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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. Financial literacy workshops. Be sure to review important policies and procedures. Presentations from experts.

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

.orgSource

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. Check out our last installment here ! understand what you need and why.

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Dilbert’s Social Media Policy and Reflections from Palo Alto Community Fund Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. The participants represented a wide range of nonprofits from all-volunteer groups to larger institutions. The individuals included both staff and volunteers as well as different generations.

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Social Media and Governance: Reflections from BoardSource

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I started the social culture discussion with a story describing an Twitter and board meeting experiment I did back in 2008. The last chapter of the Networked Nonprofit is on networked governance. What type of policy is needed related to me having contact with them on FB? Are phone volunteers trained and certified?

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The best way for #LOVols to grow professionally (and how to do it)

Twenty Hats

Of all of the trainings that I have offered since starting Twenty Hats, I am proudest of the two Volunteer Manager Leadership Circles that I initiated. I wanted to create this same opportunity for Leaders of Volunteers, so I did – twice. Two volunteer leadership circles. My second circle was much more specialized.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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