Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

According to Twiplomacy study of how International Organizations use Twitter, Helen Clark of UNDP is one of the most conversational heads of international organizations on Twitter. Helen Clark has embraced the power of online networks and integrated social media to drive news and engagement around these important goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

WWF-New Zealand urges the government to act on the report’s recommendations in these two sectors as a matter of priority." "Particularly important are the recommendations on Electricity and Transport as these will have a major influence on the ability of other sectors of the economy to be more environmentally benign.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). Note: this is a stock photo; child is not an actual victim (Photo: IJM).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

An expert on agricultural economics and spatial analysis, Jerry most recently served as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC, where he led major projects on food security and climate change issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 9, 2010

Social networks and social media has busted out of the marketing communications and fundraising silos and changing the way nonprofits deliver programs, manage, and even govern. governing through networks. Fast forward to 2009, Wendy led a process internally to create a social media guidelines and operational handbook.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Prevent Internal Injuries The first category includes the situations that we can, and should, prevent. These are internal challenges that might be related to culture, human resources, or operations. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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Forum One

MARCH 7, 2023

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023. Providing annual assessments of health policies The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Index critically evaluates and grades the annual impact of U.S. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. Imagine a gender-equal world.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 5, 2010

Understand the laws governing their work (IRS, FEC, HIPAA, FERPA). Understand their organization's policies and procedures. Be able to train colleagues on business processes, policies, regulations, software, and hardware. Communicate effectively internally (to A.S. Manage projects, budgets, and people.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Whistle-blower protection policy*.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” And your perspective on technology policies, I think, will vary a little bit depending on your role in the organization. The problem they had was they didn’t really have policies to really govern and guide their staff towards effectively transitioning.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors'' Greater Good blog as part of the series Impact 2014. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” Fast-forward six years.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog. Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

Complaints from internal and external audiences will be frequent, perhaps the norm (until people get so fed up they no longer bother to complain and simply work around you). Efficiency seems simple enough: if you don't have the right resources (people, tools, training, procedures) you will waste time and money. Support for Constituents.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. AMA policy-makers also discussed increased enforcement on nonprofit hospitals that provide little or no community benefit.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these abuses. Amnesty International USA. Women's Refugee Commission. Equality Now. AIDS United.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

These are the themes I heard while attending the interesting Open Government: "Strategies and Tactics from the Playbook" event this past Monday in DC, organized by the team of Lucas Cioffi , Stephen Buckley , and Kaliya Hamlin. Here are some insights I picked up: Open Government Directive: Coming soon? Impressive. Maxine Teller.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

i) Financial controls are policies and procedures designed to protect your organization’s assets. i) The Federal government and most local governments regulate lobbying. ii) The Nonprofit Revitalization Act requires New York nonprofits to have a conflict of interest policy and a whistleblower policy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

For example, Benetech’s recent analysis for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights—using information from six databases compiled by Syrian human rights monitors and one database collected by the Syrian government—found that at least 60,000 people have been killed in Syria’s civil war.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. To help your nonprofit succeed in its compliance efforts, you need awareness and support from all levels of your organization, from board members to interns. At Candid, we can relate.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

” Moving data to a new donor database or CRM system represents a terrific opportunity to review internal business processes related to both fundraising and data management. A solid data governance review should also raise additional questions about process. QUESTION: Can you provide examples of data standards policies?

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Moreover, these accessible books are available for free, since the United States Government funds the Bookshare library to meet requirements in national disability rights and education laws.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. Counterproposals have been made, governments have been engaging with rights holders, consumers and NGOs (or not!)

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

And if it’s not broke and it boosts employee morale and productivity, why not make it company policy? By the late 17th Century, lawyers, doctors and government employees were toiling in offices built all across Europe. Discover how your employees work their best and use that data to inform your policy moving forward.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. city issues and indicators.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

Co-authored by Brian Stewart , Senior Government Executive, Siteimprove. In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. You can start by conducting an internal audit of your current system and process. First, understand your internal capabilities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Of course, they seem to be doing it in a way that violates international human rights norms. As Bangladesh approaches its crucial election in the near term, it will be interesting to see what the next government does differently. Our long term view is that is the best way to support the international declaration of human rights.

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fusionSpan

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

However, these strategies will be ineffective unless you establish internal policies that guide your organization’s financial management. One such guideline is your operating reserves policy, which outlines how your organization will establish and utilize its savings. Leverage donation and financial data to inform your policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It’s a complicated equation that brings together core human rights concerns about privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and the direct practicalities of real-life struggle with the ways in which engineering, policy, legal and design decisions are made by companies, or placed upon them by the jurisdictions in which they operate.

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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. He holds a master’s in neuroscience and a master’s in public policy from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes scholar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Tammi Marcoullier, Lead Strategist at the GSA’s Center for Excellence in Digital Government Engagement & Outreach. And we took away some ideas that we thought many nonprofits and government agencies should consider. Federal Government has made digital communications a priority. Government. Here are our crib notes.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. 2 CFR 200 Part 200) for government grants is extensive and can be intimidating. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

It involves planning, tracking, and reporting on your income and expenses, as well as ensuring that you comply with the rules and regulations that govern your nonprofit status. You can also create approval workflows that match your internal controls and send notifications and reminders to your approvers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

Universities and government labs encouraging their technology transfer offices to make social licenses of new technology. Wealthy country governments (and their corporate constituents) being more open to limitations and exceptions treaties and policies at the World Intellectual Property Organization. *

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

Organized by the International Awards Association (IAA) , the awards recognize and honor the outstanding performance, talent, and effort of the best digital and creative professionals worldwide. We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories!

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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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