Committees are the backbone of a thriving nonprofit. They break down the daunting workload, ensuring specialized attention to critical areas like fundraising, governance and community outreach. Yet, without a clear charter, even the best-intentioned committees can flounder in ambiguity…
Nonprofit board members are called on to perform many responsibilities for the organizations they steward: strategic planning, fundraising and advocacy are just a few. But at the heart of a director’s myriad responsibilities is voting. Each director is in…
Technology is no longer a luxury for nonprofits — it's a necessity. But how do you bridge the gap between need and affordability? Enter technology grants. These grants can be game-changers, providing the vital tools and software to enhance…
Understanding the rules and requirements of board service is paramount for nonprofit board members, especially when public funding or programs are involved. Being well-versed in your state’s open meeting laws, often called sunshine laws, isn't optional — it's crucial.…
“Nonprofit community engagement” is a fancy way of saying connection — why employees, volunteers, donors, beneficiaries and more, care about your organization and its work, and the sense of ownership they feel in the results. Nonprofit board members like you…
Ineffective communication efforts can result in stalled or ineffective decision making, wasted time and effort, not to mention potential cyber security threats. Without efficient and consistent communications channels, board members can become confused, frustrated or, even worse, disengaged from…
Amanda had just been appointed to a nonprofit arts organization that brings performing arts programs to elementary schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The owner of a successful dance studio, Amanda was excited to be part of the organization because she…
In the nonprofit sector, where missions are driven by values and community service, establishing an ethical organizational culture is not just beneficial — it's essential. As a board chair, you wield significant influence over how your board's ethical framework…
Every nonprofit has a civic footprint, which is an organization’s impact on its community. Board members of nonprofit organizations should understand their organization’s civic footprint so they can encourage more civic engagement through their mission and work. Civic engagement…
Issues around ethics and compliance have a strong presence in most nonprofit boardrooms — and if they don’t, they should. With the complexity of regulations affecting many areas and shifting ethical priorities around the environment, personal identity and newer…
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