshare of diplomats.”.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2020

Earlier this month, the Russian authorities lifted their ban on the Telegram messaging app , citing the company’s willingness to help with its counterterrorism efforts. Telegram initially gained the attention of the Russian authorities because it had reportedly become one of the apps of choice for the country’s opposition groups.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. The Authors Guild appealed the ruling and the parties are waiting for the decision from the appeals court.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

While this solution works temporarily, spreadsheets arent equipped to handle complex recordkeeping needs that will likely become more prevalent as your organization grows, such as payables, receivables, and grant management. Track grant progress, either within the software or through an integration with a dedicated grant management system.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 29, 2007

There was a chapter in the report entitled Social Entrepreneurship and Government, and Benetech was one of the case studies used (see pages 36-37). Benetech was recently featured in a report to the President (of the U.S.) on small business. building playgrounds in poorer communities).

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Google Ad Grant is a vital tool for nonprofits seeking to increase their digital reach, to fundraise more effectively, and to grow their capacity. Using the Google Ad Grant, your website and content can rank higher in Google search results and obtain more clicks from potential donors. Have you wondered. fine-tuning. fine-tuning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Guest Post by Heather Grant-McLeod. These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. Heather agreed to write up this report to share some of the content.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 12, 2022

Grants are an essential part of the nonprofit landscape, providing a significant percentage of the average nonprofit’s annual revenue. If you’re like most organizations, you depend on a mixture of grants, major gifts, sponsorships, and individual donations collected through fundraising campaigns and events. Grant Funding Sources.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Develop a fundraising plan that includes fundraising goals and fundraising methods including grants, corporate and individual donations, and in-kind contributions. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

Furthermore, studies demonstrate that social cohesion and civic participation directly influence levels of trust in government and other institutions. According to Points of Lights report, of the $1 trillion in grant dollars awarded by foundations from 2016 to 2025, only 0.19% was allocated to volunteer engagement.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

On the other hand, Appruve, which provides an API that verifies user identity, fraud detection and digital documentation, primarily focuses on new datasets that enable or complement traditional government data such as international passports and national IDs. We want to add that depth in more markets, and Appruve gives some of that.”

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TechNode

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Chinese blogger This is Jinshan (, our translation) on Wednesday shared online a post initially published last November by Shanghais Jinshan district government. The Japanese auto giant had been in negotiation with Shanghai authorities for tax breaks and land grants similar to those received by Tesla, Bloomberg reported last June.

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The Verge

JULY 15, 2020

billion) in back taxes to the Irish government. Vestager concluded that a “sweetheart deal” from the Irish government meant the iPhone-maker paid an effective tax rate of less than 1 percent, a uniquely preferential deal that counted as “illegal state aid.”. “The Today’s decision might yet be overturned once more.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community. Nonprofit organizations, local and federal governments, campaigners and even businesses are trying to innovate at the speed of communities. Leadership and decision making come from adoption not from executive authority.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As first reported by Norwegian tech site NRKbeta , the Prime Minister’s Office and Norway’s Security Authority (NSM) mistakenly passed along a fake account for verification. What was different about this most recent fake account, though, was that it was granted a blue checkmark by Twitter.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2020

government, the CDC, U.S. FDA grants emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, distribution to begin within days. Frumtak recently sold 11% of its stake in Controlant (a transaction handled by Arion Bank ) for close to $14 million, but will continue to hold a 13% stake through its Frumtak II fund.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Whether it’s volunteers, donors, or grants , nonprofits require these necessary resources and must use them efficiently. At Nonprofit Megaphone , we specialize in helping nonprofits acquire, maintain, and utilize a specific kind of resource: The Google Ad Grant. It’s crucial to understand how the Google Ad Grant works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2013

The discussion is just part of a larger conversation about innovation and uniting communities woven throughout this year’s Conference, the largest gathering of its kind, assembling roughly 5,000 nonprofit, corporate and government leaders. Note from Beth: I am looking forward to the NCVS Conference. Chris Christie. Will you join us?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Today’s blog post comes from my friend Betsy Baker, a grant-writing consultant and teacher. As a grant writing consultant for the past 8 years for a variety of nonprofit clients, I often run into the eager beaver convinced that I can find them the “magic” grant that will alleviate all their financial woes. Certainly.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

But the ICC, the nonprofit organization that develops the model code used or adopted for building regulations by all 50 states, claims UpCodes impacts its ability to make revenue and continue authoring new code. ” He added, “It’s a model of how open government data can drive new innovations and successful startups.

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The Verge

JUNE 4, 2020

The ventilator has been granted emergency use authorization by the FDA, meaning it can only be used to treat people during the current health crisis. Vacuum manufacturer Dyson received an order from the British government to produce a machine, but later said that its ventilator eventually hadn’t been required.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2021

Friday’s charges against the company come as the federal government is preparing to issue new regulations for the decentralized finance and cryptocurrency markets. Earlier this week, SEC Chair Gary Gensler called on Congress to grant the agency more authority in regulating cryptocurrency, lending, and platforms. “If

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

government has an identity theft tool that you can use to monitor your credit and identity in case someone tries to steal it. Finally, in addition to the above, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) recommends documenting every interaction you have with the authorities and financial institutions. Here’s how it works.

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