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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

January 23, 2024October 16, 2024 Shannon Rose

An inclusive and engaged advisory committee has the potential to increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your nonprofit’s work on a consistent basis.

Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance

Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance

May 30, 2023October 16, 2023 Tim Mueller

Why nonprofits that embrace a consensus-based decision model can enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.

7 Ideas for Pushing Your Board Forward in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

7 Ideas for Pushing Your Board Forward in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

September 19, 2022November 15, 2024 Allison Howe

Practical ideas on how to get on board with DEIB for your nonprofit and stay committed to ongoing honest assessments and effective action.

None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning

None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning

September 12, 2022December 22, 2023 Suzanne Hoban, MPH

The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later.

7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process

7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process

July 18, 2022November 1, 2023 Rand E. Morgan

The nominating process is vital to creating a healthy and stable nonprofit. Use these tips to help you nominate engaged, strong board members for your organization.

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

September 13, 2021December 1, 2023 Ruth Seedorf

Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did. Here’s why.

Creating A Board That Works

Creating A Board That Works

September 16, 2019December 21, 2023 Joan Garry

Nonprofits’ success depends on their ability to assemble a board that is committed to the mission and a strong partner to the executive director.

Top 10 Nonprofit Board “Worst” Practices

Top 10 Nonprofit Board “Worst” Practices

July 15, 2019December 1, 2023 Marc Rand

Pitfalls to avoid and real screw-ups that can undermine the impact and disrupt the natural flow of nonprofit boards.

How to Staff and Support a Committee

How to Staff and Support a Committee

December 11, 2013December 14, 2023 Jan Masaoka

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Nonprofits: How to Have a Board Meeting By Telephone

Nonprofits: How to Have a Board Meeting By Telephone

July 18, 2013December 14, 2023 Jan Masaoka

In most states, it is legal to have board meetings by telephone if everyone can hear one another at the same time.

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