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4 Steps For Funders To Shape Data For Applications, Benefits

The NonProfit Times

The council also considered regulatory and policy concerns, such as the need to advance research that promotes social good weighed against data protection laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations or California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Investing in data-focused projects appropriate to granular subsectors.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community. Oversight—Will the organization’s staff facilitate committee meetings, or will the committee elect a chair/co-chairs?

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

By investing in the development of organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and strategic planning, foundations help grantees become more resilient and effective in their work. Networking and Collaboration: Foundations can serve as connectors, facilitating collaborations among their grantees and other community organizations.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Funder coalitions working at the city or state level can pool their resources to support data and research that backs policy change.

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A Helpful List of DEI Companies and Consultants

Whole Whale

From their website : “We work across spheres to develop the practices, policies, and beliefs of professional communities. We facilitate workshops and trainings, coach and develop teams and leaders, and consult and support systems-level change.”. true north EDI. Website : [link]. She + Geeks Out. Mid-Sized DEI Companies.

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Strengthening program evaluation in your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

ECB involves a series of steps taken by an evaluator (internal or external) to build evaluative knowledge and skills, create a culture of continuous learning and accountability, and make resources readily available. The evaluator takes on many roles: facilitator, technical expert, and sometimes a shoulder to cry.

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What is the best way to deliver professional development to nonprofit emerging leaders?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees. It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work. We learned a lot.