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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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It’s also responsible for making sure the organization meets its regulatory responsibilities and files appropriate paperwork with government agencies. They should put internal controls in place and help write policies to prevent loss, theft, or confusion, using current b est practices. Plain and simple.

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Whenever people or institutions fail, we assume they are simply lacking the appropriate algorithms or upgrades.”

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. Organizations reliant on government funding continue to experience a “death by a thousand cuts,” says NFF client Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. enforcement and more.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. For example, advocating for a law change may require the work of multiple governmental bodies, sign off by various elected officials, and also changing public perception — each of which could be an advocacy campaign in its own right.

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