NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure that the organization is operating consistent with its governing documents , including with respect to provisions governing elections, terms of service, board meetings, board actions by written consent, delegated authority to committees and officers, reports, amendments to bylaws, and voting membership rights (if applicable).

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

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? We can let go of what doesnt serve us.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Read more from Gloria Feldt on citizenship, leadership But a balance of work and political opinion is possible when guardrails of respect are enforced. 5 as government officials prepare to fend off a wave of lies about the outcome. This must come from the top and be understood by everyone in the organization. That’s #citizenship.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These guidelines govern how your team members handle your organization’s funding as they perform their daily tasks. This individual works closely with other members of your nonprofit’s leadership team on financial strategy. Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. Chief financial officer (CFO). Bookkeeper.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 147

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 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

Public and Social Policy 209

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

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a free Board Finder service to nonprofits with open board positions.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 8, 2023

When the pandemic and government lockdown eliminated urban jobs, hundreds of thousands of people left Peru’s cities and walked home to their ancestral homelands. Community-Driven, Collective Leadership Community-driven, collective leadership is tough to measure or understand using surveys or quantitative research methodologies.

Leadership 122

Leadership Poverty Culture Public and Social Policy 122

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. This includes the value of experimentation. Here’s a closer look at each of these five lessons.

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 244

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. Martin Lowenstein from Friends of China Camp Passion is the Foundation for Everything A passion for the mission, vision, and values of our organization!

Ethics 107

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 107

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

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values.

Collaborations 97

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 97

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. Image Credit: Van3ssa ? A somewhat different perspective.is

Leadership 138

Leadership Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 138

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership. Competing governance models and governance trends. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. Planning and running successful board meetings.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The increasing numbers of people of color in these leadership positions has been a visible sign of the sector’s equity growth spurt. We spoke to more than a dozen leaders of color in philanthropic leadership working at the forefront of equitable philanthropy. Similarly, under the leadership of CEO John H. We disagree.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

Melissa Morin Director, University of South Florida Foundation Melissa Morin, director at the University of South Florida Foundation, is one of 23 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2024 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship. ” Harold Bryant Jr.,

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

Johnson , which gave local governments license to fine, ticket, or arrest unhoused people. in late 1967 with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which advocated for a revolution of values. The trend lines, in short, are headed in the wrong direction. Homelessness is being criminalized, observes Theoharis.

Homelessness 105

Homelessness Poverty Public and Social Policy Urban development 105

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

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

After all, mission success is driven by strong leadership. By implementing nonprofit board management software, organizations can streamline their board processes and improve overall governance. The American Cancer Society (ACS) adopted board management software to modernize its board governance practices and increase board engagement.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Tools such as Bank.Green or the Global Alliance for Banking on Values can help mission-driven organizations identify values-aligned banks. Tools like As You Sows Invest Your Values platform can assist you in evaluating the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) performance of your organizations investments.

Finance 119

Finance Agriculture Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 119

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

It’s essential to communicate the value of these investments to stakeholders to shift the narrative and recognize that strategic overhead spending is crucial for achieving long-term mission impact. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter. What can I do?

Public and Social Policy 234

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 234

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 17, 2025

founder and CEO of The Humanity Studio, and co-author with Kelly Monahan of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI and Global Shifts Arte Creating A New Human-Powered Leadership, Technology is outpacing leader capabilities. What is the governance around AI, so you have to teach people how to use it and the impact it will have.

Public and Social Policy 100

Public and Social Policy Leadership Culture Universities 100

Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 14, 2025

What this also means is growth for new types of work, that may require you to acquire different skills, leadership training, and job experience in order to not to suffer a downturn. Women in the workforce and in the leadership pipeline are affected, according to the OMFIFs 2024 Gender Balance Index. But you can take action.

Entrepreneurship 78

Entrepreneurship Leadership Manufacturing Governance 78

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

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 12, 2024

But we can use what we know to redefine leadership,” she says. Times are changing, and if you’re not looking at the qualities of great male and female leaders when considering what leadership means to you, you’re really missing out,” says Carter. Read more in Take the Lead about value of networking “Women are fabulous.

Leadership 127

Leadership Public and Social Policy Collaborations Healthcare 127

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

Boardsource

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Leadership within the social sector today is as challenging as ever. Perhaps more than any other time in recent history, civil society, including governments, nonprofits and the philanthropic sector, is revisiting the fundamental premises that structure its institutions, determine its value and, literally, justify its existence.

Leadership 92

Leadership Civil Society Governance Values 92

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Boards must contend with a variety of factors, from applicable state and federal laws to the nonprofit’s financial constraints to competitive pay practices to organizational values and the salaries of the rest of its staff. The responsibility is also an opportunity. For boards to avoid excessive compensation, proper training is key.

Law 126

Law Ethics Finance Values 126

Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout.

Collaborations 89

Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Finance 89

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. Growing as an organization requires delegating some aspects of leadership down the chain of command. Diversify funding sources.

Nonprofit Management 238

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

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.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

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. Everyone wants to know that they are valued and part of the team including your board members. A values-based performance appraisal system means you measure what you value !

Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 74

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 6, 2025

They typically draw government, business, and NGOs into their operations, often with the goal of scaling and sustaining change. Each offers a different value proposition to donors and their fields, with different opportunities and challenges.

Collaborations 93

Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations Governance 93

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Now I have a quality guest blogger who shares my organization’s philosophy and values. Chamber Leadership Forums – Are you active in your local chamber of commerce? A few sharable blog posts for me in the next few months -YEA!

Non-Profits 211

Non-Profits Communication Marketing Marketing 211

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Matching grants are extremely common, especially for federal and other government funding opportunities. Matching grants or match funding grants are funding opportunities, usually offered by government agencies, that require grantees to cover a set portion of the funded project’s total costs. What are Matching Grants?

Nonprofit governance and management 200

Nonprofit governance and management Disaster Relief Nonprofit Leadership Governance 200

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 10, 2023

Our integrity, values, and commitment to the people we serve come first, and we believe that the same should be the case for all nonprofit marketers. This is because despite the platform’s changing features and leadership, many of their most important stakeholders remain as active users. To Tweet or Not to Tweet?

Nonprofits 210

Nonprofits Values Leadership Technology 210