NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership. March 2023.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions. . Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they take the time?

Ethics 107

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 107

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. What are your dreams?

Recruitment 105

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. Successfully experimenting with and evolving its governance structure over the last decade has been central to Jump’s success.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Board leadership is one of the hardest jobs in the nonprofit world. Understanding the qualities needed for great board leadership To recruit, onboard, and lead a high-functioning board of directors the Executive Director needs key qualities like confidence, maturity, integrity, compassion, vision, charisma, and gratitude.

Leadership 105

Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Values 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

At the 2022 Nonprofit Leadership Conference on December 1 , presented by Bank of America, you’ll reignite your calling to nonprofit work and come together with peers and partners to chart the path forward. During the 2022 Leadership Conference , attendees will have an opportunity to participate in two interactive breakout sessions.

Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Consider the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Designing Nonprofit Programs Certificate Training. This includes reviewing governance policies, financial management practices, and risk management protocols. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

Public and Social Policy 209

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 209

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 26, 2023

Whether you’re filing for tax-exempt recognition or recruiting volunteers for your next fundraiser, every phase of your nonprofit’s existence has guidelines that set boundaries for its operations. Governing structure: Identify which roles will lead the organization and how many governing members will oversee it.

Finance 210

Finance Governance Charitable Contribution Nonprofits 210

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity. “ “ Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

Leadership 124

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 124

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission and values. Board Relations Support and collaborate with the Board of Directors in governance, strategic planning and policy development. Engage in proactive community outreach.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 122

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

We are now ready to transition to paid executive leadership to direct our next dynamic phase of growth. Have had at least four years of experience in a leadership role, directly managing at least three or four people in a nonprofit, social services, or similar environment. Leadership & Management: a.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52

Clairification

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

When organizations aren’t raising as much money as they need, they’ll often tell me: “ We need to recruit new board members. So, if you’re about to embark on some board recruitment, I strongly encourage you to do a little soul searching first so you can embark on your quest strategically. Or already experienced fundraisers.

Recruitment 73

Recruitment Nonprofits Governance Foundations 73

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Messages need to be concise yet powerful enough to inspire action, whether it’s driving donations, recruiting volunteers, or raising awareness about a cause. Growing as an organization requires delegating some aspects of leadership down the chain of command. Ad copywriting is vital for inspiring action.

Nonprofit Management 238

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

NonProfit Hub

MAY 20, 2015

Through his experience, Grundner developed a pyramid of four nonprofit board of governance levels. Passion sets up the basis for solid governance. Setting up best practices, job descriptions and term limits are key components to stable leadership. Top Rung — Transcendent Leadership. Bottom Rung — Passion.

Governance 75

Governance Construction Leadership Recruitment 75

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. Learn how culturally responsive leadership can help bring out the best in your nonprofits team. You want a good volunteer to stick around!

Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 74

Candid

JULY 22, 2024

Of those who did respond, 15% of all staff and roughly 10% of those in leadership roles identified as having a disability. People with disabilities are still often left out in terms of targeted recruitment at all levels, particularly for leadership positions.

Recruitment 116

Recruitment Leadership Culture Nonprofits 116

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There is at least one area, however, in which the nonprofit sector is not doing much better than its for-profit counterpart: diversity on governance boards. Speaking at a recent webinar hosted by NPQ , Huffman and other nonprofit leaders laid out ways organizations can make boards more dynamic and diverse, from recruitment to succession.

Recruitment 111

Recruitment Governance Leadership Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. April 2023 Level Up Your Leadership: How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow — April 4 Are leaders born, or is leadership something you can learn?

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

There had been a lack of senior leadership, staff had been promoted into senior roles before they were ready, and funding infrastructure needed to be improved. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ Political scientists coined the term “the Hollow Prize” for this doomed leadership.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Non-Profits 124

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nearly three-fourths of respondents cited salary compensation as a major challenge in recruiting and retaining employees, while 50 percent additionally cited stress and burnout among employees. Governments routinely set artificially low limits on how much they will reimburse.

Governance 133

Governance Recruitment Nonprofits Health 133

Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2017

Nonprofit boards are responsible for the governance of the organization. What is governance? Governance" comes from a Greek word meaning "to steer." Governance is the process of providing strategic leadership to a nonprofit organization. Who governs the organization? What does good governance look like?

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Finance 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

Symptoms include autocratic decision-making, lack of receptivity to new ideas, and leadership rooted in personal ego. I have seen these traits in many of the founders I have worked with as an executive coach and governance expert for organizations large and small.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Importantly, the recruitment criteria for nafda school principals became a springboard for collective action and impact.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions? Engage an executive or leadership coach. It’s a lot.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 105

Affnetz

JANUARY 17, 2023

We have several blog posts on recruiting board members and engaging your board members, so this post will focus on the job description. Use the board member job description when you’re recruiting board members and in annual meetings with existing board members. Board of Directors Position Description.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Construction Governance 130

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. Later, the Board may need to recruit and hire an Executive Director and decide on a pay scale. Plain and simple. It’s a much bigger responsibility than most people understand.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The NHS has funded the recruitment of over 1,600 full-time social prescribing link workers, with the requirement that by the end of 2023, every primary care network will have a link worker available to meet local needs. Make It a Priority for Government Each of these interventions clearly helps combat social isolation.

Health 138

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 138

The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

This strategy can be a great way to recruit new, highly engaged board members! . The recruiting process gets easier. When your leadership team works with an individual on a particular project, they can see how that person and their skills fit with the rest of the board. 3: Never stop recruiting new board members.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Recruitment Governance 105

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Boards need to be regularly refreshed , plus it’s important to have a place where promising volunteers and donors can be lifted up to leadership roles. How do we find new board members to recruit? The role of the board development committee This is also sometimes called a nominating or governance committee. Stay in touch.

Recruitment 124

Recruitment Associations Governance Culture 124

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

MAY 5, 2024

This topic is board governance. Today’s guest, Erik Hanberg, shares how nonprofits can effectively approach board recruitment and development. While these are all important areas of discussion, there is another critical topic we must focus on as nonprofit leaders.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Culture Governance Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. 5) Display Tech Savvy.

Nonprofit governance and management 121

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Organizational Change 121

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Volunteer recruiting. Leadership team building. Board recruiting. Government funding and donor support. Develop a plan to build a strong and professional leadership team. Recruit diverse and talented individuals who share your organization’s values and goals. Financial projections. Record keeping.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 123

Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 2, 2014

She is particularly good at working with boards and governance, so I asked her to write a piece in relation to her new book, Firing Lousy Board Members: And Helping the Others Succeed. Do you wish your Governance Committee would talk gracefully confront the bad performers? The problem may be your leadership. Talk with your boss.

Governance 97

Governance Recruitment Leadership Fundraising 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 22, 2023

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States. By failing to make a coordinated effort to support a new leader and leadership approach, the agency isolated her.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Leadership Health Public and Nonprofit Management 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

However, translating the principles of trust-based philanthropy into actual practice will look different for every organization, and an important part of doing so will be deep self-reflection on how a funder’s values impact their culture, structures, grantmaking practices, and leadership style. What makes an organization “Indigenous”?

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Leadership 126