NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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Getting Attention

AUGUST 20, 2014

Andy Robinson provides training and consulting for nonprofits in fundraising, board development, marketing, earned income, planning, leadership development, and facilitation. Along with training people to raise money, Andrea Kihlstedt writes, speaks and coaches about campaign campaign fundraising. Here’s how to organize it: 1.

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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.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Charles Sidney Fields Staff and board at the James Irvine Foundation participated in 18 months of training to embed racial equity into their programs, operations, and grant making. Here are some key takeaways.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Current funding categories include: Capacity-building Research Professional development/training Programmatic operations Multi-sector collaboration Nonprofits must serve Zip codes in South St. Petersburg, including 33705, 33711 and 33712. that work in education, health care or human services.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Written by: Randye S Spina, MBA Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve served on several nonprofit boards in marketing and communications roles and have seen first-hand that marketing is often an afterthought. An easy way to do this is to set aside a slot on each board meeting agenda to discuss marketing. should be added to the document.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

From new pandemic protocols and hurricanes to emergent laws around DEI training, it was another year full of unexpected moments. Both funders and nonprofit organizations chose to invest more resources into diversifying their boards and increasing their cultural competence. If there’s one word to define our current decade, it’s change.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. In this interactive training led by Ellen Nastir, M.Ed., Maureen Butler , you’ll explore case studies and learn best practices for: Identifying, recruiting, onboarding and even releasing board members.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Certified Public Accountant and Nonprofit Leadership Center Board Member, Michelle Sanchez, shares the roles of a nonprofit finance committee , why having one is important and best practices to help prepare you and your organization for success. How to Recruit Nonprofit Board Members. Why is it important to have a DEI committee?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Yet many talented individual contributors are promoted to management roles without the proper training, mentoring and support. I manage several staff members but have not received formal leadership training before. Leading a team can be stressful, even for the most seasoned managers.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 18, 2023

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s (NLC) board of directors announced that Charles (Charlie) D. The board is excited that an internal candidate rose to the top after such a thorough and competitive process. Charlie’s passion for NLC is infectious and got the board even more excited about NLC’s future under his leadership.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

As a fundraising professional, you should be getting fundraising and leadership training annually. In any case, your board and your volunteers will be with your organization longer than you. If you don’t yet do regular training for your board and volunteers, be prepared for some resistance. Much longer.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. It’s critical to distinguish your organization from other nonprofits and to ensure your staff and board can consistently and clearly communicate your organization’s message.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sanchez, CPA, will serve as its board chair for 2024, effective January 1. As a passionate member of the NLC board since 2021 and a public accountant in the Tampa Bay area since 1994, Michelle brings deep expertise in auditing and financial management to the organization and nonprofit sector. Michelle M. The post Michelle M.

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Pam Moore

MAY 19, 2023

How to Get Your Team on Board With Your Digital Transformation Plan 9 proven tips to inspire your team to embrace artificial intelligence, marketing automation or an entirely upgraded digital infrastructure: Communicate the WHY: Help them SEE the future vision. We don't have the expertise to use it effectively.” Don't wait!

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support of their board members to achieve their missions. While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. One way to do this is to incorporate training into board meetings.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2024

Is training needed prior to system-wide introduction? Can the vendor provide training manuals ? If your new technology needs to be approved by a board or a senior leader, you must ensure that a senior leader is backing your efforts. Is a new role required to support the use of this technology? Ask the right questions.

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Affnetz

MARCH 29, 2024

These reports can be shared with stakeholders, including board members, funders, and regulatory bodies, demonstrating transparency and accountability. Plus, there’s no need for a contract to get started, and the software is easy to use, so you won’t spend much on training. Scalability Consider scalability and future growth.

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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. Sign them up for a professional development class , or explore a custom training event personalized for your team or nonprofit. EXPLORE ALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.

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Pam Moore

MAY 19, 2023

How to Get Your Team on Board With Your Digital Transformation Plan 9 proven tips to inspire your team to embrace artificial intelligence, marketing automation or an entirely upgraded digital infrastructure: Communicate the WHY: Help them SEE the future vision. We don't have the expertise to use it effectively.” Don't wait!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

Bartle seemed determined to participate in making the world better, accepting as many as thirty appointments to philanthropic boards and commissions. His response to this employment gap was to build a hands-on training ground that would be housed on college campuses nationwide. Following this, Bartle gained the nickname, “The Chief.”

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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.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

When it comes to working with boards, things can get confusing, making it hard for everyone to work together. ” Truth 1: Embracing efficiency in board engagement Some people think that having too many rules and plans makes our board feel too much like a business. .”

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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.)

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition, between 2016 and 2022, steadily increasing shares of both BIPOC and white respondents reported receiving peer support, training on staff management and supervision, coaching and executive coaching, and internal mentorship. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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Affnetz

JANUARY 12, 2023

Just think of your sunk cost – you’ve gone through all that time and trouble with your search committee and interviews, conducted training and onboarding, and then they’re gone in 18 months? A board member was writing checks to cover payroll, but it was only a matter of time before that stopped. Ensure Your Board is 100% Giving.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CEOs get the board they deserve! Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. The most frequent question I’m asked is what to do about stagnant boards.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 4, 2022

What role should your board play in fundraising? Do all board members need to donate? And how do successful nonprofits recruit and engage new board members? And this week she sits down to talk about every Executive Director’s favorite topic: the board of directors. Why you MUST train your board to fundraise (14:30).

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 19, 2023

And while I have had great jobs, I have also had experiences like a goal being set three times what we could raise by a board member who had never reviewed our budget and who said so openly, saying that he “just thought” an organization like ours should “reach high.” ” It decimated morale and we never got close.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Strong organizations need passionate, competent, well-trained leaders. In this episode, we talk to The Board Pro, Christal Cherry, about her essential S teps to Build a More Engaged Board , plus other helpful tools like Board Maps and onboarding. About Christal Cherry: Christal M.

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Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

Public speaking skills can support nonprofit professionals as they give fundraising presentations, host one-on-one meetings with donors and supporters, speak at board meetings and conferences, and deliver other types of presentations. For example, let’s say you’re speaking to your board to encourage them to get involved with fundraising.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2023

An evaluation team should include board members, staff, external evaluation experts, clients, community members, and of course, your volunteers! Are volunteers receiving adequate training to deliver services to clients? This will help determine how many team members you need. Identify your team’s purpose.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Getting to Know Mark Jordan, Our Board Chair Mark Jordan joined the Momentum Nonprofit Partners Board of Directors five years ago, and he has been an active and engaged board member ever since. Why did you decide to become a board member of Momentum Nonprofit Partners? Tell us a story about your board member experience.

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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. Unfair expectations: These nonprofit leaders also encounter unrealistic expectations—to fix organizations struggling with financial difficulties, internal chaos, or boards in disarray.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Its board of directors will be comprised of industry leaders who work in Tennessee’s varied communities, with representation on the board being proportionate to the state’s regional population. The organization will operate out of Memphis, Tennessee, with staff spread across the state.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

Cheryl also serves on the NLC Board of Directors and is a key contributor on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee, Human Resources Task Force, and is serving a second year as a mentor for NLC’s Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. As an award-winning leader, her P.R.A.I.S.E. Culture and P.R.A.I.S.E.

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