As the chair of a mission-driven organization board, by mastering the art of running board meetings, you empower your fellow board members to contribute meaningfully, amplify the organization's impact, and stay true to your shared mission. It's all about…
One of the primary benefits for nonprofits is they don’t have to pay taxes – most of the time. Federal tax laws aren’t simple, and nonprofit boards need to know if they have to pay taxes, what they have to…
Your community depends on healthcare services to keep everyone healthy and well, which is why accountability is so important in the healthcare industry. Your CEO and other senior-level staff take care of the day-to-day activities of your organization, while…
How robust is the strategic plan for your higher education institution? When was the last time you updated your plan? In today’s higher education arena, there is much talk about the volatility that threatens institutions. Competition, economic instability, declining…
It’s a rare meeting where the board of directors has enough time to accomplish everything it needs to, and having an established and focused board meeting agenda helps the board maximize accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. A board meeting agenda…
A committee charter template provides a basic structure to create a new charter for a committee any time your board needs one. Every functional group has rules to guide it, and a committee charter outlines the committee’s purpose, responsibilities,…
Procedures are fundamental when it comes to nonprofit voting, and Robert’s Rules for voting abstentions ensures boards count votes accurately. Handling abstentions correctly reduces the chance that a vote could be challenged or dismissed. An abstention sends a passive message…
A social welfare organization falls under the auspices of a 501(c)(4) organization. Social welfare organizations may also be called social welfare nonprofits, civic leagues, or public benefit organizations. By all accounts, the name is less important than the important…
When your nonprofit was established, the founding board members determined the structure of nonprofit board positions and their associated responsibilities to ensure good governance. Governance is a system of rules, principles, and protocols that outline how to run a nonprofit.…
In simple terms, a nonprofit organization is one that functions to further a mission, social cause, or shared goal. Unlike businesses, nonprofit organizations do not exist to make a profit. Nonprofit organizations exist in most communities and governments, businesses,…
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