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Ten Quick Ways to Invigorate Board Meetings

Ten Quick Ways to Invigorate Board Meetings

August 9, 2009December 13, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Board members invest a lot of time and energy at board meetings. A few small changes can often make that investment pay off in important ways.

Critical Path for the Board

Critical Path for the Board

July 5, 2009December 5, 2023 Jan Masaoka

A powerful approach to determining your board’s agenda and work for the year.

A Nonprofit Dashboard and Signal Light for Boards

A Nonprofit Dashboard and Signal Light for Boards

July 1, 2009December 1, 2023 Jan Masaoka  and  Jeanne Bell, MNA

A nonprofit dashboard gives important information to decision-makers such as executives and boards in a quick-read way.

What Are the Board’s Responsibilities for Volunteers?

What Are the Board’s Responsibilities for Volunteers?

May 13, 2009December 16, 2023 Susan J. Ellis

A board of directors proactively supporting volunteer involvement can dramatically increases its potential achievement level.

Volunteer Time Financial Statement Illustrations

Volunteer Time Financial Statement Illustrations

March 13, 2009December 4, 2023 Dennis Walsh, CPA

Financial notes for the article, “Tracking Volunteer Time to Improve Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide,” by Dennis Walsh, CPA.

Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide

Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide

March 11, 2009February 9, 2024 Dennis Walsh, CPA

CPA Dennis Walsh of North Carolina explains why and how to include volunteer time in your nonprofit’s budgets and financials.

A Devil’s Advocate on the Board?

A Devil’s Advocate on the Board?

March 9, 2009January 23, 2024 Elizabeth C. Vibber

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if nonprofit boards could foresee the obstacles ahead — in time to make the right decisions?

The Car Donation Controversy and the Right Way to Donate Your Car

The Car Donation Controversy and the Right Way to Donate Your Car

February 20, 2009December 19, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Let’s review the rules around car donations, with some tips on how to donate, and how to get great mileage from a few donations a year.

Succession Planning for Nonprofits of All Sizes

Succession Planning for Nonprofits of All Sizes

February 18, 2009December 6, 2023 Tim Wolfred, Psy.D.  and  Jan Masaoka

Planning for executive director transition is called succession planning: Thinking in advance about setting the stage for strong transitions.

The 411 on Starting a Car Donation Program

The 411 on Starting a Car Donation Program

February 15, 2009December 13, 2023 Eric A. Hynes

A car donation program is a great way for a nonprofit to expand its donor base and provide new ways to involve existing donors and volunteers.

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