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The Nonprofit Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Assessment is designed to help nonprofit organizations assess their capacity and progress in demonstrating best practices in diversity, inclusion and equity. The underlying assumption of this assessment is that all organizations will move back and forth along a continuum of best practices. The framework and the descriptions in the grid were developed based on the input of nonprofit experts and practitioners, literature regarding best practices, and the collective experience of the framing partners
lifecycle and journey towards building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable
organization. Furthermore, the results of the exercise should be interpreted in the context of the
organization’s stage of development, level of capacity, geographic region, mission area, and
constituency.

BoardSource's report, Leading with Intent, analyzes board composition and governance from every aspect.

This is a short description of a multi-year initiative led by the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits to address the racial leadership gap in NC nonprofits.

Guiding principles and best practices for managing a nonprofit

A report based on NC data and insights to help nonprofits and their leaders navigate executive transitions.

Nonprofits attract bright, dedicated, and capable staff and volunteers. And many have the "Midas touch" for recruiting dynamic, well-respected, and effective board members. Despite all that resident talent, every organization needs outside help sometimes. What experts do you need and how do you find them?

This skills and experience inventory can be adapted to fit your nonprofit’s needs in assessing the skills of your staff, designating duties and responsibilities, and planning professional development training.

Like families, organizations need financial nest eggs for different purposes. One of the main purposes is an operating reserve — sometimes called an operating contingency fund. They are a first line of defense against financial uncertainties ranging from uneven cash flow to cutbacks from major funders.

A template Document Retention and Destruction Policy.

Resources for unincorporated groups or nonprofits seeking to find fiscal sponsors for their activities.

A report inspired by a spirited discussion on GEOList among GEO members about general operating support, its limitations and its advantages.

This article will identify the key variables and explain how any organization can calculate the minimum profit it needs to prevent slow, steady erosion of the quality of its output.

Examine common factors that organizations should take into account when considering how much to set aside for their operating reserve.

Kate Barr, executive director of Propel Nonprofits, lays out how to understand the roles of the treasurer and finance committee, along with how to recruit for these positions.

Developing and adopting a written financial policy clarifies the roles, authority, and responsibilities for essential financial management activities and decisions.