Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon.

Social Media 94

Social Media Media Strategy Social 94

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2018

It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.

Public 40

Public Build Museum Detroit 40

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services.

Hunger 93

Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

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. Volunteer policies and procedures: It is critical that you have policies and procedures in place that minimize potential problems that could arise. What about working off site?

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Volunteer Create Policy Roles 119

NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Indeed it has, and the latest issue could be our best ever. I'm pleased to announce Issue Five of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

Case Study 78

Case Study Issue Studies Journal 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Currently, the largest open dataset on mental health and crisis is a survey run every other year by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Over 13 million text messages have been exchanged via Crisis Text Line since its launch in August 2013, qualifying this as the nation’s largest open set of crisis data.

Research 50

Research Open Data Journal 50

Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

In the manual you’ll also want to include your association’s mission statement, goals and long-term plans, a directory of staff and volunteers, a list of Board of Directors and other committees, the reimbursement policy, and the termination policy. . Be open to new ideas.

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Group Volunteer Create Tips 124

Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2014

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet. Please visit the site to view this video).

Comment 58

Comment Public Library Internet 58

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Why Climate Justice?

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

The nonprofit sector is ever-changing, and in this digital age it is now opening its arms to a new way to accept donations : through the blockchain and cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. How should nonprofits accept cryptocurrency?

Argentina 97

Argentina Nonprofit Digital Storytelling 97

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Contact legislative offices and ask if the legislator would be willing to record a short video answering 3 or 4 questions about the legislative process, pieces of legislation, the importance of public input, and more.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Audience Poll 143

Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

As every experienced volunteer manager knows, volunteers want and need support, strong leadership, and clear policies and procedures. You cannot be scared or nervous that if you enforce policies and procedures, your volunteers will quit and leave your organization. And, despite this ‘freedom,’ retention was low.

Relationship 73

Relationship Leadership Museum Policy 73

Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Public link: [link]. Public image: [link]. Public image: [link]. In this case for women’s rights and issues of healthcare, the AI is able to create a portrait of Frida Kahlo. . Public image: [link] SgA07hil0GEcvcgze3. Public Link: [link]. Public link: [link]. Public link: [link]. Also, whales!

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Images Generation Impact Artist 97

Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2014

The FCC updated that as of late Tuesday, they had already received more than 780,000 comments, including an open letter from Internet giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and others. Keep them coming! Please visit the site to view this video).

Comment 47

Comment Public Library Internet 47

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

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. Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls.

Fun 98

Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

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. We also have to engage with other CSOs and other stakeholders on these issues. Not convinced yet?

Government 44

Government Policy Internet Chile 44

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Yet the public will expect knowledge, and their decision-making ability is enhanced if they have a significant working knowledge of your mission’s discipline. In short, the board’s duty is to deal with the policies and the “big issues.” Program volunteers will also have policy implementation duties. Legal Issues.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If you have had issues fundraising in the past, consider evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of your previous efforts.By Giving thresholds markedly defining major gifts prevents later issues, such as divisions between different fundraising programs. Are you financially stable? Do you have enough resources to fund a program?

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Gift Program Track Campaign 52

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

At an organizational level, evaluations can help to establish ethics policies for what AI can be used for and what appropriate use looks like. Candid has established AI policies for staff, one of which is that AI outputs must be verified for truth and accuracy.

Tools 52

Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Last year, Google made an open call to organizations around the world to submit their ideas for how they could use AI to help address these social challenges. The report provides detail about the opportunities and challenges and offers some next steps for social good organizations, technology companies, and policy makers. .

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Google Challenge Report Impact 74

EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Whether you’re looking to contact lawmakers, gather petition signatures, or mobilize public support using social media, you can measure and increase support for your mission by presenting your audience with a digital form across their preferred channels. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Key takeaways.

Digital 130

Digital Advocacy Fundraising Channel 130

Forum One

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Some Federal agencies are experimenting with fascinating approaches to public engagement online, even in the absence of specific guidance about how they should approach these online opportunities. Here are some insights I picked up: Open Government Directive: Coming soon? 2x10 Principles of Consequential Public Engagement (CPE)?

Government 60

Government Open Strategy Teen 60

Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore. Data for Public Service Delivery.

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Data Student Open Digital 52

Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Founded by educators, their mission is to work in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education. Areas served: Colorado, Wyoming.

Education 111

Education Grant Fund Resource 111

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Violence, Hate, and Discrimination is Still a Major Issue Across Europe and U.K. This annual publication documents legal, political, and social developments in 54 countries and four European institutions over the past calendar year. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Solving The Problem.

Education 52

Education Community Ireland Europe 52

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

Together, we strive to deepen our understanding, strengthen our commitment, and align our policies, procedures, practices, programs, products, and services to ensure our employees and stakeholders thrive. It requires us to be willing to learn with an open mind and a receptive heart. When did Candid’s DEI journey begin?

Environment 52

Environment Culture Celebrate Guidelines 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers. But in today’s world, those boundaries are pretty blurred.

Social Media 134

Social Media Leadership Media Social 134

sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all.

Participatory 120

Participatory Model Leadership Application 120

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

I’m always amazed when my colleagues tell me that the biggest barrier they face to “opening up” the content at their museums is from registrars—the people who care for collection objects. are well versed in new ideas for audience engagement and committed to opening up their institutions to increase public access.

Accessibility 44

Accessibility Open Museum North Carolina 44

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. Opens new window. Opens new window. Opens new window. No one individual, company, government agency, or nonprofit can go it alone.

Ireland 97

Ireland Challenge Empowerment Local 97

NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

When you reinforce your mission and publicly support the policies that impact your cause, it provides an additional platform to discuss your organization with potential supporters. It can help open up additional conversations and networking opportunities that also support your mission. County or City Managers. Engaging supporters.

Advocacy 90

Advocacy Strategy Fundraising Influence 90

Care2

MAY 24, 2010

When Facebook launched their Open Graph API last month they thought they had revolutionized their platform. Also what impact does Facebook’s new privacy policies have on nonprofits and their constituents? But Facebook crossed a privacy line again and has infuriated some of its most passionate users.

Open Source 55

Open Source Social Network Facebook Open 55

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Misunderstanding from those working outside the minority group There are many reasons why well-meaning individuals within this sector who stem from the majority of society (like myself) find it difficult to understand the profound issues faced by those outside of that homogeneous group. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

Accessibility 111

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 111

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If you’re not sure how much time to provide, consider these conservative timelines: Creating a posting for the open position | 1 Week. Posting the open position | 1 – 2 Months. Start by working on internal messaging and move outwardly toward the public relations messages. Interviewing/Reference Checks | 1 – 3 Months.

Leadership 81

Leadership Practice Nonprofit License 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2014

That’s also the scary part because there are no clear policies protecting people’s privacy of their individual data. It opens up the question: Who owns our data? This a big topic in the open data and nonprofit big data field. Personal Health Data goes beyond collecting sleep metrics.

Personal 103

Personal Data Aggregator San Francisco 103

Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

This gets us at Forum One pretty jazzed - we've been evangelizing a long while about using online services to expand public access to information, enable new forms of collaboration, and build online communities.). city issues and indicators. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. US State Department [link]. and us too (!)

Government 52

Government Team Open Ideas 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. com. She is working on her second book, tentatively titled, The Future of Good.

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Foundation Philanthropy Literacy Law 100