Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

Finally, we’re grateful to the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation for matching us with pro bono attorneys who drafted a very impressive agreement tailored to Spanish law concerning serving individuals with print disabilities. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

It is narrower than the Treaty, and is not binding as a treaty would be (some call it “soft law” compared to the “hard law” of a treaty). law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now). Its greater scope creates additional challenges to get it passed.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

copyright law. Our lower cost model allowed us to invert the power structure. For example, through our DIAGRAM Center , we are now advancing tools and best practices to tackle the next big challenge in book accessibility: making the increasing numbers of pictures and graphics accessible.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

New Jersey’s Daniel’s Law, which penalizes the dissemination of names and residential addresses of judicial, law enforcement, child protection investigators and other covered individuals, is having a significant damping effect on marketing efforts – including nonprofit solicitations – aimed at Garden State residents.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

The Great Recession and its aftermath have forced nonprofits to seek out new and different ways to address their challenges. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. It is also developing a scalable model and toolkit for other communities to do the same work. They use science and clean water laws to improve habitats and communities reliant on a thriving Bay ecosystem.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

WildAid uses a proven track record of success with a unique model that will support anti-wildlife consumption and anti-poaching in Asia and Africa, with the support of donations and awareness. Southern Environmental Law Center. How Southern Environmental Law Center Takes Action on Earth Day. Facebook: @nationalforestfoundation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? They’ve seen them wrestling with children, in trying to manage personal and professional challenges at home, more Zoom gaffes than we can count, etc., It's the same with stress. “So,

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. The working board model requires that board members assume both the role of governing body and that of daily operating managers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

The panel will raise questions that we write about in our recent report “Cameras Everywhere” that discusses key areas of challenge and opportunity at the intersection of video, technology and human rights. What are legitimate constraints on free speech under international human rights law? Does your app use facial recognition?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes. Key challenges to consider: The biggest concern faced by nonprofits engaging in social enterprise is the potential for allowing money to become the driving force over the mission. Foundation giving increased but only enough for a marginal increase overall.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This is where our challenge lies – to massively scale the production of high quality, low-cost children’s books for a massively multi-lingual and multi-cultural market. Looking at this challenge it is fairly obvious that this is not a problem that any one organization can solve. Creative Commons to the rescue.

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

United for Social Change, sister organizations working to positively influence how black boys and men are perceived and treated by law enforcement and in society. . In addition, Classy has a really impressive platform and business model with a lot of potential for growth given the broader societal shift to online giving.”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. DT: In your book, we learn that you found your calling quite young when you visited a death row inmate during your summer internship for law school.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

When I first started pursuing the idea of using technology to solve challenging social problems, it was a pretty radical idea. copyright law. Our lower cost model allowed us to invert the power structure. In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Pick the Right Model. TechSoup Global has been one of the leaders experimenting with type of model through its Challenges. And, as Stacey Monk points out , these are not without their challenges. This is known as Sturgeon's Law. Crowdsourcing is a not one crowd fits all approach. Think legos.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Conducted in January and February 2013, Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector survey assessed the financial and management challenges facing 5,983 organizations across the country. Says one survey respondent, "Our greatest challenge is building a strong Board of Directors that is willing to fundraise for the organization.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, if your main goal is to make money and you have a successful revenue model, you would be wise to consider starting a for-profit. What potential external threats and challenges could your organization face? Nonprofits offer free or low-cost programs and services to the public and rely on donations to do so.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2007

Icommons Artist-in-Residency program is seeking artists who create work both in the physical and digital world and who engage with copyright in some way - either by using Creative Commons licenced content as their inspiration, or by licencing their work under CC; or artists who simply challenge the boundaries of copyright law.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The report also looks at the challenges for nonprofits, which are common in the nonprofit sector when adopting new technologies. The medical field is also subject to strict health and privacy laws for safeguarding patient data. This includes: skills, leadership, and risk appetite.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Meanwhile, the condor’s habitat was improved due to work done by government agencies and environmental groups to protect ranging lands and enact laws against lead bullets. The hard work and challenges go on, but condors are back in the wild, flying free. The number of birds increased quickly. A puppet feeds a condor chick.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Just as enthusiastic volunteers often need a primer on best practices in soliciting for in-kind items, preparing event experiences, limitations of the tax laws, and rules around tax exempt status and politics, preparing your new staff with an arsenal of tools to use to check on these delicate subjects is important.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 3, 2010

Like many people in the arts, I'm interested in new models that help people combine mission-driven work with an entrepreneurial spirit. The idea is that you specify your values, relationships, and assets, and then match those up with potentially fruitful legal structures, financing models, and growth potential.

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Media Cause

MARCH 24, 2021

Current projections for the year by the National Women’s Law Center indicate a continued decrease in the gender wage gap, but we also know Covid has disproportionately forced women out of the workforce , especially in lower-wage jobs, as they took on the bulk of domestic burdens, such as child care, caused by the pandemic. .

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

However, in the dynamic landscape of contemporary social change, there is a growing recognition of the need to evolve from this conventional approach toward a more collaborative and inclusive model—one grounded in partnership. The duty of obedience mandates adherence to laws and compliance requirements for nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. 5Ks are a great option as they’re relatively short but still challenging enough for more seasoned runners. The more you challenge participants, the more driven they’ll be to succeed!

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Board members must also make sure your nonprofit complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Different types of nonprofit boards Nonprofit boards can operate under various models–each with its own structure and approach. Understanding these models can help your organization choose the best fit for your needs.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

B Labs is working to create a new model for business : "When you support a B Corporation, you’re supporting a better way to do business. Both bills have now been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. " Doing good in the most effective manner while ensuring long-term adherence to a mission is a complex challenge.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

He was recognized in Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” for law and policy and as a Rising Star by Federal Computer Week. Alexis: We look at where there are pain points—internally, what is creating “toil” on employees, who could otherwise be freed up for more human challenges? ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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Global Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With new technologies, regulations, and questions arriving seemingly every day, it’s hard to know what’s new challenge is going to pop up next. This is one of the most challenging aspects of data science, but also one of the most rewarding, since it’s what allows people to really derive value from your data and your work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

According to The Independent Sector , funding-related practices and relationships are one of the challenges that the nonprofit sector faces, and there are myriad reasons that funding-related practices and relationships are challenging for the nonprofit sector. Set clear policies.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

According to a Stanford Social Innovation Review survey, 70 percent of social-sector leaders report that they learned their leadership skills outside of formal training; 67 percent identified "exposure to challenges and career transitions as development opportunities.". Performance evaluations are an imperative aspect of leading and growing.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Trivia can easily be adapted to a hybrid or virtual model. To adapt this fall fundraising idea for your nonprofit, just think: what’s something you can challenge participants to not do or give up to raise funds and awareness for your cause? This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The idea, grand in scope, was to present models and technology that can assist organizations shift internal cultures to make diversity of all types the norm. While ideally anti-discrimination laws would prevent much of this, proving discrimination in most cases is nearly impossible. Pretty big and worthwhile stuff.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model. By investing in soft skills development, individuals can enhance their overall job performance and increase their career prospects.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model. By investing in soft skills development, individuals can enhance their overall job performance and increase their career prospects.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

It may also cover specific change management methodologies, such as the ADKAR model or Kotter’s 8-step change model. By investing in soft skills development, individuals can enhance their overall job performance and increase their career prospects.

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