From financial instability to poor board leadership, the warning signs of a nonprofit in distress are critical to recognize early on. A recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article highlighted 20 such warning signs, emphasizing the importance of proactive leadership and…
In the world of mission-driven organizations (MDOs), defining and measuring success goes beyond financial metrics. With diverse stakeholder groups and growing expectations around environmental, social and governance (ESG), diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cybersecurity and other intangible goals, MDOs…
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…
Get ready for Elevate 2024! We are thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated agenda for this year’s event taking place in Houston, TX, September 8-11, featuring engaging sessions tailored specifically for volunteer boards. As the premier gathering for industry…
Diligent Elevate 2024 — formerly Modern Governance Summit, the biggest, most exciting governance, risk and compliance (GRC) event of the year, is set in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, from September 8-11. This conference is a cornerstone for…
Nonprofits need strong leadership and that comes with a price. Yet, donors generally pass over nonprofits that seek funds to pay for executive compensation. That means funds have to come from somewhere else. Nonprofit boards need to find ways…
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…
For most nonprofits, grant-seeking is a significant area of work. And it’s no wonder. Mission-driven boards are charged with finding ways to meet or enhance annual budgets, and the billions of dollars allocated by the government and foundations provide…
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…
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…
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