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7 Tips for Building a Strong Board of Governance

NonProfit PRO

Now could mark the perfect time for a little spring cleaning for nonprofit organizations — specifically sprucing up an organization’s board of governance. To evaluate whether adjustments need to be made, nonprofits should first consider these seven best practices and tips for building a strong board of governance.

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5 Reasons Nonprofit Organizations Should Apply Now for the Employee Retention Credit

NonProfit PRO

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was one of the government tax incentives passed to encourage eligible employers to continue paying employees and keep their businesses running during the economic fallout of the coronavirus.

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

Candid

These articles explore the challenges and opportunities nonprofit boards can present for advancing racial equityboth within organizations and in the communities they serve. Why do smaller nonprofit organizations tend to have more diverse boards? According to Candids The state of diversity in the U.S. Ready to learn more?

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Focus on Generosity and Building Relationships on Giving Tuesday

Ann Green

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes.

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A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations

Blue Avocado

Have you ever started an organization you were passionate about, only to be held hostage to the whims and emotional baggage of the board president?

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Who do Americans believe should help people in need? 

Candid

80% say the government has responsibility for helping people in need Who, then, is responsible for providing assistance? While not an apples-to-apples comparison, Connelly pointed to an AP-NORC poll conducted in February that asked about the federal governments responsibility for helping communities vulnerable to natural disasters.

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Understanding the Unique Role of Nonprofits in Advancing Public-Private Partnerships

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit organizations are essential intermediaries that administer partnership services, build private support for government initiatives, and bridge private funding and government operations. But these partnerships are often complex. Here are a few things to consider before exploring a public-private partnership.