Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

By Gena Rotstein Trust-based philanthropy seeks to address historical and ongoing power imbalances by repositioning funders and grantees as collaborative partners, operating on equal footing. Is it the identity of its leadership, its governance structure, or the strength of its connections to communities and culture?

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Leadership 126

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. Recruiting, training, and managing a board of directors may be some of the most challenging parts of an Executive Director’s job. It’s a lot.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 105

Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

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. Need a little more help with recruitment? What motivates you?

Leadership 105

Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Values 105

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 26, 2020

This means organizations with fewer than 500 employees can apply to receive loans from the government to help cover operational expenses like rent, utilities and employee salaries. . You can also recruit their help for your organization to develop a fundraising strategy that will work for you. Finding New Engagement Strategies.

Philanthropy 94

Philanthropy Technology Nonprofits Education 94

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990. NOT recruiting and maintaining board members . Not understanding philanthropy or the fundraising process .

Nonprofit Organizations 131

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 131

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. Providing your nonprofits volunteers with the same recruitment, training, mentoring, and appreciation as your employees can reduce turnover and create a better overall volunteer experience.

Nonprofit governance and management 74

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 74

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

By Valerie Conn & Sofia Michelakis Over the past few years, more and more funders with free-standing, endowed, or well-resourced private philanthropies have reached out to us asking us for help connecting them to potential co-funders.

Fundraising 115

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 115

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 6, 2025

Aly Sterling Philanthropys nonprofit strategic planning guide outlines three strategic plan types intended to help nonprofits solve different challenges: Issue-based strategic plan. Although most organizations default is a standard plan focused on long-term goals, thats not the only type of strategic plan available to your team.

Homelessness 52

Homelessness Recruitment Governance Philanthropy 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

Fortunately, in recent years, some nonprofits have successfully diversified their boards, recruiting members with lived experiences that align with the communities being served by paying attention to demographics such as age, race, socioeconomic status, education, religion, disability, and diversity in thought and professional experience.

Race and Ethnicity 117

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 117

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

We had a large influx of government funding in 2020 and 2021, which we granted out in those years. We also asked funders to share what trends, in or beyond philanthropy and the social sector, they are paying attention to. “We “We are returning to our normal grantmaking levels in FY 2022.” . “We

Foundations 106

Foundations Philanthropy Governance Healthcare 106

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A good board starts with good recruiting. The process of engaging your board begins at the recruitment stage. When recruiting for or changing the board, you can’t have a scarcity mindset. This should be discussed at the recruitment stage and further solidified during board orientation. . Accountability is essential.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Nonprofits Philanthropy 124

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. But when the (often white) leaders had funder relationships that could allow them to write their own checks, governing boards didn’t ask too many questions.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Governance Non-Profits 124

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I would highly recommend a course like the one offered through The Fundraising School at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This means you have a range of prospective funders you can realistically imagine tapping into, including (1) individuals; (2) businesses; (3) foundations; (4) government; (5) agencies, and (6) associations.

Nonprofit governance and management 121

Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Fundraising Fundraising 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Mostly, this means a big shift from direct delivery—from doing it yourself—to the recruitment and enabling of others, the “doers-at-scale.” In most cases, that means you’re going to be working with governments. If direct doing is like a factory, recruiting and enabling are like sales and customer service.

Governance 72

Governance Recruitment Health Food 72

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 24, 2023

By Tia Martinez In seeking to improve the health outcomes of people in underserved communities, philanthropy’s results have, in general, been disappointing: Socioeconomic and racial injustices run so deep in these communities that strong barriers to change extend well beyond the health care system. TCE listened.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Health Collaborations Foundations 98

Candid

MAY 2, 2022

As a membership organization that educates, connects, and advocates for North Carolina nonprofits, the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) looks to sites like Candid’s GuideStar for data to support their nonprofit programs and recruitment. An updated Candid Profile checks all those boxes. .

Finance 98

Finance Recruitment Collaborations Governance 98

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

1 Throughout my time working with nonprofit boards, I’ve found that dysfunction often starts with lack of accountability in terms of recruiting and onboarding of new members. By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy.

Nonprofit governance and management 95

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 95

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In October, the metro council of Louisville’s combined city-county government voted to allocate $3.5 If we fall short, the money from Louisville’s city-county government could be rescinded. To facilitate volunteer recruitment, they developed a series of helpful tasks suitable for recurrent or one-off participation.

