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©2013 by North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Inc. From Common Ground, a publication of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.
In the Common Ground article, Build a Fundraising Committee to Succeed, you'll find pro tips for organizing a team of volunteers that not only raise funds but also raise resources for your mission.
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From an executive director: "The board is micromanaging. They're driving me crazy!” And from a board member of the same organization: "Every time we make a suggestion, the executive director accuses us of micromanaging. Aren't we supposed to be guiding and leading?"
When are board members governing, and when are they micromanaging? The guidelines in this article from Common Ground may be of great help.
When board nominations come around, nonprofit leaders often ask, "Who do we know?" However, there are better ways to connect with community leaders, introduce them to your organization, and lay the groundwork for getting them involved with your organization. Creating a Blue Ribbon Nominating Committee is one way. (North Carolina Center for Nonprofits)
A "maverick" committee--one that acts independently of the rest of the board--can be dangerous, especially when it also happens to be your executive committee. The Common Ground article "Beware of a Runaway Executive Committee" offers some tips to help you minimize the dangers.
Terry Allebaugh had his "aha" moment when he was away from the office. He was at a workshop on executive transitions presented by the N.C. Center for Nonprofits with support from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation. He realized he'd fulfilled his work at Housing for New Hope (HNH), which he founded "to prevent and end homelessness one valuable person at a time." After 20 years as executive director, he realized it was time to move aside and let new leadership take the helm. He wasn’t ready to retire, but he was tired of the CEO's administrative responsibilities.
Some assumptions about nonprofits are like urban legends. Like the legendary alligators in New York City sewers, these stories have gained credibility through their longevity. Let’s debunk some such myths: 1 Nonprofits can’t make a profit. The IRS guidelines clearly state that profits can’t be distributed to nonprofit board members (as corporate profits are to shareholders), but they don’t say that nonprofits can’t have profits.
The Wizard of Oz. The Godfather. Jaws. When I think about these three classic movies, I recall three very different stories. When screenwriting teacher and storytelling guru Brian McDonald thinks about them, he keeps getting one message.
What Do All Good Stories Have In Common?
Consider how often you check your email every day versus how often you visit other organizations' websites. Other people spend more time in their own inboxes, too. When it comes to cultivation, email marketing is king.
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