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Good Data Governance Equals Great Member Experiences

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Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. Good data governance is essential for successful digital outcomes. Practice Good Stewardship Even if your digital resources are in order, a data governance policy is an important piece of responsible stewardship. But what exactly is involved in data governance?

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Assets, Giving At Family Foundations Growing

The NonProfit Times

Nearly half (47%) of family foundations have assets of more than $10 million, an increase of 17% during the past 10 years. More donors are employing principle-based practices that incorporate accountability, equity, learning, and relationships into their governance, operations, and grantmaking. It’s not all great news.

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10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. M+R Benchmarks Report.

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How does grantmaker CEO compensation compare with grantmaking? 

Candid

With the release of the Council on Foundations’ (COF) 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report , we now have updated information about compensation at grantmaking organizations. and 0.07, respectively) than for other private foundations, such as independent foundations (0.05

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10 Things to Know When Moving To A More ?Capable Software Platform

VisionLink

Make sure the software is more than new paint and carpet (aka features) covering up old, crumbling foundations. Look for not just a list of new features, but substantial shifts in core product lines, server architecture, and fundamental rebuilds that demonstrate the firm’s focus on deep level upgrades. Service Assumptions or Guarantees?

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Research Friday: Many Nonprofits Face Cash Crisis

ASU Lodestar Center

As a rough benchmark, though, NFF recommends nonprofits should have enough cash to sustain operations for at least three months. Government funding continues to decline and private foundations are unable to fill the ever-widening gap. Says Seleznow, "It's healthy for government to cut fat.

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A Better Way to Produce Nonprofit Annual Reports

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The report is often an important piece of research designed to show leadership on an issue and attract the attention of the press and governments to affect social change. The Alliance for Biking and Walking has a benchmark report about the levels of biking and walking in the US. how payday lenders have increased payments to lobbyists.

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