Planned Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And if you don’t have a planned giving strategy (such as a simple 12-month marketing plan ), now is definitely the time to get started. A solid planned giving program is your best insurance policy during a market downturn. Contact us today to get started.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

After you define bias and harm for your use, the next step is to establish standard evaluation procedures to test AI for these definitions. At an organizational level, evaluations can help to establish ethics policies for what AI can be used for and what appropriate use looks like. What can bias look like in the data?

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 1, 2024

Internal and administrative issued trailed these attributes, with 55% of respondents focusing on whether a nonprofit’s board provides adequate oversight of staff and operations, and less than half – 47% – focusing on how the nonprofit’s policies and procedures address diversity, equity and inclusion. Among these respondents, 29.6%

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

MHM is investing in approaches that address the root causes of poverty and health inequities, such as cross-sector partnerships, investing in community infrastructure, policy/legislative action eliminating barriers and/or addressing the long-term needs of individuals, families and communities.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 15, 2024

This can be inspiring, but it is not always scalable and definitely not measurable. There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society).

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 29, 2024

More than half of leaders surveyed (55%) indicate that their organization uses AI in some aspect of their work Responses show 93% of nonprofit leaders say that their organization does not have any official policies either prohibiting or permitting the use of AI.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

She will also touch on creating a whistleblower policy and key tips on how to handle complaints. And definitely don’t miss the main stage conversation with Sheryl Lee Ralph. It’s hard to maintain accurate data when your fundraising, fund accounting, and grantmaking systems have duplicate data or track information differently.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

These donors had various motives for supporting abolition, however it rarely involved creating an equitable society that included Black people nor supported continual policy and societal change. If we transform our definition of philanthropy and who is considered a philanthropist, we will make it a more equitable society for us all.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Definition and Importance of Planned Giving Planned giving refers to the process of making a charitable gift during a donor’s life or at death that is part of their financial or estate plan. What is planned giving? Why is planned giving so important for nonprofits?

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Library Grants

MARCH 6, 2023

The goals of this initiative are to: expand service capacity of rural libraries by offering hotspot and laptop lending policies; digital literacy programs; affordable broadband access information; and financial capability seminars. Grantees must meet minimum programming and reporting requirements.

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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. Like most journeys, it involves continuous evolution and ongoing adjustments, with no definitive endpoint.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's where telework policies come in. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. The Citrix free kit on How to Build Your Workshifting Strategy is definitely worth checking out. " It is simple and short, and may be all you need to start crafting a policy. Benefits of Telework.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Updating our definition of racial equity to a changing world . Applying this broader definition of racial equity to the full set of grants on Candid’s racial equity site yields a more complete picture of how this funding has grown over the past decade. . arts, education, health) or use any number of approaches (e.g., generate and?reinforce

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

IT departments should consider creating a policy that blocks email attachments with potentially dangerous formats, such as.exe files or password-protected zip files. The Red Earth Software Donation Program offers Policy Patrol Mail Security through TechSoup. Here are five ways to keep your email attachments secure.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are a variety of merchant processors available, and each has its own policies, procedures, and processing fees. You can compare their perks, policies, and fees before settling on a merchant processor and online fundraising company to partner with. The second is PCI Compliance and secure data policies.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Hybrid is definitely a new frontier for many of us, so here are some tips and tricks for making sure they’re the right fit for you. Cancellation Policy: You may have to look more closely at other details, like your cancellation policy (what happens if someone cancels their in-person registration due to COVID exposure?).

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The definition of that word? Brand , it's true for foreign policy as well. It’s a great customer experience [and] we’re seeing more and more interest from advertisers with our newsletters as well.” Looking for the right word? How to translate that word? The opposite of that word? What words rhyme with that word? Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 13, 2022

I tell clients that I'm not there to write the definitive case study for them. Or could you earn a donation whenever a policy is purchased? You should update the case study. Like my beautiful flower gardens , case studies should grow organically and change with the seasons. I'm there to write the first draft.

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

You can use Slab to collaborate on posts with colleagues, share company-wide policies and procedures, and store reference material for use either by a team or the company at large. HR policies) or information relevant to a subset of employees (e.g., That has definitely happened to us. Overview of Slab. logo, letterhead, etc.)

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Define transformational, principle, major, and annual gift amounts and frequency : What is your organization’s definition of a major gift? Responsibilities : Who will be responsible for updating and maintaining the policies? What about team members who have operational duties combined with some portfolio management?

