Emily, a successful entrepreneur, was stepping into her first board meeting at a local arts foundation. She was eager to apply her business acumen, but as the treasurer began to explain the intricacies of grant allocations and the need…
A small nonprofit board gathers for their regular monthly meeting. As the five members sit down around their board table, one member mentions that she has to leave halfway through the meeting. The board continues with the meeting after…
Fundraising plays a crucial role in the success of nonprofit organizations, as many rely on it to operate and fulfill their missions. Without consistent fundraising efforts, sustaining programs and services would be challenging. However, fundraising activities can also have…
Imagine this scenario: Arguments among board members are creating turbulence for a nonprofit board. The tension is causing some members to consider quitting. The source of the conflict is intense disagreement about the board’s mission. The chairperson pushes for…
As members of a nonprofit board, you know the work your nonprofit does is vital, but the path forward may feel a bit murky sometimes. You're not alone in this. Whether you're part of a global powerhouse or a…
The board of the Freshness Foundation were gathering for their monthly meeting. On the agenda: recent fundraising challenges, particularly the drop in donations and a noticeable change in donor profile. However, the board saw this as an opportunity to…
Board meeting attendance and participation are the trustee's top responsibilities, but not just their responsibilities. Board members need enough notice to make their preparation and attendance possible. So providing advanced written notice of board meetings is not only something…
Does your board stand up and notice when a new concept catches on like wildfire? That’s exactly what happened with environmental, social and governance (ESG), a movement that’s been swift and thriving across all organizations. ESG principles emerged over the…
A governance model is a framework that outlines an organization’s general leadership accountabilities and describes how leaders and members interact with other parties. Nonprofits commonly use governance models as a basis for developing a unique governance model that suits…
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