Nonprofit board members arrive at the boardroom for their regular monthly meeting. They take their seats and open their laptops to read the digital agenda for the meeting. They had plenty of time to review the agenda, supporting materials…
Whether you’re with a charity, foundation or trust, credit union or community health provider, familiarity with relevant regulations — from financial disclosures to fundraising — provides vital context for your work as a volunteer board member. Your personal experience…
In a nutshell, boards should conduct board self-assessments because it’s considered best practice. Whether it’s a public, private or nonprofit board, all board members are accountable to those they serve and it’s important for them to do the best…
Imagine this scenario. In the heart of a bustling city, the Suncloud Community Center helps underprivileged children. Focused fundraising efforts not only raised the chances of the center successfully serving its mission but also gave board members and staff…
Fundraising is the engine that powers the projects and campaigns that define success for mission-driven organizations. It’s also a tightly regulated space, whether you rely on face-to-face pledge drives or high-dollar grantmaking and corporate donations. Compliance with regional and…
Imagine showing up a board meeting where there is no agenda. What are the topics of consideration? What will the members be voting on? How many items will be discussed? Will the meeting go on late into the evening?…
Overseeing a nonprofit's finances isn't easy. You focus on every penny, making sure costs stay within budget. But what about those costs that don't fit neatly into a budget line? That's where many nonprofits trip up. Planning for non-budget…
Picture this: a nonprofit organization standing at the crossroads of potential and purpose, where every decision carries the weight of transforming lives and communities. At the heart of this endeavor is the board, a group of dedicated individuals tasked…
Diversity strengthens nonprofit boards. When board members of different backgrounds, skills and talents come together at the board table, they spur more creative and innovative decision-making. They bring different viewpoints and information that benefit their organization and the people…
A nonprofit organization was looking to expand its office space. The board met with their lawyer to discuss purchasing a larger parcel of land near the current office. The site had been on the market for a long time,…
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