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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

Photo: Ramp Up Reykjavk] An age-old accessibility problem Creating accessibility in any urban environment is often met with logistical and bureaucratic challenges. Yet, even with the ADA, there are still massive access inequities in our urban environments. Now, the team plans to expand the initiative to Paris and Lviv, Ukraine.

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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

Bloomerang

One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. The result?

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting.

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Listen Now to Learn How We Can Ensure Our Oceans Continue Sustaining Life!

NonProfit PRO

Hear from Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and recipient of the Audubon Medal for Conservation, the Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Hero Award as she shares why our environment is a crucial point in history, where conversation standards need to (..)

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Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI

Mashable Tech

"Project Evident sees this collaboration as one way to strengthen the voices of nonprofits and the communities they serve in the important ongoing conversation about AI’s role in society," said Sarah Di Troia, managing director of Outcomes AI at Project Evident. "[Our

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4 Ways to Unlock the Potential of Your Nonprofit Finance Team to Become World Class

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A good finance team will make sure bills are paid on time, reports are accurate, and the Board of Directors has access to the current financial statements. Set the Example The ethical environment of your organization cascades down from leadership. A good finance team will help you stay where you are.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED). The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

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