Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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.

Recruitment 65

Recruitment Governance Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 65

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

After interviewing program staff, MBA participants, and nonprofit partners across 17 of the top US business schools, we identified a number of lessons we hope will lay new foundations for nonprofit leadership education. Duration: Most NBFPs last around seven to 12 months, but the longest last 18 months.

Education 109

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 109

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

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. But don’t stop at day one.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success. Adapt Governance Structures as the Organization Grows Nonprofits need to adapt their governance structure to suit each stage of their development.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 26, 2023

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.

Finance 246

Finance Governance Charitable Contribution Nonprofits 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

In that context, it is ironic that we often brand nonprofit founders, Hester Prynne-like, with a chronic illness we call founder syndrome. Symptoms include autocratic decision-making, lack of receptivity to new ideas, and leadership rooted in personal ego. In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 98