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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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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. Meeting new colleagues is easier when someone facilitates introductions. Presentations from experts.

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Nonprofit Board Dynamics: A Guide for Executive Directors

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You can tap into this diversity to create a collaborative environment. Assign roles that play to each member’s strengths and facilitate open, continuous communication. Conduct regular board reviews for continuous improvement Stay adaptive and responsive by regularly evaluating how your board operates.

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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

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Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. Today, Claire will be the facilitator. In this role she will… Today, Cynthia will be the recorder. In this role she will… Today, everyone else will be an idea generator and sharer.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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Revelio Labs’ 2023 report on the state of DEI and the impact of last year’s layoffs, found that DEI-focused roles “experienced a nearly 40% churn rate at companies engaged in layoffs, as compared to about 24% for non-DEI roles.” An expert facilitator will introduce the level of introspection needed to encourage empathy and insight.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Talking with leaders who work on a global playing field is a great opportunity to see our own environment from a different perspective. The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment. As the executive director, you facilitate an International group that is service-oriented and driven by women.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

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If you don’t currently hold a leadership role, talk to your management early and often. They might, for example, review synopses of eligible proposals and rank them, or vote to prioritize strategic issues or geographies. DRF then reviewed nominees and selected advisors, using interviews and criteria for diversity.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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Committees tend to be smaller groups of selected representatives who review and decide on grants. For staff, this often involves careful planning and facilitation, and playing a backend organizing role to ensure participants are easily able to engage in the tasks at hand. Who Else Is Doing Participatory Grantmaking?