The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Understanding The State of Data Privacy In an era where data breaches headline news regularly, the consciousness around data privacy has reached an all-time high. Growing User Awareness The digital age has fostered an environment where personal data is often considered a currency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

Race Forward’s digital footprint now includes four main properties, including Colorlines , a daily news site. The Race Forward communications team constantly revisits their strategies in search for more resonant messages and new opportunities for engagement. The environment is always changing.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021 this week, we are thrilled to share the news that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and its 50th anniversary website “Fighting Polluters Since 1970” has been nominated for a Webby Award! To help the site win, be sure to cast your vote today! CAST YOUR VOTE. Telling the story of 50 years of impact.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Anyone can and will burn out if they are placed in an environment with too many demands and not enough resources. How to beat burnout The good news is that burnout isn’t inevitable or irreversible. Proposing new projects? Burnout may be a result of the environment, but individuals aren’t powerless. Decrease demands.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 25, 2024

She alleges it was a hostile work environment culminating in her wrongful termination. Leaders of the organization announced in February 2021 that the investigation had concluded with a finding that all policies and procedures had been followed appropriately. Gallagher stepped down from his CEO position shortly afterward.

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

As every experienced volunteer manager knows, volunteers want and need support, strong leadership, and clear policies and procedures. I discovered this shortly after beginning my position, as I tried to find my footing as a new Volunteer Manager in an existing program. And, despite this ‘freedom,’ retention was low.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Find out if all your volunteers are up to date on your nonprofit’s processes, language, best practices, and policies. Create a better volunteer environment.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a trend that is sweeping not only the nonprofit world by storm, but the for profit environment as well. It is ultimately up to the organization to decide whether or not a BYOD policy is right for them. Questions like: What potential security hazards does a BYOD policy present?

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

How secure is the environment? Your cloud provider should have organizational policies in place that at least minimize the chances of an internal data breach. Industry News Mobile Security Tech cloud cloud computing cloud technology nonprofit nonprofit technology npCloud npTech technology' What types of integration is supported?

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 18, 2024

And yet within this environment nonprofit employee satisfaction soared. When inflation and the cost of living ramped up after 2020, paychecks did not stretch as far as they would have otherwise in a lower or moderate inflation environment, causing increased dissatisfaction. Communities operated under shelter-in-space restrictions.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Nonprofit organizations should have clear guidelines and policies in place for volunteer roles, responsibilities, and expectations. This can include regular updates on organizational news, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Online giving technology – combined with access to a 24/7 global news cycle and more affordable international travel – has led to an increase in donors with an empathic worldview. With a 24/7 news cycle that often focuses on the negative, NPOs and NGOs can stand out by sharing positive stories and calls-to-action.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

Be sure your assessment addresses the external environment. The good news is that there are many communication tools to connect with donors and prospects. We live in a fundraising environment increasingly dependent on major gifts as fewer and fewer donors are making larger and larger gifts. How is the local economy fairing?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Keep your members up to date on your association’s response, including your office work procedures, events calendar and any other necessary news. With many businesses implementing work from home policies to help flatten the curve with this virus, re-enforce your association’s value in this new work from home environment.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

reports of homophobic hate crimes have risen by 210% over the last six years, while over the same timeframe transphobic hate crime reports rose by 332% according to figures obtained by VICE World News. Have a zero-tolerance policy for homophobia and hate speech. In the U.K., Advice for Teachers and Educators.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

We will charge ahead with intent and purpose in the best interest of the environment because we understand that when we protect our planet, we protect the longevity of our social enterprise, our nonprofit customers, our community, shareholders, and each other. Influencing corporate sustainability policies and practices.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

8 Ways College Students Can Save the Environment Every Day. I used to do this weekly when I worked at the San Francisco Food Bank because breaking news, changes in government policy, and disruptions in the economy tended to have an outsized impact on our work, the need in the community, and what donors cared about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Trust me — I know them well because I used to be one.” Giller, a journalist, established the Seattle-based nonprofit as a destination news web site for environmental news, reports and opinion with a wry sense of humor. Societal Change: Impact on society, policy discussions, and conversations that advance sustainable practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2018

A statement to the international news agency Reuters read: “We revised our Ad Grants policies to help nonprofits be more effective with AdWords and improve the quality of their ads, which will lead to targeted awareness of their projects and mission.” Why did you do this, Google Ad Grant team?!

