The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. The Pursuit of Influence sheds light on what motivates or deters organizations from taking an active role in public policy advocacy. Advocacy efforts are mission-driven.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Their role is to set the nonprofit’s long-term direction and ensure the organization has the resources, finances, and accountability mechanisms in place to achieve its mission. The problem arises from board members overstepping their roles, often thinking they’re helping or know better, when in reality, they’re interfering.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. The treasurer and the finance committee also have important roles to play. Don’t Forget Policies and Procedures There’s more to oversight than reading the financial statements.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With small nonprofits, people often wear multiple hats and roles aren’t always clearly defined, so he provides tips and recommendations for procedures that can help ensure that the really important duties get done, and that there are controls in place to prevent abuse or other wrongdoing.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2025

When Abe Eshkenazi stepped into his role as CEO of APICS in 2006, he inherited more than an organization facing financial strainhe faced a governance structure mired in distrust and inefficiency. Reflection for Your Association: Whats your organizations no surprises policy?

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Does your association have a data governance policy? Continue reading to learn how your association can adopt its own data governance policy and become a more data-driven organization. A set of rules, metrics, or policies established by an organization to bring clarity and ease of use to data practices is a data governance policy.

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Policy Associations Government Adopt 110

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency. These AP policies not only ensure the smooth operation of your organization but also provide a framework to scale as your technology evolves.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Climate-related disasters like this often have deep roots in policies and practices that overlook growing risks. Climate risks are often underestimated , in part because of policy limitations and a political reluctance to consider unpopular solutions, such as restricting where people can build.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With the right policies and strategies in place, your nonprofit organization can draw from your operating reserves during and after an emergency without putting future operations at risk. Operating reserves play a dual role in supporting nonprofit organizations. But its not a blank check either.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are four technology policies and practices nonprofits and foundations of any size or mission area should leave behind in 2025: 1. It also means investing proactively in technology in ways that support staff in all roles and teams, as well as board members, program participants, and service recipients.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Your best-in-class finance team requires different levels of skills and experience depending on their role. Help enforce established internal controls and policies, actively and by setting a strong example. Even if youve followed all the proper policies and internal controls, it puts your direct reports in an awkward position.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Establishing the foundation’s first global compensation structure was an opportunity to embed these values, ensuring a consistent and transparent approach to leveling jobs across all locations—defining roles, including the skills and responsibilities at each level. We set the living wage as the minimum for our U.S.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Independent Sector released a new research report providing insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy.

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Advocacy Report Nonprofit Policy 147

sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

And with the potential for reduced government funding, CHWs play a critical role in advancing health equity. A CHW is a newer role in healthcare and community outreach. By addressing these determinants, they play a direct role in reducing health disparities. What is a Community Health Worker?

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

This moment underscores the role philanthropy could play when other resources are in fluxnot to replace public investment but to sustain and reinforce progress through community-led solutions. In this era of geopolitical change and policy realignment, philanthropy has the opportunity to strengthen its commitment to community-led solutions.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding the organizations they serve, helping steer decisions, ensuring fiscal health, and offering strategic oversight. Again, consider establishing a board communication policy that includes regular check-ins with staff on how well the board is responding to staff.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For health data to impact health outcomes and related policies, the data must be made accessible to policymakers, health advocates, and other interested parties. Making key health data easy to understand can change how people think, how policies are made, and, quite literally, save lives.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. However, in my experience, such fears are largely unfounded.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Employee Roles and Responsibilities Define clear policies regarding employee roles, especially for those who might help with on-the-ground cleanup efforts versus those who will keep the organization running. Define clear policies on when and how this fund can be used, particularly in the event of a climate disaster.

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Disaster Hurricane Philanthropy Resource 81

Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

Myth 2: We Need a Data Governance Policy Before We Begin Analysis. It is critical for modern businesses to have an effective data governance policy. Scope plays an important role for organizations early in their data maturity. Myth 3: We Need a Data Strategy Before We Begin Analysis. Just Get Started.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

That means market-based solutions, a faith in technological innovation, and incremental policy reforms within existing political and economic systems. Emotions including anger, fear and guilt play a key role in the ability of activists to create moral urgency and force issues into the spotlight.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

"Project Evident sees this collaboration as one way to strengthen the voices of nonprofits and the communities they serve in the important ongoing conversation about AI’s role in society," said Sarah Di Troia, managing director of Outcomes AI at Project Evident. "[Our

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We advertised open roles on websites and platforms serving diverse communities, expanding our reach beyond our usual channels. Shifting culture: A commitment to inclusive policies and practices benefits all staff While we’re proud of this progress, we know the numbers only tell one side of the story.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

They gladly sign the roles and responsibilities agreement. Develop and execute a simple “accountability policy” to address the board member’s actions and behaviors. This policy should follow a very specific process. We bring on board members with high hopes and expectations. Remember, your brand is at stake.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What roles do spontaneous volunteers fill? Screen Every Volunteer Spontaneous crisis volunteers need to be screened so they can be given suitable roles and be properly registered and trained. Catalog the skills and roles needed in a potential disaster along with a database of individuals willing to step up in a crisis.

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Disaster Volunteer Management Tips 98

Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

If your organization is in this situation, you can outsource these roles to access the same expertise at a fraction of the cost. Establish Fiscal Policies Fiscal policies are the foundation of effective financial management, since they govern how your entire team handles your resources day-to-day in their respective roles.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The families that did take advantage of those policies reported being nearly twice as satisfied with paid leave than they were with other state benefits; at the same time, parents were less likely to take paid leave when compared to similar government offerings like unemployment benefits.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

One key finding was the important role that campus cultural associations play in connecting students to institutional, academic, work and income supports and in fostering a sense of belonging for students of color. As a result, colleges were engaged to define equity and build that definition into their approach to serving students.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy.

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In addition, Saini shares her journey from creating an app that helped combat a vaping crisis at her high school, to her first exposure to AI, through to her current role working on ChatGPT. They discuss the need to hear voices from the disability community in conversations about AI development and policy.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

Implementing role-based access control is crucial to combat this risk and safeguard your LMS platform. The Importance of LMS Security Given the LMS’s role in handling sensitive data and delivering the learning experience, a secure environment is paramount. million per incident.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

In their caterpillar stage, they also play an important role as herbivores , keeping plant growth in check. Photo: Chris Light , CC BY-SA] Supporting policies that benefit conservation can also help. A pipevine swallowtail caterpillar munches on leaves at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Md. Herbivores help keep plant growth in check.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offers a set of actionable recommendations aimed at empowering nonprofits, foundations, companies and policy makers to help promote and protect generosity.

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Action Impact Report Social 102

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

Just as we finally got our footing from a global pandemic and spinning up programs to support communities dealing with extreme weather events, now federal policy shifts have grantmakers and grantees alike scrambling. Review Your Grant Strategy Remember, the role of foundations is to move money, Kristina said.

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