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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

Once a union is recognized or a union election is certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the union can negotiate contracts on behalf of the employees it represents (known as collective bargaining). . Locals tend to deal directly with members, handle contract negotiations, and conduct on-the-ground organizing.

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Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits

Gail Perry Group

Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] In this time of drastic governmental funding cuts, many nonprofit leaders are wondering whether and how to be in touch with their elected officials. By all means, now is the time to be connecting with your government officials.

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Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

Qgiv

Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. In business, the customer and the payer are the same entity. That may or may not be making a charitable gift solicitation.

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How we all benefit from nonprofits every day 

Candid

In addition, the government contracts with nonprofits to provide health and medical services to the public via Medicaid and Medicare, so what looks like a government benefit is actually being provided through nonprofit services. Disability services: More than one in four U.S.