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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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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. The organization evolved and stabilized, and in 2013, the directors appointed a full-time chief operating officer to help manage Jump’s operations.

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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. The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1. Hire a Qualified Executive Director.

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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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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

Certificate in Volunteer Management. The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. Competing governance models and governance trends. Budgeting, cash flow management and financial oversight.

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6 Operating Policies Your Nonprofit Must Have

Foundation Group

Effective operating policies are essential to good nonprofit governance. This article looks at 6 of the most importants policies to have.

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for nonprofit board members. These books cover a range of topics related to nonprofit governance, including board roles and responsibilities, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and more.