This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Andela is expanding in Uganda. The technology training and job placement company, which recruits African software developers and places them at global companies ― completed its first recruitment cycle in Kampala.…
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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What kind of leader do you want to be? When a CEO or executive director recognizes that personal behavior might be sending a message that he or she has become…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even the most organized, responsible, and amiable board needs to document its activities, internal rules, and processes. Some of the documentation is legally required while some is simply helpful to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To remain financially viable and meet its purposes, an organization must have adequate financial resources. Although the board can and should expect much of the chief executive and management on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. BoardSource members-only resource Ensuring that the board has the “right” members is one of the board’s most important responsibilities. Unfortunately, many boards approach recruitment as a task to complete only…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A nonprofit’s mission statement communicates the purpose of the organization; it describes the social sector need that is being met and what the organization is doing to meet that need. A…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. TPW members recently travelled to India and here are the reflections from one member of that trip: Traveling to India opened a new window into a vibrant and transforming country.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Philanthropy Workshop’s core program is the known as the TPW Intensive Program. Based on two decades of experience, TPW guides you through every step of strategy formulation, from defining…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What’s Acceptable, What’s Not? You Ask, We Answer Anyone new to working at a nonprofit may find themselves wondering what his or her role is in relationship to the board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The nonprofit boards best equipped to lead their organizations are self-aware, function in constructive partnership with their chief executives, and are committed to continually improving their performance. Boards can improve…