Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. They also offer opportunities…
If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that anything can happen whether we’re prepared for it or not. It’s during times of crisis that your nonprofit will learn the…
Policies and practices are important to the structure of nonprofit organizations. Formal policies and practices define expectations for board members, staff and volunteers to prevent disagreements, alleviate confusion and prevent…
Nearly everyone accepts a position on a nonprofit board with hopes and dreams of making a difference. Most of the time, nonprofit board members happily fulfill their board terms and…
Who is responsible for the quality of board reports—management or the board? If you said both, you’d be correct. Boards function best when they receive reports that have enough information…
As new year resolutions go, getting better organized seems like an easy goal. Clearing out closets, files, and even email inboxes can be good for the mind -- and soul.…
Board meetings get all the attention, but the magic of good governance doesn’t really begin or end at the board table. Just as it’s not the pomp and circumstance of…
Good governance is something that all board members strive for. When boards use good governance practices in performing their duties, their organizations thrive. It helps organizations weather unexpected crisis and…
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…
A great board of directors makes the difference between a nonprofit that can grow and achieve its mission and one that simply stumbles along. But how can an organization…
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