NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

What makes the difference between the two is the people: their values and the culture they build together. We have so many arbitrary rules that limit our imagination of whats possible when it comes to nonprofit governance. An organizational structure is not inherently good or bad, equitable or inequitable.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

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.

Recruitment 104

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 104

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Filmmakers of color play a crucial role in our cultural landscape. Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Their unique lens allows them to tell diverse stories, many of which would otherwise go untold.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 119

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

Image Credit: Amir Geshani on unsplash.com As nonprofit organizations become more racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse, are nonprofit boards lagging behind? Elisa Juárez, the director of culture and DEI for a national healthcare company, was a recipient of the 2001 Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Youth Award.

Race and Ethnicity 118

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 118

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

In that context, it is ironic that we often brand nonprofit founders, Hester Prynne-like, with a chronic illness we call founder syndrome. Symptoms include autocratic decision-making, lack of receptivity to new ideas, and leadership rooted in personal ego. In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2

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Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 98

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many great books available to help nonprofit board members develop the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their roles. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books for nonprofit board members. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

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 believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. Ananda Valenzuela: I grew up in Puerto Rico.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Measurements of commitments to racial equity vary widely across nonprofit and philanthropic institutions and efforts. When it comes to our nation’s most urgent issues—like reducing racial disparities—nonprofits, government, and philanthropy must accelerate the pace of change. What does this look like in practice?

Philanthropy 122

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

These behaviors are then normalized in many societies, perpetuating harmful cultures that affect all genders and contribute to negative outcomes, like poorer physical health and social relationships, for men and those close to them.

Health 105

Health Governance Leadership Culture 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 25, 2024

Building the nonprofit board of your dreams is a deliberate process that can significantly benefit from the wisdom of Peter Drucker , often heralded as the father of modern management. Building the nonprofit board of your dreams is a team effort. Core principles for board development 1.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Ethics Leadership 104

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2025

To say that many nonprofits would cease to exist without this funding is putting it mildly. According to a recent study by Candid and the Urban Institute , about a third of nonprofit government grantees rely on these grants and contracts for more than 50 percent of their total revenue.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise 52