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A Blueprint for Designing Better Digital Government Services

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Joe Lee , Annie Newman & Bry Pardoe Public perceptions about government and government service delivery are at an all-time low across the United States. Government’s “customers” typically confront a whiplash experience between accessing services from the private sector and government.

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When It Comes to Promoting Prosperity, Production Beats Consumption

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In this sense, many international development philanthropies are neglecting the most powerful route to prosperity: productive employment in a thriving economy. Historically, these resources have only materialized when countries have achieved massive expansions of economic productivity and opportunity. The empirical record is clear.

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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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How BoardSite Can Help Your Nonprofit Board Be More Productive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Between coordinating busy schedules and deciding on agenda items, it’s often difficult for nonprofit boards to be truly productive. Here’s how board portal software like BoardSite can help your nonprofit’s board be more productive and successful and follow good governance practices.

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Get to Know Our New Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Sherry Rout!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Sherry Rout, our new Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, will be a key player in mobilizing nonprofits across the state We’re excited to welcome Sherry Rout, our new Director of Government Relations and Public Policy! What’s one thing people might not know about you? I am an avid tent camper!

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

Your Board is responsible for big picture issues that have to do with governing the organization. Board Meeting Doesn’t Have to Mean “Bored Meeting” A happy Board of Directors is a productive Board of Directors! The post Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting appeared first on Get Fully Funded.