article thumbnail

An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Since its founding in 2011, Jump has experimented with a variety of governance approaches and identified a range of insights that can help other new nonprofits ethically and effectively pursue their missions. This includes the value of experimentation. Employees also have the Jump DNA.

article thumbnail

Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2 The story I hear from so many of the board members I work with inside the Nonprofit Leadership Lab is something like, “I was originally recruited to the board to support the leadership of the organization.”

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. Led by Emily Benham, CFRE, FAHP , and Dr. Maureen Butler , you’ll explore case studies and learn best practices for: Identifying, recruiting, onboarding and even releasing board members.

article thumbnail

Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

…In order to meet their missions, nonprofits must create diverse, equitable, and inclusive boards that align with the lived experiences of the people they serve. And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance.

article thumbnail

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

Fortunately, there are many great books available to help nonprofit board members develop the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their roles. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for nonprofit board members. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

article thumbnail

The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Nonprofit Management / @usdsoles. Nonprofit Management.

article thumbnail

Building The Nonprofit Board of Your Dreams: A Deep Dive Into Peter Drucker’s Insights

Bloomerang

So, leadership must model the values and behaviors they’d like to see throughout the organization, setting a standard that promotes a positive and productive culture. “If Work actively to shape and improve your organization’s culture by embodying and promoting the values you want to see. Blog author Laurence A.