Managing the Relational Aspect of Nonprofit Governance
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Most nonprofit governance work is transactional by nature. Here's why transactions are best when board members' relationships are strong.
Why Nonprofit-Government Partnerships Sometimes Flounder
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
Campbell Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Volunteers can help reduce costs, but most nonprofit social service groups rely heavily on government funding. Getting services to people in need often relies on those partnerships, but reporting requirements can be too onerous
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Looking Ahead to 2022: Three Keys to Nonprofit Governance Are Essential to Optimize Operations
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
These are uniquely challenging times for nonprofits. Nonprofits can look internally to maximize potential and remain operational. For nonprofit leaders navigating this difficult season, here are three tips to get started today.
Blue Avocado Presents: Nonprofit Governance Training 101 – Live Q&A
Blue Avocado
APRIL 29, 2025
Running a nonprofit is no small challenge and good governance is essential for long-term success. Whether you’re a board member, executive director, or staffer looking to boost your organizations impact, join us for Nonprofit Governance Training 101.
Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising
Candid
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization.
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Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Blue Avocado
MAY 30, 2023
The post Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance appeared first on Blue Avocado. Learn how this cooperative decision-making model has enabled them to enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.
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Nonprofit Influencers
Affnetz
JUNE 9, 2025
Nonprofit Influencers – Whether a nonprofit Executive Director, Development Director, Board Member … you owe it to yourself, your nonprofit, and the positive social outcomes you are a part of creating, to always be learning! Reading just about every book on nonprofit leadership, fundraising, generative governance , etc.
Maybe nonprofit governance aint what it needs to be?
Philanthropy 2173
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Second, the OpenAI events show that the nonprofit governance model is not "strong" enough to outweigh the interests of investors. Given the model's purpose in this situation, and the information that's public, the nonprofit board that fired the CEO was acting as it was intended.
When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.
Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance
Candid
APRIL 29, 2024
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.
3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 26, 2023
In this guide, we’ll review expert tips for overcoming the top three nonprofit compliance challenges: Complying with governance guidelines Following fundraising requirements Reporting finances accurately Accuracy and thoroughness are key to maintaining compliance so your nonprofit can continue its important work.
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Gather, Share, Build
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Tech Matters recently launched the Better Deal for Data , a lightweight data governance initiative, to develop a simple set of commitments for social sector organizations to adopt. Sharing data needs more than technical infrastructure; it also requires social and legal infrastructure.
Third Sector New England Hosts First-Ever Equity Conference
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Third Sector New England announced its inaugural conference, Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together, which will bring together community leaders from nonprofit, government, corporate and philanthropic sectors to learn strategies for embedding equity and justice into all facets of organizational life.
Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
“I’m committed to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for social impact, where nonprofits and corporations can collaborate effectively to create lasting change,” Hutchisson said via a statement. This appointment aligns with my passion and expertise.
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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Board Governance Rock Star Certificate (VIRTUAL) — February 8 & 15: During two evening sessions that you can attend from anywhere, you’ll learn the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand and practice. Competing governance models and governance trends.
Exit to Open
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 24, 2025
The university community has an impressive track record of long-term data hosting for science, but there is currently no comparable infrastructure for nonprofit organizations. Using a responsible data governance framework, such as the Better Deal for Data , would be well advised.
Cultivating a Liberatory Board
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. We can ask ourselves: What board structure best serves our nonprofits mission?
Moving from Voice to Power
Boardsource
OCTOBER 12, 2021
These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. “The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”.
Educating the Nonprofit Leaders of the Future
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 29, 2025
Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. And the headwinds are only growing stronger as charitable donations decline and as government funding faces uncertainty. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?
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Tennessee Nonprofit Network Achieves National Accreditation and Seal of Excellence!
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
MARCH 13, 2024
Tennessee Nonprofit Network Earns Seal of excellence by Standards for Excellence Tennessee Nonprofit Network earned the Seal of Excellence from the Standards for Excellence Institute® for successfully completing the rigorous accreditation program. www.standardsforexcellence.org.
Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members
Nonprofit Megaphone
MAY 6, 2023
However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in overseeing the organization and ensuring its success. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.
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6 Operating Policies Your Nonprofit Must Have
Foundation Group
AUGUST 7, 2023
Effective operating policies are essential to good nonprofit governance. This article looks at 6 of the most importants policies to have.
Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 28, 2021
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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Nonprofit Influencers
Affnetz
APRIL 22, 2025
Nonprofit Influencers Whether a nonprofit Executive Director, Development Director, Board Member you owe it to yourself, your nonprofit, and the positive social outcomes you are a part of creating, to always be learning! Reading just about every book on nonprofit leadership, fundraising, generative governance , etc.
