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.

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Government Policy Internet Chile 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

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Open Community San Francisco Associations 91

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.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Algorithmic Bias: Better Policy and Practice for Civil Society: This podcast about #datadiscrimination and algorithmic bias was hosted by Digital Impact, an initiative of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). You can watch the keynote on YouTube.

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Social gMail Law California 82

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. Plus, branding your campaign will create a more authentic and effective voice.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

Security is another issue when it comes to ChatGPT and fundraising. Whenever you’re using an unfamiliar online tool, look up where the tool stores its information and what the privacy policy is regarding information sharing. Be sure to double check any work created by ChatGPT. And of course, don’t forget personalization!

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Fundraising Script Template Retention 98

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. You have three choices: You can be a turtle, jelly fish, or chameleon.

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Social Media Leadership Media Social 134

NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Pick accessible channels Make your organization as open to feedback as possible.

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Community Voice Tips Giving 62

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Violence, Hate, and Discrimination is Still a Major Issue Across Europe and U.K. To understand more about how we can tackle the challenges and issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, we spoke with Aifric Ní Chríodáin, executive director at ShoutOut. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Solving The Problem.

Education 52

Education Community Ireland Europe 52

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 21, 2018

A nonprofit not only needs to reflect its community through staffing, but genuinely hear and act upon diverse voices. The same study found that an increase in racial diversity, when coupled with diversity policies, practices and inclusion behaviors, affected governance practices positively. 32 Issue: 7, pp. 636-653, [link].

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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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Government Open Strategy Teen 60

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is especially true when your subject has opened up to you about a traumatic moment in their life. Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” Explain the issue you recognized and why it matters. Whenever possible, let their voice be heard.

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Storytelling Guide Nonprofit Story 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

A lot of my to-do’s for next year regard sharing more of the amazing media assets we receive from HQ staffers who travel to the field, engaging our supporters by encouraging them to share their stories of sponsoring a woman through our programs and improving the way we share information about policy issues and current events.

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Social Media International Interview Examples 211

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. Followers of Museum 2.0

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Accessibility Open Museum North Carolina 44

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).

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Comment Public Library Internet 58

NTEN

JUNE 3, 2009

If you're an NTEN Member -- or have been lurking around for awhile -- you know that Universal Broadband Access is an issue we care deeply about. As organizations with a stake in the future of communications, we must ensure that the commissioners hear our call for fast, affordable, ubiquitous, and open Internet access. Net Neutrality.

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America South Korea Voice Press 44

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 9, 2011

nonprofit sector, Professor Hall opens by referring to "nonprofit sector" and "nonprofit organizations" as neologisms. However, as part of a sector they have an advocacy voice in policy circles. Different varieties of nonprofit do have their own substantive issues, but some key issues cover the breadth of nonprofitdom.

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Museum Nonprofit Policy Professional 100

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

APRIL 5, 2019

With the Texas legislative session currently in progress, I called Tara Lee, Development Director of Texas Watch to talk about current policy issues and how they work to bridge the divide between their community and the political process. Our core issues are fighting for safety, justice, and accountability.

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Texas Dallas Law Voice 40

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

When it comes to strategic planning, there are a few common hesitations that nonprofits voice throughout the process. Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One. While many nonprofit professionals talked about how their nonprofits were pressure cookers, Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One, wrote in a comment how grateful she was that her organization promoted a culture of “we care” or wellbeing for its employees.

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Culture Work Nonprofit Policy 50

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).

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Comment Public Library Internet 47

M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Whose voices are you choosing to elevate? Or do these opening lines just reflect your own process of writing your way to the thing you really wanted to say? You probably spend a lot of time thinking about your issue space, and closely following the news, and Being Online. Does this sound or look like a policy briefing?

