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Government contracts and nonprofit organizations: Problems and solutions

ASU Lodestar Center

There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. Still, changing terms mid-contract does little to help establish trust for a positive nonprofit/government relationship. sector and the government.

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Go read this story about how bad software helped slow coronavirus vaccine distribution

The Verge

According to Technology Review , the agency knew it needed a robust, one-stop shop that could be used by patients, clinics, employers, and government officials. Take a deep breath before diving into this infuriating report about how broken government systems are contributing to the mess around vaccine distribution.

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Americans' Urge to Help Overcomes Lock Down Limitations

VisionLink

In the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD), Visionlink’s Disaster Technologies Division and Sterling Volunteers are partnering in a public-private pro bono effort to help state governments and non-profit agencies mobilize the desire of Americans to provide help from a safe distance.

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Win a mystery bag from The Verge chock-full of free tech

The Verge

Official Rules, which govern, can be here: Official Rules. Sponsor Privacy Policy Sponsor: Vox Media, LLC, 1201 Connecticut Ave., Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Subject to Official Rules, additional eligibility restrictions apply. 12th Floor, Washington DC 20036.

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Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19 

Candid

Partnering with state governments and teachers helps support students The combination of flexibility and relationship with the community that nonprofits bring to the table puts them in an ideal position to partner with government agencies to address student needs.

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Apple’s digital driver’s license has been delayed to next year

The Verge

Of course, the system is dependent on your state supporting it — the company announced that Arizona and Georgia would be the first to let citizens add their licenses to their phones (with Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah following later) but didn’t specify when exactly that would be happening.

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5 Ways to Make LinkedIn Board Connect Work for Your Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I have served on two boards, including Governance Matters , which strengthens boards in NYC through advocacy, education and resources. Halpert , a LinkedIn trainer, helped a Connecticut nonprofit search for board members. Now I serve on the board of Praxis Housing. He found that using keywords related to its mission was critical.

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