NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2023

Organizations that work in organizational and leadership development (aka capacity building) not only support the nonprofit sector, but shape it. That said, one does find common threads across organizations, such as “leadership is a test of resilience.” Image Credit: Andras Kovacs on unsplash.com. How they do so matters.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Development Leadership Governance 115

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Nonprofit communications directors are my focus and always will be. But the reality is that so many nonprofit, government, and academic professionals do not and will not ever have the support of a dedicated and trained marketing and communications colleague.

Communication 130

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 130

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. How does the ED’s leadership style impact the internal work environment? Positive or negative).

Management 111

Management Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership 111

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

Steve Dubb: Can you begin by telling us a little about your background and how you came to be a consultant around issues of leadership and equity in the nonprofit sector? We spiral around questions of power, decision-making, and leadership. Ananda Valenzuela: I grew up in Puerto Rico.

Culture 110

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A more liberatory future is possible, one in which nonprofit leaders and boards work together more equitably, effectively, and impactfully by reimagining the role of boards in the broader nonprofit governance ecosystem. To get there, however, requires an understanding of how boards came to be.

Nonprofit governance and management 65

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 65

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

In that context, it is ironic that we often brand nonprofit founders, Hester Prynne-like, with a chronic illness we call founder syndrome. Symptoms include autocratic decision-making, lack of receptivity to new ideas, and leadership rooted in personal ego. 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

Boardsource

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These words come from BoardSource’s new way of framing the role of nonprofit governing boards. “The recognition that organizational power and voice must be authorized by those impacted by the organization’s work.”.

Nonprofit governance 106

Nonprofit governance Governance Collaborations Philanthropy 106

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We have so many arbitrary rules that limit our imagination of whats possible when it comes to nonprofit governance. This framing inherently challenges the top-down board knows best assumption that weve inherited from the past.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Poverty 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. Equip your board with the resources, information, and tools they need to fulfill their roles effectively—from detailed reports to training on the latest nonprofit governance trends.

Recruitment 103

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 103

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

For community engagement, sharing the stories and leadership of individuals traditionally excluded from similar initiatives is often left out, contributing to a cycle of not engaging with resources that feel irrelevant to their experiences.

Health 105

Health Governance Leadership Culture 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

And data show that while such exclusions may not be intentional, they have a significant impact on board recruitment and composition—with implications for nonprofit governance. The thought had simply never occurred to them. However, my experience is not exceptional.

Race and Ethnicity 117

Race and Ethnicity Social Entrepreneurship Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment 117

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 28, 2024

Coming from the film industry, they have created these organizations without formal training in nonprofit governance. Many of these founders say that they created their organization to address disparities they saw or experienced firsthand as filmmakers of color.

Philanthropy 118

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 118