Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. Some Executive Directors are a little unsure what their Board should be doing, but they’re pretty sure it’s more than what they’re doing now! Let’s look at the 10 basic roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors. And this is a problem. It’s surprising. And concerning.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Airbnb’s chief trust officer Sean Joyce left the company after just six months in 2019 because the former FBI deputy director took issue with the company’s data sharing practices in China, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. He feared it could allow the Chinese government to track foreign visitors and its own citizens.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Although it had been in existence for 13 years, the organization had no audited financial statements, had only three board members (including the executive director), was not clear about how donor money was being spent, and had a clear conflict of interest with the executive director promoting personal book sales through the nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The more I work with boards of directors, the more the topic of board governance versus management comes up. That is, there seems to be an ever-present issue of organizations navigating the very sensitive notion of where board responsibilities end and where the executive director’s duties begin.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” Francis Johnson is Managing Director of Technology Services at Tech Impact, and he oversees all the technology infrastructure projects and support services that they do. And Karen’s role is Director of Education and Outreach at Tech Impact. Thanks, Karen.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 19, 2025

The explosion of hemp-derived cannabis products has helped quicken the normalization of cannabis, says John Kagia , the director of cannabis policy in New York and an industry analyst. Meanwhile, cannabis interest groups are lobbying the government to regulate hemp-based products and close the loophole in the Farm Bill, as U.S.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 22, 2025

The FAA recognizes that urgency, and we all know additional changes need to be made to allow the airports to go out and detect and mitigate where necessary, said Hannah Thach, executive director of the partnership , known as Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence. Additional rules govern commercial drone use.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As the financial expert on your board of directors, your nonprofit treasurer is responsible for providing oversight in resource management through tasks like approving budgets and implementing risk management plans. Staff compensation policy: Details how you’ll determine and increase salaries and benefits for your nonprofit’s employees.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Don’t laugh, I’ve seen it happen.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Whistle-blower protection policy*.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Every year, the French government and the government-backed initiative La French Tech shares two startup rankings — the Next40 and the French Tech 120. This is the third time the French government puts together these lists. The government didn’t mention this specific program in its press conference.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Policy oversight. Policy Oversight. Policy oversight refers to the control function of the board, to provide guidance and oversight for the organization. Executives in increasingly complex operating contexts were more likely to seek the board’s role in policy oversight. Percentage of Respondents*. Fund Development.

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Roles Director Research Texas 77

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. The distinction of advocacy and policy versus politics.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

I find the rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) thrilling, with endless applications for our Forum One partners, but I know from discussions with my counterparts in government agencies that AI and ML can also be mystifying, and even scary. Jay has advised U.S. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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The Verge

JANUARY 26, 2022

The White House released a new cybersecurity strategy Wednesday aimed at reducing the risk of cyberattacks against government infrastructure. The key document was published as a memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the administration’s policy arm, and addressed to the heads of all executive departments and agencies.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2017

It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. First, we need to define what the board of directors do.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Look to the corporate sector, government, civic, or other associations or non-profit organizations to find collaborators who will add value. More likely to achieve their goals.

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The Verge

JANUARY 31, 2021

At the same time, the term is also used by Jewish critics of specific Israeli policies, particularly the country’s settlement policy. We are deeply concerned about Facebook’s proposed revision of its hate speech policy to consider ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish,’” the petition reads.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Last night I was able to meet Vivek Kundra, the new Chief Information Officer of the federal government, at an event organized by Full Circle Fund and the Craigslist Foundation hosted by IBM at their offices on Market Street in San Francisco. For me, it's an amazing change. Here's some background on these three key White House staffers.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2014

SVP and Director of Digital Strategies. Are you looking to win support for an issue, impact policy, or get a corporation or government body to change its policies? Michael Khoo. Your concise guide to building a winnable campaign. Follow this roadmap to put successful campaign strategies in place.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. The nonprofit governance orthodoxy Nonprofit governance operates within a framework of three legal duties.

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Government Nonprofit Collaboration Evaluation 59

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 30, 2011

Organized by the nonprofit group Access and sponsored by Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Skype, Mozilla and other major tech companies, the conference brought together business leaders, policy makers and online activists, especially from the Arabic-speaking world. And not a lot of companies are ready for that."

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Blue Avocado

MAY 30, 2023

The post Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance appeared first on Blue Avocado. Learn how this cooperative decision-making model has enabled them to enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.

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Government Nonprofit Volunteer Guide 80

Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

The study found that these organizations grew to their current size mainly by focusing on a single revenue category—such as government, program revenue, corporate, or philanthropy—rather than diversifying across categories. What capabilities do we need to successfully raise significant money from those revenue categories?

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The Verge

OCTOBER 17, 2020

But Mother Jones editorial director for growth and strategy Ben Dreyfuss wrote that in multiple meetings with Facebook executives in 2017 and 2018 , they reassured him that while traffic might go down, “not in a way that favored or disfavored any single publication or class of publisher.”.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

Gregg Adkin is vice president and managing director at Dell Technologies Capital , the global venture capital investment arm of Dell Technologies. Startup founders frequently ask me about the role of a board of directors. What is a board of directors, anyway? The board of directors helps with governance of the company.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We’ve been proactively monitoring for emerging narratives that are violative of our policies, and, in this instance, we took enforcement action on a number of accounts in error,” Busby said. It is unclear how exactly the suspended accounts were thought to have breached the policy.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

A study he co-authored in Nature in 2022 found that most Americans underestimate the prevalence of support for climate change mitigation policies. Colorado is already first in the nation in market share of new EVs, Lindsay Ellis, the agencys director of legislative affairs, testified.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Each board member may bring a specific skill or may be a generalist, but in the aggregate, the board provides a full set of business skills to ensure that the executive director is employing best practices — whether it’s finance, budgeting, strategic planning, change management, or succession planning.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state. Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Hold an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. .

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fusionSpan

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

However, these strategies will be ineffective unless you establish internal policies that guide your organization’s financial management. One such guideline is your operating reserves policy, which outlines how your organization will establish and utilize its savings. Leverage donation and financial data to inform your policy.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A Cautionary Tale: Overcoming Governance Nightmares in Nonprofit Organizations No one enjoys it when a nonprofits board doesnt work well together. What makes for a good, supportive, and reliable member of your nonprofits board of directors? Nonprofit leaders share the key qualities and skills they look for in potential board members.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2023

Camille Stewart Contributor Share on Twitter Camille Stewart is the White House Deputy National Cyber Director for Technology and Ecosystem Security. For me (Camille), accepting an appointment to be part of the team starting a cyber policy office at the United States Department of Homeland Security changed my career trajectory.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Offer to support the development director, development committee, board chair, or ED in their fundraising tasks.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

They should act as a liaison between the founders, the C-suite, investors and the board of directors with the development team — making sure everyone is asking the right ethical questions in a thoughtful, risk-averse manner. It is an end-to-end governance framework focused on the risks and controls of an organization’s AI journey.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

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