Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. For organizations that are on the fence regarding creating a volunteer time off policy, here are 5 additional benefits that VTO has to offer. Volunteer Policy Template.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2022

Even when nonprofits balance their desire to do good works with a realistic view of the level of effort required to accomplish those goals, funding may still be elusive if there are not strong internal controls in place. How are trust and internal controls intertwined? The Case for Internal Controls for Nonprofits .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The third Wednesday of October is International Pronouns Day. Now that you know what pronouns are and why they’re important, here are 3 ways you can celebrate International Pronouns Day at your nonprofit. Need to draft a set of policies for your database ? What are pronouns? . Ask For and Use Pronouns in the Workplace.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Whenever you’re implementing a big change in an organization—whether it’s strengthening internal controls or implementing a new software system—it is critical to have a strategy and get buy-in across all areas of the organization. If you are committed to building trust by strengthening internal controls, what is your plan to educate others?

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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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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. Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. The course is about how to leverage networks and social media for learning and impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

To mitigate risk throughout your grant cycle, you need to know your grantees through relationships and documentation, support their internal controls, and set up a process for whistleblower complaints. Encourage Grantee Internal Controls All well-run organizations have standard best practices that employees follow.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 16, 2021

With employees, management, and board members focused on helping people in the communities the nonprofit serves, time and attention to key financial internal controls has more than likely been refocused to the organization’s mission and purpose. The post #RiskyBusiness: Don’t Let Internal Controls Slip at Your Nonprofit Organization!

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

3) Implement an Organisation-Wide Policy Implementing a comprehensive AI policy not only aligns everyone in your organisation but also opens the door for innovation. Such a policy ensures that AI tools are used in ways that support your organisation’s goals and are broadly accepted across the team.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This article is all about shoring up your ability to sustain operations when the unexpected happens (like when your office temp is 88 degrees) internally or externally. First off: do you have an operating reserves policy? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2014

I’ve just finished teaching a class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. The grad students in my class will be doing an internship as part of their field work, being placed in international organizations in the US and around the world.

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NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I was fortunate enough to serve on a committee of AFP International that brought together some social media gurus to hash out guidelines that nonprofit organizations can use to craft their own social media policies. With the release of these guidelines I wanted to share 7 reasons why you should have a social media policy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Earlier this year, I spoke at the 50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International (AI). Over the years, AI has altered and expanded its mandate to address new human rights issues and to ease the creative tension between the demands of its grassroots membership and its organizational policy.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

You can also create approval workflows that match your internal controls and send notifications and reminders to your approvers. Use Scenario Budgeting Nonprofits must withstand inflation, changing political policies, economic shifts, and the increasingly unpredictable climate. Establish a policy for its use and replenishment.

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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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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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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Institutional practices These practices focus on the internal workings of the foundation, such as implementing policies or training programs that promote racial equity. This may reflect an effort to compensate for the lack of internal diversity by strengthening their commitment to equity through formal policies and training.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

I'm not a woman, but I am a wholehearted celebrant of International Women's Day. More About International Women's Day. International Women's Day came about in its current form in 1975. International NGO Leadership. Nicole Ozer , director of technology and civil liberties policy at ACLU.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Unfortunately, there are gaps in the collected evidence, which has led to missed opportunities for shaping effective policies and practices. Ninety percent of the more than 160 case studies, policy briefs, project evaluations, and impact evaluations reviewed came from just 15 organizations, primarily based in Europe and North America.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Because Women for Women International has an engaged and vocal online supporter base, I am lucky that my time investment usually pays off.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It tells you exactly what grant-specific policies and procedures you need to develop. When you develop policies and procedures, involve stakeholders. This will help you develop policies and procedures that are compliant and easy to follow. Keep notes as you read to build your to-do list.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Capacity and/or Partnership – what can the organization handle internally? Besides seeking out additional funding (renewal, and new private and public sources), there are some options internally to help sustain the program. Risk Analysis – what could threaten the project or the organization? What needs are missing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2017

International development: 6.2%. Research and public policy: 1.5%. International development: 4.2%. Research and public policy: 1.4%. International development: 4.9%. Research and public policy: 1.8%. Women and girls: 8.5%. Health and safety: 8%. Education: 7.4%. Arts and culture: 6.8%.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pre-Award Preparation Have certain policies and processes in place before applying for a grant so you can be confident you meet their requirements and there are no surprises. Tip 1: Have your leadership drive the conversation on grant funding and the policies associated with this revenue stream. Update your policies accordingly.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Here are some best practices for effectively managing staff turnover and onboarding with your grantmaking software, including some methods of reassigning existing records to new staff members, establishing clear security roles, and building a comprehensive policies and procedures guide to keep everyone on the same page.

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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. Tweet behind the scene pictures, no handshakes please pic.twitter.com/SJB3MXDmGR #TwitterTips — Twiplomacy (@Twiplomacy) January 1, 2014.

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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. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. Foster strong internal partnerships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’m just back from a trip to Europe where I was part of the opening plenary at this year’s International Fundraising Congress outside of Amsterdam. (I Source: Pamela Sutton-Legaud. I also keynoted the NGO track at the Internet Festival in Pisa, Italy (more about that in separate post later).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This might be due to internal circumstances at the organization itself or external factors that pose a greater social risk.” This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Adopting a conflict of interest policy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2024

In other words, if you offer a super-wordy prompt, it will rewrite it (internally) and improve on what you wrote. Ground rules Develop generative AI policies that give you basic guidelines. These help everyone in your organization, internally and externally. AI is here to stay. Which tools are you allowed to use?

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? What gaps exist in government data collection on LGBTQ+ aging that is leading to gaps in policy protections and services? Analyzing data to ensure program impact and effectiveness With an annual budget of $21.8

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

You’ll need to decide how to characterize this internally. By being thoughtful about shifting to a four-day workweek, you can achieve multiple goals with one policy, and give yourself a nice well-deserved break! Publicly announce the move and tell your stakeholders what to expect of your team once the change happens.

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M+R

APRIL 5, 2023

We get it: this policy is intended to prevent hate speech. Was the policy being fairly applied across different religions or … not? It’s a bummer to be right, especially when being right means that a major advertising — and everything else — platform is enforcing policy inequitably. So, we did a little experiment.

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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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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We’ve also supported NRDC’s engagement campaigns through tools like the Offshore Drilling Position Tracking Tool and the Power Plant Cost Calculator , which empower users to advocate for environmental policies and plan for sustainable futures.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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