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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

Bloomerang

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight. One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

It also highlights how good practices in governance and fiduciary duties can foster more collaboration, accountability, and effective decision making. Strategies for strengthening nonprofit board governance A nonprofit governing board has a legal obligation to oversee management of the organization. Ready to learn more?

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Advice for Consultants - Part 2

Robert Weiner

Last week I posted John Elbare’s advice for new nonprofit consultants. Although Karen’s advice was focused on technology consultants, the business management tips (#4) are pertinent for all independent consultants. .&# Tags: Consulting. Reposted with Karen’s permission.). pay your taxes quarterly.

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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Grantmaking Organization’s Data Governance

sgEngage

A strong data governance framework helps you build confidence in your data so you can make more informed decisions and be prepared for unexpected changes. In our webinar with grantmaking consultant Lisa Tacker, she highlighted the importance of data governance for grantmakers and how to incorporate it into your organization.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

Get Fully Funded

Whether you’re just starting out or already have a Board in place, you need to understand the role of your nonprofit’s Board so you can support people to understand and fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. Plain and simple.

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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. 1) Demonstrate Transparency.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

sgEngage

Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Set timeframes that allow sufficient evaluation of what’s working, without shutting down initiatives too early, and make sure to consult with your lawyer and CPA to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines.