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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Certificate in Volunteer Management. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1. Hire a Qualified Executive Director.

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Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In that context, it is ironic that we often brand nonprofit founders, Hester Prynne-like, with a chronic illness we call founder syndrome. Symptoms include autocratic decision-making, lack of receptivity to new ideas, and leadership rooted in personal ego. In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2

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Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation

NonProfit Quarterly

Organizations that work in organizational and leadership development (aka capacity building) not only support the nonprofit sector, but shape it. That said, one does find common threads across organizations, such as “leadership is a test of resilience.” Challenging Nonprofit Board Norms. How they do so matters.

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Using a Data-Driven Strategy to Advance Racial Equity in Grantmaking

NonProfit Quarterly

Measurements of commitments to racial equity vary widely across nonprofit and philanthropic institutions and efforts. When it comes to our nation’s most urgent issues—like reducing racial disparities—nonprofits, government, and philanthropy must accelerate the pace of change. What does this look like in practice?

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Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Megaphone

In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for nonprofit board members. These books cover a range of topics related to nonprofit governance, including board roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and more.