"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."
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"If harnessed correctly, social media can be the perfect medium for any non-profit organization's volunteer recruitment arsenal. [...] Employing social media allows those recruiting to be proactive by opening new doors, enlarging the organization’s social network, and increasing the likelihood of onboarding new volunteers," writes Jerome Tennille.
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.
"Setting up an office phone system is deceptively complicated. While we're all familiar with phones, as soon as you want to support more than a couple of employees, you quickly enter a baffling realm of acronyms and options. [...] Phone systems shouldn't be exciting, just dependable."
This guide outlines the steps and stages of a well-conducted search for a new CEO or Executive Director, as experienced by BoardWalk Consulting, a national executive search firm that specializes in recruiting CEOs and senior leaders for nonprofits and foundations. (BoardWalk Consulting)
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)
Board Meetings and Retreats - A list of resources to help you plan your next board meeting or retreat. (The Free Management Library)
Board Composition and Recruitment - Given the tremendous responsibility and decision-making power of boards, and the length of most board members' tenures, making sure you have the right composition of leaders on your board is absolutely fundamental. (BoardSource)
To pick the right board chair in the first place, you have to have a good job description and a clear articulation of needed skills and behaviors. This Nonprofit Quarterly article breaks down the role of board chair and how the position differs from the rest of the board.
The selection of particular board training topics and training methods depend on the nature and needs of the individual organization. The guidelines and sample agenda provided in this resource may prove useful to organizations as they develop their own approach to board training. (Free Management Library)
Basic Guidelines and Sample Agenda for Board Training Session