This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At every post-election panel on a human rights issue I’ve attended, the same question arises: How do you expect the Trump presidency will impact your organization’s human rights advocacy? For…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Elephants are in crisis. Every year, approximately 35,000 are killed, largely to supply the illegal international trade in ivory and meet demand in Asia – primarily China. Reducing demand for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Narada Foundation Founded in May 2007, Narada Foundation (Narada) is committed to a mission of “Fostering Civil Society” with the vision of “A fair and just society where every heart…
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. In February 2017, at the state of the nation address, Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary and the leader of the far-right, anti-immigrant Fidesz party, offered his vision for…
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…