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Image Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on iStock Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability.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 Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents.

Public and Social Policy 209

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

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they make phone calls?

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Interest in early-stage nonprofits within Korea’s social impact ecosystem has increased in recent years, and more and more are garnering financial and organizational support. million) to 15 nonprofits through its Impact Ground Project. Among the grantees, early-stage nonprofits accounted for 66.7 billion won (about $9.7

Governance 111

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 111

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

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. Provide and/or oversee grant writing, management and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

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

Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Board leadership is one of the hardest jobs in the nonprofit world. There’s a lot that goes into building and managing a healthy board of directors but it starts with the Executive Director. Being a great ED and leader to your nonprofit board also requires the maturity to know when and how to pick your battles.

Leadership 105

Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Values 105

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. In a small nonprofit, the leader wears many hats.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

Anedot

MARCH 11, 2025

More about us: www.welcominghome.org Current Staffing: For the l ast eight years, the two founders have led the organization on a pro-bono basis, with one heading up program management and development and the other focusing on finance and board management. Have managed annual cash budgets of between $300K – $600 K.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Homelessness Finance 52

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? REGISTER NEW!

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 130

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

Nonprofit governance and management 73

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Collaborations Leadership 73

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

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. The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions?

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 105

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

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 133

Governance Recruitment Nonprofits Health 133

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. Leadership team building. Board recruiting. Record keeping.

Nonprofit governance and management 123

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

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

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 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 Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 111

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. .

Nonprofit Organizations 131

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit governance and management Insurance 131

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

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 117

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 117

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 109

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

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 98

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Governance Leadership 98

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 120

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Organizational Change 120

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

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.

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Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Education 104

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Dear Charity Clairity, What’s the best strategy for new nonprofits who haven’t started to fundraise and are trying to reach new donors? Running a nonprofit is a team effort. Management.

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Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Fundraising Fundraising 121

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

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

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.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Nonprofits 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 110

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

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

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

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