Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. People are going to be frustrated and unhappy, and ultimately Board members will resign.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Social Policy Governance 116

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 24, 2023

I am so proud of the extraordinary staff and board members we have assembled at the Nonprofit Leadership Center,” says Emily, reflecting on her time at NLC. Emily joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) in September 2014 after a long and successful fund development career with Bayfront Health System/Bayfront Health Foundation.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health Nonprofits 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Luckily, there’s no shortage of nonprofit marketing resources out there. Best of all, there are plenty of Google Ad training resources available, or you can always turn to a professional advertising agency that already has these skills. You should know how to use visuals to enhance those stories, too.

Nonprofit Management 230

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 230

MNA Association

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This facilitator will co-lead a focus group of Montana nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and board members to inform best practices, barriers, and opportunities in maintaining inclusive and diverse boards. However, boards remain largely homogenous, as outlined in BoardSource’s 2021 Leading with Intent report.

Culture 98

Culture Recruitment Retention Associations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Now, as board chair of the Boston-based Hyams Foundation , I find myself on the funder side, which means it’s my job to help the foundation move from critique to action. Of course, this is a foundation-wide effort, one in which both our board and staff have been engaged. Importantly, Hyams also began to diversify its board and staff.

Foundations 118

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 118

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The absence of trust Black women and gender-expansive leaders report that their decisions are often challenged and undermined by board members. Organizations led by Black women CEOs are disproportionately represented among the smallest entities, operating with minimal funding and resources.

Leadership 98

Leadership Recruitment Foundations Health 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While I was practicing law, I volunteered in many different capacities and served on several nonprofit boards. Erin McKenney Erin says she did a lot of soul searching to determine whether she wanted to continue serving her nonprofit passion through volunteer and board involvement or pursue a complete career transition.

Nonprofit governance and management 246

Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Leadership 246

MNA Association

APRIL 9, 2024

These focus groups participants may include Montana nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and board members. The purpose of the group will be to inform best practices, barriers, and opportunities in maintaining inclusive and diverse boards. The group will be facilitated by Christal M.

Organizational Development 52

Organizational Development Culture Recruitment Retention 52

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When nonprofit board members feel dissatisfied, they often resign. There's less wasted time and resources when expectations are met. The post Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations appeared first on Blue Avocado. They're less likely to do that when there is communication about common objectives.

Communication 102

Communication Nonprofits 102

Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Does anyone in leadership on your staff or board think either of these things? And since they are extremely resource-intensive, one thing is critical — and too many nonprofits skip right over this step. No matter what one or more board members or other leaders think would be swell. Events are merely a means to an end.

Nonprofits 61

Nonprofits Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 61

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2024

By Alethea Hannemann , Aaron Hurst & Erin Baudo Felter How prioritizing technological expertise on the board level can help nonprofits and social service organizations make the most of their resources and improve outcomes for the communities they support.

Governance 108

Governance Technology Nonprofits 108

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

REGISTER Elevate Your Nonprofit’s Reputation & Community Impact Series — April 11 & May 2 This two-part series helps nonprofit staff and board leaders understand how to enhance organizational reputation and relevance in a time of unlimited data and popular charity watchdog groups. REGISTER June 2023 NEW!

Nonprofit governance and management 290

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 290

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

And in the same way that white flight depleted cities of their resources and tax revenue, white nonprofit leaders are often handing off organizations with weak revenue streams, poor staff management, disorganized membership bases, and lack of evaluation, and—to top it off—they are taking funder relationships with them.

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 112

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From 2019 to 2021 corporate boards increased their diversity by 50 percent , just as many social sector boards have responded to societal wakeup calls by recruiting more members who can represent the communities they serve. Agree on the Big Why There is no shortage of strategies for creating successful board meetings.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 116

Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Candid offers many resources to support organizations in searching for funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and standing out among applicants. Are your staff and board ready to speak with a foundation representative about the organization’s priorities? Do you have capable leadership and an effective board?

Nonprofit Organizations 106

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Foundations Governance 106

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Both funders and nonprofit organizations chose to invest more resources into diversifying their boards and increasing their cultural competence. With the tremendous support received during 2022, NLC is poised to significantly increase participation in our Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2023.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Law 246

Affnetz

MARCH 29, 2024

These reports can be shared with stakeholders, including board members, funders, and regulatory bodies, demonstrating transparency and accountability. It is essential to explore each solution’s features, user reviews, and support resources to determine which one aligns best with your organization’s needs and goals.

Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Tamara Wilds Lawson, president and CEO of the foundation writes, “Their words call us to take collective responsibility for ensuring Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders have the resources and support they deserve to thrive in this sector which relies so heavily on their valuable labor” (3). RESISTING SCARCITY: The current D.C.

