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When Can Volunteers Lead?

NonProfit Quarterly

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takeson the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. They witness firsthand the limits of board influence on executives.

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US Nonprofit Sector Documents Its Own Powerlessness, but What Will We Do?

NonProfit Quarterly

Jump forward to 2007: The book Seen but not HeardStrengthening Nonprofit Advocac y , authored by a team of researchers and published by the Aspen Institute , reported that nonprofits participate sporadically and infrequently on public policy, based on a survey of 1,738 organizations. More Public! More Power.

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How to Interrupt the Public Funds to Private Profits Pipeline: A California Story

NonProfit Quarterly

Their operating costs are notably low, as a public bank does not incur expenses related to excessive salaries, bonuses, commissions, shareholder profits, advertising, physical branches, tellers, or ATMs. In a public bank, all programs are led by professional bankers under regulatory oversight.

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  Freedom To Fight For DEI: How Legal Battles Affect Leadership Policies, Commitment

Fundraising Leadership

It’s about far more than public displays on social media, recruiting initiatives, one and done anti-bias and anti-harassment trainings.” In her popular TEDx talk with more than 51,000 shares, Auger-Dominguez, says, “What leaders do matters far more than what they say.

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Nonprofit Talent Summit Addresses Key Workforce Challenges for Tennessee Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits , the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. What are ways to rethink our compensation and benefits packages to make our organizations more attractive to new recruits while also keeping our good employees loyal to our organizations?

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Three Federal Bills That Impact Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Through advocacy, nonprofits have the opportunity to influence public policies that can support their mission and ultimately move the communities they serve forward. With the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act, nonprofits would be better able to recruit and retain volunteers. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

Before you run off and start recruiting, here are 5 key principles to take into consideration prior to establishing these committees. In this case, you might look towards people who have experience either with the legislative process or with advancing public policy through coalition building, for example.