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Navigating the Boardroom: A Nonprofit Leader’s Guide

Bloomerang

Many board members step into their roles with the best intentions, but let’s face it: they’re often woefully inexperienced. Or even if they’ve served before, they might never have received training in fundraising, board governance, conflict management, or the nuances of hiring and managing an Executive Director. Can’t find a group?

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From Data Deluge to Impactful Decisions: Mastering Data in Grantmaking

sgEngage

Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. By implementing robust data governance and management practices, grantmakers can transform this sea of information into actionable insights.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

sgEngage

What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole? Exploring the Growing Power of Women in Philanthropy The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) aims to increase understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Unlocking Data for Philanthropy: Notes from Global Philanthropy Forum Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy. A new type of CSR?

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact. Compensate them for their contributions generously.

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Research Friday: Executive Directors’ Top Seven Roles for their Boards of Directors

ASU Lodestar Center

In this study, Chao Guo and I researched what nonprofit executives describe as the most important roles of the board. [1] These individuals provided almost 400 comments, which were organized into 13 roles. Most Important Roles of the Board. Executives from local organizations were more likely to prioritize about this role.

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