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Protecting Nonprofits That Protect Us During Crises—and Beyond
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Strong communities need strong nonprofits. Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic. Additionally, the Paycheck Protection Program offered forgivable loans (de facto grants) that helped nonprofits shore up finances damaged by the pandemic.
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5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization
Candid
APRIL 28, 2022
Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. . Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? . A good place to start is with a needs analysis.
Addressing the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis: 4 Practical Strategies
NonProfit Leadership Center
MARCH 25, 2024
Social Sector-Related Strategies Work collaboratively with other nonprofit organizations to advocate for policy changes that support fair compensation and address systemic issues contributing to labor challenges, such as funding constraints and regulatory burdens.
Executive Director
Anedot
MAY 1, 2025
Knowledge of nonprofit governance principles. Experience developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan including portfolio management, annual and planned giving, grants and special events. Strong leadership and management skills. Experience managing staff. Prior experience successfully being awarded grants.
[Guest Post] The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure
Fundraising Coach
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Kim is the resident governance expert at Boardable. With over 30 years of nonprofit experience, Kim was named one of the "100 Community Heroes" by the United Way of Central Indiana on their 100th anniversary. The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure. By: Kim Donahue, Nonprofit Governance Coach at Boardable.
Deepfake nonprofits
Philanthropy 2173
MAY 9, 2023
Eileen Pan on Unsplash There's been a lot of writing over the last three decades about the blurring of boundaries between nonprofits, governments, and markets. prizes or matching grants) or direct government involvement in supporting specific companies the way investors do.
Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome
Stanford Social Innovation Review
AUGUST 10, 2023
I have seen these traits in many of the founders I have worked with as an executive coach and governance expert for organizations large and small. Far too many boards have only a cursory understanding of their role in leading and governing their organization. In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2
How Rangeland Professionals Are Becoming Great Communicators
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Nonprofit communications directors are my focus and always will be. But the reality is that so many nonprofit, government, and academic professionals do not and will not ever have the support of a dedicated and trained marketing and communications colleague.
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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 16, 2021
These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . Make Green Collaborations with Big Industry Players. As an environmentally conscious B2B tech company, you can make green alliances with organizations sharing similar values. They teamed with Energy Star, a program run by the U.S.
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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors
Bloomerang
JUNE 5, 2024
Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends.
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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 17, 2023
And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance. The thought had simply never occurred to them. However, my experience is not exceptional.
85% Of United Nations’ Sustainable Goals Not Being Met
The NonProfit Times
JULY 17, 2024
Delivering on and scaling AI’s potential for impact on the SDGs is a collaborative endeavor that requires work across companies, universities, nonprofits, governments, and individuals to have real-world impact, according to the authors. More than 65% of these were open source, compared to 44% in 2022 and 33% in 2021.
Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 12, 2023
Our new metrics didn’t land well with our government funder, but capacity building support helped us to center ourselves and have frank, transformative conversations that positioned our group as a progressive, feminist, anti-violence organization.
Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 28, 2024
Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Many of these founders say that they created their organization to address disparities they saw or experienced firsthand as filmmakers of color.
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2024 Nonprofit Voter Guide
MNA Association
OCTOBER 16, 2024
We know that decisions made in Helena and in Washington, DC have an enormous impact on our work as nonprofits. We also know that partnering with government and the public sector is critical to advance our missions and build thriving communities. As Montana’s senior U.S.
Life After Fundraising
The Agitator
MAY 31, 2012
million virtually indestructible One World Futbols to nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and other organizations working with disadvantaged children around the world. The company will pay for us to manufacture and distribute 1.5 This is the largest distribution of donated soccer balls ever undertaken.
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Nonprofit Radio for December 4, 2023: Lessons From The Sam Altman & OpenAI Headlines
Tony Martignetti
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Then he shares his wisdom on the takeaways for nonprofits including good governance, proper documentation, gift acceptance, commercial co-ventures, and more. Then he shares his wisdom on the takeaways for nonprofits including good governance, proper documentation, gift acceptance, commercial co-ventures, and more.
How a Holistic Human Approach Can Improve Nonprofit Success
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 3, 2021
For starters, an effective One Front Door intake process requires close collaboration with other nonprofits, government agencies, and aid organizations. Collaboration is critical to a holistic human approach to client support. .
The Top 5 Sessions You Can’t Miss at AFP International 2014
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 19, 2014
Nonprofit governance can (and probably will) change at any time. With an all-star lineup of presenters like Frank Berry ( Blackbaud ), Rachel Muir ( Veritus Group ), Pamela Grow ( Simple Development Systems ) and Shanon Doolittle ( DoGooder ), it’s sure to be a can’t-miss presentation. Tough Talk for You and Your Board. Simone Joyaux.
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