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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely.

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Activating Loving-Awareness

NonProfit Quarterly

This article was adapted from “Activating Loving Awareness through Contemplative Technology” by Sará King, published in Can AI Heal Us? , Love as an act, a presence, a skill, a relational orientation, and an intention to be actively cultivated is not a phenomenon that we can measure holistically in any quantitative sense.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The foundation has also started a capacity-development program for nonprofits in collaboration with Root Impact , an intermediate support organization. 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.

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Crucially, this “boundary spanning” activity (to use the term coined by organizational theorist Michael Tushman in 1977) is not just for innovators who have the resources and inclination to approach things differently. Simply put, social change requires social collaboration. What, then, can be done to encourage boundary spanning?

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Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans

The NonProfit Times

Look for opportunities that cover topics relevant to nonprofit leadership, including strategic planning, fundraising, board governance, and program management. Leaders who network can expand professional circles, share knowledge, and build collaborative relationships.

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We’re Hiring: MNA Public Policy Director

MNA Association

Monitor state and federal legislative and administrative level activities and trends that align with MNA’s Public Policy agenda. Data and Research: Provide strategic and technical analysis of relevant public policies and track MNA policy activities and engagement.