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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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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

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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Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Megaphone

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Nonprofit board members play a critical role in overseeing the organization and ensuring its success. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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From Corporate Culture to a New Organizational Landscape—A Conversation with Steve Dubb, Rithika Ramamurthy, and Ananda Valenzuela

NonProfit Quarterly

SD: The nonprofit sector has had government functions thrust upon it—so much so, that government is the leading funder of nonprofits. This means that in some ways, the structure of nonprofits encourages the offloading of public responsibility. We need our government to provide a strong social safety net.

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Nonprofit Radio for December 4, 2023: Lessons From The Sam Altman & OpenAI Headlines

Tony Martignetti

Then he shares his wisdom on the takeaways for nonprofits including good governance, proper documentation, gift acceptance, commercial co-ventures, and more. Then he shares his wisdom on the takeaways for nonprofits including good governance, proper documentation, gift acceptance, commercial co-ventures, and more.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today. I have always had a passion for making a difference.

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2024 Nonprofit Voter Guide

MNA Association

We know that decisions made in Helena and in Washington, DC have an enormous impact on our work as nonprofits. We also know that partnering with government and the public sector is critical to advance our missions and build thriving communities. As Montana’s senior U.S.