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Achieve

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Philanthropy News Digest. Before I share with you the advice I give to my association clients, I want to first discuss a major challenge that, in today’s competitive fundraising environment, most associations face. The following blog first appeared on. Content Is King — and There’s a Lot of It. You have the best newsletter out there.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

As the numbers of users grow, so do your number of friends, and then in turn so does the frequnecy of news items, status updates, and general calls to action for your network. There are TONS of climate activisits and organizations on Twitter - spreading news, policy alerts, new developments, and ideas.

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Forum One

JANUARY 25, 2009

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has launched a new initiative called the Innovation Exchange , to build and strengthen a network of innovators who will develop and adopt environment-friendly business initiatives. see his continuing news feed on " Policy Commons " ideas.) Tags: Environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2016

In order to survive over the long term and gain competitive advantage, companies must learn how to connect profoundly with the world around them -- not only with customers and stakeholders, but also with employees, local communities, politicians, and the environment itself." Their shares fell 30% when the news broke.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Nimble AMS has an ideal work environment and the way almost everyone’s work ethic here inspires me. Each coffee was more enjoyable than store bought (except those first couple of batches!) . Sanchi Behl, Technical Writer? . What is your favorite thing about Nimble AMS? Share the Love! Tell us what you love about Nimble AMS.

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Care2

MARCH 8, 2011

It’s about whether cable news outlets and blogs and newspapers will discuss and debate important issues in a meaningful way. How can we expect to save the environment or stop violence abroad if media outlets refuse to even let these issues see the light of day? The state of our media system today is no accident.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

China is in the news a lot these days. It is a big story, and one that we at Forum One and many of our clients are paying attention t o fo r three main reasons: 1) Influence: In many of the topics we work on - environment, global development, health, food policy, economic relations - China is becoming a dominant force.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2016

They've helped citizens secure their human rights, responded to domestic and international crises, fed the hungry, cured diseases, offered a rich array of arts and cultural programming, and protected our environment. And we need advocacy for new levels of excellence and for policies that support our work. Image: TechSoup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

They are tasked with the important work of research, creating our policy agenda and providing strategy for legislative campaigns. Policy and research staff have a different culture than those of us who work directly with individuals on the group. Unfortunately, we were reprimanded for not being “on message” with our policy agenda.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

If you have a morbid curiosity on how addicted you actually are, you can take the Center For Internet Addiction Test , a 20-question online diagnostic tool that will give you the bad news. Telework and the Environment. There is a ton of info on how telework helps the environment and is considered part of green technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Congress multiple times regarding e-waste policy. The events draw nonprofit and commercial refurbishers, environmentalists, policy makers, and green technology innovators, as well as international refurbishers who offer a global view of electronics refurbishing and recycling. He has testified before the U.S.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That’s good news for you because it also gives you a set of guiding principles on which you can base your board communication. The executive summary, organizational overview, and mission statement were likely voted on by your board and established at the nonprofit’s inception.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The current environment is being called the retail apocalypse. They have a “nothing is too much” attitude and reward customer loyalty with incentives, free shipping, price matching, free personal shopping and an open return policy. The good news is that research has shown that Millennials value experiences over possessions.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2018

If you use Facebook, you probably have noticed how the news feed presents political or issue-related ads. environment. foreign policy. What’s up with Facebook Political Ads? Here’s a list of terms that could be flagged in your ads because they relate to “national issues of public importance”: abortion. civil rights. immigration.

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