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5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. ET, Monday-Friday). .

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Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Megaphone

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization.

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Tennessee Nonprofit Network Achieves National Accreditation and Seal of Excellence!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

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.

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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. Nonprofits organized food drives and distributed other necessities to people who were sick or at risk or had lost jobs due to the pandemic. Is it working well, or not?

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

, join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Competing governance models and governance trends. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule.

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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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Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation

NonProfit Quarterly

Those who seek to “build the capacity” of nonprofit organizations must reflect critically on who is being served and toward what ends. This is not to deny that importance of more conventional measures—such as “Is this organization well managed?” Their work must be grounded in values of social justice.