Boards and Governance

Through the decades, corporate boards have been mostly white and mostly male. That started changing in the early 1970s. Fueled by the historic gains of the Civil Rights Movement that…

Philanthropy is grappling with the role it must play in responding to what is called the polycrisis – climate and environmental crises, entrenched economic inequalities, and social injustices.The material role that philanthropy can play ……

Are your foundation’s finances well-managed? As a lean funder, you know the importance of keeping things efficient and organized. Taking care of the finance function is no exception. Follow these…

During his seven years on the CEP Board, Ricardo Millett would ask the same question at some point in almost every meeting: “Effectiveness for what?”   His refrain was so common…

Diverse teams get better results, but it takes skill and thoughtfulness to make the most of diverse experience at a board table.

Foundation boards hold the privilege and power to influence social change with trillions in assets under management and annual grantmaking in the billions. Yet too often, governance models cling to…

An inclusive and engaged advisory committee has the potential to increase the quality, reach, and overall impact of your nonprofit’s work on a consistent basis.

International funding to Indonesian non-government organisations (NGOs) has been declining over the past two decades, presenting challenges for the NGO sector. To respond to this, programs such as the National NGO Study…

How prioritizing technological expertise on the board level can help nonprofits and social service organizations make the most of their resources and improve outcomes for the communities they support.

Having the best board team will determine the degree of success an organization will achieve, both in the short term and well into the future.

Your board is responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms. Trustees must ensure that the foundation follows its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies, complies with federal…

Based on interviews with Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the report from the …