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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. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now! Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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Finding the Best Consultant for Your Nonprofit: Taking a JEDI Approach

Bloomerang

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Has the organization’s policies, practices, and overall culture been evaluated through the lens of a JEDI approach? . Read parts one and two. . How to begin incorporating the JEDI approach into your search. Set a SMART goal.

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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

EveryAction

Update your database policies. Update your database policies based on your new software platform (your new vendor or implementation partner should be able to provide some guidance here,) and set aside time for initial and ongoing training. Schedule a training session with them to go over policies and procedures.

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How to Make Your Nonprofit Recession-Proof: Perfect Your Operating Reserves Policy

Blue Fox

First off: do you have an operating reserves policy? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy? If it’s been a while read on as we guide you through the process of building an operating reserves policy, and the implementation and ongoing oversight of that policy. A starting point.

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The 10 Most Popular sgENGAGE Articles Published in 2022

sgEngage

7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, EHF Nonprofit Financial Management Consulting. With an accessible operating reserves policy, your team, board of directors, and donors know the reasons you would use your operating reserves and the amount that needs to always be in the fund.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

.orgSource

More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Look for partners who could– Help your members achieve policy or practice goals, provide community support, or enhance their public credibility. When Brent Gibson* was Managing Director of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care Resources Inc.

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The DEIAB Dilemma: How To Make Your Board More Inclusive

Allegiance Group

Often, such initiatives come from the top down and start with the board of directors. Renee Rubin Ross are nonprofit consultants who often work together to conduct DEIAB training and workshops. They start by meeting with the nonprofit’s executive director and board chair to understand why the training is needed.

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