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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. As one example, in early 2023, Brian Impact Foundation , which focuses on big-bet philanthropy , donated a total of 12.6 billion won (about $9.7

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Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It

NonProfit Quarterly

People of color represent 37 percent of the population, but just 4 percent of all foundation arts funding is allocated to groups whose primary mission is to serve communities of color.” Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance.

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Moving from Voice to Power

Boardsource

These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards.

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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Your board will adhere to the bylaws you determine in your nonprofit startup. Bylaws are nonprofitsgoverning documents, which should be revisited regularly to ensure they’re applicable and relevant to an organization’s current circumstances. Use a bookkeeping or accounting service to track all your financial activity.

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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

The Value of Lived Experience The value of lived experiences for leaders is a topic that has been explored in other fields, such as social entrepreneurship —and it’s now being adapted to nonprofit boards. Several years ago, she was asked to serve on the foundation’s board of directors. However, my experience is not exceptional.

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Protecting Nonprofits That Protect Us During Crises—and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

Strong communities need strong nonprofits. Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic. However, with strong, equitable nonprofits supporting vibrant communities, gains in social well-being become possible. Were they able to keep up with service demand?

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Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation

NonProfit Quarterly

Because nonprofits operate in an ecosystem of partnerships and coalitions with other nonprofits, government, foundations, and communities, management for liberatory ends still involves ensuring that organizations deliver on outcomes and are reliable partners.