Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. Do your homework to find out if organizations (nonprofit, for-profit, or government) are already doing the same or similar work in your community. Developing your mission statement is a critical first step.

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Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

The three most common myths that hold associations back from getting started on their analytics journey are data cleanliness, data governance and data strategy. Most think that these steps must come before data analysis, when, in fact, they can be developed together, step-by-step.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Hold an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. .

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem. You also want someone within the organization to staff this committee.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

But if you want to diversify your development office, or even just start the conversation, here are a few relatively simple suggestions to consider. Just while writing this piece, I’ve received email newsletters from the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC).

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. And, through those stories, to develop relationships with the media and elected officials in that market. We leveraged our connections during COVID by organizing a weekly call to convene the key players. There are no members.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

ENA developed its culture statements based on—People, Purpose, and Partnerships, the organization’s 3Ps. Tear down walls (literally and figuratively)​ Embrace a continuous process​ The Erosion of Confidence Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our resident trend watcher.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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. In a flat organization, the distance between the CEO and junior employees is minimal.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

.” – 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion through UST Education about trust and associations with Melanie Gottlieb, CEO of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and Tara Puckey, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! Bush as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service, Points of Light works with affiliate organizations throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries around the world.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s where ongoing professional development for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders comes in. I constantly do professional development programs.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

These roles serve as guiding principles, shaping the CFO’s approach to financial leadership and influencing the organization’s trajectory towards financial sustainability and mission success. Ultimately, the Builder’s goal is to enable the organization to control its mission destiny—at least over those matters that it can control.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. playbook into your organization. Smart developers begin with a prototype, a product with just enough features to be attractive, allowing customer response to guide the final design. Association 4.0:

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. Boards full of light-lifters remain stuck at the founding stage of board development. Without hesitation he stated, “The organizing/founding stage.” Steve was used to getting his way. I went quiet. That’s what they truly want!

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We can’t predict what will happen, but we can gain an understanding of our organization’s ability to navigate the unknown and develop strategies to manage uncertainty. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. The organization has a multilayered process for innovation.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the process, I was exposed to a number of organizations whose boards struggled with a variety of issues. Such processes, if they even exist, are often too informal and lack clear expectations of what it means to be accountable for a nonprofit organization’s success. Reality 1: Most boards live by the rule of thirds.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Our members were privileged to hear their reflections on a unique time in their organizations’ history and how the pandemic’s impact reshaped their future. Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. We organized the usual Zoom happy hours.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Advice for nonprofit organizations seeking funding from grantmakers. Quotes: “Boards decide how fast you’re going to move as an organization.”. “We

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! So, what’s the best way to stay organized while keeping your content fresh? So here are three tips for staying organized while keeping your proposal content fresh. I know, I’ve been there!

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

In April of 2011, a story broke regarding The Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization. The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. Increased understanding of their legal and governance responsibilities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

posted by Sentari Minor , Development Officer, Arizona Humane Society. The more I work with boards of directors, the more the topic of board governance versus management comes up. It is obvious that many boards are unclear of their role within an organization. All the other employees work for the executive director.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2017

It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. First, we need to define what the board of directors do.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2018

Conflict on your board of directors can be a good thing. We need to shake this mentality, especially when making important decisions within our organizations. Essentially, the Abilene Paradox posits that many organizations take action in contradiction to what they really want to do out of an inability to manage agreement.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Here are six best practices your nonprofit organization should adopt to increase collaboration and enhance its relationship with your audit firm.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

Honored for her experience helping mission-driven organizations accomplish impact through digital strategy, Molly Mattessich , Forum One’s Managing Director of Project Delivery, has been named to the Women We Admire list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia. It’s wonderful to see Molly’s hard work and dedication recognized.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 28, 2013

Anjali Deshmukh , Associate Director. Conducted in January and February 2013, Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2013 State of the Sector survey assessed the financial and management challenges facing 5,983 organizations across the country. Other organizations are exploring the development of earned revenue ventures to supplement their income.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years. Then, COVID-19 exacerbated all of them. billion of India’s COVID-19 relief philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This lab will bring together leaders from across the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors to lend their expertise to ideate and co-design technology solutions to advance progress on this issue. Executive Director, Trellis for Tomorrow. For the last 20+ years, she has worked in management with and for nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Review board lists for organizations with shared values. So, where do you find great board members?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? To the organization?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year. What does that mean? You want to take your nonprofit to the next level?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are beginning to use indirect costs more frequently in their budgeting processes, whether or not they are pursuing government grants. Indirect costs are the costs that cannot be associated with one program or service within an organization (i.e., operating costs).

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you are thinking about applying for your first grant or your organization manages several grants each year, it’s important to have clear processes to meet those mandates and avoid straying outside your mission. 2 CFR 200 Part 200) for government grants is extensive and can be intimidating. The OMB’s Uniform Guidance (i.e.,

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Along with co-founders Cashel and Dave Witzel, Wolz has brought Forum One’s vision to life through long-term relationships with major mission-driven organizations and government agencies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, March of Dimes, Urban Institute, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 7, 2013

Question: My board of directors is not effective at raising funds to support our organization. Effectively engaging board members in fundraising is a very common challenge for nonprofit organizations. Do you have questions about starting, governing, managing or operating a nonprofit organization?

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