No matter their background, every nonprofit board member serves as an advocate for their organization. This advocacy takes many forms, from attracting members, volunteers and donors; to educating the public; to building support in the community and sometimes government.…
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…
Traditionally, advocacy for nonprofit boards has centred around strategies like lobbying or engaging external consultants for stakeholder engagement. The rise of social media and professional networks like LinkedIn have unlocked new opportunities for board members to amplify their organization’s…
Another day, another cybercrime against a public entity or nonprofit. It’s the unfortunate truth for the city of Sheboygan, Michigan, recently targeted by a ransomware attack. These crimes are becoming more prevalent, and we know why: public entities and…
Whether seasonal events last for a day, week, or month, they mark a special time and call our attention to important issues. With every passing month, your mission-driven organization has opportunities to show how a particular event connects to your…
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…
Individuals in every workplace are finding ways to save time with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. But when these uses are not guided by organizational policy, nonprofits face risk. This is why every nonprofit board should understand the issues around…
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 working on its budget, anticipating funding cuts in their sector. Fortunately, the organization still had the promised support of one of its biggest donors. While going through the budget data, several board members noted that…
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…
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