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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. Why is this important?

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. Which goals helped you stay on track in past campaigns? It’s what determines your chances of success or failure.

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Research Friday: Government contracting part II: Adapting in an era of less

ASU Lodestar Center

Five years later, temporary stimulus funding has come and gone, replaced instead by ongoing cuts to government funding. Organizations reliant on government funding continue to experience a “death by a thousand cuts,” says NFF client Sharon Stapel, Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project. family becomes homeless.

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4 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready For Tax Season

Achieve

Create an organizational structure for important 501(c)(3) forms. . The government doesn’t necessarily like that not everyone pays taxes. Nonprofits must also follow state compensation laws and provide required benefits to their employees. . was signed into law on July 1, 2019, and does impact nonprofit organizations.

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What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits

sgEngage

That’s why you’ll need to see if you’re required by funders or by law to conduct a financial audit for your organization. . The federal government. Ask questions regarding the number of the auditor’s clientele that are nonprofits, the auditing process timeline, and the fee structure. When Financial Audits are Necessary .

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Look into pro-bono services offered by local bar associations or law firms.