Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We have additionally designed websites and developed impactful digital strategies for USAID Climatelinks , the Southern Environmental Law Center , the U.S. By aligning with emerging guidelines such as the W3C’s Web Sustainability Guidelines , we create digital solutions that meet our clients’ needs while contributing positively to the planet.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

If you have a local law firm that specializes in nonprofit law, this is a place to start. If you can’t find someone local, there are a range of law firms with this specialty. Moving forward, here are some steps to take to put in place a plan – with guidelines – to accept non-cash gifts.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw, its researchers counted a whopping 5,592 ADA Title III lawsuit filings within the first six months of 2019! Today, despite the growth in lawsuits over several years, federal website accessibility guidelines don’t exist yet. This law ensures that information is available to those with disabilities.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Develop a conflict of interest policy After you create your bylaws, develop a written conflict of interest policy. Check if your state of incorporation has specific requirements for what must be included in the policy. A conflict of interest policy requires those with a real or perceived conflict to disclose it.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

Regulatory compliance means that your organization and your site need to comply with all relevant laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If your organization fits these guidelines, remaining ADA compliant is necessary.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 20, 2021

Second, pay attention to specific state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Adhere to local mask and vaccination policies. In addition to following local guidelines, you might also want to consider liability protection for your nonprofit, like requiring a virtual waiver for your next event. . Host your event outdoors if you can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2009

Yesterday, I attended a webinar about social media policies called " E-Privacy: Can You Legally Monitor MySpace, LinkedIn, E-mail, & Blogs? who is the Law & Technology Director at Fenwick & West LLP (F&W), a Silicon-Valley-based law firm. Beth: Do you have a social media policy at your foundation?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Ensuring these guidelines are followed should be part of their risk management plans. Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations. Adopting a conflict of interest policy. Compliance. Human resources professionals.

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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. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Harassment: Every organization needs a harassment policy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Now, I’m not saying compliance with rules and guidelines is not important. Comply with laws, regulations, and policies . Ignored or missing policies . Broken laws . The answer may surprise you because the most important role of internal controls is not compliance. It’s trust-building. Here’s an example: .

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Basically, it provides appropriate e-learning solutions considering the nature of the government organizations (they have to stay compliant as per all the regulations and guidelines). Since laws and regulations are often amended from time to time. The list does not just end here.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Basically, it provides appropriate e-learning solutions considering the nature of the government organizations (they have to stay compliant as per all the regulations and guidelines). Since laws and regulations are often amended from time to time. The list does not just end here.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

Basically, it provides appropriate e-learning solutions considering the nature of the government organizations (they have to stay compliant as per all the regulations and guidelines). Since laws and regulations are often amended from time to time. The list does not just end here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Foundation leaders’ responsibilities include identifying the foundation’s area of interest, developing strategies with regard to addressing that area of interest, developing guidelines for grantmaking to advance those strategies, and communicating its grantmaking guidelines to members of the public. Set clear policies.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Your privacy policy can no longer be an afterthought—it needs to be a prominent feature on your website and written in words that the average user can understand without hiring a lawyer. If a visitor or supporter wants to know the details of your policies, it should be available and easy to find on your website. Be honest.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Furthermore, share the authors, “With hybrid work, leaders need to ensure that employees are engaged, remote work is productive, and hybrid teams are collaborating, all within legal guidelines.” The book is divided into four sections: Section 1: Planning and Preparing a Hybrid Work Policy. Section 2: The 7 C’s of Leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2013

The session will focus on exploring how nonprofits are expanding their efforts to influence public policy through social channels and understanding the legal issues and how to evaluate the work. (I’ll The “ Influencing Public Policy in A Digital Age ” is their comprehensive guide.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . Provide guidelines for how attendees must behave. By providing these guidelines, you have a solid reason to restrict certain behaviors.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Laura Norvig shared the guidelines used for their email listserv: E-mail discussion lists hosted by the Resource Center are not moderated. And Claire Sale shared the British Red Cross guidelines: The British Red Cross values comments both complimentary and critical. Anyone who subscribes may post messages.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Provide volunteers with clear expectations and guidelines for their roles and responsibilities. Develop clear policies and procedures for using your donor database. Including guidelines for data entry, security, and access. This will help them feel more confident and comfortable in their roles.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

It is an important factor to consider when looking at not only designing a RAG-based conversational AI, but also when designing organizational AI policy in general. This includes protecting personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access and ensuring that data collection and use follow relevant laws and regulations.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

Salesforce, for example, founded its Office of Ethical and Humane Use to help build and foster a culture of responsibility as it relates to technology use, instilling a strategic framework around product, law, policy, and ethics to ensure the humane use of technology across Salesforce’s many clouds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. … Read More

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From preventing a Zoom meeting from being Zoombombed to ensuring that your event is following data privacy laws , digital safety needs to be ensured for all virtual events. . Provide guidelines for how attendees must behave. By providing these guidelines, you have a solid reason to restrict certain behaviors.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2011

Respect copyright laws by quoting and linking to the full text and only use images that you have permission to use (i.e. What policies and expectations have helped put your bloggers at ease? As many people in the community like to say - if you wouldn't want your mom to hear you say it, it probably not something you should publish.

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sgEngage

JUNE 13, 2022

Changes in laws and regulations or in political regimes can rapidly turn what used to be a safe situation into an unsafe one. Have Cybersecurity Policies and Practices in Place. Are staff familiar with our policies? The security calculus can change a lot,” the funder said. It’s about information about us and our grantees.”

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In addition, nonprofits must comply with the same federal, state, and local laws as businesses regarding the treatment of employees. Regulatory compliance: Just like all organizations that have employees, your nonprofit’s HR department is responsible for compliance with labor laws.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Compliance Training Compliance training for team members ensures adherence to laws and regulations. It educates employees on ethical standards and organizational policies for legal conformity. The aim is to empower individuals to lead effectively within the organization.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Compliance Training Compliance training for team members ensures adherence to laws and regulations. It educates employees on ethical standards and organizational policies for legal conformity. The aim is to empower individuals to lead effectively within the organization.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Compliance Training Compliance training for team members ensures adherence to laws and regulations. It educates employees on ethical standards and organizational policies for legal conformity. The aim is to empower individuals to lead effectively within the organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2021

According to Earthday.org, “b y the end of 1970, the first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of other first of their kind environmental laws, including the National Environmental Education Act,?the the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air?Act.?

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

That’s why you’ll need to see if you’re required by funders or by law to conduct a financial audit for your organization. . Be sure to check the guidelines for your state to see if you need to submit an audit when you accept a certain amount of funding. . When Financial Audits are Necessary . The federal government.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Delany, who heads up the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) online department, says that one tactic he uses to repurpose NWLC content in an engaging way is to share compelling stats from their policy factsheets. No organization should let their staff use social media to promote the organization without some clear guidelines.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 17, 2017

Now I’m not saying compliance with rules and guidelines is not important. Comply with laws, regulations and policies. Ignored or missing policies. Broken laws. Why should the whole organization put forth the effort to ensure internal controls are implemented, improved, and integrated into the whole organization?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

As always, there’s plenty more news like how Facebook’s news feed policy is not good news for charities, how smartphone kill switch legislation will affect your organization, how things like your own perspiration will run your phone someday and some more NPTech quick hits. The effect of the law will be pretty fast.

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