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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

After an open recruitment process, the board selected two as members who could both relay the concerns of each group to the board and actively contribute to policymaking. Student alumni, professionals, and employees who have this “Jump DNA” can apply to join the board through its open recruiting process.

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences? Sessions are on January 12, 19, 26 and February 2.

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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Amir Geshani on unsplash.com As nonprofit organizations become more racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse, are nonprofit boards lagging behind? Elisa Juárez, the director of culture and DEI for a national healthcare company, was a recipient of the 2001 Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Youth Award.

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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 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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Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2 The story I hear from so many of the board members I work with inside the Nonprofit Leadership Lab is something like, “I was originally recruited to the board to support the leadership of the organization.”

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Nonprofit Management / @usdsoles. Nonprofit Management.