Communities are home to a diverse group of people. People generally like to be served by people much like themselves, which is the primary reason for all nonprofits to focus heavily on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Failing to demonstrate diversity…
Leading with purpose is a topic everyone is talking about, mainly because it is a topic that has evolved as a way to drive a more significant impact. Your nonprofit’s purpose should be essential to your board because your donors…
It would be an interesting exercise to go around the boardroom asking each board member to describe their perspective of your nonprofit organization’s civic footprint. The answers may reveal how well your board members understand the concept and importance of…
The word governance stems from the Latin word gubernare, which means to steer or rule. Governance in healthcare boards is evolving, as technology has made it possible for hospitals and other healthcare organizations to access increasing amounts of data.…
A poorly managed crisis could cost your nonprofit its reputation, yet developing a solid PR crisis management plan could help maintain the public’s trust through the worst possible crisis. Has your board discussed the types of crises that could…
All nonprofit board members should know the proper protocols for running meetings, including Robert's Rules of Order for adjournment. When board discussions are lively, it can be hard to know when to shut a meeting down but don't fret;…
Leading With Purpose and the Need for Board Transparency Board transparency was already a red-hot issue when the pandemic swept across the globe, opening up newer concerns about transparency. On the one hand, transparency is a good thing as it…
Does your board stand up and notice when a new concept catches on like wildfire? That’s exactly what happened with environmental, social, and governance (ESG), a movement that’s been swift and thriving across all organizations. ESG principles emerged over the last…
Organizational Maturity Model: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter to Nonprofits? Your nonprofit's organizational culture comprises routines, practices, and generally accepted rules for how everyone working in your nonprofit does things. Organizational cultures move through various stages of…
It seems that the healthcare industry gets more complex every year. That’s a good reason in and of itself for key stakeholders to expect healthcare providers to be as transparent as possible. Stakeholders still have much concern about the…
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