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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 |
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Linda Lysakowski, of Philanthropy Journal, tell us how beginning to recover from this economic crisis will affect an organization’s fundraising program.
Don’t let the threat of a poor economy become a self-fulfilling prophecy for your organization. If you think you can’t raise money, you won’t raise money! This article states that organizations showing a positive impact on their community will be more successful than those who haven’t built a strong case for support.
To read the full article, click here. Do you have comments on these fundraising tips or additional tips you would like to share with others in the region? If so, share on our FORUMS. |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 |
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Have you ever been in a situation where the board has made a decision that you think is very wrong and will have severe negative consequences for the organization? Or where you think an important decision has been railroaded through?
It’s important to remember that reasonable people can disagree in good faith on important issues. Click here to read about situations to give you some food for thought if a case that goes beyond reasonable disagreement were to arise for you.
What would you do if you really disagreed with a board decision? Share your opinion on our FORUMS. |
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Friday, 12 March 2010 |
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Betsy Brill, writing in Forbes, argues that nonprofit CEOs are worth every dime that they are paid. She pushes back against people who think nonprofit CEOs don’t deserve to be paid well.
Donors should not reflexively become alarmed by what may seem like high executive pay. Successful nonprofit leaders not only have a commitment to the mission of the organization, but also possess business management acumen on par with corporate executives.
The article encourages Americans not to make decisions about which organizations to support based solely on how low their overhead costs might be, but instead, to base decisions on an analysis of the results an organization is able to achieve.
Read the full article by clicking here. Do you agree with this statement about nonprofit CEOs? Share your response on our FORUMS. |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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A nonprofit tax-exempt status is a privilege: It has to be earned and it needs to be maintained. With privilege comes expectation and a nonprofit must know to whom it is accountable. A myriad of agencies, statutes and individuals regulate a nonprofit’s activities.
BoardSource’s latest White Paper, “Regulating and Monitoring Nonprofits – Balancing Compliance and Best Practices”, sheds light on some of those bodies and regulations that oversee, sanction, guide or place specific expectations on nonprofits. It is incumbent upon the board to be aware of these entities as part of its own primary duty of organizational oversight.
Read the full article by clicking here. What is your reaction to this article? Please share on the FORUMS. |
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10 Tips for Fundraising Success
Linda Lysakowski, of Philanthropy Journal, tell us how beginning to recover from this economic crisis will affect an organization’s fundraising program.
Don’t let the threat of a poor economy become a self-fulfilling prophecy for your organization. If you think you can’t raise money, you won...
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What to Do When You Disagree with a Board Decision
Have you ever been in a situation where the board has made a decision that you think is very wrong and will have severe negative consequences for the organization? Or where you think an important decision has been railroaded through?
It’s important to remember that reasonable people can disa...
Kelsey Holsapple 15.3.2010 9:45
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Nonprofit CEOs Are Worth Every Dime
Betsy Brill, writing in Forbes, argues that nonprofit CEOs are worth every dime that they are paid. She pushes back against people who think nonprofit CEOs don’t deserve to be paid well.
Donors should not reflexively become alarmed by what may seem like high executive pay. Successful nonpro...
Kelsey Holsapple 12.3.2010 9:45
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Accepting Boundaries
A nonprofit tax-exempt status is a privilege: It has to be earned and it needs to be maintained. With privilege comes expectation and a nonprofit must know to whom it is accountable. A myriad of agencies, statutes and individuals regulate a nonprofit’s activities.
BoardSource’s latest Whit...
Kelsey Holsapple 10.3.2010 9:26
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