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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This collective decision by employees, which was somewhat controversial for a Korean nonprofit but received the board’s approval after a year-long debate, provided the resources for Jump to build the Songjeong-Dong Community House in 2022.

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

PCC , you will have the time to reflect and will walk away with a definitive plan to easily incorporate into your day, as well as additional strategies to be more productive at work and happier at home. What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences?

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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. Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

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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

These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . For example, IBM writes extensively about its product energy efficiency efforts in its Solutions section. They also have a list of Energy Star-certified products on their website. Make Green Collaborations with Big Industry Players.

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Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation

NonProfit Quarterly

Those of us who have worked in the field for years know that the capacity building paradigm must change—we must move from a focus on building clients’ technical capacity toward a focus on partnering with organizations to build cultures of liberation. It went against the norms, and the result was enlightening and productive.