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Leading a Nonprofit Organization - Tips and Tools for Executive Directors and Team Leaders
Covers leadership styles, implementing strategic plans, and increasing employee retention through team trust building and strategies for project management.
Prepare Your Nonprofit For Disaster
(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.
What is the Role of an Executive Committee
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...
Guide to Family Forward Workplaces
The Guide to Family Forward Workplaces provides tools for employers of all sizes with practical tips for selecting and implementing 16 family-friendly workplace practices.
Walking the Talk: White Supremacy Culture - Treachery and Transformation
(April 10, 2019 webinar) Tema Okun shares how we can ground ourselves in a shared understanding of what white supremacy culture is and how it manifests in our organizations so we are better positioned to challenge it.
The Affordable Care Act and Charitable Nonprofits - FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions by nonprofit organizations about the Affordable Care Act.
Sample Statement for Self-Dealing Transactions
This sample statement defines self-dealing transactions and describes the appropriate approval process and why prohibition of private inurement is important for all organizations.
Bolder Advocacy - Ask an Expert
Have a burning advocacy-related question? Bolder Advocacy offers an "Ask an Expert" service, where you can submit your question to their advocacy coaches.
The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Boards
This guide is a tool for facilitating ongoing board dialogue on your organization's legal right to advocate and for helping you cultivate a culture of standing for your mission in all possible ways.
Rebuttable Presumption - Intermediate Sanctions
The IRS recommends a three step process referred to as "rebuttable presumption" to substantiate the reasonableness of executive compensation offered by an organization and provides guidelines for determining this on its website.
My Board Is Keeping Me Up at Night
(February 5, 2019 webinar) You'll explore some of the habits and mindsets that executive directors can use to create a strong sense of shared leadership with the board.
Who Can Sue a Nonprofit Board?
Article about different parties legally able to file a lawsuit against nonprofits and how to mitigate that risk.
Selecting an Equity Consultant
A sample selection process and scoring matrix that nonprofits can adapt to identify and select an equity consultant for their organizations.
How to Begin Equity Work in Your Organization with Little or No Money
You don’t have to be the boss or spend a lot of money to illustrate your commitment to beginning race equity work. Here are conversation starters and activites you can do with your staff and board for little or no money.
Financial Management: Oversight, Policies, and Procedures
Get a quick and thorough summary of the oversight, policies, and procedures that can ensure the responsible financial management of your organization.