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. We can ask ourselves: What board structure best serves our nonprofits mission?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we’re on a mission to develop and connect nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizations and our communities. However, recent research from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and National Council of Nonprofits shows that our sector is experiencing a workforce shortage crisis.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Retention 130

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).

Management 115

Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership 115

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? We spiral around questions of power, decision-making, and leadership. We are a 501c1, directly funded by the government, but an independent entity.”

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Boardsource

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. “The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”.

Nonprofit governance 106

Nonprofit governance Governance Collaborations Philanthropy 106

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2023

Organizations that work in organizational and leadership development (aka capacity building) not only support the nonprofit sector, but shape it. That said, one does find common threads across organizations, such as “leadership is a test of resilience.” Image Credit: Andras Kovacs on unsplash.com. How they do so matters.

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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 Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Nonprofit communications directors are my focus and always will be. But the reality is that so many nonprofit, government, and academic professionals do not and will not ever have the support of a dedicated and trained marketing and communications colleague.

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 130

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

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.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s a detailed breakdown of critical steps to prepare: Understand organizational goals and governance needs: Begin by peering into the core of your organization. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends.

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

For community engagement, sharing the stories and leadership of individuals traditionally excluded from similar initiatives is often left out, contributing to a cycle of not engaging with resources that feel irrelevant to their experiences.

Health 105

Health Governance Leadership Culture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance. The thought had simply never occurred to them. However, my experience is not exceptional.

Race and Ethnicity 117

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 117

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Many of these founders say that they created their organization to address disparities they saw or experienced firsthand as filmmakers of color.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 119

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

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. It demands a foundation rooted in proven management principles. They don’t think ‘I.’

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Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Governance 105