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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Whether you’re filing for tax-exempt recognition or recruiting volunteers for your next fundraiser, every phase of your nonprofit’s existence has guidelines that set boundaries for its operations. Your board will adhere to the bylaws you determine in your nonprofit startup.

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Educating the Nonprofit Leaders of the Future

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. What are your dreams?

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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. Led by Emily Benham, CFRE, FAHP , and Dr. Maureen Butler , you’ll explore case studies and learn best practices for: Identifying, recruiting, onboarding and even releasing board members.

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Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome

Stanford Social Innovation Review

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