Resource Library

This article provides a brief overview on how conflict arises between a Board and Executive Leader, how the organization can be affected, and a potential resolution to overcome the issue.

(December 9, 2020 webinar) There are many actions, some small but all intentional, that when woven together create a strong and sustainable onboarding program. By following each thread, it is possible to engage your returning board members in leadership positions, incorporate micro-trainings, and provide a platform for new members to become successful in your nonprofit. 

(December 9, 2020 webinar) Moving beyond a simple review of board roles and responsibilities, you’ll dive deep into the key practices of dynamic nonprofit boards, potential pitfalls to avoid, as well as current trends and hot topics. You’ll also begin developing your individual plan to elevate your board effectiveness.

(December 9, 2020 webinar) In this session, you’ll explore strategic scenario planning, risk management, and continuity planning as part of your strategic planning process; think through incorporating strategic communications, building out the role of your board, and identifying the right expertise to guide your planning; discuss examples from small organizations with six-figure budgets to those with large multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns; and leave with practical examples and ideas for creating your own strategic planning processes to face the future realistically.

A series of contemporary nonprofit financial management tools, with videos and downloadable templates.

(August 18, 2020 webinar) In this webinar, Alex Counts will share some of his most popular and practical, though often counter-intuitive, lessons about how to start, manage, and lead a successful nonprofit organization – though many of those techniques can be applied to any professional context.

This guidebook provides in-depth analysis, strategy, and advice on how to effectively manage a nonprofit board of directors.

(May 28, 2020 webinar) How can your organization adapt to this new reality and not only survive but thrive in 2020, emerging stronger with more capacity to act on your mission and raise the revenue you need? This training is especially appropriate for executive teams.

Tips, guides, and case studies to aid organizations in effective succession planning and executive transitions.

Successful Nonprofits podcast episodes feature a conversation with one nonprofit expert; the series covers on a wide range of topics.

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast tells the stories of experienced nonprofit professionals and what made them successful, effective leaders.

Helps assess your organization's readiness for a consultant, identify and contract with a consultant that meets your needs, and prepare to initiate the consultant's project.

Covers leadership styles, implementing strategic plans, and increasing employee retention through team trust building and strategies for project management.

(July 24, 2019 webinar) NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) President Daniel Alteneau shares key steps nonprofits can take to protect themselves from the next disaster and craft plans to assist survivors following the event.

The executive committee is a small group, commonly with authority to act on behalf of the full board between meetings or in an urgent situation...