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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. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Instead of overseeing both day-to-day operations and relevant business decisions themselves, they handed both tasks over to Jump employees in 2016 and began to engage only in major decisions and policy-making activities. And in 2018, a new “employee director” joined the board to represent Jump employees.

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Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It

NonProfit Quarterly

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. Another member organization, Represent Justice , believes in the documentary form as a pathway to empowerment and activism for people impacted by the carceral system. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

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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.

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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . By actively participating in green events, you will position your B2B company as a sustainable brand. These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. .

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How Men’s Mental Health Resources Can Help Serve All Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

These behaviors are then normalized in many societies, perpetuating harmful cultures that affect all genders and contribute to negative outcomes, like poorer physical health and social relationships, for men and those close to them.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. 2018 Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit. Nonprofit HR / Washington, DC / $995.