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Organizations that commit to cultivating their board members enjoy benefits that other nonprofits can only dream about. Here are our tips for creating a high-functioning board capable of giving you the support you need.
Nonprofit fundraising is all about relationships. If you struggle with what to say or how to approach the important people in your life, we’ve got some tips.
Public speaking and presentation skills are important for every nonprofit and for-profit leader to have. This article provides some tips and perspectives to help even the most hesitant presenters shine in front of a group.
It’s always a good time to stop and take stock of your nonprofit’s culture and reputation. Afterall, they’re what keep your employees engaged and clients coming back. Do you know how your mission is perceived in your community?
The best way to develop a high-impact nonprofit board is to recruit members based on organizational needs and expectations. Sharing your organization’s mission in the right light gives potential board members a clear picture of their future role on your team and ensures they can serve.
Nonprofit leaders and business leaders can benefit from applying the four key principles of Open Space when they conduct meetings. Read on for tips to maximize the time you spend with your team.
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Let’s start with the liability.
Around our shop we have a saying, that we repeat often in our workshops, in our clients’ board rooms, and to each other, which is, “being a board member is a different kind of volunteer.”
Case in point, the recent Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida.
Better boards make better nonprofits. And better nonprofits make better communities.
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At ASP, our consultation is based on industry best practices and personal knowledge gleaned from decades of combined experience in the nonprofit world.
However, we recognize that the world of nonprofits and fundraising is always evolving. In order to stay on top emerging opportunities and challenges, we routinely review new research published about the sector.
Last year was an interesting year, and our research highlights below bring the proof. We’ve organized the information under five key themes. In addition to the overviews and sources, we’ve included key takeaways that you can apply to your own program. Happy reading!
Better boards make better nonprofits. And better nonprofits make better communities.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
8th Floor Conference Room
300 Madison Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
Become a skilled, engaged board member – register now, space is limited!
By Jen Pendleton, Vice President-Indiana
I’ve worked with a lot of boards in a lot of capacities. I’ve been a staff member, a staff leader, a board member and even a board chair before becoming a nonprofit advisor. After 23 years of working in the nonprofit sector, I know that each role is challenging for different reasons. However, the most consistent question I hear is from board members asking, “What should I really be doing?”
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