Category Archives: Board of Directors
Building a Board of Fundraisers
Building a Board of Fundraisers Your board is a topic that can be anxiety-inducing for many. That’s right. Your boss. Or your boss’ boss. And you’re in the unenviable position of telling them their responsibilities. But fear not, there are
7 Ethical Dilemmas Facing Nonprofit Organizations [Updated]
*Updated March 24, 2022 If ethics were cut and dry, there wouldn’t be ethical dilemmas; we wouldn’t have to use our moral compasses. Unfortunately, life is a little more complicated than that. In the nonprofit sector in particular, there are
[PODCAST] Remote Governance: The Board Room v. Zoom
Remote Boards are Here to Stay In March of 2020, many boards were faced with no choice but to continue to govern in a remote fashion. Federal and state gathering restrictions made the shift mandatory, but nearly two years later,
[PODCAST] Nonprofit Organization Annual Reports: Show Don’t Tell!
How a Nonprofit Organization Annual Report should Show, not Tell. Back in the day, a nonprofit organization annual report was a full-team effort comprised of selecting stock images, stories, paper, and binding. ED’s and advancement professionals balanced the decision of
[PODCAST] Prioritizing Innovation in the Nonprofit Sector
Prioritizing Innovation: Getting Your Board “On Board” We’ve all been there…You hear about a new technology or solution that you’re pretty certain will help your nonprofit to grow but it has a price. Convincing your board and donors of the
Robert’s Rules Guide
Robert’s Rules GuideRobert’s Rules Guide Here’s What You’ll Learn Attending a board meeting for the first time can be a nerve-racking experience. Are there assigned seats? Am I allowed to talk? Am I expected to talk? All fair questions. What
5 Ways to Build Meaningful Board Engagement
Nonprofit work may be the one arena where you’re expected to inspire your bosses as well as provide them with ways to serve and hold them accountable. It’s a tricky business. If your board is operating on autopilot or hardly
3 Common Nonprofit Board Myths
Your board is one of your most important assets. Don’t get bogged down by those who don’t have your cause in mind. Here are 3 common nonprofit board myths. Myth #1 Board Members Can’t be Fired Last year, shortly after
How to Reach Beyond Your Typical Donor Base
As we reach the end of 2019, reflections and evaluations are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. What is working well? What could we change? How can we grow and create a larger impact? How can we make next year
Is It Time to Hire an Executive Director?
One of the most difficult decisions to make as a new or existing nonprofit is whether to hire an executive director. Many nonprofits start with this position, whether they’re the founder of the organization or they were brought in to
