Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

Governance 62

Governance Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 62

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

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 103

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 103

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Certificate in Volunteer Management prepares today’s volunteer managers to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers more effectively. Led by Emily Benham, CFRE, FAHP , and Dr. Maureen Butler , you’ll explore case studies and learn best practices for: Identifying, recruiting, onboarding and even releasing board members.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

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. Your board will adhere to the bylaws you determine in your nonprofit startup.

Finance 207

Finance Governance Charitable Contribution Nonprofits 207

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

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. Far too many boards have only a cursory understanding of their role in leading and governing their organization. In its most recent survey of nonprofit boards , BoardSource reported that 55.2

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 98

Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. . Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. How do I know if my idea is worth pursuing? . A good place to start is with a needs analysis.

Nonprofit Organizations 116

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Governance Nonprofits 116