Food 111

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 111

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? 10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Leadership 105

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s about far more than public displays on social media, recruiting initiatives, one and done anti-bias and anti-harassment trainings.” Wendy Davis, author of The Fight You Don't See , tells Forbes , “Business will lead the way on DEI, not the government.” And that needs to be part of the story HR and DEI executives tell right now.”

Leadership 124

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 5, 2023

Philanthropy is inherently emotional. Then he talks about philanthropy and a different part of the brain lights up. Philanthropy is inherently emotional. And when we think about philanthropy, it’s often because somebody wants something. Philanthropy works in a different part of the brain. We all want something.

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 21, 2023

Recruiting a cohort is tricky. For these reasons, before recruiting a cohort, we seek to identify and survey those nearby who shut their childcare businesses to learn why they closed and what support might have helped them stay open. That only made the profit/loss calculation for childcare operators tighter.

Curriculum and Teaching 105

Curriculum and Teaching Finance Children Recruitment 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Keep in mind that policy makers are not just government officials. The Petey Greene Program was founded in 2008 at Princeton University to recruit college students and community volunteers to tutor people in prison. Philanthropy is attracted to time-bound investments resulting in long-term, widespread change.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 122

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. The Black Philanthropy Network is another organization that works to support Black leadership in the nonprofit sector. Educational challenges faced by inner-city communities in the U.S.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Social Policy Poverty Race and Ethnicity 122

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Organizational Change Law 52

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 30, 2013

In addition to giving up the power to influence who would become the future leaders of my organizations, and as such, my future bosses, I also passed on the chance to educate my board about their governance responsibilities. I failed to use my position to strengthen the board and through them to strengthen my agency. Be authentic. ” 11.

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 97

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Kishshana is a social-good matchmaker, non-profit consultant and your coveted insider on philanthropy, recruiting and retaining diverse talent and cultivating bright ideas for social good. She also teaches in the philanthropy graduate program at Saint Mary’s University, Minnesota, USA. As founder and CEO of Kishshana & Co.,

Non-Profits 53

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Culture 53

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

You don’t have to hire experts, but you should recruit passionate team members who are willing and excited to put in the work to become experts through your existing ecosystem of nonprofit education. The above steps should make it more effective and increasingly meaningful to your organization and your nonprofit’s staff. The bottom line?

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Recruiting help. When a leader can’t express their passion or vision, they struggle to garner the support they need. Frankly, they bore people when they talk about their nonprofit’s work, which makes fundraising difficult. The old saying “many hands make light work” is true. You must have help.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

Top Nonprofits

JULY 2, 2024

With a better understanding of the current state of nonprofit finance, you can make more informed decisions about how to manage your nonprofit’s funds effectively. Share This Post! We are renowned for our top-nonprofit lists including the best logos, websites, and degree programs.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Finance 52

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

After you’ve used your network to recruit consultant candidates, you’ll want to be thorough in the hiring process. She is regularly sought for comment by trade and mainstream media, including the Chronicle of Philanthropy and U.S. Be thorough throughout the hiring process. News & World Report.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 52

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2019

She has been featured in The Washington Post, CURRENTS magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and other industry publications. She is a local government expert and recently founded Equity Agenda, a nonprofit project that helps cities work to achieve gender equity. Executive Director, Annie’s List. Get your tickets today!

Public and Social Policy 33

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Social Enterprise 33

iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

Professor Adrian Sargeant explains, “It typically costs nonprofits two to three times as much to recruit a donor than they will give by way of a first donation.”[10] Research in Government and Nonprofit Accounting, 12 , 35-56. [20] Research in Government and Nonprofit Accounting, 12 , 35-56. 20] Parsons, L. Also see p.

Altruism and Helping 52

Altruism and Helping Law Psychology Food 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

From 2019 to 2021 corporate boards increased their diversity by 50 percent , just as many social sector boards have responded to societal wakeup calls by recruiting more members who can represent the communities they serve. Here, the issue becomes much less clear. And they make sure agendas have plenty space for generative conversation.

Nonprofit governance and management 131

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Leadership 131

Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2024

TIP: To move board members from a place of “no” to a place of “yes” requires adopting a framework of philanthropy, not fundraising. Philanthropy= giving; generosity; satisfaction; love; joy; appreciation; inspiring; fulfilling 2. Have recruits meet with key staff who will explain how development, finance, marketing and programs work.

Fundraising 120

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Psychology 120