NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 1, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is proud to announce the appointment of Everette Pearsall to the organization’s board of directors. That’s exactly what happened when Everette Pearsall crossed paths with Don Munce , chairman of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s board of directors.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2014

If fundraising is the lifeblood of your nonprofit then your board of directors is the heart that keeps the organization moving forward. The problem is that despite their importance, many people view board of director meetings as a drab and high level mumbo jumbo. The Meeting Starts Before the Meeting.

Production 69

Production Nonprofits Leadership Energy 69

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 15, 2022

Nonprofit board management has become an increasingly difficult task in a hybrid setting but hybrid meetings are here to stay. Here’s how you can ensure board meetings remain successful even when teams are in person and virtual.

Management 239

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 26, 2023

There are numerous legal hurdles to clear in the nonprofit formation process and beyond. 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. At a minimum, your board should meet annually.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From 2019 to 2021 corporate boards increased their diversity by 50 percent , just as many social sector boards have responded to societal wakeup calls by recruiting more members who can represent the communities they serve. Agree on the Big Why There is no shortage of strategies for creating successful board meetings.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? If you didn’t – no worries, read up on building a Board Member Recruitment Committee.

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Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 2, 2024

In all my years of nonprofit leadership and management, I have searched for simple tools that get solid results. Nonprofit leaders are hired to get results. If you have an employee, vendor, volunteer, or board member who isn’t getting stuff done, then I highly recommend this one practice to get more results faster.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Written by: Randye S Spina, MBA Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve served on several nonprofit boards in marketing and communications roles and have seen first-hand that marketing is often an afterthought. Even for nonprofits lucky enough to have healthy budgets, it’s often the most misunderstood function. That’s not uncommon.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For Florida nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, critical funding opportunities are now available to support your communities and advance your missions. Current funding categories include: Capacity-building Research Professional development/training Programmatic operations Multi-sector collaboration Nonprofits must serve Zip codes in South St.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff.

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MNA Association

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This facilitator will co-lead a focus group of Montana nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and board members to inform best practices, barriers, and opportunities in maintaining inclusive and diverse boards. However, boards remain largely homogenous, as outlined in BoardSource’s 2021 Leading with Intent report.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 17, 2023

Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members? Nonprofit Management Software / By Mike Crum. We have several blog posts on recruiting board members and engaging your board members, so this post will focus on the job description. I think the blame goes more to Nonprofits than it does board members.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 18, 2023

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s (NLC) board of directors announced that Charles (Charlie) D. Having been part of eight CEO selection processes at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, I can say with confidence that this was the best and most talented candidate pool we have ever seen.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change (or Be the Change) “I took a very untraditional path to get into the nonprofit sector,” Erin says. I felt like I was being called into the nonprofit sector.” Empowering.

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Fundraising Report Card

MAY 9, 2024

You’ve got ten minutes at the next board meeting to provide an update on your organization’s financial reports and data. What do you say? How do you prepare?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 17, 2024

In the heart of Nashville ’s nonprofit sector , you can find Nicole Olivia Rose, CN P ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ). F rom Education to Nonprofit Management Nicole’s interest in public service began in high school, where her involvement in the Youth Volunteer Corps sparked her passion.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

Sponsored by BoardSite — a board of directors management platform that centralizes key administrative tasks like meeting scheduling, document management, and online voting in a secure digital platform. Between coordinating busy schedules and deciding on agenda items, it’s often difficult for nonprofit boards to be truly productive.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. Take the time to memorize the names of board members, top partners, and primary contacts at partner institutions. Happy New Year!

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. How do we find new board members to recruit? My top three are: Emeritus Board Group (e.g.,

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Jennifer Lohse , Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) , is one such individual. With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. Robert’s enthusiasm about ASU’s nonprofit management program left an impression on Jennifer.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. Are your staff and board ready to speak with a foundation representative about the organization’s priorities? billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Certificate in Leadership program exists to reverse this troubling trend and fill a significant gap in management transition for nonprofits. Stubblefield (WMNF) Meet the Spring Certificate in Leadership Class of 2024 Shari Akram, Development Director, Nathan B.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created.

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MNA Association

APRIL 9, 2024

These focus groups participants may include Montana nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and board members. The purpose of the group will be to inform best practices, barriers, and opportunities in maintaining inclusive and diverse boards. MNA is seeking applications for focus group participants.

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MNA Association

APRIL 18, 2024

The five state nonprofit associations in the Northwest (MT, ID, OR, WA, & AK) are seeking to understand the strength of capacity in the nonprofit sector. In the case where a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is all volunteer based, the board chair/president should complete the survey. Is my information private?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its talented and dedicated board of directors : Stacy Baier, Ph.D., Meet Stacy Baier. Stacy has nearly 30 years of experience in foundation development and capacity building, grantmaking, programmatic design and nonprofit management.

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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. Nonprofit professionals say they need to do more to nurture their well-being, yet self-care consistently gets put on the back burner.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CEOs get the board they deserve! Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. The most frequent question I’m asked is what to do about stagnant boards.

Governance 106

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs. They’re more comfortable partnering with nonprofits that have a substantial track record of success, which takes time to establish.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

One big key to your organization doing well is how involved and dedicated your board members are. Just as personal relationships flourish through understanding and care, tending to the needs of your board members can significantly enhance their commitment to your cause.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 12, 2023

The average Development Director (person who heads up fundraising for a Nonprofit) is 1.5 This post will cover a few key things related to keeping your Development Director on board, invested, and there for the long term (or at least five years!). Ensure Your Board is 100% Giving. Hello McFly! There’s just no excuse.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. A Board has to provide foresight, oversight, and insight. And concerning.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tennessee Nonprofit Network is one of the only state nonprofit associations to offer free membershipThe Tennessee Nonprofit Network has opened its membership application for all nonprofits located in Tennessee or serving Tennessee residents. Free monthly meetings with national speakers, etc. Membership is free.

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Public and Social Policy Law Universities Nonprofits 88

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations depend on dedicated and effective board members to fulfill their mission and drive positive change in their communities. Success in board membership requires a combination of personal qualities, commitment to the organization, and fulfillment of legal responsibilities.

Ethics 68

Ethics Activism Leadership Nonprofits 68

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 20, 2022

When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Is that reason enough?

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