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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This collective decision by employees, which was somewhat controversial for a Korean nonprofit but received the board’s approval after a year-long debate, provided the resources for Jump to build the Songjeong-Dong Community House in 2022.

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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 believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. 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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Sneak Preview: Classes Announced for 2023

NonProfit Leadership Center

What is the cost to your culture and performance when team members don’t understand each other’s perspectives or experiences? Overcome common workplace challenges and learn how to connect authentically across lines of cultural difference by taking the Intercultural Development Inventory ® assessment.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

He outlines questions nonprofit boards should ask to successfully recruit and retain members of color: how board diversity will affect the organizations work, whether theyre expanding their network of potential board candidates, and whether theyre building an inclusive and welcoming board culture.

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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

Bloomerang

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. 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.

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Addressing the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis: 4 Practical Strategies

NonProfit Leadership Center

Culture-Related Strategies Create a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, engaged, and have opportunities for growth. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel connected to the organization’s mission.