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. Seattle Foundation President and CEO Tony Mestres and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced a plan to support immigrant and refugee children in Seattle Public Schools and their families, through counseling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Connecting philanthropists with community organizations and opportunities, Seattle Foundation channels resources to nonprofits that are creating positive change and addressing challenges in our region. The Foundation catalyzes public, private, community…
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. 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. 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. During his first 100 days in office, President Trump and his administration have taken a sweeping set of actions on immigration, ranging from imposing a travel ban to cutting refugee…