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Guidelines Audience Language Content 91

Connection Cafe

MAY 19, 2018

Girls’ and women’s movements and advocates have powerful voices in every place they speak, and the more data and evidence they bring to the table , the more women and girls they can represent. In reality, the complex drivers behind different pay need to be unpicked, policies developed and societal attitudes challenged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2016

The One Campaign has launched an open letter signed by 86 leading voices for women around the world. We need more better policies to address gender parity and more programs that build the capacity of nonprofits and the tech skills of women and girls in the development world. .” You can make a donation here.

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International Cambodia Technology Ukraine 50

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

There are TONS of climate activisits and organizations on Twitter - spreading news, policy alerts, new developments, and ideas. The climate change movement has shown a lot of focus on helping people effected by climate change (everyone) share their story, voice their concerns. But it isn’t enough to only tell our story.

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Green Mashup Aggregator Org 102

Museum 2.0

JANUARY 14, 2020

Wellbeing at work can be affected by lots of factors, such as relationships with managers and colleagues, the amount of involvement people have with organizational issues and decision-making, job design and the level of control individuals have over their own work, work demands, and the acceptability of flexible working.

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Policy Celebrate Job Brain 29

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Strategic Change – this involves changes to the policies and processes. If the change is being forced upon you by a change in law, policy, or I don’t know, a global pandemic , try and tie the response to that change into the goal at hand. This is known as change saturation and it is an extremely common issue in organizations.

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Change Management Change Management Phase 111

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 17, 2016

Targets fear retaliation by the bully if they bring the issue to the bully’s, HR’s or a manager’s attention. Set the tone (model respect; listen to and address voiced concerns; encourage open, confidential reporting). Establish an anti-bullying policy. Create a viable grievance channel.

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Law Voice Game Environment 40

AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

To limit virus contagious, events with attendees over 50 are being cancelled and/or postponed, and communities are issuing fines for groups that are meeting with over 5 individuals. It is also a good idea to make sure that all parts of the venue are set up to enable social distancing and consider implementing a mask policy.

Industry 84

Industry Virtual Platform Broadcast 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2010

This post and the more detailed piece on the Chronicle of Philanthropy will help you get up to speed on the issue and why it is important for nonprofits to get behind. After you read this post, take some action. It almost goes without saying: the Networked Nonprofit needs an open network. But that condition is threatened.

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Network New York City New York Internet 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues. Dealing with Connectivity Issues, Remote Work, and Use of Social Platforms. It is also important clarify these expectations with participants. 2. Design for Organizational Reluctance.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think the most important part of designing a competition that leverages crowdsourcing is to strike a balance between too many voices, and too few. I think you create balance by focusing the competition on the stages of: Open door policy for contributing/submitting. Public voting process. Embrace storytelling.

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

I love reading speculative/science fiction, where the authors are able to dig into current issues in a way that explores, creates, and complicates the implications of different ways of thinking and being. I’m really excited that we have opened up our program to folks with DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals).

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Tucson Americorp Arizona Leadership 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

Right before I left for Cambodia, Ranger Rick's profile (the spokesperson for NWF) was deleted from Facebook because it was "fake" and the policy is that only individuals can set up profiles. If the door of political discourse is opened, then it is important that all voices have the opportunity to be heard.

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Facebook Profile Doc Cambodia 50

AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

To limit virus contagious, events with attendees over 50 are being canceled and/or postponed, and communities are issuing fines for groups that are meeting with over 5 individuals. It is also a good idea to make sure that all parts of the venue are set up to enable social distancing and consider implementing a mask policy.

Industry 52

Industry Virtual Platform Broadcast 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2007

Pick a platform that provides adequate services and start a community, pushing for interoperability and openness. Functionality : graphics quality; APIs for simulation; interface tools; authoring tools; links to 2D web; chat/voice capabilities; support for multiple instances; ADA issues. Legal and Mgmt : open source?;

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Virtual Education API Second Life 50

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Several decried the oversimplification of the question, arguing that it's not an issue of "lead vs. follow" but a spectrum of forms of participant engagement. He said museums were too spineless to project their own voices and so were misguidedly searching for direction from audiences.

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