Library

Nonprofits and funders can go too far in pointing fingers at their own shortcomings. The reality is that they are playing on an uneven psychological field.

Is an article written by Kathleen Yazbak for The Bridgespan Group. The article outlines the jobs of a nonprofit board and offers suggestions from corporate boards on how to function more efficiently.

An article written by Kathryn Svobodny for TechSoup, shares several helpful lessons for nonprofits from companies just getting off the ground.

This is an article written for Forbes Nonprofit Council. In the article, a panel of Forbes Nonprofit Council members identify which factors they believe will influence or change the way an organization functions over the next several years.

With so many ways for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations, there is no need to turn away donors who wish to donate their Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other coins. It’s a new technology that is constantly evolving, and it’s understandable if nonprofits have some apprehension or confusion about how it all works. However, with so many tools available, it is simple to get started.

Many nonprofits have moved from establishing a social media presence and experimenting with tactics ,to strategizing how to leverage their networks to meet strategic goals. For small nonprofits, once the experimentation is over, the key question has become how to attract new followers and what strategy will achieve the highest return on investment.

Is an article that discusses ways to determine the ideal number of board members for a nonprofit organization.

Every now and then there’s a board of directors that doesn’t seem to “get it”. This doesn’t happen often, but when it does it’s never a pretty sight. Usually the not-getting-it board seems to be paying attention, and its members really do want the best for their organization, but somehow or another “the best” never seems to happen. There are many reasons why some nonprofits seem headed for doom, dysfunction, or both, and most of the time it isn’t directly attributable to board

When a nonprofit discovers that its funds have been embezzled, what actions should it take? This article details steps involved in determining the extent of the embezzlement, confronting the perpetrators, reporting the incident to the authorities, and attempting to recover the misappropriated funds.

This article offers examples of the ways in which data can be presented that can greatly affect the impact of the information being provided.

Is an article written for The NonProfit Times. The article explains the importance of talent and fundraising and suggests a number of ways to keep nonprofit staff at the top of their game.

Whether kids sell cookies or help clean up a park, they are welcome volunteers. This article discusses how nonprofit staff can learn the basics of how to protect kids and the organization when it comes to liabilities (at the end of the article is a link to a sample waiver)

Is an article that points out how many executives and managers tend to focus in on faults that exist within their organization - but what happens if that individual is what needs to change? Here are examples of people who faced the realization and how they went about making essential changes.

Mapping stakeholders and systems can be powerful tools to increase equity and improve organizational decision making. But remember that the key to equity is inclusivity. As the author writes, “We must make space for everyone beyond the boundaries of our maps and Venn diagrams. This leaves room for future generations and for all the possibilities we cannot yet imagine.” This whitepaper explains who stakeholders are and why all organizations should know theirs. It also shares tips for how to i

Is an article written by Anne Wallestad for Huffington Post. In the article, Wallestad identifies a number of reasons why it is important for outsiders to see how boards operate and govern themselves.