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Research Friday: Lessons in board governance

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Although it had been in existence for 13 years, the organization had no audited financial statements, had only three board members (including the executive director), was not clear about how donor money was being spent, and had a clear conflict of interest with the executive director promoting personal book sales through the nonprofit.

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COVID-19 and the nonprofit response: Social enterprise?

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For these organizations, the balance of “money and mission” offered by social enterprise approaches was a promise fulfilled. For nonprofits to rise to the level of need - government, funders, network organizations, and philanthropy will need to support nonprofits that engage in social enterprise approaches. Begin with a business plan.

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Happy Birthday! The Charitable Deduction Turns 100

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On October 3, to raise money for the war, the U.S. To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy.

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How can nonprofits acquire skilled talent to better achieve their mission?

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becomes increasingly diverse, the percentage of people of color in executive director/CEO roles has remained under 20 percent for the last 15 years,” according to research studies. Overhead ratio” refers to the amount of money a nonprofit spends on its mission vs. money spent on overhead costs. “As the U.S.

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Priceless Board Members

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posted by Jessie Singer Executive Director, American Lung Association in California A philanthropist recently asked me, knowing that I’d be looking for new Board Members soon, what types of people I was in need of. Many of you may recognize Jessie’s name as she was the previous Executive Director for Dysart Community Center in El Mirage, AZ.

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Bigger is always better…(Except when it’s not!)

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Courtney, a new executive director of a relatively small nonprofit, was anxious to learn as much as possible in order to manage her work. So Courtney enrolled in a workshop entitled “Volunteer and Board Development” at the community college nearby, and networked ferociously with her fellow directors. John Scola, CFRE , President.

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Busting the Overhead Myth: How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building?

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Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture. Asking and encouraging funders to give unrestricted gifts is also an effective strategy as the money can be used more freely. Conclusion.

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