Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many great books available to help nonprofit board members develop the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their roles. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for nonprofit board members. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

Through our work together, we helped the Board Governance committee to understand that recruitment was a process the board must own (with Michael fully engaged as a generator of prospects). Rob has deep nonprofit governance experience and garnered the respect of the board and Michael and his team.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Just as with a for-profit business, a business plan can help a nonprofit describe how it intends to achieve its mission in more specific detail. As your nonprofit's governing body, your board fulfills a variety of roles and legal responsibilities. It also can be used to outline a new project or venture. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 26, 2023

Your board will adhere to the bylaws you determine in your nonprofit startup. Bylaws are nonprofits’ governing documents, which should be revisited regularly to ensure they’re applicable and relevant to an organization’s current circumstances.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure. By: Kim Donahue, Nonprofit Governance Coach at Boardable. Nonprofit boards are made up of individuals with different expertise and interests. How can you harness a board member’s experience without overloading them?

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. . Make Green Collaborations with Big Industry Players. As an environmentally conscious B2B tech company, you can make green alliances with organizations sharing similar values. They teamed with Energy Star, a program run by the U.S.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance. The thought had simply never occurred to them. However, my experience is not exceptional.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For starters, an effective One Front Door intake process requires close collaboration with other nonprofits, government agencies, and aid organizations. Collaboration is critical to a holistic human approach to client support. .

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Nonprofit communications directors are my focus and always will be. But the reality is that so many nonprofit, government, and academic professionals do not and will not ever have the support of a dedicated and trained marketing and communications colleague.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

Additionally, they can partner with local organizations, including nonprofits, government, or schools, or create media campaigns, including local news and social media, to share and amplify through shared and trusted community spaces.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2023

Because nonprofits operate in an ecosystem of partnerships and coalitions with other nonprofits, government, foundations, and communities, management for liberatory ends still involves ensuring that organizations deliver on outcomes and are reliable partners.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Plus, it drives increased generosity through social proof (“This amount is what others are contributing, so I will, too,”) and tangible incentives (“If I give $X, I’ll receive this exclusive reward!”)

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Strong communities need strong nonprofits. Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic. Were they able to keep up with service demand? Did all organizations have equitable access to funding?” Some of the results surprised us in a positive way; others did not.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure. By: Kim Donahue, Nonprofit Governance Coach at Boardable. Nonprofit boards are made up of individuals with different expertise and interests. How can you harness a board member’s experience without overloading them?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Board Governance Rock Star Certificate (VIRTUAL) — February 8 & 15: During two evening sessions that you can attend from anywhere, you’ll learn the fundamental nonprofit governance concepts every nonprofit leader should understand and practice.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Hiring a fundraising consultant (a process you can learn more about by in this guide ) can help your nonprofit analyze and improve your fundraising strategy, plan a major campaign or train your board members for better nonprofit governing. .

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Points of Light's Conference on Volunteering and Service is the largest service-related convening of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders in the world. General/ #CreatingChange19 / @thetaskforce. Jan 24 - 25.

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The Agitator

MAY 31, 2012

million virtually indestructible One World Futbols to nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and other organizations working with disadvantaged children around the world. The company will pay for us to manufacture and distribute 1.5 This is the largest distribution of donated soccer balls ever undertaken.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For decades, nonprofits, governments, philanthropies, and corporations have been dogged by how to measure social impact. By Jason Saul.

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The Agitator

MAY 19, 2009

Here’s how he describes the initiative: "We’re launching a site called Jobs for Change, a career service and marketplace for social change jobs that we’ve created in partnership with dozens of nonprofits, including Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, AmeriCorps Alums, Echoing Green, Network for Good, and Encore Careers.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) is a global conference focused on nonprofit leadership at the highest level – the board of directors. We gather more than 800 board members, chief executives, staff, and nonprofit professionals for two days to discuss the newest thinking and best practices in nonprofit governance.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 19, 2014

Nonprofit governance can (and probably will) change at any time. With an all-star lineup of presenters like Frank Berry ( Blackbaud ), Rachel Muir ( Veritus Group ), Pamela Grow ( Simple Development Systems ) and Shanon Doolittle ( DoGooder ), it’s sure to be a can’t-miss presentation. Tough Talk for You and Your Board. Simone Joyaux.

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Getting Attention

APRIL 14, 2009

Here's the strategy: The folks at NJN are targeting nonprofits, government agencies and small biz/production centers/event planners the folks they feel are mostly likely to need moderately-priced outside production help/facilities. Always makes sense to diversify, including income-wise.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. General/ #CreatingChange18 / @thetaskforce. Jan 25 - 27. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / $250. Jun 18 - 20.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If you can contribute resources that other organizations can’t, be they nonprofit, government or for-profit, then you are particularly well-suited to take a strong role in the response effort. . • Does your organization have staff, programs, tools or expertise relevant to the disaster response?

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 12th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Points of Light's Conference on Volunteering and Service is the largest service-related convening of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders in the world. Leadership / #AMI16 / @NPL_Alliance. Leadership.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Progress toward a more racially equitable system in both grantmaking and nonprofit program delivery is one area where measuring the results of people’s decisions and behaviors as the work unfolds leads to greater impact much faster. What does this look like in practice? This requires asking different questions about our progress.

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