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

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As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. How do you know that your organizational structure might need retooling?

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Nonprofit Board Dynamics: A Guide for Executive Directors

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As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Your board of directors can be your greatest asset, propelling your mission forward with wisdom, resources, and passion.

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Gen Z Is Ready to Join Your Junior Board of Directors

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Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. They raise awareness of the mission while they gain leadership skills by planning and attending events and engaging with the board of directors. A Gen Zer himself, Ray Mohler Jr.,

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

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Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. Host engaging events: Arrange meet-ups that let potential board members see your work in action. Set up interview processes that are as transparent as they are engaging. Welcome them aboard.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

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These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED). The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

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How to Structure Your Fundraising Event Committee

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Every event director knows you need extra sets of hands—but how do you organize planning committees for the monumental task of holding a charity gala? We’ll cover in-depth committee structure and breakdowns of committee roles later on. A list of action items for the meeting, like making a decision or approving an expense.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns. Three years later, the space between opinion and action seems to be getting wider. Lack of resources.