Every team needs to be at its best — both collectively and at the individual level — to perform. We see this in every sport we watch or engage in, because no matter how talented a player is, they…
No matter their background, every nonprofit board member serves as an advocate for their organization. This advocacy takes many forms, from attracting members, volunteers and donors; to educating the public; to building support in the community and sometimes government.…
A commitment to ethics is the underpinning of every healthy nonprofit and mission-driven organization, but ethics are not something you can passively achieve. To ensure your organization reaps the benefits of ethical conduct — from the board to each…
Keeping volunteer board members engaged can demand substantial time and energy from the nonprofit board administrator. To be effective in the role, you have to remind without nagging, support without suffocating and keep the board on track without fostering…
Nurturing board engagement takes conscious, dedicated effort for every board president and administrator. An engaged board, with members that clearly understand their roles and what is expected of them, will guide a mission-driven organization to success. We asked experts…
As a volunteer board member, you are in a unique position to do good in the world, both for the organization you lead and the ultimate mission served by your organization. As stewards, board members can significantly affect the…
At most mission-driven organizations, the board of directors is frequently in flux. A new member is learning the ropes. A seasoned member is approaching the end of a term. Or a member resigns, suddenly or predictably, for any number…
Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. By recognizing and committing to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout their organization and within their governing boards, they are one step closer…
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains an important priority for every industry, including — and perhaps especially — mission-driven organizations. Nonprofits’ commitment to providing accessible services and supporting the greater good go hand-in-hand with the values and priorities of…
As mission-driven entities, nonprofits face specific pressures and challenges in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). An organization’s values will promote a greater good when DE&I is a priority — a good that often benefits overlapping demographics and could…
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