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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Yet most people don’t understand exactly what the Board’s job is. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. A Board has to provide foresight, oversight, and insight. And this is a problem.

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Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started

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You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. This category includes expenses related to operating your organization, such as rent, utilities, and staff salaries. Event planning, marketing costs, and fundraising software purchases fall into this category.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

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There are over 1.8 million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding. Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit?

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6 smart fundraising strategies to drive major giving success

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Make the most of board members and their networks. Make the most of board members and their networks. Your board members can play a crucial role in nonprofit governance and as potential major donors. Feel like your fundraising team could use a boost? Establish specific major giving levels and benefits.

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Evaluating Your Board Meeting Agenda to Boost Productivity

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Everyone knows that focused board members and few distractions contribute substantially to an efficient and energized boardroom atmosphere. However, most of what makes for a productive board meeting happens before the meeting is even called to order. . how board members can help drive attendance at your next big event.