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Board Engagement

Recruiting Board Members: Who, What, How, When, Why

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you know a strong board is a necessity. Nonprofit board members act as an organization’s fiduciary they can provide governance, review the executive director’s performance, and approve important policy decisions. That’s a lot of responsibility, so it’s important you get the right people for your board.

Viken Mikaelian September 14, 2022 No Comments

Adding new members to your board of directors

Board Engagement

How to Bring New Members to Your Board of Directors

Becoming a nonprofit board member is a rewarding experience, but it can be overwhelming if there isn’t an effective onboarding process for new members. Studies have found that almost half of all nonprofit board members would say their organizations didn’t have a “defined onboarding process.” This is significant because a board member who is only half prepared is, at most, half effective.

Viken Mikaelian August 25, 2022 No Comments

Board Governance

Nonprofit Collaboration: The Foundation of Community Building

Nonprofit collaboration is foundational to increasing your potential donor pool, forging strong bonds with community pillars, and serving your own target population in unique and creative ways.

Viken Mikaelian June 27, 2022 No Comments

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Board Governance

The Nonprofit Board Job Description

A nonprofit board job description is essential to carefully building an effective nonprofit board of directors and properly serve your target population.

Viken Mikaelian November 7, 2021 No Comments

Board Governance

Board Members Can Engage in Fundraising, Too!

Some board members don’t feel they have a role in fundraising, but with the right training, your board members can become vital members of your fundraising team.

Benjamin Case June 17, 2021 1 Comment

Board Governance

How to Build a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Non-Profit

There are some non-profits where fundraising seems like a constant drag… These non-profits don’t have a strong culture of philanthropy. At other non-profits, fundraising is a source of pride and excitement, where new donations are celebrated, people are happy to lend a helping hand to the development office, and where fundraising programs seem to hum along. These non-profits have a strong culture of philanthropy.

Joe Garecht June 6, 2021 No Comments

Nonprofit Board Agendas A Guide for Success

Board Governance

Nonprofit Board Meeting Agendas: A Quick Guide for Success

Hang onto your long-term objectives but use short term goals to guide you towards your ultimate destination. Find out more about the benefits of daily goals and how to use them.

Staff Member November 10, 2020 1 Comment

Give and Take

Recruiting Board Members: Who, What, How, When, Why

How to Bring New Members to Your Board of Directors

Nonprofit Collaboration: The Foundation of Community Building

The Nonprofit Board Job Description

Board Members Can Engage in Fundraising, Too!

How to Build a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Non-Profit

Nonprofit Board Meeting Agendas: A Quick Guide for Success

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