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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

Since its founding in 2011, Jump has experimented with a variety of governance approaches and identified a range of insights that can help other new nonprofits ethically and effectively pursue their missions. This includes the value of experimentation. Employees also have the Jump DNA.

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Addressing the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis: 4 Practical Strategies

NonProfit Leadership Center

Compensation-Related Strategies Regularly review compensation structures to ensure they are competitive within the nonprofit sector. In addition to salary, emphasize the value of benefits, such as health care, retirement plans, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences? Overcome common workplace challenges and learn how to connect authentically across lines of cultural difference by taking the Intercultural Development Inventory ® assessment.

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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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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

They purchase from companies that align with their values. . B2B companies are starting to understand the value of corporate social responsibility. That will build trust with the clients sharing the same values and inspire them to choose you over your competitors. One of their top priorities is eco-friendliness.

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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.