“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…
When it comes to a volunteer board, communication comprises more than simply board meetings. Onboarding and offboarding new members, sharing relevant information, sending out board materials and managing relationships are all huge efforts, and as a board administrator, this…
Economic and social shifts significantly impact how mission-driven organizations operate. As governance practices advance and laws evolve, it’s crucial for boards to see compliance training as dynamic rather than static. To stay relevant, your board’s understanding of compliance must…
Nonprofit leaders and boards recognize that AI is going to expand to even more uses, and new AI applications beyond ChatGPT will continue to emerge at full steam. To ensure AI is used responsibly within their organizations, these leaders…
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is now a critical part of the conversation in every boardroom in America. Corporate boards are gradually working toward increased diversity and chasing the recognized value in more diverse leadership. But diversity in the…
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