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…
What Is the Nonprofit's Role in Advocacy? Advocacy is essential for your nonprofit to advance its mission, but how do you differentiate between advocacy and lobbying? The restrictions on nonprofits related to lobbying might lead some to believe nonprofits don't…
As you accept a nonprofit board position, you may already know that executive compensation is one of the board’s most important duties. Creating attractive and reasonable compensation packages, practicing transparency, and opening opportunities for diversity are just some of the challenges when…
Just as healthcare organizations struggled with how to adapt to mergers and meet the evolving needs of their communities, COVID-19 struck with a vengeance forcing changes in governance in healthcare. Seemingly overnight, the healthcare industry was on the hot seat…
It’s common for people to use the term nonprofit loosely without really understanding what it means, which leads to confusion about a 501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4), vs. 501(c)(6). The terms nonprofit and not-for-profit are umbrella terms for federal classifications of tax-exempt…
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