Join NC nonprofits at our annual conference on October 20-21. Register by Sept 4 and get $100 off!
Read these tips on creating a smooth executive transition from a group of nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.
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The article, What If You Disagree with a Board Decision, offers insight on what to do when you find yourself in disagreement with a board decision. Use these sample situations to determine the appropriate course of action for expressing your opinion. (North Carolina Center for Nonrofits)
Research suggests that a skilled interim executive director (ED) helps nonprofits to emerge stronger, more fiscally sound, and with higher levels of optimism. Learn how an interim ED can lay the groundwork for the next leader's success.
© North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc. From Common Ground, a publication of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, www.ncnonprofits.org.
Today's environment for nonprofits is full of tempting traps that can take the organization off its core mission. Learn about the top ten traps and how to avoid them. (North Carolina Center for Nonprofits)
As the Baby Boomers edge into their 50s and 60s, nonprofit organizations will soon be making room for a new generation of leaders. Not only should organizations consider the generational differences that will impact leadership styles, but also consider that members of Generation X, now in their 20s and 30s, are a dramatically smaller group than the Baby Boom generation. Up Next: Generation Change and the Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations (The Annie E.
For many nonprofits, closing down or going out of business is the unthinkable. There may be a crisis or serious warning signs or simply a lack of energy in the organization. Whatever the long-term causes may be, it's time to look at the options (Blue Avocado).
Adapt one of these sample wireless communications device policies from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for your organization.
Why Boards Don't Govern, Part 1 by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: "In the aftermath of every “nonprofit mismanagement” news story is the question: Why didn’t the board do something? Yet the boards of the nonprofits recently headlined with scandals did not do any less than most nonprofit boards. The reality is that most nonprofit boards are ineffective in their governing function. Only when gross mismanagement occurs does a failure at governance come to the fore."&nbs
How do you know how many tech staff is the right number for your organization? How much is an appropriate investment for a nonprofit of your size?
Some organizations are reluctant to start the planning process because of vague fears about where it might lead and what it might entail. Defeat the Planning Dreads demystifies common concerns and illuminates the benefits planning can bring.
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