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

Affnetz

AUGUST 22, 2023

Affnetz Task Management: Integration with Affnetz Task Management allows you to create and assign tasks to yourself, team members, board members, or fundraising volunteers. You can track key metrics (recent donations, new donors, board solicitations, month-over-month donations, open tasks, etc.)

Management 130

Management Nonprofits Activism Retention 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meriel will continue to lead the organization’s commitment to implementing DEI practices internally and externally, including serving as the staff liaison to the board for DEI. She will supervise the program operations manager and join the organization’s senior team. “I love working at the Nonprofit Leadership Center.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Culture 130

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

From a Certificate in Grant Writing or Board Governance to Nonprofit Financial Management or Leadership, there is something for every leader and every experience level. Receive the Latest News, Resources & Events from the Nonprofit Leadership Center. EXPLORE ALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Nonprofit governance and management 264

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Governance 264

Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Bring on the board Your other early-stage prospective donors are your board members. After all, they join your board because they share a passion for the mission. As part of this responsibility, every board member should make an annual contribution. Learn more about how to get started in peer-to-peer fundraising here.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofits Values 98

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations.

Nonprofit governance and management 96

Nonprofit governance and management Activism Governance Nonprofits 96

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an added challenge, many board members misunderstand the role nonprofits play in policy and advocacy, and some even think it’s illegal! So, how do you convince your board that advocacy isn't just an extra task, but a strategic imperative? Speak Board Language: Tailor your approach: Understand your board's priorities and concerns.

Public Policy 52

Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Values Management 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2023

Under-resourced and overworked, 45% of nonprofit professionals plan to leave their current job by 2025 according to the Society for Human Resource Management. If you are a nonprofit professional ready to move on from your current position, below are 14 of the top nonprofit job boards.

Social Enterprise 85

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits Recruitment 85

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

An operating reserve fund lets us be agile and think ahead, rather than react to immediate funding needs,” as Gary Burnett, Heart of the Rockies Initiative put it; “It lets us exist and operate in a strategic, proactive space rather than a fear-based, resource-scarce mindset.” A plan showing the group intended to raise at least 12.5

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Health Nonprofits Leadership 122

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 26, 2023

Luckily, I had an awesome board chair and wise colleagues who allowed me to make mistakes and learn from them without significant consequences to the organization. So focused on balancing current resources with critical needs, it’s easy to lose sight of the opportunity to imagine a different future. Are you ready for that?

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health Nonprofits 130

Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

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.

Nonprofit governance 59

Nonprofit governance Governance Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 59

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you serve as a board member on a nonprofit board of directors, or if you are an executive director that works with board members, then these nonprofit board challenges might resonate with you. I’ve served on many boards and have worked with many nonprofit board members. So what do many board members do?

Activism 78

Activism Values Finance Energy 78

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

Members must: Have already received their 501(c)3 designation Have a board with at least three (3) members, including a Board Chair and Board Secretary, per state law Be in good standing with the state of Tennessee and the Internal Revenue Service TNN membership is open to nonprofit organizations of varied missions, backgrounds, sizes and services.

Public and Social Policy 88

Public and Social Policy Law Universities Nonprofits 88

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The organization will leverage national nonprofit expertise, statewide research and insight from partners across Tennessee to provide resources that promote operational excellence among partner organizations while advocating for policies at the State Capitol that strengthen nonprofit business operations.

Nonprofits 111

Nonprofits Associations Foundations Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). You know the ones: where you feel pulled in too many directions by board members, funders, staff, and the very real community needs you’re committed to. What are their needs, strengths and challenges?

Nonprofit Leadership 111

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

A extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives. Founded in 1990, the National Council of Nonprofits is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. PND’s job board provides listings of current full-time job openings at U.S. Job Seekers.

Recruitment 133

Recruitment Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofits 133

The Charity CFO

APRIL 9, 2024

Maya also sees this individual within the organization partnered with the board member who is over the finance committee. In essence, the director and board chair work hand in hand to assure the best steps are taken when considering the nonprofit’s finances. These are resources for a 501c3, set aside for a specific purpose.

Management 52

Management Finance Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s health, success, and sustainability than an effective board of directors. But building and keeping an engaged board is a challenge that many nonprofits face, large and small. She is still my #2 most downloaded podcast episode – What The Best Fundraisers Do Differently !

Nonprofit Management 62

Nonprofit Management Health Leadership Management 62

Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The staff, the board of directors, the funders and donors, the people you serve, and the media that scrutinizes your subject and work. When an executive director leaves either voluntarily or involuntarily, the board is faced with this moment of vulnerability. The board leadership talks to them and invites proposals.

Leadership 111

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance Management 111

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. They don’t need to memorize all the programs or statistics.

Fundraising 86

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Homelessness 86