The first step in developing a social media policy is to map out your strategy for usage, content and access. That information will make it easier to create a formal policy. When drafting your social media policy, make sure it’s clearly stated and easily accessible for everyone in your organization. Important elements to include are: Purpose – Clearly […]
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Social media is a powerful marketing tool. With a social media presence, you can engage stakeholders, connect with your community, gain a broader audience, draw attention to your mission, promote events and programs, and fundraise. The key to social media success is to use it thoughtfully and effectively. That’s where a social media policy comes […]
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Baseball, barbecues, beaches and ice cream dripping down your cone – these are the things we like to think about in the summer. This week, the National Lightning Safety Council is making sure that’s all you have to think about with their annual National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Lightning may not have the destructive power […]
Churches are funded primarily by the charitable contributions of members and other donors, but what happens when funds are stolen or embezzled? Does your church have a financial safeguard plan in place? Keeping tabs on your ministry’s funds is instrumental in keeping your doors open to members, and it’s important to understand how to recognize […]
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As the school year comes to a close, summer activities are ramping up. If your organization is planning events for the youth in your community – Vacation Bible School, camps, daycare and family activities – there are many safety considerations to think about before day one. Here are some things to keep in mind: Revisiting […]
So far in 2017, there have been 10,709 reports of severe weather across the country. This includes 928 tornadoes, 3,471 reports of hail and 6,310 reports of strong winds. Of these reports, the state of Texas alone had 1,180 reports of severe weather followed by Missouri with 833 reports and Georgia with 633 reports.* As the reports […]
Food allergies are a growing concern for families. As you plan summer events for your organization, it’s important to think carefully about the meals and snacks you’ll serve. Consider these statistics from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE): Food allergies affect up to 15 million Americans, including 1 in 13 children. Eight major food groups […]
Awareness is key when it comes to protecting your church’s funds. The more your church’s finance team knows about preventing fraud, the better off you’ll be now and in the long run. Here are some ways to keep your finances on the up and up. Source: https://www.guideoneconnections.com/blog/article/5-ways-help-prevent-financial-fraud-your-church […]
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Financial fraud is an expensive problem for churches. It amounts to $37 billion in worldwide church-related crime losses and $8 billion in losses due to mismanagement of funds.* It can be as simple as stealing money from the offering plate to as detailed as full-fledged embezzlement schemes. And to really compound the problem, 95 percent of […]
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“The best defense is a good offense.” Though this saying is typically used in sports scenarios, it rings especially true when it comes to school safety. The more emphasis you put on securing school grounds, the better off you’ll be at minimizing risk. Experts suggest that you can enhance your school’s physical safety with the […]
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