This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. BoardSource firmly believes in the power of performance assessment. We’ve seen it catalyze positive change at the board level, strengthen the board–chief executive partnership, and lead to greater organizational impact. Board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I can’t count the number of times a member has called with a sticky situation—how to handle a conflict of interest, or a board member not pulling his or her…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The call for nonprofits to embrace diversity and reflect the communities they serve is growing louder. To accomplish those goals, charities and foundations need diverse board members, says Danielle Johnson-Vermenton,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Family foundations are such a critical part of the philanthropic community. Originally set up as tax havens for philanthropists, they are now much more than that and making considerable, positive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One of the best ways to appeal for funds is through a strategy called peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising. The secret behind this strategy’s success lies in how nonprofits are able to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Boards are not — and should not — be static. To be effective, they must change and evolve as their organizations change and grow. Many years ago, Karl Mathiasen III…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Power of Possibility: Exploring Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships There are powerful examples of collaborations across the social sector. Transformational partnerships that enable organizations to expand their impact through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article first appeared Jan. 19, 2017 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy website. It is reprinted here with their permission. Our missions are far too important to sit on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite our best intentions, sometimes our efforts to become diverse and inclusive backfire. Can there be hidden barriers to achieving this important goal? Most nonprofit boards understand the potential benefits…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The consequences of failing to assess the chief executive can lead to mistrust, strained working relationships, ongoing poor performance, and even turnover. Board Members: Are you doing an annual assessment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Board service: What does it all mean? What is the role of the board? What are the responsibilities and legal duties of individual board members? How are we as a…