Managing the Relational Aspect of Nonprofit Governance
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Most nonprofit governance work is transactional by nature. Here's why transactions are best when board members' relationships are strong.
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Why Nonprofit-Government Partnerships Sometimes Flounder
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
Campbell Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Volunteers can help reduce costs, but most nonprofit social service groups rely heavily on government funding. By David C. Getting services to people in need often relies on those partnerships, but reporting requirements can be too onerous
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Looking Ahead to 2022: Three Keys to Nonprofit Governance Are Essential to Optimize Operations
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
These are uniquely challenging times for nonprofits. Nonprofits can look internally to maximize potential and remain operational. For nonprofit leaders navigating this difficult season, here are three tips to get started today.
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Blue Avocado
MAY 30, 2023
The post Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance appeared first on Blue Avocado. Learn how this cooperative decision-making model has enabled them to enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project. billion won (about $9.7
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Maybe nonprofit governance aint what it needs to be?
Philanthropy 2173
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Second, the OpenAI events show that the nonprofit governance model is not "strong" enough to outweigh the interests of investors. Given the model's purpose in this situation, and the information that's public, the nonprofit board that fired the CEO was acting as it was intended.
Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance
Candid
APRIL 29, 2024
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.
Third Sector New England Hosts First-Ever Equity Conference
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Third Sector New England announced its inaugural conference, Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together, which will bring together community leaders from nonprofit, government, corporate and philanthropic sectors to learn strategies for embedding equity and justice into all facets of organizational life.
Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising
Candid
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. The articles below explore how nonprofit boards can be most effective in this role: Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance.
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Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
“I’m committed to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for social impact, where nonprofits and corporations can collaborate effectively to create lasting change,” Hutchisson said via a statement. This appointment aligns with my passion and expertise.
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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice
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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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The board’s role should be to ensure the organization has a clear vision, sufficient resources, and robust governance. In the Nonprofit Governance Index published by the Urban Institute, 57% of nonprofit leaders reported that board members often lose focus on strategy when they start interfering with management tasks.
Moving from Voice to Power
Boardsource
OCTOBER 12, 2021
These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. “The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”.
Tennessee Nonprofit Network Achieves National Accreditation and Seal of Excellence!
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
MARCH 13, 2024
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.
Gather, Share, Build
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A single AI collaborative could, for example, bring together relevant datasets, researchers, nonprofits, governments, and more to advance AI across a focused set of use cases in a particular field. And funders need to lead the way by establishing and investing in common infrastructures and hubs for collaboration.
6 Operating Policies Your Nonprofit Must Have
Foundation Group
AUGUST 7, 2023
Effective operating policies are essential to good nonprofit governance. This article looks at 6 of the most importants policies to have.
Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023
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.
Addressing the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis: 4 Practical Strategies
NonProfit Leadership Center
MARCH 25, 2024
Social Sector-Related Strategies Work collaboratively with other nonprofit organizations to advocate for policy changes that support fair compensation and address systemic issues contributing to labor challenges, such as funding constraints and regulatory burdens.
5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization
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. .
How Rangeland Professionals Are Becoming Great Communicators
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
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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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green
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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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors
Bloomerang
JUNE 5, 2024
Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Equip your board with the resources, information, and tools they need to fulfill their roles effectively—from detailed reports to training on the latest nonprofit governance trends.
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[Guest Post] The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure
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?
Deepfake nonprofits
Philanthropy 2173
MAY 9, 2023
Eileen Pan on Unsplash There's been a lot of writing over the last three decades about the blurring of boundaries between nonprofits, governments, and markets. prizes or matching grants) or direct government involvement in supporting specific companies the way investors do.
Strong Boards: An Antidote to Founder Syndrome
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.
Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 28, 2024
Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Many of these founders say that they created their organization to address disparities they saw or experienced firsthand as filmmakers of color.
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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities
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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Cultivating a Liberatory Board
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
We have so many arbitrary rules that limit our imagination of whats possible when it comes to nonprofit governance. This framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption that weve inherited from the past.
85% Of United Nations’ Sustainable Goals Not Being Met
The NonProfit Times
JULY 17, 2024
Delivering on and scaling AI’s potential for impact on the SDGs is a collaborative endeavor that requires work across companies, universities, nonprofits, governments, and individuals to have real-world impact, according to the authors. More than 65% of these were open source, compared to 44% in 2022 and 33% in 2021.
Life After Fundraising
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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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify
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.
Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation
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.
How a Holistic Human Approach Can Improve Nonprofit Success
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. .
Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members
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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Protecting Nonprofits That Protect Us During Crises—and Beyond
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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The Top 5 Sessions You Can’t Miss at AFP International 2014
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.
4 Unique Ways to Create a Successful Fundraising Campaign
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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Jobs For Change
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.
Why the Social Sector Needs an Impact Registry
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.
The Role of Connectivity in Empowering Global Nonprofits
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
This global connectivity ensures that even the smallest nonprofits can garner significant attention and support, empowering them to achieve their goals. Enhancing Collaboration and Partnerships Connectivity also plays a crucial role in facilitating collaboration among nonprofits, government agencies, and private sector partners.
How to Supplement Gifts & Grants w/Earned Income (Yes -- Charge for It!)
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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Guest Post: What’s your organization’s role in the wake of a man-made disaster?
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?
[Guest Post] The Recipe for Nonprofit Committee Failure
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?
2024 Nonprofit Voter Guide
MNA Association
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Second, I will work to streamline regulatory processes, making it easier for nonprofits to operate efficiently and focus on their missions. Finally, I will promote collaboration between nonprofits, government agencies, and private sector partners to enhance their capacity and impact across Montana.
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