NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Nonprofits faced significant workforce shortages last year, continuing a years-long trend that has left the nonprofit sector in a “crisis” that is hurting the individuals and communities they serve. When nonprofits cannot hire enough employees to provide vital services, the public suffers.

Governance 125

Governance Recruitment Nonprofits Health 125

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 113

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Image Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on iStock Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability. By shifting from power-hoarding to power-sharing, nonprofits can create governance structures that truly align with their mission.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2012

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of those things that a lot of nonprofits don’t want to think about, because they think it’s too hard to understand, or too difficult to keep up with. This is especially important to nonprofits that typically have minimal time and assets to devote to optimizing for search engines.

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Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Values Recruitment 195

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.

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Recruitment Nonprofits Governance Foundations 73

Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2017

It's really not surprising that so many individuals join nonprofit boards because they have a passion for the cause. million registered nonprofits in the U.S., Nonprofit boards are responsible for the governance of the organization. What is governance? Governance" comes from a Greek word meaning "to steer."

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Finance 52

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Affnetz

JANUARY 17, 2023

Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members? Nonprofit Management Software / By Mike Crum. We have several blog posts on recruiting board members and engaging your board members, so this post will focus on the job description. I think the blame goes more to Nonprofits than it does board members.

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Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Construction Governance 130

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

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

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. This proactive approach ensures that every board member can fully contribute to your nonprofit’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management 99

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 99

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. During this interactive course led by Joshua Kwasnicki , you’ll learn how to think differently about change management by adopting a design approach. We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!)

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nonprofit boards are technically the most powerful entity within a nonprofit. However, too many nonprofit boards and board members don’t fully understand their core responsibilities. Despite how many nonprofit boards are struggling, board leadership and management does not have to be complicated.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 8, 2025

This happens daily when local governments park public funds in banks. If governments can work with a publicly owned bank that makes modest profits and reinvests those profits in the communities that own it, they can participate in a restorative local economy.

Nonprofit governance and management 126

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Finance 126

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

As a nonprofit Executive Director, the amount of time you invest with your board of directors can vary wildly depending on your organizational culture and the time of year. But make no mistake: Nonprofit board development is critical to your success. This strategy can be a great way to recruit new, highly engaged board members! .

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Recruitment Governance 105

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Recruit incorporators and an initial director. .

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 128

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 110

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For more than a decade, Yasmeen Rolland enjoyed her job working in education and student recruitment, but something was missing. After searching online for a place to learn from and connect with nonprofit leaders, Yasmeen found the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC). This course gave me the tools I needed to do that.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Education 130

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

They might be new to nonprofit boards. 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. Look for an executive coach who specializes in nonprofit management and mediation.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

But aside from the “normal” nonprofit challenges of relying solely on private philanthropy, the organization had been presented to me as a vehicle in good shape, beyond needing a tune-up. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ Many social justice nonprofits have long existed in states of extreme dysfunction.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 124

The Charity CFO

JULY 10, 2022

Are your nonprofit board committees contributing to the effectiveness of your work or simply checking off the boxes someone gave you when your organization was set up years ago? Nonprofit board committees can have an outsized and positive impact on your organization’s overall mission. Traditional Nonprofit Board Committees.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofits 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

By Joan Garry The nonprofit sector is deeply in debt to individuals who identify a needs gap in their communities and are propelled to launch a formal effort to address that need by founding a 501(c)(3). In that context, it is ironic that we often brand nonprofit founders, Hester Prynne-like, with a chronic illness we call founder syndrome.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As discussions about ESG become more and more polarized—while progressive politicians push for aggressive regulations, billionaires like Elon Musk call it a “scam” and nonprofits accuse businesses of greenwashing—leaving consumers increasingly confused. Recruiting, engaging, and retaining the best employees.

Social Enterprise 136

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management Governance 136

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Change Law 88

NonProfit Hub

MAY 1, 2015

The following article is part of the May/June edition of the Nonprofit Hub Magazine, which focuses on Board of Director member engagement. Good board member recruitment is kind of like dating,” said Jeff Yost, the President and CEO at the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF). To receive our next edition, sign up here. .

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Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Energy Governance 67

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

Image Credit: Amir Geshani on unsplash.com As nonprofit organizations become more racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse, are nonprofit boards lagging behind? In order to meet their missions, nonprofits must create diverse, equitable, and inclusive boards that align with the lived experiences of the people they serve.

Race and Ethnicity 106

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 106

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Organizational Change 113

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Volunteer recruiting. Board recruiting. Government funding and donor support.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Unlike a Governing Board, often called a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board has no decision-making authority and does not issue directives or have fiduciary responsibility.

Nonprofit governance and management 111

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 111

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Tycely impresses me with her ability to create solutions for nonprofits that can be sustained even with small staffs. Here are some of her thoughts on helping let fundraising permeate all the areas of your nonprofit. She''ll be expanding on these in her training for The Nonprofit Academy. by Tycely Williams, CFRE.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Education 104

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 98

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2023

nonprofits, according to the National Council of Nonprofits. Consent agendas are a common practice among governing bodies. The items can also provide insight into the focus of your annual board retreat weekend and the right retreat facilitator to recruit. million board members serve 1.3 million U.S.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 85

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager We are excited to welcome Dorian Hines to Momentum Nonprofit Partners! Dorian serves as the Partner Service Manager and is a native of North Carolina. He has volunteered with a great number of nonprofit organizations throughout his career.

Management 84

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 84

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The local paradox is important because local social networks are increasingly filling the gaps left behind by struggling local institutions—disappearing civic associations, dying local media, and hollowed-out state and local governments. Fortunately, we believe the local paradox can be overcome.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 115

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. 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.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofit governance and management 130

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Our tour guide was discussing preservation efforts at the Colosseum and how the Italian government had turned to the business community for support. I was surprised there was no mention of a nonprofit partner. This Boston nonprofit is recruiting new donors by pitching them like a start-up might pitch an investor.

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