NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Image Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on iStock Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability. By shifting from power-hoarding to power-sharing, nonprofits can create governance structures that truly align with their mission.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Image credit: Facing Race Founded in 1981, Race Forward is a nonprofit racial justice organization with a mission of “helping people take effective action toward racial equity.” I joined the staff back in 2014 to manage the production of the Facing Race conference. Leslie Grant-Spann: This year is my tenth anniversary on staff.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Certificate in Volunteer Management. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. January 2023.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project. Among the grantees, early-stage nonprofits accounted for 66.7 billion won (about $9.7

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED).

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I made a mistake when I started reading The Networked Nonprofit (Amazon link ) by Allison Fine and Beth Kanter. I recently interviewed Allison about the book, which I highly recommend not only to communications directors, but to executive directors and board members too. Allison: We really struggled with the governance chapter.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Image credit: “Sister Secrets ” by Renée Laprise Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” When communities and movements talk about climate and environmental justice, solidarity is often at the center of the conversation.

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NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

Image: “Death Caught From A Plane Window” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. AV: So many ways.

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Anedot

MARCH 6, 2025

Specifically, this role will manage the grants calendar, develop grant strategies, and research, write and prepare foundation and government grant applications and funder reports. Grant Research, Proposal Development and Grant Writing 3 or more years of grant writing, management, fundraising and/or relevant experience.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 13, 2025

Stay tuned for new articles from nonprofit leaders using this model at their organizations and share these valuable insights with your colleagues. The model is not exactly new, particularly in the nonprofit sector. The move to a co-leadership model has significant implications for organizational health and culture.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

State of the Avocado Esteemed community: The state of our Avocado is firm ripe ! Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. And that’s where Ask the Blue Avocado Community was born.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

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Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. The Executive Director will be adept at program oversight, and at fostering community partnerships and volunteer engagement.

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Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 25, 2025

The Resilient Nonprofit: A Technology Roadmap for Navigating Uncertainty 2025 has come roaring in with a wave of uncertainty for nonprofits. While nonprofits were already struggling in a climate of decreasing donors and increasing donor churn , funding freezes from the federal government have created a host of challenges.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? When inviting them, MIP was clear about its approach: MIP was looking to change the organization’s culture, including that of the Steering Committee. It is not easy. Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit board service. Now more than ever, it is time to check ourselves, and even nonprofit boards. The Board of Directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. Individuals who sit on a nonprofit board are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. Meet the 2022 breakout speakers below who will join highly anticipated keynote speaker Nataly Kogan to renew your passion and celebrate your commitment to strengthening organizations and our communities.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will research and target high-priority foundation s and government funding sources while strengthening our relationships with our current funders. Or change it with donor approval?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dicks Reading Time: 5 minutes You may be wondering why agility in the nonprofit sector is something worth discussing. Barrier #1: SELF As a nonprofit leader, do you struggle with change? If your nonprofit is smaller, your staff is taking your lead and also taking on your personality.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

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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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication. Use Bloomerang analytics to assess your progress and areas needing attention.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 16, 2022

Today I finished a three-part webinar training series with the Liberal Communicators Network , a project of the European Liberal Forum and its partners, including the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. This is the second year I’ve assisted with training communications staff at NGOs in eastern and southeastern Europe.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. .

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Two things jump out at you: the organization – its mission, vision, culture, etc., Ability to manage and prioritize many projects of varying size, scale, and importance with competing deadlines.” Ability to manage and prioritize many projects of varying size, scale, and importance with competing deadlines.”

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

On this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson welcomed Sheri Chaney Jones , CEO and Founder of SureImpact , to discuss how nonprofits can leverage data to better engage donors and stakeholders. The Shift Towards Impact Investing Sheri highlighted a significant shift in the nonprofit world over the past two decades.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. Local governments are left bearing the brunt and have, understandably, so far struggled. Or take the ongoing global migration wave.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Image: “ In Communion with Dorian” by Renée Laprise/ [link] Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” The climate crisis is an urgent and pervasive threat, and it disproportionately affects Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

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Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2024

How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Additionally, it’s crucial to consider OIG or LEIE compliance checks to ensure that your candidates, besides fitting in your culture, meet the necessary regulatory requirements. Ready to expand your team?

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The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Government funding and donor support. Financial projections. Board recruiting.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Community-based organizations and local governments are starting to recognize where such individuals may fall through the cracks and are creating policies and networks for more inclusive disaster response and recovery. This includes aid provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as unemployment insurance.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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