Nonprofit member organizations of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits have elected four new members and re-elected six continuing members to the Center’s 2023-24 Board of Directors.
We continue to share resources and support for nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Helene who are both recovering and serving the needs of their communities across western NC. Resources for Nonprofits + How to Help
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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, join this webinar to learn to:
It’s not always easy to know what good governance is – it’s just a feeling when everything is going smoothly with no major issues. It’s much easier to recognize when good governance is lacking. 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.
Disclaimer: This recording is from the 2021 Nonprofit Legal Compliance Workshop, hosted on September 15, 2021. Some laws and rules may have changed since that date.
Jeanne C. Tedrow, President & CEO, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Utopia podcast was formerly known as Nonprofit "U", the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host.
This Nonprofit Learning Lab resource entitled, Building an Effective Board of Directors, offers detailed information on how to manage a board and avoid potential pitfalls that might arise. This guidebook includes activities and worksheets to help staff and board members create a more effective board.
Jeanne Tedrow, President and CEO, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Creating an Effective Fundraising Plan offers guidance through crafting and understanding a fundraising plan for your organization (CompassPoint, 2016). It specifically covers:
Board and staff leaders can adapt this template from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits to develop the board nomination and election process for your organization.
The article, What If You Disagree with a Board Decision, offers insight on what to do when you find yourself in disagreement with a board decision. Use these sample situations to determine the appropriate course of action for expressing your opinion. (North Carolina Center for Nonrofits)