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Board Members Hold the Key to Nonprofit Organizational Sanity and Sustainability
“The board has only one employee: the Executive Director. Please discuss operational issues with her—this is outside my role as a board member.”
Reignite Your Nonprofit Board’s Passion with a Powerful Retreat
When Disaster Strikes, Nonprofits Respond to Community Needs
Nonprofit response to community need during and following the December 4 Thomas Fire and then the January 9 flood and mudslides has been nothing short of heroic. And it continues.
Assess and Celebrate Your Nonprofits Year and Set New Intentions
As each year draws to a close, I encourage organizations look back over the past months and make a list of their accomplishments.
Develop Your Own Unique Nonprofit Leadership Style
Each person has an approach to leading that feels right. But is your natural way of leading producing the best results for you?
Does Your Nonprofit Need an Audit or an Audit Committee?
The California Attorney General has stipulated that charitable organizations with annual gross revenues of $2 million or more are subject to the audit requirement.
How Your Nonprofit Can Avoid Embezzlement in Your Nonprofit and What to do if it Happens
Embezzlement -- fraud committed by employees and volunteers -- is especially painful in community nonprofits.
Recruit Your Best Nonprofit Board
A well-functioning board of directors is not only essential to meeting legal requirements but also critical in helping a nonprofit achieve its goals and mission.
Using A Financial Dashboard Helps Your Nonprofit Board Focus On The Essentials
Financial oversight is one of the most critical responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors, yet many boards fall short of optimum performance in this area.
How to Conduct an Effective Board Assessment for Your Nonprofit
The focus of the assessment is the board's performance in carrying out its responsibilities.