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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

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. Among the grantees, early-stage nonprofits accounted for 66.7 billion won (about $9.7

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

Nonprofit Megaphone

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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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. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Amir Geshani on unsplash.com As nonprofit organizations become more racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse, are nonprofit boards lagging behind? In order to meet their missions, nonprofits must create diverse, equitable, and inclusive boards that align with the lived experiences of the people they serve.

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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

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. Certificate in Volunteer Management. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. January 2023.

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Capacity Building as a Tool for Transformation

NonProfit Quarterly

Organizations that work in organizational and leadership development (aka capacity building) not only support the nonprofit sector, but shape it. Those who seek to “build the capacity” of nonprofit organizations must reflect critically on who is being served and toward what ends. Their work must be grounded in values of social justice.