nonprofit board meetings

Robert’s Rules in Nonprofit Board Meetings: Your Personal Hell

Lots of nonprofit board meetings use Robert's Rules – but should they? Robert's Rules is a parliamentary procedure that's meant to keep things orderly and make it easier to make group decisions. But sometimes, Robert's...
Nonprofit dissolution is a difficult decision.

Nonprofit Dissolution: It’s Complicated!

Nonprofit dissolution is a difficult decision, no matter your mission. But once you make that decision, do you really know what it means to dissolve your nonprofit? Today, we answer the big questions from listeners...
Why you should listen to your nonprofit treasurer

Nonprofit Q&A: Listen to Your Nonprofit Treasurer!

Not everyone who works in nonprofits is an expert in handling nonprofit funds - and that's okay! If you're getting a gut feeling that something just isn't right (or maybe your nonprofit treasurer is...), you...
Nonprofits are only as good as the people who run them. So what happens if you can't find talent? Nonprofit employee turnover is a problem.

The Curse of Employee Turnover

Nonprofit employee retention is crucial to a successful organization. So what happens if you can't find talented, dedicated people? Or if the awesome people you find keep leaving? Jason Viana, Executive Director of The Open...
It's the end of a tough year, and nonprofits have been hit hard. How do you know who is a good charity to give to? Nonprofit donors tune in!

How to Be a Savvy Donor

It's the end of a tough year, and nonprofits have been hit hard. Year-end giving is more important than ever. But how do you know who is a good charity to give to? Tune into...
Nonprofit Q&A: The Unpaid “Employees” Edition

Nonprofit Q&A: The Unpaid “Employees” Edition

Charles McDonald, Executive Director of Community Engagement Partners, joins us for another round of listener questions! If you lose your IRS tax exempt status, can you just switch to a for-profit? Or, how open do...
All of Us Are Stronger Than Any One of Us

All of Us Are Stronger Than Any One of Us

It's easy to find ways that new nonprofit founders can go wrong. But we don't often hear the stories of founders that do things right. I sat down with Heidi Semann, the founder and executive...
Founder Feature: Childhood Dream to a Nonprofit Reality

Founder Feature: Childhood Dream to a Nonprofit Reality

How often do people’s childhood dreams become reality? Considering how few astronauts there are in the world, I’d say it’s pretty rare. But Therese Gruba made it happen. Therese is the co-founder of New Hope...
A Secret Cause of Your Nonprofit Diversity Problem

A Secret Cause of Your Nonprofit Diversity Problem

If you're a nonprofit leader in 2020, you're probably taking another look at the org's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. It might be tempting to just add a diversity goal to your next strategic plan...

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