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Maybe nonprofit governance aint what it needs to be?

Philanthropy 2173

Heck, it's hard to get these groups to address the problematically porous nature of c3s and c4s, they're way behind the eight ball in understanding they swim in a sea filled with informal associations, " Slack"-based "organizations " for mutual aid or volunteering, B corporations, or hybrids.

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Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact

The NonProfit Times

“I’m committed to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for social impact, where nonprofits and corporations can collaborate effectively to create lasting change,” Hutchisson said via a statement. This appointment aligns with my passion and expertise.

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Gather, Share, Build

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Beyond that, Tech Matters is working with Child Helpline International (the association of the worlds child helplines) to bring together data from many countries (excluding personal information) to gain deeper insights about the challenges faced by children.

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How the Wealthy Took Control of Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

A more liberatory future is possible, one in which nonprofit leaders and boards work together more equitably, effectively, and impactfully by reimagining the role of boards in the broader nonprofit governance ecosystem. To get there, however, requires an understanding of how boards came to be.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Engage with local organizations and associations. Link up with professional associations. But don’t stop at day one. Implement a board portal for communication and organization.

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Nonprofit Boards Efforts to Diversify

NonProfit Quarterly

And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance. In 2018, women made up 48 percent of nonprofit boards. The thought had simply never occurred to them. However, my experience is not exceptional.

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Deepfake nonprofits

Philanthropy 2173

Eileen Pan on Unsplash There's been a lot of writing over the last three decades about the blurring of boundaries between nonprofits, governments, and markets. prizes or matching grants) or direct government involvement in supporting specific companies the way investors do.