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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Instead of overseeing both day-to-day operations and relevant business decisions themselves, they handed both tasks over to Jump employees in 2016 and began to engage only in major decisions and policy-making activities. And in 2018, a new “employee director” joined the board to represent Jump employees.

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From Corporate Culture to a New Organizational Landscape—A Conversation with Steve Dubb, Rithika Ramamurthy, and Ananda Valenzuela

NonProfit Quarterly

Steve Dubb: Can you begin by telling us a little about your background and how you came to be a consultant around issues of leadership and equity in the nonprofit sector? I became interested in student activism when I was at Hampshire College, where I was involved in pedagogical change and movement-building work. AV: So many ways.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

Bloomerang

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. The board’s role should be to ensure the organization has a clear vision, sufficient resources, and robust governance.

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How can your B2B Tech Marketing Strategy Go Green

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . By actively participating in green events, you will position your B2B company as a sustainable brand. These could be nonprofits, government initiatives, green communities, etc. .

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Why an Ecosystem for Filmmakers of Color Is Necessary—and How Funders Can Support It

NonProfit Quarterly

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. Another member organization, Represent Justice , believes in the documentary form as a pathway to empowerment and activism for people impacted by the carceral system. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

This isn’t about filling seats; it’s about enriching your organization’s culture and capabilities with new perspectives to support your mission and drive growth. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends.