Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Earlier this year, I spoke at the 50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International (AI). This set of principles was incorporated in AI’s mandate: the set of rules establishing the organization's goals and action parameters, or what it and its local groups can and cannot do.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Capacity and/or Partnership – what can the organization handle internally? What needs are missing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 26, 2019

Federal, state and local governments increasingly depend on Social Service nonprofit organizations and, because of that dependency, have been willing to help fund them. government funding accounts for approximately one-third of the annual revenue received by nonprofit organizations, primarily through grants and contracts.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

With a focus on sharing inspiring stories, calls to action, and practical solutions they increased their reach and impact of local conservation change on a global scale. Learn about our work with Wild Hope, a series from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We’re delighted about the opportunity to advance the strategic goals of local NGOs working to end discrimination against LGBTI people.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs. How is declining trust affecting your association?

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sgEngage

MAY 5, 2023

Fund accounting is a specialized accounting method that focuses on the allocation, management, and reporting of funds that carry a donor or government agency restriction. By segregating funds based on their intended use, fund accounting allows governments to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and compliance with legal mandates.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Or are they hovering ‘inside,’ focusing on internal items like day-to-day operations, finance, or programs? Those people could be government officials, business leaders, the media, or other leaders in the charitable sector. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

I’m teaching a graduate class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government.

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Gyrus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Areas include federal and state laws covering product safety, data protection, export controls, employment law, and fair competition, as well as international laws. Internal Auditing Training internal auditors is crucial for monitoring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Also, boards or watchdog agencies govern nonprofits to ensure donations are well-spent. While a local food pantry can invite local donors to visit, international nonprofits like charity: water don’t have that same convenience. This example may feel out of reach for some, especially smaller and more localized nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Employees volunteer their time with local Arab Israeli youth (16-24 years old) preparing them for higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and successful careers in the technology sector after their schooling ends. Lobbying with local governments with the aim to make national policy changes.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2012

is a rich country and, as of 2011, ranks as the most generous nation in the world, 1 only five percent of its charitable giving goes to international causes. Here are three simple reasons why your "heart" may tell you to give to international causes: 1. is a question I often hear people ask. In fact, though the U.S.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Heart to Heart International deployed an advance response team to Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas and are planning to send another team to help this week with a medical van. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here. To donate to their fundraiser click here.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. Break down internal silos. Make boundaries flexible. Forge unity form diversity.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Not-for-profits are our soccer teams and symphonies, hospitals and homeless shelters, foundations, and food banks; they protect our environment and provide education; their work is international and local; and they are where we worship and work. over 29,000 organizations build and shape our […].

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. Plain and simple.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 5, 2015

VisionLink is partnering with local churches and community groups to poll between 2,000-3,000 people throughout North Carolina. The goal is to provide the public, media outlets and participating organizations with locally vetted information about the hurricane’s impact from those living in the storm's path.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Pledges by funder type.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

Most nonprofits and government agencies utilize the cloud in some capacity – from website hosting to software to data storage. Most often, we work side-by-side with organizations’ existing IT leadership and staff to customize operations that are then managed internally day-to-day.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Consider if outsourcing makes sense for your organization, especially if you lack the necessary budget or skilled staff to build a strong internal finance department or for situations that require a specific skillset. Set the Right Tone from the Top The finance team extends beyond the finance department.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

If good data governance gets you excited, or if you know your organization could do better but you don’t know where to start, here are a few sessions for you. Data Management: The Key to Effective Grantmaking As a database manager, you know the importance of accurate, well-organized data.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Unions are both local and national. Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”). Locals tend to deal directly with members, handle contract negotiations, and conduct on-the-ground organizing. Unions are diverse.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these abuses. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Amnesty International USA. Equality Now.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Your nonprofit’s circumstances, whether internal or external, are always evolving. Your strengths and weaknesses are the internal factors that your nonprofit deals with, including staffing considerations, marketing plans , and the software tools you use to run your organization. Where does your nonprofit struggle?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Terri has over 30 years of success in higher education, politics, international affairs, and nonprofits, including roles as Provost at Menlo College, Vice Provost at University of Texas at Austin, and positions on numerous boards. in International Studies, Human Rights, from the Henry M. Grow Sustainably with Jo Fairley. She has a B.A.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. Unfortunately, there is no HIPAA equivalent for international human rights and humanitarian information.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2022

Services that were once provided primarily by the government have slowly shifted to the nonprofit sector to reduce government spending. One CEO of a local behavioral health and human service organization found value in program evaluation measures in his organization where there was no prior initiative to evaluate programs.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits are legally defined by the IRS as “Organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, or other specified purposes and that meet certain other requirements are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).” Elect a board of directors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

This creates a well-balanced funding structure that can withstand periods when contributions slow, whether it is due from an internal change, or an economic downturn. Government Grants. Federal, state, and local governments offer nonprofits funding through grant programs. Donations from Individuals.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies BOULDER, Colo. – This partnership helps connect survivors with local relief agencies in your area,” said Joe Hillis, operations Director with ITDRC who along with Humanity Road is providing volunteers to staff the hotlines. “We

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Simultaneously, make sure your nonprofit has in place a clearly stated mission, vision, and values , as well as sound infrastructure: a qualified team, internal governance and management systems, technology, and partners. Small, local organizations are more trusted than larger institutions , but you need to win that trust.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. CTO, Greenpeace International. Meet Our Salesforce.org Impact Lab Climate Action Experts. Jennifer Anderson. Priscilla Chomba Kinywa.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Data allows you to tell your story to your board, community, donors, and to your internal teams so you can develop better processes for the future. Volunteer hours in a natural disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement from the government. You might need a rider, so discuss coverage with your insurance agent.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. What’s a thumbnail of the internal decision-making process? It brings our mission to life and is also such an important listening system for us.

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