Nonprofit mission statements make powerful impacts. Organizations use these carefully crafted and concise statements to define the organization’s purpose. They communicate to the public – community members, vendors, donors, volunteers and others – why the organization exists and who…
Every board member plans to attend board meetings and vote in person. But that’s not always possible. When it isn’t, a proxy provides a process that works much like an absentee ballot. Proxy votes allow board directors to have…
As a new volunteer board member, you may not yet be familiar with board meeting etiquette and rules. Not all meetings are created equal — some demand extra attention. Enter the 'waiver of notice,' a crucial tool for board…
Boards and executives go through various phases and stages in their cycle. Whether a new mission-driven organization or a mature, transitioning, stable or progressing entity, the relationship between the executive director and the board chair is one of the…
When it comes to hiring a new corporate secretary or board liaison for your nonprofit, you need more than just a compliance expert; you need a strategic partner. The role of the corporate secretary has evolved beyond traditional boundaries,…
It can cost five times as much to acquire a new donor than to retain one, but three out of four new donors leave and never return. These are the challenges of nonprofit stewardship. If your organization has been…
If your nonprofit is not currently pursuing grants in earnest, we’re here to tell you that it’s time. And if you are already pursuing and receiving grant funds, then it’s time to ramp up your efforts. After all, every…
Organizational culture is made up of the values, beliefs and attitudes of the employees and leadership of that organization. Culture influences how employees treat each other, as well as how they interact with constituents, volunteers, vendors, donors and partners.…
A board decision puts the organization’s tax-exempt status in question. Inadequate documentation of expenses violates a grant requirement. A board member fails to follow email security protocol, resulting in a serious data breach. These are examples of a nonprofit…
While an organization’s staff is focused on the here and now, a nonprofit board is always looking ahead — or at least it should be. Detecting opportunities and challenges on the horizon is one of the most valuable skills…
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