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,…
When it comes to a volunteer board, communication comprises more than simply board meetings. Onboarding and offboarding new members, sharing relevant information, sending out board materials and managing relationships…
The costs for an annual gala or another major fundraising event can add up quickly. What percentage is too much to get a fundraiser off the ground? More importantly,…
As a nonprofit, NGO or charity leader, you understand the challenges of running a mission-driven organization in today's complex world. From funding shortfalls to rising competition for donors, you face…
Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. By recognizing and committing to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout their organization…
Diversity and inclusion are important issues for all organizations to consider, but it's fair to say they’re especially important for mission-driven and nonprofit organizations because of how closely these organizations…
In the U.S. nonprofit sector, boards continue to remain overwhelmingly white and male. In the absence of government-mandated quotas, U.S. nonprofits have voluntarily developed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) frameworks…
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) values are inextricably bound to the missions of most nonprofit organizations. In serving their constituents and communities and fulfilling their missions, nonprofits help improve…
You have been named chairperson of your volunteer board of directors. Your responsibilities to the organization and fellow board members are important and vast. From carrying out your mission’s…
The board of a mission-driven organization is responsible for its success today and for ensuring that it can continue to serve its constituents well into the future. Building and…
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