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Going Forward: Best Practices and Considerations for Nonprofit Re-Engagement
Recommendations and considerations for nonprofits to reopen operations throughout or following a public health emergency or crisis
Powerhouse Boards
(January 11, 2023 webinar) In this three-part series designed for board members and those who work with them – including executive directors and program staff – a nonprofit board expert will introduce you to what you need to know and do to have a powerhouse board serving your mission, including tips and tools to implement these ideas within your board.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: Action Toolkit for Organizations
Five assessments that focus on governance, mission-driven programs, partnerships, communication, and advocacy.
Capital Campaign Readiness: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?
(March 9, 2022 webinar) Considering a capital campaign? Where do you start? Start by asking and answering six vital questions designed to prepare your nonprofit to enter the process. Designed for executive directors, development leaders and board members, this session will allow you to consider the questions for your own organization while exploring real-world examples from professionals with more than 18 years of capital campaign fundraising experience.
How to Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna
(March 3, 2022 webinar) Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board – and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine. If it runs more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, check out this recording.
Moving Forward with Board Diversity: Readiness, Recruitment & Onboarding
(November 5, 2021 presentation) What does board commitment to equity look like at this moment in time? This workshop explores 3 key elements: Board readiness, Recruiting, and Onboarding.
Board Governance Best Practices
(September 15, 2021 presentation) In this session, we will discuss the roles and responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board and tangible action items to help your board be more effective.
Maintain Tax Exempt Status: Avoid Excessive Benefits and Private Inurement
Rules governing 501(c)(3) organizations which prohibit insiders or small groups from being the sole or primary beneficiary of a public charity's mission.
Guide to Nonprofit Governance
Comprehensive resource to help boards govern legal and financial aspects of their nonprofit.
Can My Board of Directors Vote in Virtual Meetings or Online Calls?
Guidelines for the NC laws affecting virtual board meetings and general tips for productive online board gatherings.
The Nonprofit Show - Podcast
Web show where the national nonprofit community comes together discussing issues, news, and innovations.
Executive Sessions
Learn how to use executive sessions to strengthen trust and communication.
Robert’s Rules of Order Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits
Robert's Rules of Order, commonly known as parliamentary procedure, were created to guarantee that meetings are fair, efficient, democratic, and orderly.
Nonprofit Fundamentals 101
On-demand videos on the essential body of knowledge for nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen core competencies.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Form 990 (But Were Afraid to Ask)
(September 9, 2021 webinar)
As a result of attending this session, you will be able to: (1) understand and apply the three lenses used to complete an impactful Form 990; (2) describe how the Form 990 is organized along with the purposes of each section; (3) differentiate which areas of the Form 990 receive increased attention from the IRS and use that to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your Form 990.
As a result of attending this session, you will be able to: (1) understand and apply the three lenses used to complete an impactful Form 990; (2) describe how the Form 990 is organized along with the purposes of each section; (3) differentiate which areas of the Form 990 receive increased attention from the IRS and use that to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your Form 990.