NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2022

Now could mark the perfect time for a little spring cleaning for nonprofit organizations — specifically sprucing up an organization’s board of governance. To evaluate whether adjustments need to be made, nonprofits should first consider these seven best practices and tips for building a strong board of governance.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here are five reasons an organization may transition its board from a working board to a governance board, and how to protect board members.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 3, 2022

While nonprofit board management is complicated, some of the complications can be addressed through basic common sense. Here are a number of common sense and tested suggestions that may reduce at least some of the complications that can affect achieving nonprofit board success.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2023

By Jennifer Mayo Kameleon007/Getty Images/iStockphoto Charitable donations dropped more than 20 percent during the first six months of the pandemic, but government grants soared by over 65 percent.

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Joan Garry

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I reveal the human cost of a government shutdown on nonprofits. The post The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown: A Call to Action for Nonprofits appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting. It's time to act—advocacy isn't just crucial, it's our moral duty.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2023

MIP Fund Accounting (MIP), a nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its research study, 2023 Trends and Insights into the State of Nonprofits, Schools, and Local Government.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 17, 2025

Amid recent layoffs in the federal government and private sector, some workers may be looking to nonprofits for their next opportunity. Heres expert advice to help you transition.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. Ready to learn more?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Prest Getty Images Plus, the Jewish Federations of North America distributed $148 million from its Israel Emergency Fund to 116 aid organizations, and Signet Jewelers has committed $100 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Joan Garry

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Maybe you are heavily reliant on government funding. Im guessing that many of you feel like your pants are on fire. The path ahead is uncertain, and for some organizations, the future is quite scary. Maybe the population you serve isand has every right to beterrified. Oh, and the board is on this scary roller.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza of Square Roots Collective talk about the power of trust in local philanthropy.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Nan Chen & Archana Sahgal Working with governments to co-create programs and funding strategies can unlock resources far beyond what any single organization can do on its own.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

These are uniquely challenging times for nonprofits. Nonprofits can look internally to maximize potential and remain operational. For nonprofit leaders navigating this difficult season, here are three tips to get started today.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Fred Upton have introduced the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, which aims to improve access to data about the nonprofit sector and leverage the mission of thousands of nonprofits to effectively work together.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Citizen sponsors raise private funds for refugees' living expenses and connect them with housing, transportation, and employment. By Emily Frazier and Pablo Bose Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian refugees attend a job fair in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here are three things that can make a difference in board members fulfilling their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In Reimagining Nonprofit Boards , a three-part series based on the NPQ webinar, A New Framework for Boards, Ananda Valenzuela challenges traditional governance models and offers a new vision for boards that empower rather than constrain. So, what does good governance look like? Fundamentally, the board does not operate in a vacuum.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 18, 2024

Does a President who has already served 4 years as mandated by current bylaws get to automatically extend their term to another 2 years because bylaws were amended?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2024

A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofits can do with efficiency and effectiveness what governments cannot always accomplish. We humbly suggest a few ways to embrace the opportunity to create common ground. 5 Reflections to Create Common Ground Nonprofit work transcends political outcomes.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Thus, the movements focus now is on supporting country governments to fully integrate these vital health workers into their national health care systems, including assuming financial responsibility for their livelihoods. CHIC and its partners therefore support governments to establish policies and long-term plans to invest in CHWs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 19, 2023

By David Risher and Jennifer Risher Getty Images The co-creators of the #HalfMyDAF campaign are calling on more donors to join them as they launch two new rounds of matching funds to encourage people to grant 50 percent of their DAF dollars to nonprofits.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River. Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 12, 2024

Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000. By Heather MacIndoe and Mirae Kim Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000.

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. They give because they care about your cause and want to help make a difference. Your work is important. Focus on your need and the impact of your donor’s gift.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A disagreement about how to spend grant money offers poignant lessons on the perils of investing in public institutions. By Craig Kennedy Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP District Attorney Brooke Jenkins became district attorney because her predecessor was considered too lenient on crime.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

The Need for Community-Governed Alternatives Unlike usurious payday lending, community-led models build economies rooted in collective strength, reciprocity, and resilience. Building on Indigenous forms of governance, Kelluwn aligns with the growing global movement to reimagine local economies as spaces for building life.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Now, he has the opportunity to put his strong governance skills to work to foster leadership development in the nonprofit sector. "I Andre is no stranger to the Nonprofit Leadership Center. In 2022, he successfully participated in the organization’s Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations. By Ben Gose Chronicle Illustration; Photo by Julia Schmalz Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds. By Heather MacIndoe, Lewis Faulk, and Mirae Kim Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson Getty Images Bloomberg has described partnerships between philanthropists and government as a “perfect match.”

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With this increase, the federal government signals its commitment to funding nonprofits more sustainably, understanding that these organizations require flexible operational support to effectively deliver their missions. 5 Reasons Funders Should Raise Their Indirect Cost Allowances for Nonprofits 1.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 3, 2024

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press NEW YORK Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders and CEOs of the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs that have targeted (..)

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