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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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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

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Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. 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. Don’t laugh, I’ve seen it happen.

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 Kimberly will explore these complex and evolving ethical and legal issues and the importance of developing policies and regulations that address this changing landscape. Navigate Industry 4.0 or the digital revolution.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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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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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

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The duty of care ensures that the board of directors provides oversight to responsibly manage the organization’s assets, including its people and financial resources. In other organizations, staff assume a more dominant role in setting strategy and policy, marginalizing the board’s ability to provide strategic direction and oversight.

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NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: So Many Thanks to Our Board Members

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This week is National Volunteer Week ! NTEN Board of Directors Thank you all for your dedication and service: Agnes Zach, Executive Director, Willamette Valley Development Officers Almin Surani, Chief Information Officer, Canadian Red Cross Amy Borgstrom, Associate Director of Policy, Corporation for National and Community Service Edward G.