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 15, 2020

You should definitely sign up for theirs! Do you have a policy you'd be willing to share? The folks at Porter Novelli/Cone compiled an excellent round-up of brands fighting the wildfires in Australia in its Friday newsletter. Fun Fact: I got the idea of doing a curated newsletter from Cone. Thanks, gang! I read it every week.)

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Planned Giving

AUGUST 15, 2024

Definition and Purpose of Estate Planning Think of the importance of estate planning as your way of taking care of your loved ones from beyond the grave (sounds a bit spooky, I know). It’s like an insurance policy for your life, not just your death. So, what’s all the fuss about the importance of estate planning?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

Have an open door policy, and really mean it. I like the Denver Foundation's definition of inclusiveness because it takes into consideration both the importance of having a diverse staff and the importance of considering different perspectives as you grow your organization. Here's their published definition.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

First, some definitions. The article says there are two main frameworks usually used to define the digital divide: The access definition : "The gap between those who have access to information and communication technologies, and those who do not." Defining the Digital Divide. What About Nonprofits and Libraries?

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2011

My Twitter Policy: How You Can Join the 200 (Kind of surprised this ranked so high, but it doesn’t hurt to review!). Some other great cause marketing writing and studies from the from the past year that you should definitely check out. Here’s one last look back at 2010. Cause Marketing Cynicism is a Good Thing.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

After calling and clarifying (which took two phone calls and three emails), I fell into a rabbit hole because I realized I didn’t actually KNOW the definition of each of these categories - certainly not off the top of my head. ” I know the organization is a 501c3 but.I I mean, I kinda knew. But I didn’t really know.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

American Library Association's "Digital Literacy Libraries, and Public Policy" report. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? A digitally inclusive community won't be a reality until it becomes an actual community effort. More Resources. IMLS Building Digital Communities. Microsoft YouthSpark Hub.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And definitely go out of your way to Google and look for new funding sources regularly. You don’t want to pull an all-nighter to write an important grant proposal and you definitely don’t want to wait until the last minute to hit ‘Submit’. I’ve listed only some of the function of GSuite so definitely check it out.

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Nationally, only about 10% of the country’s wealth is held in cash Why focus fundraising efforts on cash, when 90% of the wealth is in assets such as stocks, bonds, insurance policies, and real estate? That’s the very definition of a restricted planned gift! This is why planned and major gifts programs are so important!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

He also has an excellent Facebook page and a dynamic website that provides information on the candidate, policy positions, and opportunities to get involved. While communicating the message out is definitely important for Dayoan and her team, it is far from the only way David Chiu is using new media in his campaign.

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Candid

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There is even some concern that historically white-led organizations may purposefully hire a new BIPOC CEO as a “token” figurehead—without committing to more meaningful shifts in power, policies, or communities served. The “right” definition of “BIPOC-led” might depend on your purpose.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Definitely don’t assume that the money will somehow show up! Present the recommended process to the Board, so they can adopt a reimbursement policy. As you look at your revenue forecast in your budget, how much money is left over after you pay for program expenses each month? I remember when I first started doing this.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Check out these tips and incorporate them into a usage policy for employees. GB), streaming an hour of high-definition video (1 to 2 GB), or making Skype-to-Skype calls (3 MB per minute). Now that you’ve chosen a data plan, how do you make sure you don’t go over your data limit and incur expensive overage fees?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Even low-cost hobbyist drones like the Parrot AR drone quadricopter can produce and send high-definition videos and photos to a smartphone or tablet. Foreign Policy magazine's Predators for Peace Drones is a short history of humanitarian drones. Gathering Data. Drones are superb for visual data collection.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 15, 2009

It seems many orchestras are dipping their feet in the social media pool, but do not have the policies, budgets, and metrics in place to effectively use the tools at their disposal, even if they do recognize the need for checks and balances. The full report is 24 pages, but it's definitely worth a look.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2013

In August 2012, the Public Policy Institute of California reported that San Diego’s digital divide had narrowed by 20 percent since 2008, and San Diego had pulled even with San Francisco as the most connected county in California. I know how technology can help, and I definitely know how it can hurt.

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Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2015

It's definitely easier to grab great videos off the Internet to put on your website or blog than to make them. However, the Instagram Privacy Policy says: "Other Users may search for, see, use, or share any of your User Content that you make publicly available through the Service." The Internet has gone "video."

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