This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. First, let’s ask the question of why trust is important in philanthropy. Research shows that higher levels of trust lead to a) greater confidence in trusted individuals or institutions and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since the onset of the pandemic, mission-driven boards have faced difficult decisions. After getting into the swing of remote operations, many organizations are returning to the office and relearning how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The chief justice’s comments come as recent international test results show teens in the U.S. — and across the world — are not showing proficiency on tasks asking them to recognize the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced plans to allocate $650 billion worth of reserve funds to support a global economic recovery from COVID-19. Distributed in the form of reserve assets called Special…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofit organizations are motivated to make a difference for their participants, those individuals, families, and the communities who are central to their mission and the intended beneficiaries of their social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The National League of Cities (NLC) and the Center for Community Progress selected 12 cities across four states to participate in the Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI) training program. The four-day program…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recruiting, cultivating and retaining a strong board of directors is one of the most important aspects of running a successful nonprofit. Without a top-notch board, your organization won’t be able…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Decades of high-level nonprofit and corporate board work, including eBay, have taught The Bridgespan Group’s Chairman and Co-founder Tom Tierney many things. Heading the list is that the only thing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s a given that nonprofit and for-profit boards have different motivations for doing what they do for their organizations. Nonprofit board members seek increased social impact and the fulfillment of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Around the world, people are experiencing an unprecedented triple threat. The compounding impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and conflict have exacerbated underlying inequities, driving vulnerable communities further into…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How does this all translate into the nonprofit world? First, it’s important to realize that you need effective teams on both sides—the board and staff—in nonprofit governance. In a nonprofit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Consultants have long played a critical role in the work of nonprofits and foundations, helping to facilitate strategy, guide leaders, and serve as outsourced staff. In the future, consultants will…