Every nonprofit has a civic footprint, which is an organization’s impact on its community. Board members of nonprofit organizations should understand their organization’s civic footprint so they can encourage more civic engagement through their mission and work. Civic engagement…
Donors, volunteers, and partners support nonprofits because of their missions. They want to help nonprofits achieve their goals, whether those goals are creating a community feeding program, raising money for scholarships, or cleaning up a local waterway. A growing…
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Diligent Modern Governance 100 Awards. The MG100 Awards, as they're commonly known, is a prestigious recognition program celebrating the exceptional contributions of governance, risk, audit and compliance professionals…
From financial instability to poor board leadership, the warning signs of a nonprofit in distress are critical to recognize early on. A recent Forbes Nonprofit Council article highlighted 20 such warning signs, emphasizing the importance of proactive leadership and…
In the world of mission-driven organizations (MDOs), defining and measuring success goes beyond financial metrics. With diverse stakeholder groups and growing expectations around environmental, social and governance (ESG), diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cybersecurity and other intangible goals, MDOs…
Issues around ethics and compliance have a strong presence in most nonprofit boardrooms — and if they don’t, they should. With the complexity of regulations affecting many areas and shifting ethical priorities around the environment, personal identity and newer…
Get ready for Elevate 2024! We are thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated agenda for this year’s event taking place in Houston, TX, September 8-11, featuring engaging sessions tailored specifically for volunteer boards. As the premier gathering for industry…
Diligent Elevate 2024 — formerly Modern Governance Summit, the biggest, most exciting governance, risk and compliance (GRC) event of the year, is set in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, from September 8-11. This conference is a cornerstone for…
Nonprofits need strong leadership and that comes with a price. Yet, donors generally pass over nonprofits that seek funds to pay for executive compensation. That means funds have to come from somewhere else. Nonprofit boards need to find ways…
Nonprofit boards strive to improve the effectiveness of their boards. Often, they just don’t know how to go about it. Those who make decisions around the boardroom—and how they make those decisions—determines whether the organization ultimately achieves its goals…
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