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Effective Board Meetings for Good Governance: A compliation of resources to help you set the stage for meetings that are strategic, outcome-oriented, and productive. (National Council of Nonprofits)
Conducting Meetings
We continue to share resources and support for nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Helene who are both recovering and serving the needs of their communities across western NC. Resources for Nonprofits + How to Help
Organizational Development
One of the most effective and cost efficient ways to prevent intellectual, emotional, creative, and even physical burnout is the sabbatical. Creative Disruption: Sabbaticals for Capacity Building & Leadership Development in the Nonprofit Sector reviews findings based on surveys of 61 sabbatical awardees and 30 interim leaders, interviews with program staff and awardees, and interviews with consultants and evaluators who support these programs.
2020 statement of values and code of ethics for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations from Independent Sector.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's report, Capturing the Power of Leadership Change: Using Executive Transition management to Strengthen Organizational Capacity, highlights the challenges associated with executive transitions and describes a model of executive management transition.
Boards are not — and should not — be static. To be effective, they must change and evolve as their organizations change and grow. Many years ago, Karl Mathiasen III wrote a paper for BoardSource in which he identified three different and quite distinct types of nonprofit boards that develop as their organizations grow and change, including
What Goes into a Board Manual? - The foundation of a committed, knowledgeable, and effective board is orientation and education. As an essential companion to orientation and education, every organization should have a thorough, easy-to-use manual that board members can use throughout their terms. (BoardSource)
Jeanne Canina Tedrow, President & CEO, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
July 17, 2018
"Whenever we go online—to shop, chat with our friends, or do anything else—we put ourselves at risk of cybercrime. Computer viruses can corrupt our files, hackers can steal our data, and criminals can trick us into revealing sensitive information. But luckily there are simple steps we can take to protect our digital lives. NOVA has teamed up with cybersecurity experts to create the Cybersecurity Lab, a game in which players will discover how they can keep their digital lives safe and develop an understanding of cyber threats and defenses."
Total cost of ownership (TOC) over the lifecycle of IT projects like buying new software can be a very tricky thing to calculate. This is especially due to a project's costs going beyond tangible aspects of installing new software and into common implementation challenges such as staff adoption of the technology.
Do you know the proper terminology for nonprofits and boards of directors? The glossary contains important terms that will help you navigate your responsibilities as a board member. Learn more about essential documents used by nonprofits such as articles of incorporation, Form 990, and the difference between a mission and vision statement; legal obligations for board members including conflicts of interest; and governance committees, executive committees, and more common committees within boards of directors. (BoardSource)